Guidebook for London

Benedict
Guidebook for London

Food Scene

Great little coffee place & for picking up delicious treats.
144 recommandé par les habitants
De Beauvoir Deli Co
98 Southgate Rd
144 recommandé par les habitants
Great little coffee place & for picking up delicious treats.
Fantastic Spanish/North African influenced menu. Sam & Sam Clark have been here since 1997 providing a consistently quality experience that has stood the test of time.
131 recommandé par les habitants
Moro
34-36 Exmouth Market
131 recommandé par les habitants
Fantastic Spanish/North African influenced menu. Sam & Sam Clark have been here since 1997 providing a consistently quality experience that has stood the test of time.
Moro's little brother. A great tapas/mezze alternative to Moro next door, and they don't take reservations in the evenings, so if Moro is full, you're still in with a chance as a walk in!
162 recommandé par les habitants
Morito
195 Hackney Rd
162 recommandé par les habitants
Moro's little brother. A great tapas/mezze alternative to Moro next door, and they don't take reservations in the evenings, so if Moro is full, you're still in with a chance as a walk in!
Seasonal small plates in a modern European style. Daily changing menu and good wine list. Worth going to if you can get a table!
110 recommandé par les habitants
Primeur
116 Petherton Rd
110 recommandé par les habitants
Seasonal small plates in a modern European style. Daily changing menu and good wine list. Worth going to if you can get a table!
Another London legend. A focus on getting the basics in life, bread, meat, & wine, spot on with simplicity & amazing quality.
38 recommandé par les habitants
Saint John Restaurant
26 Saint John Street
38 recommandé par les habitants
Another London legend. A focus on getting the basics in life, bread, meat, & wine, spot on with simplicity & amazing quality.
This place doesn't look much in terms of interior, but amazing tasty turkish BBQ food at very reasonable prices. BYOB.
150 recommandé par les habitants
Mangal 1
10 Arcola St
150 recommandé par les habitants
This place doesn't look much in terms of interior, but amazing tasty turkish BBQ food at very reasonable prices. BYOB.
American themed Dalston-style burger, shake, & cocktail joint. Right on Dalston Junction, go & watch the fashion kids parading up & down Kingsland Rd, they spent ages dressing up, so enjoy!
7 recommandé par les habitants
The Diner Dalston
600 Kingsland Rd
7 recommandé par les habitants
American themed Dalston-style burger, shake, & cocktail joint. Right on Dalston Junction, go & watch the fashion kids parading up & down Kingsland Rd, they spent ages dressing up, so enjoy!
Japanese food in a converted pub. A well known local 'secret'. Not gonna keep it a secret that it's pretty tasty!
63 recommandé par les habitants
Akari
196 Essex Rd
63 recommandé par les habitants
Japanese food in a converted pub. A well known local 'secret'. Not gonna keep it a secret that it's pretty tasty!
Classic English Pub, almost country style. With a fantastic garden in the summer & amazing roast lamb. Go with a group of friends who enjoy eating & while away a lazy sunday afternoon!
167 recommandé par les habitants
The Albion
10 Thornhill Rd
167 recommandé par les habitants
Classic English Pub, almost country style. With a fantastic garden in the summer & amazing roast lamb. Go with a group of friends who enjoy eating & while away a lazy sunday afternoon!
Modern Scandi design meets clean delicious vietnamese food. Eat in or they do a carry out service if you ask them nicely.
91 recommandé par les habitants
Salvation in Noodles
122 Balls Pond Rd
91 recommandé par les habitants
Modern Scandi design meets clean delicious vietnamese food. Eat in or they do a carry out service if you ask them nicely.
Decent local pizza joint with a range of organic italian wines if you want a chilled bite & an easy stroll home.
90 recommandé par les habitants
Sweet Thursday
95 Southgate Rd
90 recommandé par les habitants
Decent local pizza joint with a range of organic italian wines if you want a chilled bite & an easy stroll home.
The more East scene little brother of Moro, same fab food, great wine selection, good open and light interior. We nip over here when we can and fancy a midweek treat!
162 recommandé par les habitants
Morito
195 Hackney Rd
162 recommandé par les habitants
The more East scene little brother of Moro, same fab food, great wine selection, good open and light interior. We nip over here when we can and fancy a midweek treat!

Drinks & Nightlife

Our local. Great garden to hang out in & have a pint. The food is classic english Pub and tasty too!
133 recommandé par les habitants
The Scolt Head
107A Culford Rd
133 recommandé par les habitants
Our local. Great garden to hang out in & have a pint. The food is classic english Pub and tasty too!
The highest restaurant in the UK! Check out the amazing views of London. Great for a late night snack, they are open 24/7!
216 recommandé par les habitants
Duck & Waffle
110 Bishopsgate
216 recommandé par les habitants
The highest restaurant in the UK! Check out the amazing views of London. Great for a late night snack, they are open 24/7!
High Victorian Pub interior. A gem. Go here after a trip to James Smith & Sons nearby for a really Dickensian experience!
15 recommandé par les habitants
Princess Louise
208 High Holborn
15 recommandé par les habitants
High Victorian Pub interior. A gem. Go here after a trip to James Smith & Sons nearby for a really Dickensian experience!
Our other local Pub! Good selection of ales, & the scotch eggs are homemade and super scrummy.
37 recommandé par les habitants
The Duke Of Wellington
119 Balls Pond Rd
37 recommandé par les habitants
Our other local Pub! Good selection of ales, & the scotch eggs are homemade and super scrummy.

Everything Else

Great place to head to for Tea & Cake plus a bit of culture with their period room sets. Like stepping into a different world, with a wonderful garden space.
326 recommandé par les habitants
Museum of the Home
136 Kingsland Road
326 recommandé par les habitants
Great place to head to for Tea & Cake plus a bit of culture with their period room sets. Like stepping into a different world, with a wonderful garden space.
Wonderful open space in London with a cafe serving through the day. Wonderful for a morning stroll and coffee.
505 recommandé par les habitants
Clissold Park
Green Lanes
505 recommandé par les habitants
Wonderful open space in London with a cafe serving through the day. Wonderful for a morning stroll and coffee.
A good reason to take a trip into The City to explore the wonderful diversity of architectural styles in this ancient settlement centre. The museum tells the Story of London through the ages.
300 recommandé par les habitants
Museum of London
Museum of London
300 recommandé par les habitants
A good reason to take a trip into The City to explore the wonderful diversity of architectural styles in this ancient settlement centre. The museum tells the Story of London through the ages.
The squares of Islington make for a great urban walk. Wonder down to Wilmington Square via Amwell Street & Lloyd Square for a taste of Regency London. Harry Potter fans will recognise this location!
Wilmington Square
Wilmington Square
The squares of Islington make for a great urban walk. Wonder down to Wilmington Square via Amwell Street & Lloyd Square for a taste of Regency London. Harry Potter fans will recognise this location!
An amazing medieval survival in a modern city! The museum tells the story of history of The Order of St. John, the building is the gatehouse of an ancient Priory.
19 recommandé par les habitants
The Museum of the Order of St John
26 St John's Ln
19 recommandé par les habitants
An amazing medieval survival in a modern city! The museum tells the story of history of The Order of St. John, the building is the gatehouse of an ancient Priory.
One of the finest collections of old master paintings in the world, with every popular special exhibitions as well as their renowned permanent collection.
796 recommandé par les habitants
The National Gallery
Trafalgar Square
796 recommandé par les habitants
One of the finest collections of old master paintings in the world, with every popular special exhibitions as well as their renowned permanent collection.
Museum of the history of Surgery. Fascinating, but not for the faint hearted!
15 recommandé par les habitants
Hunterian Museum
43 Lincoln's Inn Fields
15 recommandé par les habitants
Museum of the history of Surgery. Fascinating, but not for the faint hearted!
A museum which is also a house. The home of proto-modernist 19th c. architect John Soane, & preserving many of his inimitable interiors, along with much of his collection of architectural elements.
183 recommandé par les habitants
Sir John Soane's Museum
13 Lincoln's Inn Fields
183 recommandé par les habitants
A museum which is also a house. The home of proto-modernist 19th c. architect John Soane, & preserving many of his inimitable interiors, along with much of his collection of architectural elements.
Art Deco Single Screen independent cinema showing a mix of the best new & cult classic films.
322 recommandé par les habitants
Rio Cinema
107 Kingsland High Street
322 recommandé par les habitants
Art Deco Single Screen independent cinema showing a mix of the best new & cult classic films.
The late Gothic Chapel of Henry VII is probably the finest of it's style in the world, with insane fan vaulting. Dickens, Darwin & Newton are all buried here!
668 recommandé par les habitants
Westminster Abbey
20 Deans Yd
668 recommandé par les habitants
The late Gothic Chapel of Henry VII is probably the finest of it's style in the world, with insane fan vaulting. Dickens, Darwin & Newton are all buried here!
The best collection of British Paintings as you would expect, but at least peak into the restaurant for a view of Rex Whistler's fantastic mural 'The Expedition in Persuit of Rare Meats'.
656 recommandé par les habitants
Tate Britain
Millbank
656 recommandé par les habitants
The best collection of British Paintings as you would expect, but at least peak into the restaurant for a view of Rex Whistler's fantastic mural 'The Expedition in Persuit of Rare Meats'.
They have a great permanent exhibition on the development of early computers. Fascinating in light of how much they are involved in the modern world & things like Airbnb!
1157 recommandé par les habitants
Science Museum
Exhibition Road
1157 recommandé par les habitants
They have a great permanent exhibition on the development of early computers. Fascinating in light of how much they are involved in the modern world & things like Airbnb!
Part of the ancient hospital of St. Bartholomew founded by Rahere (see 'Rahere' by Rudyard Kipling) in 1123. The hospital still functions across the road, & the priory church is now a parish church.
30 recommandé par les habitants
St Bartholomew the Great
West Smithfield
30 recommandé par les habitants
Part of the ancient hospital of St. Bartholomew founded by Rahere (see 'Rahere' by Rudyard Kipling) in 1123. The hospital still functions across the road, & the priory church is now a parish church.
The home of the Corporation of London, which governs the City. They have an extensive art collection, some of which is on display, & the building has a Roman amphitheatre in the basement!!
23 recommandé par les habitants
Guildhall Art Gallery
Guildhall Yard
23 recommandé par les habitants
The home of the Corporation of London, which governs the City. They have an extensive art collection, some of which is on display, & the building has a Roman amphitheatre in the basement!!
This doesn't take long to look round, but it is a charming survival in a courtyard off Fleet Street typical of early 18th c. London. Dr Johnson penned his famous English dictionary here.
21 recommandé par les habitants
Dr. Johnson's House
17 Gough Square
21 recommandé par les habitants
This doesn't take long to look round, but it is a charming survival in a courtyard off Fleet Street typical of early 18th c. London. Dr Johnson penned his famous English dictionary here.

Arts & Culture

Go check out this collection of 20th c. Italian modernist paintings, including Modigliani amongst others.
67 recommandé par les habitants
Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art
39A Canonbury Square
67 recommandé par les habitants
Go check out this collection of 20th c. Italian modernist paintings, including Modigliani amongst others.
Recognised as one of the top theatres in Britain with a varied program, showcasing some of the best talent around.
224 recommandé par les habitants
Almeida Theatre
Almeida Street
224 recommandé par les habitants
Recognised as one of the top theatres in Britain with a varied program, showcasing some of the best talent around.
International Dance Venue, worth checking out whether you are into Classical or contemporary Dance. They attract some of the best shows in the world.
253 recommandé par les habitants
Sadlers Wells Theatre (Stop UB) station
253 recommandé par les habitants
International Dance Venue, worth checking out whether you are into Classical or contemporary Dance. They attract some of the best shows in the world.
An easy bus ride on the 38. A must see for anyone interested in Art & the history of Civilisation. Take a day, explore one of the most important collections of beautiful historic objects in the world.
1546 recommandé par les habitants
British Museum
Great Russell Street
1546 recommandé par les habitants
An easy bus ride on the 38. A must see for anyone interested in Art & the history of Civilisation. Take a day, explore one of the most important collections of beautiful historic objects in the world.
A permanent collection of weird & wonderful medical related exhibits, and thought provoking special exhibits. The Welcome Trust funded the mapping of the Human Genome to prevent it being patented.
The Wellcome Trust
183-193 Euston Road
A permanent collection of weird & wonderful medical related exhibits, and thought provoking special exhibits. The Welcome Trust funded the mapping of the Human Genome to prevent it being patented.
Amazing Norman fortress in the heart of a modern city. Going strong for nearly a thousand years! Fascinating history to explore & the eye popping Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom!
1372 recommandé par les habitants
Tower of London
1372 recommandé par les habitants
Amazing Norman fortress in the heart of a modern city. Going strong for nearly a thousand years! Fascinating history to explore & the eye popping Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom!
Amazing collection of portraits of the great & good (& some more infamous than good!) of Britain through the ages, including works by all the most important British portrait painters & photographers. Head up to the restaurant for great 'secret' views across Trafalgar Square and check out their late night openings program!
353 recommandé par les habitants
National Portrait Gallery
Saint Martin's Place
353 recommandé par les habitants
Amazing collection of portraits of the great & good (& some more infamous than good!) of Britain through the ages, including works by all the most important British portrait painters & photographers. Head up to the restaurant for great 'secret' views across Trafalgar Square and check out their late night openings program!
Does what it says on the tin. But also ballet. They often have returns on the day of a performance & cheap standing tickets if you want your high culture at a bargain price!
252 recommandé par les habitants
Royal Opera House
Bow Street
252 recommandé par les habitants
Does what it says on the tin. But also ballet. They often have returns on the day of a performance & cheap standing tickets if you want your high culture at a bargain price!
Historic Arts Performance Venue, including music, theatre, & dance. With Harold Pinter as patron you know you are onto a winner.
202 recommandé par les habitants
Hackney Empire
291 Mare St
202 recommandé par les habitants
Historic Arts Performance Venue, including music, theatre, & dance. With Harold Pinter as patron you know you are onto a winner.
Head over to West London check out the amazing history of our planet! I loved visiting the dinosaurs here was I was a kid & they are still just as awesome now!
1954 recommandé par les habitants
Natural History Museum
Cromwell Road
1954 recommandé par les habitants
Head over to West London check out the amazing history of our planet! I loved visiting the dinosaurs here was I was a kid & they are still just as awesome now!
Friday evening at the V&A is late opening till 10pm, you can have a glass of wine, take in the great renaissance revival building, & check out some of their stunning exhibits. A great date night!
1694 recommandé par les habitants
Victoria and Albert Museum
Cromwell Road
1694 recommandé par les habitants
Friday evening at the V&A is late opening till 10pm, you can have a glass of wine, take in the great renaissance revival building, & check out some of their stunning exhibits. A great date night!
Textbook classic of what to do with a redundant industrial building. The re-purposing was done to great effect, the Turbine Hall is dramatic space at it's best, & there's great views over the Thames!
2008 recommandé par les habitants
Tate Modern
Bankside
2008 recommandé par les habitants
Textbook classic of what to do with a redundant industrial building. The re-purposing was done to great effect, the Turbine Hall is dramatic space at it's best, & there's great views over the Thames!
It really does look like a theatre in the time of Shakespeare! & you can watch Shakespeare here too!! Bring a cushion, the seats are oak!
449 recommandé par les habitants
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
21 New Globe Walk
449 recommandé par les habitants
It really does look like a theatre in the time of Shakespeare! & you can watch Shakespeare here too!! Bring a cushion, the seats are oak!
Some of the finest examples of artworks ranging from 18th c. French furniture, to Titian's Perseus & Andromeda, to Moghul armour, intimately gathered in a 19th c. aristocratic mansion, now a museum.
230 recommandé par les habitants
Wallace Collection
Manchester Square
230 recommandé par les habitants
Some of the finest examples of artworks ranging from 18th c. French furniture, to Titian's Perseus & Andromeda, to Moghul armour, intimately gathered in a 19th c. aristocratic mansion, now a museum.
It's an off beat one, but if you are interested in the future of the built environment in London they have an amazing model with all current projects in the pipeline shown on it.
New London Architecture
3 Aldermanbury
It's an off beat one, but if you are interested in the future of the built environment in London they have an amazing model with all current projects in the pipeline shown on it.
An eccentric who lived an 18th century life in the 20th. His house is preserved and you can book to go on a tour of this historic Spitalfield's silk-weaver's house.
79 recommandé par les habitants
Dennis Severs' House
18 Folgate St
79 recommandé par les habitants
An eccentric who lived an 18th century life in the 20th. His house is preserved and you can book to go on a tour of this historic Spitalfield's silk-weaver's house.
Learn about the history of money & the role that the Bank of England has played in shaping the world we live in.
32 recommandé par les habitants
Bank of England Museum
Bartholomew Lane
32 recommandé par les habitants
Learn about the history of money & the role that the Bank of England has played in shaping the world we live in.

Entertainment & Activities

One of the oldest continuously showing cinemas in London (opened it's doors in 1913), a single screen old-school experience, with a varied program including cult classics.
49 recommandé par les habitants
The Screen on the Green
Upper Street
49 recommandé par les habitants
One of the oldest continuously showing cinemas in London (opened it's doors in 1913), a single screen old-school experience, with a varied program including cult classics.
Multiplex but independent! A variety of different movies and times, you can grab drink and a bite to eat on the ground floor before your show!
445 recommandé par les habitants
Hackney Picturehouse
270 Mare St
445 recommandé par les habitants
Multiplex but independent! A variety of different movies and times, you can grab drink and a bite to eat on the ground floor before your show!

Sightseeing

A fantastic example of Baroque architecture. Christopher Wren's masterpiece. "Reader, if you seek his monument look around you."
845 recommandé par les habitants
St. Paul's Cathedral
845 recommandé par les habitants
A fantastic example of Baroque architecture. Christopher Wren's masterpiece. "Reader, if you seek his monument look around you."
Only open in Summer, check out the State Apartments decorated for George IV. Has to be seen to be believed, but think it may have given a few dictators decorating ideas on how much gilding is good!!
1912 recommandé par les habitants
Buckingham Palace
1912 recommandé par les habitants
Only open in Summer, check out the State Apartments decorated for George IV. Has to be seen to be believed, but think it may have given a few dictators decorating ideas on how much gilding is good!!

Shopping

Classic Victorian Shop. Best continuously operating example of a typical victorian shop & specialising in hand made umbrellas & walking sticks. Has to be seen to be believed!
James Smith & Sons
53 New Oxford St
Classic Victorian Shop. Best continuously operating example of a typical victorian shop & specialising in hand made umbrellas & walking sticks. Has to be seen to be believed!
Ottolenghi is well know for his amazing combination of flavours from around the world. Sample it here as a relief from searching out those hard to find ingredients, with decent wine to boot!
364 recommandé par les habitants
Ottolenghi Islington
287 Upper St
364 recommandé par les habitants
Ottolenghi is well know for his amazing combination of flavours from around the world. Sample it here as a relief from searching out those hard to find ingredients, with decent wine to boot!