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London Faves
Foyles is one of London Faves.

1. Foyles

9.4
107 Charing Cross Rd, Soho, Greater London
Bookstore · Soho, London, Greater London · 188 tips and reviews

CarolineCaroline: Gigantic and well-known bookshop. If there's something you're looking for, chances are you'll find it here or someone who will know how to find it. Be sure to check their events calendar!

London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is one of London Faves.

2. London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

Houghton St (Portugal St), London, Greater London
University · City of Westminster · 22 tips and reviews

CarolineCaroline: I spent quite a lot of time here and was always impressed with the free lectures. You'd be amazed who you can see here.

My Old Place is one of London Faves.

3. My Old Place

8.1
88 Middlesex St, London, Greater London
Szechuan Restaurant · Spitalfields and Banglatown · 70 tips and reviews

CarolineCaroline: Maybe my favorite Chinese restaurant anywhere (outside of Asia). The bbq lamb skewers are wonderful

Royal Albert Hall is one of London Faves.

4. Royal Albert Hall

9.5
Kensington Gore, London, Greater London
Concert Hall · Knightsbridge and Belgravia · 216 tips and reviews

CarolineCaroline: Absolutely worth coming here for a concert or event.

Lahore Karahi is one of London Faves.

5. Lahore Karahi

7.5
1 Tooting High St, Tooting, Greater London
Pakistani Restaurant · 44 tips and reviews

CarolineCaroline: Great curry

Imperial China is one of London Faves.

6. Imperial China

7.3
25 Lisle St (White Bear Yard), London, Greater London
Dim Sum Restaurant · Chinatown · 42 tips and reviews

CarolineCaroline: Fantastic dim sum. Love the congee.

Serpentine Gallery is one of London Faves.

7. Serpentine Gallery

9.0
W Carriage Dr (Mount Walk), London, Greater London
Art Gallery · Knightsbridge and Belgravia · 58 tips and reviews

CarolineCaroline: Free gallery in Kensington Gardens. Check out their pavilion in the summer, which changes every year.

The Prince Edward is one of London Faves.

8. The Prince Edward

7.9
73 Princes Sq, Bayswater, Greater London
Pub · 28 tips and reviews

CarolineCaroline: Cosy pub with great Sunday roasts

Borough Market is one of London Faves.

9. Borough Market

9.5
Borough High St (Bedale St), London, Greater London
Farmers Market · 1074 tips and reviews

CarolineCaroline: Everyone should go here before they die. If I live in London again, I will live close by so I can sneak in every week for the samples.

Proud Camden is one of London Faves.

10. Proud Camden

The Stables Market (Chalk Farm Rd), London, Greater London
Music Venue · Primrose Hill · 55 tips and reviews

CarolineCaroline: A dance club inside some old stables? Why not! They've got different rooms that play different types of music.

Design Museum is one of London Faves.

11. Design Museum

28 Shad Thames, London, Greater London
Art Museum · Riverside · 93 tips and reviews

CarolineCaroline: Really interesting little museum by shad thames. Be sure to wander around shad thames if you've got time.

Sir John Soane's Museum is one of London Faves.

12. Sir John Soane's Museum

9.0
13 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, Greater London
History Museum · Holborn and Covent Garden · 65 tips and reviews

CarolineCaroline: The weirdest little museum you've ever seen!

Roundhouse is one of London Faves.

13. Roundhouse

9.3
Chalk Farm Rd, London, Greater London
Music Venue · Primrose Hill · 161 tips and reviews

CarolineCaroline: Great venue for concerts

Four Regions is one of London Faves.

14. Four Regions

7.0
102-104 Kew Rd, Surrey, Surrey
Chinese Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews

CarolineCaroline: Delicious Chinese food in Richmond

Monmouth Coffee Company is one of London Faves.

15. Monmouth Coffee Company

9.2
27 Monmouth St, Covent Garden, Greater London
Coffee Shop · Holborn and Covent Garden · 486 tips and reviews

CarolineCaroline: Some of the best coffee in London

Gaucho is one of London Faves.

16. Gaucho

9.0
25 Swallow St, Piccadilly, Greater London
Argentinian Restaurant · Piccadilly, London, Greater London · 186 tips and reviews

CarolineCaroline: It's expensive but delicious Argentine food.

Food For Thought is one of London Faves.

17. Food For Thought

31 Neal St, London, Greater London
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Soho, London, Greater London · 65 tips and reviews

CarolineCaroline: Definitely get the scrunch

Kensington Gardens is one of London Faves.

18. Kensington Gardens

9.6
Kensington Rd (Bayswater Rd), London, Greater London
Park · Knightsbridge and Belgravia · 180 tips and reviews

CarolineCaroline: Beautiful park that's wonderful for wandering around or spending a nice day

Favela Chic is one of London Faves.

19. Favela Chic

91 Great Eastern St, London, Greater London
Dive Bar · Hackney · 17 tips and reviews

CarolineCaroline: Super fun place to dance on a weeknight!

Natural History Museum is one of London Faves.

20. Natural History Museum

9.3
Cromwell Rd (at Queen's Gate), London, Greater London
Science Museum · Kensington and Chelsea · 619 tips and reviews

CarolineCaroline: I could spend hours upon hours here. Wonderful exhibits. Especially great if you're traveling with little kids.

Masala Zone is one of London Faves.

21. Masala Zone

8.3
48 Floral St, Covent Garden, Greater London
Indian Restaurant · City of Westminster · 151 tips and reviews

CarolineCaroline: Get yourself a tali with butter chick. So good.

Daunt Books is one of London Faves.

22. Daunt Books

9.5
83 Marylebone High St, Marylebone, Greater London
Bookstore · Marylebone, London, Greater London · 99 tips and reviews

CarolineCaroline: Book lovers rejoice!

The Hummingbird Bakery is one of London Faves.

23. The Hummingbird Bakery

8.8
133 Portobello Rd, London, Greater London
Cupcake Shop · Kensington and Chelsea · 81 tips and reviews

CarolineCaroline: Stop by for a delicious red velvet cupcake for a break from wandering down Portobello Road.

Constancia Argentine Grill is one of London Faves.

24. Constancia Argentine Grill

7.7
52 Tanner St., Bermondsey, Greater London
Argentinian Restaurant · 30 tips and reviews