Guidebook for London
Food Scene
European delicatessen asian owner, popular with locals, nice relaxing square with water fountain in front of the cafe. good value and friendly services
13 locals recommend
La Verde
45 51 Narrow StEuropean delicatessen asian owner, popular with locals, nice relaxing square with water fountain in front of the cafe. good value and friendly services
great river view and delightful Grade II listed building. Celebrity chef restaurant modest pricing.
136 locals recommend
The Narrow - Gordon Ramsay
44 Narrow Stgreat river view and delightful Grade II listed building. Celebrity chef restaurant modest pricing.
proven Argentinian steak house, panorama river view, 15min walk from the flat
53 locals recommend
Gaucho Canary Wharf
29 Westferry Circusproven Argentinian steak house, panorama river view, 15min walk from the flat
authentic and up market chinese restaurant, main crowd is from the Canary Wharf offices and nearby residents. Weekend dim sum is almost always 40min-1 hour wait for a table unfortunately
37 locals recommend
Royal China
30 Westferry Circusauthentic and up market chinese restaurant, main crowd is from the Canary Wharf offices and nearby residents. Weekend dim sum is almost always 40min-1 hour wait for a table unfortunately
Lahore Kebab House
Umberston Streetgreat value curry house - one of my favorites
Great Italian food and welcoming atmosphere at a good price.
The portions are generous!!
77 locals recommend
La Figa Restaurant
45 Narrow StGreat Italian food and welcoming atmosphere at a good price.
The portions are generous!!
Drinks & Nightlife
Charles Dickens old haunt. Famous Sunday roast - get there early - because when it runs out it runs out...
156 locals recommend
The Grapes
153 Milton RdCharles Dickens old haunt. Famous Sunday roast - get there early - because when it runs out it runs out...
Lamb & Flag
24 James StDelightful old pub in historic wapping...
Shopping
anything you need - shopping, dining, cultural, family friendly activities. Every summer there is free art events (outdoor theater, sculpture exhibition etc etc. Docklands museum has a soft play area
651 locals recommend
Canary Wharf
1 Bank Stanything you need - shopping, dining, cultural, family friendly activities. Every summer there is free art events (outdoor theater, sculpture exhibition etc etc. Docklands museum has a soft play area
Sightseeing
what can I say?! in fact along Commercial Road from the flat to Brick Lane you'll find plenty authentic indian/bangladesh curry houses.
878 locals recommend
Brick Lane
Brick Lanewhat can I say?! in fact along Commercial Road from the flat to Brick Lane you'll find plenty authentic indian/bangladesh curry houses.
the heart of East London. you have to hear the Bow bell once to claim you have been to East End of London, I reckon ;-)
26 locals recommend
Bow Church station
the heart of East London. you have to hear the Bow bell once to claim you have been to East End of London, I reckon ;-)
Olympic stadium, 'The Swimming Pool', plus lots outdoor facilities for kids and family, Westfields shopping experience one stop shop.
101 locals recommend
Stratford
Olympic stadium, 'The Swimming Pool', plus lots outdoor facilities for kids and family, Westfields shopping experience one stop shop.
The best market in London! A few short stops on the DLR/Tube. If you like food markets love will love this. Surrounded by bars & cafes and filled with all sorts of fresh and tasty food and ingredients
1617 locals recommend
Borough Market
Borough High StreetThe best market in London! A few short stops on the DLR/Tube. If you like food markets love will love this. Surrounded by bars & cafes and filled with all sorts of fresh and tasty food and ingredients
Sunday mornings in East London. The street is full of the aroma of thousands of fresh blooms and the smell fresh coffee. Life street acts dotted around - good clean fun :-)
1660 locals recommend
Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia RoadSunday mornings in East London. The street is full of the aroma of thousands of fresh blooms and the smell fresh coffee. Life street acts dotted around - good clean fun :-)
Iconic London.
5 mins on DLR
25 min riverside walk along Thames Path.
1577 locals recommend
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge RoadIconic London.
5 mins on DLR
25 min riverside walk along Thames Path.
Iconic London.
5 mins on DLR
25 min riverside walk along Thames Path.
1372 locals recommend
Tower of London
Iconic London.
5 mins on DLR
25 min riverside walk along Thames Path.
See some of Shakespeare's plays on the site of his original theatre!
449 locals recommend
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
21 New Globe WalkSee some of Shakespeare's plays on the site of his original theatre!
London Eye
Another must see - just over the river from Big Ben.
Big Ben
Need we say more...
40 mins journey on DLR to Canary Wharf then Jubilee line.
Go and see if the Queen is in - check if the flag is flying...
1912 locals recommend
Buckingham Palace
40 mins journey on DLR to Canary Wharf then Jubilee line.
Go and see if the Queen is in - check if the flag is flying...
A must see for first timers - or those returning again...
634 locals recommend
Trafalgar Square (Stop B) station
A must see for first timers - or those returning again...
Quick trip on DLR or for the more adventurous use the only foot tunnel under the river Thames.
Fantastic part of Britain's Maritime history with the great little shops, bars and market of Greenwich
226 locals recommend
Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich station
Quick trip on DLR or for the more adventurous use the only foot tunnel under the river Thames.
Fantastic part of Britain's Maritime history with the great little shops, bars and market of Greenwich
Royal Observatory Greenwich
Blackheath AvenueWhere time began...
Entertainment & Activities
great place for a visit and learn about the history of the Docklands. there is a soft play area for kids from birth to about 3yrs, a little gem for parents
217 locals recommend
Museum of London Docklands
Hertsmere Roadgreat place for a visit and learn about the history of the Docklands. there is a soft play area for kids from birth to about 3yrs, a little gem for parents
NIce short stroll along the river to small riverside park.
Popular for picnics on sunny days and we spent hours in the adjacent play area with our twins..
23 locals recommend
King Edward VII Memorial Park
NIce short stroll along the river to small riverside park.
Popular for picnics on sunny days and we spent hours in the adjacent play area with our twins..
Just down narrow street a small park with a play area suitable the under threes and one for slightly older.
Great place for a break in the day with the family.
15 locals recommend
Ropemakers Field
Just down narrow street a small park with a play area suitable the under threes and one for slightly older.
Great place for a break in the day with the family.
Great city farm for a bit of country-side in the city.
Stop at teh cafe for a break and buy some local produce.
Very interesting farmers market on a Saturday morning.
58 locals recommend
Stepney City Farm
Stepney WayGreat city farm for a bit of country-side in the city.
Stop at teh cafe for a break and buy some local produce.
Very interesting farmers market on a Saturday morning.
Essentials
Tesco Express
116-118 Commercial StLocal supermarket
Nisa Local
476 Caledonian Rdlocal supermarket
Arts & Culture
Leicester Square
Heart of the west end.
Treat yourself to a show!