Guidebook for London
Food Scene
Baked goods to die for, delicious brunches, and lovely British lunch/dinners. Beautifully light and airy interior, perfect for lazy weekends.
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Albion
2-4 Boundary StBaked goods to die for, delicious brunches, and lovely British lunch/dinners. Beautifully light and airy interior, perfect for lazy weekends.
Rooftop at Boundary is exactly what it sounds like - a rooftop bar and restaurant which is the perfect urban getaway. Even on chilly nights, you can curl up with a blanket on one of the rooftop couches with a gin and tonic or a pot of mint tea!
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Boundary London
2-4 Boundary StRooftop at Boundary is exactly what it sounds like - a rooftop bar and restaurant which is the perfect urban getaway. Even on chilly nights, you can curl up with a blanket on one of the rooftop couches with a gin and tonic or a pot of mint tea!
Freshly roasted coffee from coffee experts!
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Allpress Espresso Bar London
58 Redchurch StFreshly roasted coffee from coffee experts!
East London's oldest Beigel shop - different from an American bagel, but still delicious. The salt beef beigel here is famous, and rightly so. Must try! It's open 24 hours to boot!
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Beigel Bake
159 Brick LnEast London's oldest Beigel shop - different from an American bagel, but still delicious. The salt beef beigel here is famous, and rightly so. Must try! It's open 24 hours to boot!
This restaurant and bar is at the top of the Heron Tower and will give you a sweeping view over the London skyline. Perfect for romantic evening date, or breakfast with a view!
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Duck & Waffle
110 BishopsgateThis restaurant and bar is at the top of the Heron Tower and will give you a sweeping view over the London skyline. Perfect for romantic evening date, or breakfast with a view!
The Clove Club is a Michelin stared restaurant and currently ranked the 55th best restaurant in the world. It has an absolutely fantastic, yet surprisingly affordable tasting menu! Highly recommended, don't leave London without eating here!
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The Clove Club
380 Old StThe Clove Club is a Michelin stared restaurant and currently ranked the 55th best restaurant in the world. It has an absolutely fantastic, yet surprisingly affordable tasting menu! Highly recommended, don't leave London without eating here!
Michelin starred modern Chinese restaurant - its modern take on Chinese cuisine is not just inventive, but delicious! From the same group that brought you Hakkasan.
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HKK
88 Worship StreetMichelin starred modern Chinese restaurant - its modern take on Chinese cuisine is not just inventive, but delicious! From the same group that brought you Hakkasan.
Sister restaurant to St John Restaurant, which Anthony Bourdain has called the restaurant of his dreams. Famed for their focus on quality British meats and produce. Must try!
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St. JOHN Restaurant
26 St John StSister restaurant to St John Restaurant, which Anthony Bourdain has called the restaurant of his dreams. Famed for their focus on quality British meats and produce. Must try!
Anthony Bourdain and Mario Batali are both big fans of this restaurant. The sister restaurant, St John Bread and Wine is even closer to the flat on Commercial Street.
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Saint John Restaurant
26 Saint John StreetAnthony Bourdain and Mario Batali are both big fans of this restaurant. The sister restaurant, St John Bread and Wine is even closer to the flat on Commercial Street.
Adorable Swedish cafe with sweet treats and good coffee.
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Fika
161 Brick LaneAdorable Swedish cafe with sweet treats and good coffee.
Absolutely delicious cakes and cookies. Good place to get some work done too!
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Kahaila Limited
135 Brick LnAbsolutely delicious cakes and cookies. Good place to get some work done too!
Busaba has several restaurants in London, and can be relied on for good quality Thai!
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Busaba Shoreditch
36 Bethnal Green RdBusaba has several restaurants in London, and can be relied on for good quality Thai!
Modern British-Indian cuisine with a quirky grand-old-colonial age feel to the decor. Great food, with the experience to boot. Gets very popular for brunch on weekends, so book or be prepared to wait!
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Dishoom Shoreditch
7 Boundary StModern British-Indian cuisine with a quirky grand-old-colonial age feel to the decor. Great food, with the experience to boot. Gets very popular for brunch on weekends, so book or be prepared to wait!
Delicious Peruvian restaurant. Ceviche, skewers, and great desserts.
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Andina Shoreditch
60-62 Commercial StDelicious Peruvian restaurant. Ceviche, skewers, and great desserts.
Unique and well reviewed restaurant that has seasonal tasting menus, celebrating British produce.
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Lyle's
56 Shoreditch High StUnique and well reviewed restaurant that has seasonal tasting menus, celebrating British produce.
Cocktails and steak. Enough said.
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The Jones Family Project
78 Great Eastern StCocktails and steak. Enough said.
Shopping
Every Sunday the famous Brick Lane Market sets up right around the corner, with everything from vintage clothes to delicious street food!
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Mercado de los domingos de Brick Lane
Brick LaneEvery Sunday the famous Brick Lane Market sets up right around the corner, with everything from vintage clothes to delicious street food!
The famous Columbia Road Flower Market comes alive every Sunday. Be amazed at the smells and colors of flowers for sale, on streets lined with quaint cafes and independent stores!
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Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia RoadThe famous Columbia Road Flower Market comes alive every Sunday. Be amazed at the smells and colors of flowers for sale, on streets lined with quaint cafes and independent stores!
Sightseeing
The historic City of London is still beautifully preserved, with its cobblestoned streets and old buildings now existing side by side with modern architecture. Centuries may have passed, but this is still where business is done! Definitely take a walk through this area, and check out the Royal Exchange and St Paul's Cathedral.
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City of London
The historic City of London is still beautifully preserved, with its cobblestoned streets and old buildings now existing side by side with modern architecture. Centuries may have passed, but this is still where business is done! Definitely take a walk through this area, and check out the Royal Exchange and St Paul's Cathedral.
Old Spitalfields Market is again, one of London's historic markets. You can find everything from arts and crafts, independent designer clothes, to baked goods.
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Mercado de Old Spitalfields
16 Commercial StOld Spitalfields Market is again, one of London's historic markets. You can find everything from arts and crafts, independent designer clothes, to baked goods.
London Bridge needs no other introduction.
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London Souvenirs
Battle Bridge LaneLondon Bridge needs no other introduction.
The iconic Royal Exchange building is a favorite for photoshoots - not just for tourists, but for fashion veterans! I once walked by to see supermodel Du Juan shooting on the stone steps of the Royal Exchange.
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Royal Exchange Building London
34 Royal ExchangeThe iconic Royal Exchange building is a favorite for photoshoots - not just for tourists, but for fashion veterans! I once walked by to see supermodel Du Juan shooting on the stone steps of the Royal Exchange.
Yet another stunning piece of old London architecture.
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Catedral de San Pablo
Yet another stunning piece of old London architecture.
Getting Around
This station is on the central line and will take you directly in to Oxford Circus. It's also a major railway station that can take you to other cities in England, or the countryside for a getaway!
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Liverpool Street Station
This station is on the central line and will take you directly in to Oxford Circus. It's also a major railway station that can take you to other cities in England, or the countryside for a getaway!
Overground station that will take you straight to Canary Wharf if you work there!
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Shoreditch High Street Station
Overground station that will take you straight to Canary Wharf if you work there!
Drinks & Nightlife
In the world's top 50 bars five years running. This speakeasy's quirky Victorian decor and killer cocktails make this a signature London experience.
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Callooh Callay Bar
65 Rivington StIn the world's top 50 bars five years running. This speakeasy's quirky Victorian decor and killer cocktails make this a signature London experience.
Speakeasy with live music and amazing drinks. Book a table to be safe.
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Nightjar
129 City RdSpeakeasy with live music and amazing drinks. Book a table to be safe.
Yet another fantastic speakeasy on the London cocktail scene.
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Happiness Forgets
8-9 Hoxton SquareYet another fantastic speakeasy on the London cocktail scene.
Another quirky speakeasy with gentlemen bartenders in Victorian vests who will create magical mixes for you!
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London Cocktail Club
63 Worship StreetAnother quirky speakeasy with gentlemen bartenders in Victorian vests who will create magical mixes for you!
Essentials
This grocery store is literally right downstairs!
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Sainsbury's Local
29-31 Blackstock RdThis grocery store is literally right downstairs!
Arts & Culture
The Barbican always has a packed program full of music, theatre, and dance. One of London's leading venues!
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Centro Barbican
Silk StreetThe Barbican always has a packed program full of music, theatre, and dance. One of London's leading venues!