Guidebook for London
Shopping
Once a rundown arcade, Brixton Village Market is now home to more than 20 new cafés, restaurants and takeaways and has become Brixton's culinary and cultural hub.
492 locals recommend
Brixton Village Market
Unit 74 Coldharbour LnOnce a rundown arcade, Brixton Village Market is now home to more than 20 new cafés, restaurants and takeaways and has become Brixton's culinary and cultural hub.
Sunday Upmarket housing more than 140 creative traders selling everything from fashion, accessories, art, interiors, music, food and bakes; it is undoubtedly one of London's most exciting markets.
825 locals recommend
Brick Lane Sunday Market
Brick LaneSunday Upmarket housing more than 140 creative traders selling everything from fashion, accessories, art, interiors, music, food and bakes; it is undoubtedly one of London's most exciting markets.
Portobello Road, the world’s largest antiques market with over 1,000 dealers selling every kind of antique and collectible. Visitors flock from all over the world.
860 locals recommend
Portobello Market
73a Lewisham High StPortobello Road, the world’s largest antiques market with over 1,000 dealers selling every kind of antique and collectible. Visitors flock from all over the world.
Food Scene
Londoners continue to make the annual pilgrimage to this Peckham multi-storey car park for a Campari at Frank’s.
257 locals recommend
Frank's Cafe
95A Rye LnLondoners continue to make the annual pilgrimage to this Peckham multi-storey car park for a Campari at Frank’s.
London locale is now known for its cultural contributions—it's becoming a destination of its cafes, pubs, and wine bars attract an easygoing crowd that appreciates its no-fuss atmosphere.
59 locals recommend
Clapham
London locale is now known for its cultural contributions—it's becoming a destination of its cafes, pubs, and wine bars attract an easygoing crowd that appreciates its no-fuss atmosphere.
Costa
253 Seven Sisters RdGreat for when you need that boost of caffeine to help you on your journey.
Greg is a non expensive bakery offering a variety of pasties and bakes, for breakfasts, lunch or snacks.
Greggs
312 GreaterGreg is a non expensive bakery offering a variety of pasties and bakes, for breakfasts, lunch or snacks.
Pak Hong Fish Bar serve Chinese food as well as fish and chips meals to take away. They also do deliveries.
Pak Hong Fish Bar
413 Wandsworth RdPak Hong Fish Bar serve Chinese food as well as fish and chips meals to take away. They also do deliveries.
Drinks & Nightlife
Standing firm and proud as a major traffic hub has been developed around it, the RVT dates from 1863, and remains true to its century-old tradition as a cabaret venue. The gay village of Vauxhall.
65 locals recommend
Royal Vauxhall Tavern
372 Kennington LnStanding firm and proud as a major traffic hub has been developed around it, the RVT dates from 1863, and remains true to its century-old tradition as a cabaret venue. The gay village of Vauxhall.
Everything Else
There are plenty of shops, coffee shops, little restaurants and pubs. There is even a Mc Donalds open until 00h.
17 locals recommend
Wandsworth Road Station (Stop L)
There are plenty of shops, coffee shops, little restaurants and pubs. There is even a Mc Donalds open until 00h.
Essentials
TESCO Express
275-277 Battersea Park RdSupermarket for all your needs. Open till late 23H
Sightseeing
The name Big Ben is often used to describe the tower, the clock and the bell but the name was first given to the Great Bell.
The Elizabeth Tower, which stands at the north end of the Houses of Parliament, was completed in 1859 and the Great Clock started on 31 May, with the Great Bell's strikes heard for the first time on 11 July and the quarter bells first chimed on 7 September.
1337 locals recommend
Big Ben
The name Big Ben is often used to describe the tower, the clock and the bell but the name was first given to the Great Bell.
The Elizabeth Tower, which stands at the north end of the Houses of Parliament, was completed in 1859 and the Great Clock started on 31 May, with the Great Bell's strikes heard for the first time on 11 July and the quarter bells first chimed on 7 September.
Trafalgar Square, one of London’s most vibrant spaces in the middle of the city. It is surrounded by museums, galleries, cultural spaces and historic buildings. It also has the café on the square. Many events are hosted at Trafalgar Square, including cultural celebrations, commercial events, rallies and demonstrations, filming and photographic shoots.
634 locals recommend
Trafalgar Square (Stop B) station
Trafalgar Square, one of London’s most vibrant spaces in the middle of the city. It is surrounded by museums, galleries, cultural spaces and historic buildings. It also has the café on the square. Many events are hosted at Trafalgar Square, including cultural celebrations, commercial events, rallies and demonstrations, filming and photographic shoots.
Parks & Nature
Great for when you need a little time out for the urban chaos. There's a popular café, Basketball court, Football pitch - grass surface, Tennis courts, Water feature, Flower gardens.
20 locals recommend
Larkhall Park
Courland GroveGreat for when you need a little time out for the urban chaos. There's a popular café, Basketball court, Football pitch - grass surface, Tennis courts, Water feature, Flower gardens.