Guidebook for London
Sightseeing
Stunning permanent collection, augmented by expertly curated visiting exhibitions. Also has cafe / restaurant. River bus to South Bank departs from outside
656 locals recommend
Tate Britain
MillbankStunning permanent collection, augmented by expertly curated visiting exhibitions. Also has cafe / restaurant. River bus to South Bank departs from outside
Avoid crowds associated with better known venues while experiencing eclectic collection which is comparable to any museum in the world, short walk from Oxford Circus tube
230 locals recommend
Wallace Collection
Manchester SquareAvoid crowds associated with better known venues while experiencing eclectic collection which is comparable to any museum in the world, short walk from Oxford Circus tube
Vibrant location, not just a gallery but an experience, ground floor restaurant serves delicious food
2008 locals recommend
Tate Modern
BanksideVibrant location, not just a gallery but an experience, ground floor restaurant serves delicious food
Buckingham Palace
Daily changing of the guard
Palace of Westminster
Seat of British government
London Eye
Birds Eye view of London
10 Downing Street
10 Downing StResidence of British PM
Trafalgar Square (Stop B) station
Home to the National Gallery
Battersea Power Station
188 Kirtling StFabulous rooftop views of London, at no charge but must be booked three weeks in advance
https://skygarden.london/
300 locals recommend
Sky Garden
Fabulous rooftop views of London, at no charge but must be booked three weeks in advance
https://skygarden.london/
Drinks & Nightlife
Lovely atmosphere yet never too crowded, delicious tapas but can be expensive
80 locals recommend
Goya
34 Lupus StLovely atmosphere yet never too crowded, delicious tapas but can be expensive
Friendly staff make this ideal for those wanting to try an old fashioned English pub, also shows major sporting events without ever feeling like a sports bar. Appropriate for families, ie 10 yrs +
15 locals recommend
Constitution
42 Churton StFriendly staff make this ideal for those wanting to try an old fashioned English pub, also shows major sporting events without ever feeling like a sports bar. Appropriate for families, ie 10 yrs +
Unique wine bar and restaurant set in an architectural warehouse in Brunswick House. Relatively large outside space ideal for Summer evening drinks. 360 bus from Lupus St in 5 mins
122 locals recommend
LASSCO Brunswick House
30 Wandsworth RdUnique wine bar and restaurant set in an architectural warehouse in Brunswick House. Relatively large outside space ideal for Summer evening drinks. 360 bus from Lupus St in 5 mins
Food Scene
Convenient location for simple family meal, explore special offers at: http://www.vouchercodes.co.uk/printable-offers/pizzaexpress.com/5/?ppcid=mdltnhlaqfqbhixtwkkfheqhqaxxjnndvtvevdwknrlrvtlywbqerknt
374 locals recommend
Pizza Express
316 Kennington RdConvenient location for simple family meal, explore special offers at: http://www.vouchercodes.co.uk/printable-offers/pizzaexpress.com/5/?ppcid=mdltnhlaqfqbhixtwkkfheqhqaxxjnndvtvevdwknrlrvtlywbqerknt
Stalwart of the Pimlico restaurant scene, serves something for all tastes, with extensive wine list, family friendly, reasonably priced by London standards
72 locals recommend
Grumbles
35 Churton StStalwart of the Pimlico restaurant scene, serves something for all tastes, with extensive wine list, family friendly, reasonably priced by London standards
Fantastic for coffee or cheap lunch, fantastic wines and broad array of genuine Italian foods
19 locals recommend
Delizie D'italia
70 Lupus StFantastic for coffee or cheap lunch, fantastic wines and broad array of genuine Italian foods
Reasonably priced food with fantastic wine selection, underground location makes this a haven within Leicester Square. Suitable for families but can be crowded. Tel:+44 (0)20 7734 7807
8 locals recommend
Cork & Bottle Wine Bar
44-46 Cranbourn StReasonably priced food with fantastic wine selection, underground location makes this a haven within Leicester Square. Suitable for families but can be crowded. Tel:+44 (0)20 7734 7807
Unique rooftop restaurant with very good value three course set menu in the evenings (c. £15 for three courses), very child friendly, 10 minute walk from Victoria Station. Tel: +44(0)20 7823 1839
260 locals recommend
Harvey Nichols
109-125 KnightsbridgeUnique rooftop restaurant with very good value three course set menu in the evenings (c. £15 for three courses), very child friendly, 10 minute walk from Victoria Station. Tel: +44(0)20 7823 1839
The pick of the Olivo restaurants dotted around Belgravia, very tasty Sardinian food and famous pizzas, served in a family friendly atmosphere, booking is essential. Tel: 020 7730 0074, 15 minute walk
18 locals recommend
Oliveto
61 Elizabeth StThe pick of the Olivo restaurants dotted around Belgravia, very tasty Sardinian food and famous pizzas, served in a family friendly atmosphere, booking is essential. Tel: 020 7730 0074, 15 minute walk
Very convenient location with wide variety of dishes, always easy to get a table but not inexpensive, seafood pasta and pizzas are highly recommended, 10 minute walk
17 locals recommend
Uno
1 Denbigh StVery convenient location with wide variety of dishes, always easy to get a table but not inexpensive, seafood pasta and pizzas are highly recommended, 10 minute walk
High-end Middle Eastern food, conveniently located, regularly featured on flagship cookery TV programme, Masterchef. 10 minute walk or return on 24 Bus
87 locals recommend
Kazan
93-94 Wilton RdHigh-end Middle Eastern food, conveniently located, regularly featured on flagship cookery TV programme, Masterchef. 10 minute walk or return on 24 Bus
If you are prepared to walk past the kebab stand, this is an inexpensive Middle Eastern restaurant with friendly staff and tasty food, always easy to get a table, 10 minute walk
14 locals recommend
Cyprus Mangal
45 Warwick WayIf you are prepared to walk past the kebab stand, this is an inexpensive Middle Eastern restaurant with friendly staff and tasty food, always easy to get a table, 10 minute walk
Ideal for a special occasion, for those wishing to enjoy rooftop views, run by Harvey Nichols, not inexpensive and definitely worth booking in advance. Tel: 020 7803 3888
106 locals recommend
OXO Tower Restaurant
Barge House StreetIdeal for a special occasion, for those wishing to enjoy rooftop views, run by Harvey Nichols, not inexpensive and definitely worth booking in advance. Tel: 020 7803 3888
Good venue for inexpensive Sunday pub lunch, extensive restaurant space upstairs
34 locals recommend
The Marquis of Westminster
50 Warwick WayGood venue for inexpensive Sunday pub lunch, extensive restaurant space upstairs
UK's highest rated Chinese restaurant. MIchelin Star carries high expectations but not difficult to get a table.
90 locals recommend
A. Wong
70 Wilton RdUK's highest rated Chinese restaurant. MIchelin Star carries high expectations but not difficult to get a table.
Queens Arms
Probably best pub for Sunday lunch in Pimlico, lovely team on site
Essentials
Fantastic well-stocked supermarket, ideal for those preparing a special meal or those staying for longer. 24 Bus departs from opposite
941 locals recommend
Sainsbury's
2 Tulse HillFantastic well-stocked supermarket, ideal for those preparing a special meal or those staying for longer. 24 Bus departs from opposite
Ideal shopping for those staying for a few days, well stocked despite small size
1048 locals recommend
TESCO Express
275-277 Battersea Park RdIdeal shopping for those staying for a few days, well stocked despite small size
Entertainment & Activities
Easily accessible via 360 bus on Lupus St, shorter queues than Natural History Museum next door
1157 locals recommend
Science Museum
Exhibition RoadEasily accessible via 360 bus on Lupus St, shorter queues than Natural History Museum next door
Everything Else
Curzon Victoria
58 Victoria StHigh end cinemas with comfortable bar, broad selection of films
The Trafalgar St. James London, Curio Collection by Hilton
2 Trafalgar SquareRooftop Bar
King's Road
King's RoadFamous shopping venue
Venue for jogging and sports. Famous fireworks display in November
935 locals recommend
Battersea Park
Battersea Park RoadVenue for jogging and sports. Famous fireworks display in November
Major modern art venue, 15 minute walk from house. Abundance of restaurants in adjacent square
585 locals recommend
Saatchi Gallery
King's RdMajor modern art venue, 15 minute walk from house. Abundance of restaurants in adjacent square
Arts & Culture
Royal Albert Hall
Imperial College RoadHome of the world famous Proms concerts
Institute of Contemporary Arts
The MallDay memberships available
Cadogan Hall
5 Sloane TerraceLeading Concert venue
Royal Festival Hall
Belvedere RoadLeading Concert venue
The National Gallery
Trafalgar SquareHome to many famous pieces of art
National Portrait Gallery
Saint Martin's PlaceHome to contemporary portrait collections