London Guidebook
Great Pubs
A collection of local pubs and gastropubs that we recommend.
The Grafton
20 Prince of Wales RdGood ales selection, great Sunday roasts.
Good ale selection, great, reasonably priced food and a great atmosphere.
17 locals recommend
Tapping The Admiral
77 Castle RdGood ale selection, great, reasonably priced food and a great atmosphere.
Great local beers and ales brewed on site with a modern atmosphere.
57 locals recommend
Camden Brewery Bar
55-59 Wilkin Street MewsGreat local beers and ales brewed on site with a modern atmosphere.
The Enterprise Bar
2 Haverstock HillVery close by and a decent selection.
The Belrose
94 Haverstock HillGood food.
Large pub with a good ale selection and brilliant Sunday roasts (especially the veggie wellington).
20 locals recommend
Sir Richard Steele Pub and Dining
97 Haverstock HillLarge pub with a good ale selection and brilliant Sunday roasts (especially the veggie wellington).
Restaurants
Whatever cuisine you fancy, London has it all. Check out this list for just a few of our favourite London restaurants.
Situated in a residential area, this restaurant is well-known for their fresh oysters and creative small plates. This is one of the restaurants outside the norm and would suggest anyone to give it a go. The menu changes daily and can be viewed in their Instagram account. There is a direct bus route to the area from the bus stop right outside the apartment.
47 locals recommend
Westerns Laundry
34 Drayton ParkSituated in a residential area, this restaurant is well-known for their fresh oysters and creative small plates. This is one of the restaurants outside the norm and would suggest anyone to give it a go. The menu changes daily and can be viewed in their Instagram account. There is a direct bus route to the area from the bus stop right outside the apartment.
If you are a meat lover and fancy an affordable meal, go tho Blacklock City. Their dishes are majority range of different steak, lamb and pork. This trendy take on a British chop house is still a cut above when it comes to deliciously crusted, smoky meats. Herb-flecked flatbreads are on hand to soak up the juices, while jazzy cocktails provide a boozy kick.
Blacklock City
13 Philpot LnIf you are a meat lover and fancy an affordable meal, go tho Blacklock City. Their dishes are majority range of different steak, lamb and pork. This trendy take on a British chop house is still a cut above when it comes to deliciously crusted, smoky meats. Herb-flecked flatbreads are on hand to soak up the juices, while jazzy cocktails provide a boozy kick.
Enjoy a playful take on traditional British cuisine with broad European influences while overlooking stunning views of London from 110 Bishopsgate. Price is not too high for the food and would recommend for a nice experience and a great view of The City.
216 locals recommend
Duck & Waffle
110 BishopsgateEnjoy a playful take on traditional British cuisine with broad European influences while overlooking stunning views of London from 110 Bishopsgate. Price is not too high for the food and would recommend for a nice experience and a great view of The City.
This is probably the most affordable Japanese Restaurant you can get in London. The menu has so many to choose from and the quality of the food is there. Highly recommend this restaurant. Suggest booking beforehand or you will have to queue for at least 30 mins.
14 locals recommend
Eat Tokyo (Soho)
16 Old Compton StThis is probably the most affordable Japanese Restaurant you can get in London. The menu has so many to choose from and the quality of the food is there. Highly recommend this restaurant. Suggest booking beforehand or you will have to queue for at least 30 mins.
High-end modern Japanese dining. Price is average, and the restaurant is bookable online through Open Table.
15 locals recommend
ROKA Mayfair
30 N Audley StHigh-end modern Japanese dining. Price is average, and the restaurant is bookable online through Open Table.
A meal at Nobu might not come cheap, but a few things are guaranteed: impeccable service, great views (the restaurant overlooks Hyde Park) and perfectly fresh fish.
43 locals recommend
Berkeley Street Bar
15 Berkeley StA meal at Nobu might not come cheap, but a few things are guaranteed: impeccable service, great views (the restaurant overlooks Hyde Park) and perfectly fresh fish.
Chic pasta bar, moments from the Borough Market bustle.Quite busy as it is well-known for their pasta.
86 locals recommend
Padella
6 Southwark StChic pasta bar, moments from the Borough Market bustle.Quite busy as it is well-known for their pasta.
Authentic Italian food, where it is bring your own alcohol, with no corkage fee. However it is hard to obtain a reservation, so please book it advance. It is a short walk from the apartment.
28 locals recommend
Anima E Cuore
127 Kentish Town RdAuthentic Italian food, where it is bring your own alcohol, with no corkage fee. However it is hard to obtain a reservation, so please book it advance. It is a short walk from the apartment.
Hankies Cafe
67 Shaftesbury AveTapas style Indian food, Tastecard accepted.
Dishoom Shoreditch
7 Boundary StGreat Indian food in a fantastic setting. Try their brunch.
Tapas style Chinese food, can be a bit above average in price. Opened by famous Michelin star chef that opened the Michelin starred Chinese Restaurant, A Wong.
Kym's – Chinese Restaurant
19 Bloomberg ArcadeTapas style Chinese food, can be a bit above average in price. Opened by famous Michelin star chef that opened the Michelin starred Chinese Restaurant, A Wong.
More of a Chinese Tapas concept with innovative and unique small plates that are burst with flavours. Highly recommend to give it a go, though the there is queue out on the street. There are multiple branches to choose from, all located in Central London.
43 locals recommend
Barrio Soho
6 Poland StMore of a Chinese Tapas concept with innovative and unique small plates that are burst with flavours. Highly recommend to give it a go, though the there is queue out on the street. There are multiple branches to choose from, all located in Central London.
Great tapas, could be pricey. Located within picturesque St. Katherine Docks.
42 locals recommend
Bravas Tapas
East SmithfieldGreat tapas, could be pricey. Located within picturesque St. Katherine Docks.
Barrafina
26-27 Dean StCompact tapas bar.
Authentic Korean food with a large variety of authentic dishes to choose from. The restaurant is located underground and only takes walk-ins.
Hozi
25 - 27 Theobalds RdAuthentic Korean food with a large variety of authentic dishes to choose from. The restaurant is located underground and only takes walk-ins.
Markets
A small selection of London's best markets.
Street food, multitude of stalls and restaurants. Other than food, it has a wide variety of vintage retail shops. It is only a short walk from apartment. Make sure to explore deep into the market for hidden shops and strike a bargain.
1028 locals recommend
Camden Market
54-56 Camden Lock PlStreet food, multitude of stalls and restaurants. Other than food, it has a wide variety of vintage retail shops. It is only a short walk from apartment. Make sure to explore deep into the market for hidden shops and strike a bargain.
London most renowned food and drink Market. It is one of the largest and oldest food markets in London. Wide variety of stalls ranging from different cuisines to fruit and vegetable stall to cheese stalls.
1617 locals recommend
Borough Market
Borough High StreetLondon most renowned food and drink Market. It is one of the largest and oldest food markets in London. Wide variety of stalls ranging from different cuisines to fruit and vegetable stall to cheese stalls.
This is East London’s number one market destination, consisting of various food, fashion, art and music events. Located in the office area of London.
57 locals recommend
CHANEL FRAGRANCE & BEAUTY
105a Commercial StThis is East London’s number one market destination, consisting of various food, fashion, art and music events. Located in the office area of London.
Museums & Galleries
Regularly changing contemporary art collection, opened by Charles Saatchi in 1985. My personal favourite London gallery.
585 locals recommend
Saatchi Gallery
King's RdRegularly changing contemporary art collection, opened by Charles Saatchi in 1985. My personal favourite London gallery.
Tate Modern
BanksideBritain's national gallery of international modern art.
The Museum houses a vast collection of world art and artefacts and is free to all visitors.
1546 locals recommend
British Museum
Great Russell StreetThe Museum houses a vast collection of world art and artefacts and is free to all visitors.
Exhibits a vast range of specimens from various segments of natural history.
1954 locals recommend
Natural History Museum
Cromwell RoadExhibits a vast range of specimens from various segments of natural history.
Founded in 1857, the world-class collection forms an enduring record of scientific, technological and medical advancement from across the globe.
1157 locals recommend
Science Museum
Exhibition RoadFounded in 1857, the world-class collection forms an enduring record of scientific, technological and medical advancement from across the globe.
The world's largest museum of decorative arts and design, housing a permanent collection of over 2.27 million objects.
1694 locals recommend
Victoria and Albert Museum
Cromwell RoadThe world's largest museum of decorative arts and design, housing a permanent collection of over 2.27 million objects.
The National Gallery
Trafalgar SquareEngaging contemporary art installations from emerging artists in airy former Methodist chapel. Just a minutes walk from the apartment.
21 locals recommend
Zabludowicz Collection
176 Prince of Wales RdEngaging contemporary art installations from emerging artists in airy former Methodist chapel. Just a minutes walk from the apartment.