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The London Geek Trail
Forbidden Planet is one of The London Geek Trail.

1. Forbidden Planet

9.2
179 Shaftesbury Ave, London, Greater London
Comic Book Store · Holborn and Covent Garden · 164 tips and reviews

Noel C.Noel Clarke: Simply one of the best comic book stores in the world. As well as having loads of other stuff. If u visit london you simply have to come here. I've done a couple of signings here too.

The Cartoon Museum is one of The London Geek Trail.

2. The Cartoon Museum

35 Little Russell St, London, Greater London
Art Museum · Holborn and Covent Garden · 18 tips and reviews

Time Out LondonTime Out London: Chortle your way round this amusing little museum, which displays British cartoons, caricatures, comics and animations. Read more.

Prince Charles Cinema is one of The London Geek Trail.

3. Prince Charles Cinema

9.2
7 Leicester Pl, London, Greater London
Indie Movie Theater · Leicester Square · 78 tips and reviews

AnyTripAnyTrip: One of the cheapest cinemas in London, with amazing rates if you're a member and cult film-a-thons. Love the kitsch red leather seats.

Gosh! Comics is one of The London Geek Trail.

4. Gosh! Comics

9.2
1 Berwick St, Soho, Greater London
Comic Book Store · 45 tips and reviews

Jean-Philippe E.Jean-Philippe Establier: Best comic book store in London. Large selection of graphic novels. Don't forget to go downstairs

Leicester Square is one of The London Geek Trail.

5. Leicester Square

8.7
Leicester Sq, London, Greater London
Plaza · Leicester Square · 283 tips and reviews

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: This area was named after Leicester House, the London mansion home of the Earl of Leicester built in 1635. But by 1800 it was a home of popular entertainment and theatres, and has never looked back.

Orbital Comics is one of The London Geek Trail.

6. Orbital Comics

8.3
8 Great Newport St, Covent Garden, Greater London
Comic Book Store · Leicester Square · 23 tips and reviews

Adam B.Adam Buxton: The best selection of comics and the friendliest staff in London - and great wall art!

The Tintin Shop is one of The London Geek Trail.

7. The Tintin Shop

7.7
34 Floral St, London, Greater London
Bookstore · City of Westminster · 8 tips and reviews

Helen P.Helen P: Tintin everything - brilliant not just for the books, but for everything else Tintin.

BFI IMAX is one of The London Geek Trail.

8. BFI IMAX

9.1
1 Charlie Chaplin Walk, London, Greater London
Movie Theater · South Bank · 170 tips and reviews

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: Run by the British Film Institute, it has easily the biggest cinema screen in the country – 20 metres high by 26 wide, with 12k Watts of digital surround sound.

The Cinema Store is one of The London Geek Trail.

9. The Cinema Store

Upper St. Martin's Ln, London, Greater London
Toy Store · Leicester Square · 8 tips and reviews

Jon T.Jon Thompson: All the staff are great, especially Theo! Ok, Expect Neil who is grumpy sometimes! LoL! Joking aside for film fans it's the best in the world!

Inamo is one of The London Geek Trail.

10. Inamo

6.1
134-136 Wardour St, London, Greater London
Japanese Restaurant · Soho · 113 tips and reviews

Kate P.Kate Pickering: Sushi restaurant with touch pad tables for interactive ordering, kitchen cam and games while you wait. You can project an image of what you fancy on your plate to help pick your meal too!

Electric Cinema is one of The London Geek Trail.

11. Electric Cinema

9.1
191 Portobello Rd (Blenheim Cr), London, Greater London
Movie Theater · Kensington and Chelsea · 65 tips and reviews

Sophie B.Sophie Be: My favourite cinema in London. Plus amazing restaurant next by.

Choccywoccydoodah is one of The London Geek Trail.

12. Choccywoccydoodah

30 Foubert's Pl., London, Greater London
Candy Store · Soho · 57 tips and reviews

A A.A A: For the chocolate aficionado, this is your special place!

Platform 9¾ is one of The London Geek Trail.

13. Platform 9¾

8.0
King's Cross Railway Station, London, Greater London
Arts and Entertainment · 286 tips and reviews

Movie MayorMovie Mayor: Located between platforms 9 & 10 is the magical platform 9 3/4, reached only by those travelling to the Hogwarts Academy, such as Harry and his friends in 2001's "Harry Potter & the Sorcerer's Stone." Read more.

Apple Regent Street is one of The London Geek Trail.

14. Apple Regent Street

8.8
235 Regent St, London
Electronics Store · Mayfair · 403 tips and reviews

(RED)(RED): Choose the (PRODUCT) RED iPod nano & Apple gives a portion of the proceeds to help fight AIDS in Africa. It costs the same as all the others!

BFI Southbank is one of The London Geek Trail.

15. BFI Southbank

9.0
Belvedere Rd, London, Greater London
Indie Movie Theater · London · 112 tips and reviews

Jeremy L.Jeremy Le Van: British Film Institute.Cinema masterpieces or international screenings and audiovisual exhibitions. Part of the Southbank Centre.

16. Lomography Gallery Store

3 Newburgh St, London, Greater London
Camera Store · Soho · 19 tips and reviews

Lizzy N.Lizzy Nakielny: Great display of analogue photos

Mega-City Comics is one of The London Geek Trail.

17. Mega-City Comics

7.3
18 Inverness St., London, Greater London
Comic Book Store · Camden Town · 11 tips and reviews

Keith M.Keith Moon: Nice indie/alternative and manga section. When in Camden, one of the first places to go.

Magma Books is one of The London Geek Trail.

18. Magma Books

8 Earlham St (Tower St), Greater London, Greater London
Bookstore · Holborn and Covent Garden · 11 tips and reviews

Anna B.Anna B: Get your art and design magazines and books from here! Also, lots of gift ideas at their next door shop.

Curzon Soho is one of The London Geek Trail.

19. Curzon Soho

8.9
99 Shaftesbury Av, London, Greater London
Movie Theater · Soho · 80 tips and reviews

MyVillage LondonMyVillage London: Cool and Classy, with a stellar line up of showings, this is the place to go if you want to see the best of independen and arthouse film. For more reviews check out Curzon Soho's MyVillage page. Read more.

Science Museum is one of The London Geek Trail.

20. Science Museum

9.1
Exhibition Rd, London, Greater London
Science Museum · Kensington and Chelsea · 445 tips and reviews

Otel.comOtel.com: This world-famous museum has more than 300,000 items. Make sure to see the first jet engine, reconstruction model of the DNA, and Stephenson's Rocket. Free, except for some temporary exhibitions.

Stolen Space Gallery is one of The London Geek Trail.

21. Stolen Space Gallery

8.3
17 Osborn St, London, Greater London
Art Gallery · Spitalfields and Banglatown · 9 tips and reviews

ChaffroChaffro: Some fabulous shows with some outstanding talents. At the heart of a burgeoning artistic district in London - go and find it and get inspired. Read more.

Rough Trade is one of The London Geek Trail.

22. Rough Trade

9.4
91 Brick Ln, London, Greater London
Record Store · Spitalfields and Banglatown · 128 tips and reviews

SongkickSongkick: Arguably one of the best places in London to catch a free gig (and buy a record or two while you're there)!

The Hummingbird Bakery is one of The London Geek Trail.

23. The Hummingbird Bakery

155a Wardour St, Soho, Greater London
Cupcake Shop · 150 tips and reviews

Peter S.Peter Scobie: yum, yum, best cupcakes in town.

Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) is one of The London Geek Trail.

24. Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA)

8.9
The Mall, London, Greater London
Art Gallery · City of Westminster · 43 tips and reviews

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: The ICA was founded in 1947 as a ‘playground’ for contemporary artists, and moved here in 1968. It hosted Damien Hirst’s first solo show and the debut London gig of Franz Ferdinand.

Snog Pure Frozen Yogurt is one of The London Geek Trail.

25. Snog Pure Frozen Yogurt

5 Garrick St, London, Greater London
Frozen Yogurt Shop · 54 tips and reviews

Emily D.Emily Daggett: Tasty frozen yoghurt, and hot guys serving it to you. Also they're really good at talking you into the "Snog Special" with which you get a free pink collectible spoon!

Cyberdog is one of The London Geek Trail.

26. Cyberdog

8.1
Chalk Farm Rd, London, Greater London
Clothing Store · Chalk Farm · 94 tips and reviews

Francesc A.Francesc Almarcha Adell: Shop for cybernetics, nice music.

Orc's Nest is one of The London Geek Trail.

27. Orc's Nest

7.8
6 Earlham St, London, Greater London
Toy Store · Holborn and Covent Garden · 20 tips and reviews

James C.James Cox: Best place near Soho for boardgames and card games. Most of the games we play at the SCEE boardgame socials are purchased from here. Read more.

28. Dark Sphere

186 Hercules Rd (Waterloo), London, Greater London
Toy Store · London · 9 tips and reviews

ChaffroChaffro: Specialise in Games Workshop miniatures and the like.

Everyman Screen on the Green is one of The London Geek Trail.

29. Everyman Screen on the Green

9.1
83 Upper St, London, Greater London
Movie Theater · Islington · 63 tips and reviews

Maxine M.Maxine Monu: Your seat number is on the back of YOUR seat, not the one on the seat in front, m'kay?

Brick Lane Gallery is one of The London Geek Trail.

30. Brick Lane Gallery

6.0
93-95 Sclater St, Shoreditch, Greater London
Art Gallery · 6 tips and reviews

BlaineyBlainey: Right now the most elegant screen prints you could ever see Stolen Space gallery Brick Lane Kai & Sunny.

Artbox is one of The London Geek Trail.

31. Artbox

Thomas Neal's Centre (29-41 Earlham St), London, Greater London
Gift Store · Holborn and Covent Garden · 7 tips and reviews

RosaRosa: Everything here is soooo cute... the perfect shop to find gifts for girlfriends Read more.

Gamerbase Trocadero is one of The London Geek Trail.

32. Gamerbase Trocadero

Coventry street (Haymarket), London, Greater London
Gaming Cafe · Piccadilly · 3 tips and reviews

S D.S DM: The place where Nerds meet! £10 for 4 hours is the best deal.

Tate Modern is one of The London Geek Trail.

33. Tate Modern

9.2
53 Bankside, London, Greater London
Art Museum · South Bank · 821 tips and reviews

Keith T.Keith Tomlinson: A wonderfully British take on Modern Art - don't pay for the exhibits that cost - most of the floors and the excellent Turbine Hall are free to visit

Las Vegas is one of The London Geek Trail.

34. Las Vegas

6.0
89-91 Wardour St (Old Compton St), London, Greater London
Arcade · Soho · 16 tips and reviews

Chris H.Chris Hinkley: Play all YOUR favourite arcade games HERE!

Madd is one of The London Geek Trail.

35. Madd

53 Rupert St (btwn Brewer & Archer Streets), London, Greater London
Dessert Shop · Soho · 36 tips and reviews

Le N.Le N: A haven of mango based desserts, beautifully garnished and board games to play.

The Craft Beer Co. is one of The London Geek Trail.

36. The Craft Beer Co.

8.8
82 Leather Ln, London, Greater London
Beer Bar · Holborn and Covent Garden · 102 tips and reviews

Hannah D.Hannah Donovan: Check out the gorgeous type on the mirror and ceiling. Don't miss the typographic wallpaper going up the stairs, either! Drinks are also pretty good, I guess ;-)

The Old Vic Tunnels is one of The London Geek Trail.

37. The Old Vic Tunnels

Station Approach Road (Leake Street), London, Greater London
Performing Arts Venue · Waterloo · 10 tips and reviews

The GuardianThe Guardian: "The dank, atmospheric tunnels under Waterloo station were discovered by director Hamish Jenkinson when he kicked down a door and trespassed into this epic space that had been unaired for 20 years..." Read more.

Meltdown is one of The London Geek Trail.

38. Meltdown

7.2
342 Caledonian Rd, Islington, Greater London
Bar · 12 tips and reviews

Blaise G.Blaise Grimes-Viort: Cocktail list is videogame heaven

Storm is one of The London Geek Trail.

39. Storm

21 Carnaby St, London, Greater London
Jewelry Store · Soho · 1 tip

ChaffroChaffro: The most awesome watches. Pricey, but way cooler than a diamond-studded Rolex.

Sherlock Holmes Statue is one of The London Geek Trail.

40. Sherlock Holmes Statue

8.5
Marylebone Rd, Marylebone, Greater London
Outdoor Sculpture · 9 tips and reviews

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Nobrow is one of The London Geek Trail.

41. Nobrow

62 Great Eastern St. (at Garden Walk), Shoreditch, Greater London
Bookstore · 1 tip

42. 30th Century Comics

18 Lower Richmond Road, London, Greater London
Comic Book Store · Wandsworth · 2 tips and reviews

Ahmed B.Ahmed Baruwa: Best comic store in London. Found some rare gems here and nice staff

Raygun Comics is one of The London Geek Trail.

43. Raygun Comics

7.2
26 Red Lion Street, Richmond, Greater London
Comic Book Store · 7 tips and reviews

Roxy S.Roxy Stevens: Really nice guys working there friendly and good with recomending new stuff

Playlounge is one of The London Geek Trail.

44. Playlounge

19 Beak St (btwn Carnaby and Regent St), Soho, Greater London
Toy Store · 7 tips and reviews

Daryl S.Daryl Smith: a great place for designer toys. They also sell wicked Eboy posters. Read more.