Get the best Pie and Mash, favoured by London's Kings and Queens, at Chapel Market for the Jubilee! As London's liveliest market, you will find one last pie and mash shops such as M. Manze's est. 1902
Beautiful establishment that's well worth the visit. The waitresses might just call you "darling" right away. My eels, mash and liquor were surprisingly bland, though, and needed quite some vinegar.
Est. 1862. Oldest 'fast food' restaurant in the East End, serving traditional pie & mash in parsley sauce liquor, with jellied eel.
Absolutely exquisite food and hella elegant. On a sunny day, a walk along the river for lunch at the River Cafe is one of the great London experiences. The Chocolate Nemesis is as good as it sounds...
Great fish and chips, been going to this restaurant for nearly thirty years. Without a doubt the best fish and chips in London. Fish is always fresh and perfectly cooked.
Huge selection of international cook books. Bought a book only about peanut butter here. They offer Cooking classes in the back of the Shop.
A specialist travel bookshop that also has a great selection of other fiction, biography etc books. If you need a travel guide book or map this is definitely a place you can find it.
I can't resist! I love to sip a glass of champagne, accompanied by oysters and mixed sea food platter
Free drinks in a really cool bar. Not alcohol, though. Free, good working Wi-Fi. Santader cycles, city bikes station just here and Tesco just around the corner. Thai kitchen is also to be recommended.
Located in Bradford, Manchester, the stadium is also referred to as Eastlands. After the club was taken over by the Emirati Abu Dhabi United Group, some people called the stadium the Middle Eastlands.
Great to go for a walk about and see the new building works, restaurants and bars popping up each week!
Hampstead Heath was a favourite outing for Karl Marx and his family, and held a popular fair in the 19th century. Like the Guy Fawkes night bonfires held here, it oftern turned drunken and violent.
Be careful - they add hidden "service charge" to your bill. Before tipping ask a FULL printed receipt!
Recommended: Not for the faint hearted, this two-floor museum offers both a brilliantly intellectual and educational experience - with everything from bones to pickled guts. Yum yum! Read more.
i really enjoy the "Crimes against humanity: an exploration of genocide and ethnic violence" film in the permanent collection. Read more.
Abbey rebuilt in the 19th & 20th centuries on the site of the ruined abbey dissolved in 1539. Its Buckfast Tonic wine is thought to fuel violent anti social behaviour in Scotland due to high caffeine.
For C.S. Lewis fans, the Alice In Wonderland Mad Hatter's afternoon tea is a must. Have quaintly decorated treats including "Eat Me" cake and a "Drink Me" smoothie. Kristin Knox, The Clothes Whisperer
Afternoon tea in the gallery is a must. Great service, incredible finger food all in a visually exciting environment. Pricey but good for special occasions.
Try the battered halloumi. Chips and gravy are great too. Staff are really friendly.
Fantastic Fish and Chips. Don't forget the mushy peas and pickled onions. Wash it down with one of their nice cool beers Read more.
Look out for Mark Ashton's plaque above the shop, and see the movie 'Pride' about his short but eventful life, and the legacy he left.
Britain’s oldest wine merchant has supplied the Royal Family since the reign of George III. The giant coffee scales have been used to weigh famous customers including William Pitt and Lord Byron.
Try the Kedgeree with Smoked Haddock and Poached Egg - Lovely kedgeree here and strong Assam tea -,perfect morning breakfast
An advocate of free healthcare, Florence Nightingale raised nursing to a professional level for women and started her own training school for nurses at St Thomas'. Read more.
A free national museum displaying superb works of art in an historic London town house. The collection was acquired in the 19th century by the 3rd and 4th Marquesses of Hertford & Sir Richard Wallace
True gem. One of the finest galleries in Europe. Make sure to take one of the free tours offered and Match your time of visit to this one. Gallery visit is free and tour is also free
A must-do for London. Free entrance is an opportunity; even if you arent a museum lover, you can even spend two hours walking around great historical artifacts. Dont miss Assyrian Lamassul sculptures
Free admissions with suggested donations. Great way to spend a few hours looking at weird "art" housed in a interesting building. Note that special exhibitions require tickets.
In pretty Hampstead, the Holly Bush is a cozy gastropub w/a seasonal menu. Must-orders include the buttery pork & sage sausage roll, the smoked pigeon, and the outrageously good sticky toffee pudding.
This old Victorian pub has been at the centre of London’s gay scene since the Second World War. It became famous for its performances by drag queens, and is where Lily Savage’s career took off.
The hour-long tours will give you some really great information on just a handful of pieces. And they’re free!
Ask to see the Hogarth pictures The Rakes Progress and The Election hidden behind doors.
amazing old carriages and trains. for children (free entry) and adults, two pleasing hours. free wifi and bar inside. Download a two for one coupons, pay just 15£ for two adults)
The Museum of London, right next to the London wall, shows the history of London from prehistoric times to the present. Take one of the free tours - the tour guides are very good.
Very very cool new London museum. It nicely shows the history of how post has evolved in the uk and how societies change. Must visit
One of the best "not typical museum" that I ever visited. Completely recommended!
The home of Charles Darwin for the last 40 years of his life. Excellent exhibitions into his life and work.
A hidden gem in the middle of nowhere with plenty to discover about the history of cinema and projections of old movies
Designed as a "living museum," the house is arranged to make visitors feel as if they've interrupted the residents. You'll see burning candles and uneaten meals, and you'll even hear voices. Read more.
real cute little museum hidden away on a quiet back street nr westbourne gr. a must visit for packaging design geeks. super interesting to see how brands have evolved over the years.
Climb the stairs to see what operations were like before the time of anesthetics—and if you're up for it, come during one of the surgical reenactments. Read more.
Smaller than expected , but really wonderful museum... main exhibit on history of Jews in Britain is really eye-opening + minor exhibit on basics of Judaism + rotating one upstairs is quite unique!
The skeleton of Joseph Merrick, the Elephant Man, is housed in the School of Medicine and Dentistry's Pathology Museum. To this day, the cause of Merrick’s condition is unknown.
The extraordinary Sir Henry Wellcome (d.1936) founded one of the great multinational pharmaceutical companies, and this museum is based on his amazing collection of medical artefacts.
Exhibits include a pair of handcuffs used by Harry Houdini and the props used by HRH Prince Charles when he took his exam to become a member. Read more.
A narrow staircase gives way to cabinets stuffed with dolls, bears, toy theatres, puppets, mechanical toys and even a 4,000-year-old Egyptian mouse made from Nile clay. Read more.
Absolutely love this place, great variety of foods and at weekends a great selection of desserts. Ideal venue for celebrations, very accomodating and helpful staff
It's like the TARDIS entering the restaurant, as it's all upstairs. Great value around the world food.
A charming 17th-century alley lined with secondhand bookstores and antiquarian shops.
Wine by the glass to take into the auditorium with you was good. Auditorium is a little grand for the performance space, it feels like a cellar. Avoid wearing a thick coat, there's very little space!
A cosy private members club in the heart of London, great service, incredible decor and nice food. My favorite ❤️
Very spicy but full of flavour. The spiced prawns and mutton cakes were awesome!
If you're lucky enough to visit in the Summer you must see the live Dracula performance Superb! The three performers were remarkable Suitable for kids too
Madame Tussauds is a revamped attraction replacing Louis Tussauds on Blackpool Promenade. A great day out - one of the best attractions in Blackpool.
I’d recommend a seat by the window in the atrium. Generous portions and excellent service. Try the Roast sirloin of Galloway beef with a giant Yorkshire pudding or free range pork belly on Sunday.
Opened in 1927, Veeraswamy's is said to be the oldest surving Indian restaurant in the UK. Famous diners have included Ghandi, Charlie Chaplin, Marlon Brando and the Prince of Wales.
All in for two at 20quid each gets you an awesome amount and variety of meat and two sides which was all delicious. Lamb chops were especially 👌🏼❤️
The views here are amazing. Ask for a room that faces the Gherkin and Walkie Talkie building. You can use the binoculars to peek at how Londoners work. Don't forget to visit the Sky Pool!
Come up for the absolute best views of London. You really can see everything! There are snacks and champagne available to buy at the top as well. It's a lovely experience.
The Smiths showed a picture of the club on the inside sleeve of their LP, 'The Queen is Dead' and was featured in two videos for the band. It was also a rehearsal space used by the Hollies in the 60s Read more.
Visit the resting place of Crimean War nurse and revered Briton, Mary Seacole at Plot 6830
greatest pub atmosphere you’ll find in this city, supreme selection of beers from all around the world, music on vinyls, board games and friendly cats roaming around the place freely
You will soon forget how much money you spend on a meal here, but the experience will last for the rest of your life.. This place is magic!!
Walking thru history, the tomb of the unknown soldier is remarkable, also Shakespeare’s tomb. “Cursed be ye who move me bones”
The iberico pork fillet appetiser is one of the best things I've had in London. Everything was spectacular. Best restaurant on Bermondsey
Amazing insight into the history of Bethlem and psychiatry, especially into the lives, stories and experiences of the patients expressed in art.
Best pie and mash in London. Been my local since God was in short trousers and feels like home. Friendly staff, great value and worldwide delivery
Keeping good old London ‘soul food’ alive for tourists and youngsters as well as the die hards like me who’ve always loved pie-and-mash or lovely peppery jellied eels.
Serves hot sandwiches of ‘ham [hock], [fried] egg and [shoestring] chips, with piccalilli; or confit guinea fowl, chicken liver parfait and dill pickle salsa. Read more.
If you stay here ask for room 3, it has the best view and sweet bay window. Very friendly place to stay. Great kippers
This extraordinary spot is like a hidden gem. It has great coffees and it used to be a victorian era public urinal. It’s a great toilette to spend time and have a cup of coffee in.
Banging tunes, banging cocktails, cracking round of gold and a bouncer that looks like Idris Elba. What more could we want?
Oh dear lord!!! I just became religious with the haggis toast!!! Is just so good the combination of haggis, cheddar and mustard. Just try it and don't think about it
Fantastic food. Fantastic ambience. Go for the Beef rib. Devine. Along with the carrots side dish. I am getting goosebumps one month later this culinary experience.
One of the best traditional east London pie & mash shops. A regular weekend lunch stop for 2&1 with brown gravy...
By far the BEST fish and chips in London. Amazing fish, lots of variety and generous portions. The owner is so friendly and all of his staff are just the best.
fully covered for reconstruction, not visible :(
The two new Banksy street art sketches are just inside the Beech Street tunnel on the corner of Golden Lane at the Silk Street entrance of the Barbican
Spectacular museum - moving, thoughtful, critical, and presents a variety of interwoven narratives. Highly recommend visiting this free museum.
Get there early - there can be a queue - but the food is well worth the short wait. Our visit coincided with a West Ham home match but all was well.
Fantastic shop for maps and travel books recently moved from just up the road ! They do good coffee too
A cast of the famous death mask, L'Inconnue de la Seine , a 19th century girl drowned in the Seine and the inspiration for the CPR mannequin Resusci Anne
Operating since 1798, Rules has the distinction of being the oldest restaurant in London (as they point out, their existence has spanned the rule of eight monarchs).
Arguably better than SkyGarden with a great view of surrounding skyscrapers and across to Tower Bridge. You are able to take food and drink up too, so the perfect picnic spot!
Great food, we had an aubergine salad, bread with extra cheese and lamb kebabs, and everything was delicious. Service was a bit slow though
Cosy small place, food is yummy and wholesome. Some waiting time is likely but it's not a place to go to if you are in a hurry :)Seems like an authentic family-run place, you will not regret.
Sunday roast and Beef Chateaubriand were amazing. Very well balanced sticky toffee pudding with ice cream. Very friendly staff.
The ‘all in’ sharing roast with lamb, pork, beef and condiments is delicious and great value. As are the Sunday cocktails & wines on tap. Finish off with a white chocolate cheesecake if you have room!
Awesome arrange of seafood the oysters in batter to die for soda bread side with seaweed butter simple but tasty scallops with Thai dressing a revelation
The most famous fish & chip shop in Whitby. There are plenty of other places just as good with smaller queues on busy days, so the smart strategy is to visit when it’s quiet in the off-season.
Excellent food and excellent service. We did the chefs tasting menu, and every single course was amazing. The service was excellent and thoughtful.
16 September: Former T.Rex frontman Marc Bolan died on 16 September 1977 when a Mini driven by his girlfriend Gloria Jones had problems negotiating a humpback bridge near Gipsy Lane in Barnes.
Lovely hotel, good staff, food, furnishings and design. Perfect location. A more discreet and low key version of the sister Ham Yard.
The Isokon Gallery has been created to tell the remarkable story of the Isokon apartment building, opened in 1934 as a progressive experiment in new ways of urban living.
Free, interesting and can be done in an hour. Lots of modern banking practice originated here!
You WILL get lost, it's a bit of a maze. But there's somecool stuff, especially in the Napoleonic/19th century area, which was very quiet when I was there.
Cool small museum specializing in fan- it’s the only fan museum in the world. Has a permanent exhibition in the ground and a variant in the first. Worth a visit
Impossible to put into words! very macabre, but not in a gruesome way
The Wurlitzer was worth the entry fee alone but everything on the tour is genuinely kind of magical.
The Guards Museum tells the story of the Grenadier Guards, Coldstream Guards, Scots Guards, Irish Guards and Welsh Guards. Read more.
Guided walking tours of the Royal Hospital led by a resident Chelsea Pensioner
Heard of this geezer, Rick Stein? This is his original flagship seafood resto, est. 1975
Probably one of the best plates of fish and chips I've ever had.
Ben changes his oil every day. I like that. Affordable lunching with the battered cod roe and chips
If you’re in London, and you love music, this is a must do. Legendary club, incredible staff, and a great late night venue. Don’t miss this!
Amazing venue for intimate theatre or music … as it was during Victorian times
Quirky decor, cozy place! Friendly, helpful and well-informed staff... so surprising in the middle of a very touristic neighboorhood
Archives access for researchers or gallery tours for visitors by appointment only and with photo ID. Come see the hangman's noose Albert Pierrepoint used on Ruth Ellis, amongst other artifacts
Looks Delicious! The UK’s first exhibition of the artistry of sampuru, handcrafted realistic food replicas typically used in Japan in place of printed menus
Commemorative statue over Edith Calvell, nurse and martyr. Executed during WWI.
During the1940 London Blitz, a German bomb broke the water mains above the station and collapsed some of the tunnels, causing 66 deaths. The event is depicted at the end of the film ‘Atonement’.
Cutie Patootie Dylan Bachelet, 2024 GBBO finalist and prodigious culinarian, brings his talents to the Chelsea Michelin-starred farm-to-table resto as their new chef de partie
Outstanding food, drinks and service. Must book 6 months in advance but well worth it.
Can’t pre book a table - you need to Q. Download the app in advance and decide what you want, that way you can quickly order/pay once you’ve got a table number. Great brisket burger with chilli fries!
