Arts & Culture
One of the most important sites for Modern Art.
http://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-modern
2008 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tate Modern
BanksideOne of the most important sites for Modern Art.
http://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-modern
Good for old paintings
http://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-britain
656 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tate Britain
MillbankGood for old paintings
http://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-britain
Europe's biggest cinema screen
http://www.odeon.co.uk/cinemas/bfi_imax/211/
134 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
ODEON BFI IMAX
Europe's biggest cinema screen
http://www.odeon.co.uk/cinemas/bfi_imax/211/
A hidden gem if a world-class arts and culture venue ever can be.
http://www.barbican.org.uk/
509 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Centro Barbican
Silk StreetA hidden gem if a world-class arts and culture venue ever can be.
http://www.barbican.org.uk/
Great for arts, culture and fun by the river
http://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/
436 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Southbank Centre
Great for arts, culture and fun by the river
http://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/
The home of film in the UK
https://whatson.bfi.org.uk/Online/
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BFI Southbank
0 Belvedere RdThe home of film in the UK
https://whatson.bfi.org.uk/Online/
For music, theatre and family fun
http://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/venues/royal-festival-hall
130 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sala de Festivales Real
Belvedere RoadFor music, theatre and family fun
http://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/venues/royal-festival-hall
Host of come fantastic exhibitions. Martin Creed, What's the Point of It? was a recent highlight.
http://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/venues/hayward-gallery
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Hayward Gallery
Belvedere RoadHost of come fantastic exhibitions. Martin Creed, What's the Point of It? was a recent highlight.
http://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/venues/hayward-gallery
FYI this place is called The Brixton Academy
250 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
O2 Academy, Brixton
211 Stockwell RdFYI this place is called The Brixton Academy
The Old Vic
103 The CutTheatre
Galería Saatchi
King's RdA must-see modern art venue
Galerías Serpentine
Modern art. A bit hit and miss
Arts, cinema, drinking, chameleon, etc.
http://www.ovalspace.co.uk
71 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Oval Space
32 The OvalArts, cinema, drinking, chameleon, etc.
http://www.ovalspace.co.uk
Semi-alternative theatre.
http://www.youngvic.org/
112 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Young Vic
66 The CutSemi-alternative theatre.
http://www.youngvic.org/
Drinks & Nightlife
A great place to eat, relax and have fun
http://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-modern/eat-drink-and-shop/level-6-restaurant
2008 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tate Modern
BanksideA great place to eat, relax and have fun
http://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-modern/eat-drink-and-shop/level-6-restaurant
Great, big, great big coctails
http://freud.eu/cafe-bars/
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Freedom Bar
60-66 Wardour StGreat, big, great big coctails
http://freud.eu/cafe-bars/
I personally would not recommend this club because DJs I know call it misery
197 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ministry of Sound
103 Gaunt StI personally would not recommend this club because DJs I know call it misery
A fun club, sometimes gay, sometimes straight, depends on the DJ
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lightbox
6 S Lambeth PlA fun club, sometimes gay, sometimes straight, depends on the DJ
Experimental Cocktail Club!!
http://www.chinatownecc.com/
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Experimental Cocktail Club Chinatown
13a Gerrard StExperimental Cocktail Club!!
http://www.chinatownecc.com/
It's a club. Check who's playing.
http://www.xoyo.co.uk/
96 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
XOYO
32-37 Cowper StIt's a club. Check who's playing.
http://www.xoyo.co.uk/
Cargo
83 Rivington StA club/bar.
http://www.cargo-london.com/
One of London's long standing nightclubs, fall out at 5am and head to the local pubs which are open thanks to the traders of Smithfields meat market
100 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fabric London
77A Charterhouse StOne of London's long standing nightclubs, fall out at 5am and head to the local pubs which are open thanks to the traders of Smithfields meat market
"High-end cocktails, low-rent basement"
http://www.happinessforgets.com/
117 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Happiness Forgets
8-9 Hoxton Square"High-end cocktails, low-rent basement"
http://www.happinessforgets.com/
Food and drinks!
https://thehoxton.com/london/shoreditch/eat
55 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Hoxton Mix
86-90 Paul StFood and drinks!
https://thehoxton.com/london/shoreditch/eat
Lounge Bohemia
1e Great Eastern StSo boho darling
http://loungebohemia.com/
Sightseeing
A very big church
http://www.stpauls.co.uk/
845 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Catedral de San Pablo
A very big church
http://www.stpauls.co.uk/
It's tall!
http://www.theviewfromtheshard.com/
154 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vista desde The Shard
32 London Bridge StIt's tall!
http://www.theviewfromtheshard.com/
Once called the wobbly bridge because it used to wobble!
129 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Puente del Milenio
Once called the wobbly bridge because it used to wobble!
A great way to see a full Vista of London.
http://www.londoneye.com/
2099 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ojo de Londres
A great way to see a full Vista of London.
http://www.londoneye.com/
The Oval
Kennington OvalI don't like Cricket, I love it. (Not really)
This was blown up in a bond movie, don't you know.
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Secret Intelligence Service MI6
This was blown up in a bond movie, don't you know.
See an inadequate form of near-democracy in action
305 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Palace of Westminster
See an inadequate form of near-democracy in action
The Prime Minister's official residence. White House it is not.
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10 Downing St
10 Downing StreetThe Prime Minister's official residence. White House it is not.
Bank of England
Threadneedle StreetThe Bank of banks
Museum of London
Museum of LondonGreat day out for the kids
Old London's gateway fort. Site of many atrocities including torture, political imprisonment and capital punishment
1372 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Torre de Londres
Old London's gateway fort. Site of many atrocities including torture, political imprisonment and capital punishment
Temple
London's legal quarter
Olympics was ere
http://queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk/
755 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Olímpico Reina Isabel
Olympics was ere
http://queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk/
A lovely part of Regent's Canal. Watch out for boaters
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
City Road Basin
A lovely part of Regent's Canal. Watch out for boaters
Looking for your stolen artefacts?
http://www.britishmuseum.org/
1546 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Británico
Great Russell StreetLooking for your stolen artefacts?
http://www.britishmuseum.org/
City Hall
Kamal Chunchie WayBoris' house
Go up to the top and get a great view of London.
http://www.towerbridge.org.uk/TBE/EN/
1577 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Puente de la Torre
Tower Bridge RoadGo up to the top and get a great view of London.
http://www.towerbridge.org.uk/TBE/EN/
Shopping
Boutique shops by the river
http://www.oxotower.co.uk/
106 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
OXO Tower Restaurant
Barge House StreetBoutique shops by the river
http://www.oxotower.co.uk/
Great for groceries, restaurants or sightseeing.
http://boroughmarket.org.uk/
1617 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Borough Market
Borough High StreetGreat for groceries, restaurants or sightseeing.
http://boroughmarket.org.uk/
Apple Covent Garden
1-7 The PiazzaIt's a big Apple Store
John Lewis & Partners
Ariel WayFor all your homeware needs
Habitat
196-199 Tottenham Court RdReally nice cups in this place
Selfridges
400 Oxford StIf you don't know now you know
Neal's Yard
Neal's YardA nice backyard of shops and cafes
A fun and family friendly shopping district
955 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Covent Garden
41 James StA fun and family friendly shopping district
For all the comic book fans and trekkies out there: this is nirvana!
http://www.forbiddenplanet.com
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Forbidden Planet
179 Shaftesbury AveFor all the comic book fans and trekkies out there: this is nirvana!
http://www.forbiddenplanet.com
Huge shopping mall complete with piped Radio-1-esq-musac, essex mallrats and many of the chain stores you know and love.
http://uk.westfield.com/stratfordcity/
173 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Currys PC World Featuring Carphone Warehouse
Huge shopping mall complete with piped Radio-1-esq-musac, essex mallrats and many of the chain stores you know and love.
http://uk.westfield.com/stratfordcity/
Gosh!
1 Berwick StSuper-amazing comic book store!
http://www.goshlondon.com
Food Scene
One of the best places to eat in the capitol.
Eat breakfast here every day.
http://albiongrill.co.uk/
Albion
2-3 New Bridge StOne of the best places to eat in the capitol.
Eat breakfast here every day.
http://albiongrill.co.uk/
J Sheekey
28-32 St Martin's CtThe Ivy's sister
http://www.j-sheekey.co.uk
Bibigo
58-59 Great Marlborough StExcellent Korean at a great price
Ed's Easy Diner
19 Rupert St50s style diner. Good food and good service
http://www.edsdiner.co.uk
French. Small plates.
http://www.ducksoupsoho.co.uk
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ducksoup
41 Dean StFrench. Small plates.
http://www.ducksoupsoho.co.uk
Who can say no to burger and lobster?
http://www.burgerandlobster.com/city.php
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Burger & Lobster Bread Street
1 Bread StWho can say no to burger and lobster?
http://www.burgerandlobster.com/city.php
Pretty fantastic meat! Also has a butchery so you can buy cuts to cook at home. Not cheap
http://www.barbecoa.com/
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Barbecoa
20 New ChangePretty fantastic meat! Also has a butchery so you can buy cuts to cook at home. Not cheap
http://www.barbecoa.com/
Warm food from the Levant.
http://www.arabicabarandkitchen.com/
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The White Hart Beer House & Kitchen
184 New Cross RdWarm food from the Levant.
http://www.arabicabarandkitchen.com/
Fish, fish and more fish. Seefood also.
http://www.applebeesfish.com/
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Applebee's Fish
5 Stoney StFish, fish and more fish. Seefood also.
http://www.applebeesfish.com/
Open morning, noon and night.
http://www.applebeesfish.com/
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
fish! Borough Market
Cathedral StreetOpen morning, noon and night.
http://www.applebeesfish.com/
Damn good for chain-mexican and overlooking the river too
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Wahaca Southbank
Belvedere RoadDamn good for chain-mexican and overlooking the river too
Restaurant, bar, hotel. PRICEY!
https://www.morganshotelgroup.com/mondrian/mondrian-london/eat-drink/sea-containers
Sea Containers House
20 Upper GroundRestaurant, bar, hotel. PRICEY!
https://www.morganshotelgroup.com/mondrian/mondrian-london/eat-drink/sea-containers
Yum. Thai. Warm. Lovely.
http://www.busaba.com/
71 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Busaba Hoxton Square
319 Old StYum. Thai. Warm. Lovely.
http://www.busaba.com/
On The Bab
305 Old StreetYep, yum. Korean
http://onthebab.co.uk/
Pretty damn good burgers
http://www.byronhamburgers.com/locations/hoxton/
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Byron Hoxton
45 Hoxton SquarePretty damn good burgers
http://www.byronhamburgers.com/locations/hoxton/
Hmmmmm all day breakfast. There is a rather dishevelled looking que here on Sunday morning/afternoons.
172 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Breakfast Club
1 Crossrail PlHmmmmm all day breakfast. There is a rather dishevelled looking que here on Sunday morning/afternoons.
Pretty yummy roasts.
http://www.chickenandsteak.co.uk/
100 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tramshed
32 Rivington StPretty yummy roasts.
http://www.chickenandsteak.co.uk/
Because you should
http://thehawksmoor.com/spitalfieldsbar
152 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hawksmoor Spitalfields
157A Commercial StBecause you should
http://thehawksmoor.com/spitalfieldsbar
Traditional pub and fantastic restaurant with a menu full of wild game and decor full of taxidermy.
http://www.thejuggedhare.com/
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Jugged Hare
49 Chiswell StTraditional pub and fantastic restaurant with a menu full of wild game and decor full of taxidermy.
http://www.thejuggedhare.com/
Stunning food influenced by native peruvian dishes. A must eat.
http://www.andinarestaurant.com/
139 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Andina Shoreditch
60-62 Commercial StStunning food influenced by native peruvian dishes. A must eat.
http://www.andinarestaurant.com/
Thai Cafe yum yum yum
http://rosasthaicafe.com/spitalfields/
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rosa's Thai Cafe Spitalfields
12 Hanbury StThai Cafe yum yum yum
http://rosasthaicafe.com/spitalfields/
Casa Negra
54-56 Great Eastern StSuper mexicana
http://www.casanegra.co.uk/
Excellent restaurant and one of the best bakeries in Europe.
https://www.stjohngroup.uk.com/
136 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
St. JOHN Restaurant
26 St John StExcellent restaurant and one of the best bakeries in Europe.
https://www.stjohngroup.uk.com/
Excellent English meaty cuisine.
http://www.smithsofsmithfield.co.uk/
64 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Smiths of Smithfield
67-77 Charterhouse StExcellent English meaty cuisine.
http://www.smithsofsmithfield.co.uk/
Lovely cuts of meat in a traditional style
http://thequalitychophouse.com/
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Quality Chop House
92-94 Farringdon RdLovely cuts of meat in a traditional style
http://thequalitychophouse.com/
Oysters and chops. Yep.
http://www.hixoysterandchophouse.co.uk/
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hix Oyster & Chop House
36-37 Cowcross StOysters and chops. Yep.
http://www.hixoysterandchophouse.co.uk/
Byron
341 Upper StIt's a Byron
Venetian small plates.
http://www.polpo.co.uk/
64 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Smiths of Smithfield
67-77 Charterhouse StVenetian small plates.
http://www.polpo.co.uk/
"Portal is a modern Portuguese restaurant and wine bar that combines the buzzy conviviality of Iberian dining with bold bla bla bla..."
http://www.portalrestaurant.com/
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Portal Restaurant and Bar
88 St John St"Portal is a modern Portuguese restaurant and wine bar that combines the buzzy conviviality of Iberian dining with bold bla bla bla..."
http://www.portalrestaurant.com/
Lovely Vietnamese place
http://www.banhmibay.co.uk/
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Banh Mi Bay
4-6 Theobalds RdLovely Vietnamese place
http://www.banhmibay.co.uk/
Everything Else
Southwark Station
68-70 Blackfriars RdTube Station on the Jubilee Line
Enter on the south side of the river for direct trains to Luton and Gatwick Airports
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Blackfriars Station
Enter on the south side of the river for direct trains to Luton and Gatwick Airports
London School of Economics and Political Science
Houghton StreetThe LSE
Entertainment & Activities
See Shakespeare in his restored Shakespeare's Globe Theatre.
http://www.shakespearesglobe.com/
449 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Teatro Globe de Shakespeare
21 New Globe WalkSee Shakespeare in his restored Shakespeare's Globe Theatre.
http://www.shakespearesglobe.com/
Museo de la Infancia del V&A
Cambridge Heath RoadToy museum!