Guidebook for London
Sightseeing
A great mix of culture and art and a must see. Top tip is go hungry so you can make the most of the street food
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Brick Lane söndagsmarknad
Brick LaneA great mix of culture and art and a must see. Top tip is go hungry so you can make the most of the street food
There's a antique market on Thursday which is well worth a visit
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Old Spitalfields Market
16 Commercial StThere's a antique market on Thursday which is well worth a visit
Great views of London and a lift to the top which is not for the faint hearted
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The Shard
32 London Bridge StGreat views of London and a lift to the top which is not for the faint hearted
Designed by Norman Foster and affectionately, and understandably, dubbed "The Gherkin" thanks to its unique bullet-shape tower
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30 St Mary Axe (The Gherkin)
30 St Mary AxeDesigned by Norman Foster and affectionately, and understandably, dubbed "The Gherkin" thanks to its unique bullet-shape tower
Lloyds of London
1 Lime StFamous finance hub of London
With close to 1,000 years of royal history lurking within its highly fortified walls, a trip to the Tower of London is like traveling back to a time of intrigue and drama.
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Tower of London
With close to 1,000 years of royal history lurking within its highly fortified walls, a trip to the Tower of London is like traveling back to a time of intrigue and drama.
At 601 feet, Tower 42 was the first skyscraper in the City of London when it was officially opened in June 1981 by Her Majesty the Queen, built to a design by architect Richard Seifert.
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Signature by Regus - London Tower 42
25 Old Broad StAt 601 feet, Tower 42 was the first skyscraper in the City of London when it was officially opened in June 1981 by Her Majesty the Queen, built to a design by architect Richard Seifert.
Meet Bayleaf the donkey and Bentley the goat - just a few of the cute and cuddly animals dotted around this lush, sprawling plot.
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Hackney City Farm
1a Goldsmiths RowMeet Bayleaf the donkey and Bentley the goat - just a few of the cute and cuddly animals dotted around this lush, sprawling plot.
Designed by world-renowned architect Rafael Vinoly, 20 Fenchurch Street, nicknamed the 'Walkie Talkie' made headlines before it even opened when it 'melted' cars parked underneath it in 2013
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Sky Garden
Designed by world-renowned architect Rafael Vinoly, 20 Fenchurch Street, nicknamed the 'Walkie Talkie' made headlines before it even opened when it 'melted' cars parked underneath it in 2013
the Bank of England Museum traces the history of the bank from its foundation by Royal Charter in 1694 to its role today as the nation's central bank.
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Bank of England
Threadneedle Streetthe Bank of England Museum traces the history of the bank from its foundation by Royal Charter in 1694 to its role today as the nation's central bank.
HMS Belfast, moored at Morgan's Lane off Tooley Street, is a World War Two cruiser with nine decks. As you explore this floating museum, pop into the Captain's Bridge and then head down to the engine
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HMS Belfast
HMS Belfast, moored at Morgan's Lane off Tooley Street, is a World War Two cruiser with nine decks. As you explore this floating museum, pop into the Captain's Bridge and then head down to the engine
Located on the banks of the Thames, the Design Museum has two floors and showcases contemporary design in all forms, including fashion, graphic and architectural.
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Designmuseum
224-238 Kensington High StLocated on the banks of the Thames, the Design Museum has two floors and showcases contemporary design in all forms, including fashion, graphic and architectural.
With its views of the Tower Of London and The Shard, Tower Bridge offers one of the best vantage points in the city from its spectacular glass walkways, elevated 140ft above the Thames.
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Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge RoadWith its views of the Tower Of London and The Shard, Tower Bridge offers one of the best vantage points in the city from its spectacular glass walkways, elevated 140ft above the Thames.
Dating back to around 1220 Southwark Cathedral is the oldest Gothic church in London. It has a varied and lively history and houses interesting memorials connected with the Elizabethan theatres.
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The Cathedral and Collegiate Church of St Saviour and St Mary Overie, Southwark, London,
Dating back to around 1220 Southwark Cathedral is the oldest Gothic church in London. It has a varied and lively history and houses interesting memorials connected with the Elizabethan theatres.
Arts & Culture
Designed in a distinctive Arts and Crafts architecture style by Charles Harrison Townsend, the Whitechapel, Britain's first purpose-built arts gallery
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Whitechapel Gallery
77-82 Whitechapel High StDesigned in a distinctive Arts and Crafts architecture style by Charles Harrison Townsend, the Whitechapel, Britain's first purpose-built arts gallery
Food Scene
They have a great sushi restaurant, inspiring cocktails, a balcony with a stunning tree and great views of london
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Heron Tower
110 BishopsgateThey have a great sushi restaurant, inspiring cocktails, a balcony with a stunning tree and great views of london
Showcasing the Pakhtoon cooking style of the North-West Frontier, Kasturi has ploughed its distinctive furrow unobtrusively on the City’s eastern fringe
Kasturi
57 Aldgate High StreetShowcasing the Pakhtoon cooking style of the North-West Frontier, Kasturi has ploughed its distinctive furrow unobtrusively on the City’s eastern fringe
The owners of this family-run steakhouse know their beef and have good connections with suppliers in Argentina
Omnino
78-79 Leadenhall StThe owners of this family-run steakhouse know their beef and have good connections with suppliers in Argentina
Bevis Marks
Bevis MarksThe City's most famous kosher restaurant
Kenza translates as ‘treasure’ from Arabic, and this subterranean Lebanese venue certainly lives up to its name.
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Kenza Restaurant & Lounge
10 Devonshire SquareKenza translates as ‘treasure’ from Arabic, and this subterranean Lebanese venue certainly lives up to its name.
Buzzy cafe with coffee roasted on-site and bites such as homemade cakes, salads and quiches.
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Exmouth Coffee Company
83 Algate EastBuzzy cafe with coffee roasted on-site and bites such as homemade cakes, salads and quiches.
Coffees, snacks and salads in a compact modern space, plus micro-roasted beans to take away.
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Nude Espresso
25 Hanbury StCoffees, snacks and salads in a compact modern space, plus micro-roasted beans to take away.
Cosy, hip branch of small coffee shop chain for artisan roasts, plus breakfast, soups & sandwiches.
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Taylor St Baristas - New St
1A New StCosy, hip branch of small coffee shop chain for artisan roasts, plus breakfast, soups & sandwiches.
Sacks of coffee line this homely spot for artisan roasts, Italian food and a basement art gallery.
Fazenda UK
9 Harrow PlSacks of coffee line this homely spot for artisan roasts, Italian food and a basement art gallery.
Tiny venue run by antipodean coffee aficionados serving gourmet brews and carefully sourced snacks.
Curators Coffee Studio
9A Cullum StTiny venue run by antipodean coffee aficionados serving gourmet brews and carefully sourced snacks.
Drinks & Nightlife
Parlour palms, a glassy corner site & the chain’s trademark peppermint colour scheme add cheer to this smart Jamies outlet, which is dominated by a long bar complete with a cosy, burgundy-hued alcove
The Trinity Bell, EC3
18-22 Creechurch LnParlour palms, a glassy corner site & the chain’s trademark peppermint colour scheme add cheer to this smart Jamies outlet, which is dominated by a long bar complete with a cosy, burgundy-hued alcove
This funky late-night bar is one of the City’s bigger watering holes. It’s only when you reach the cantilevered stair down to the lower bar that you realise Abbey is more of a cathedral than a chapel
Slug & Lettuce Aldgate
33 MinoriesThis funky late-night bar is one of the City’s bigger watering holes. It’s only when you reach the cantilevered stair down to the lower bar that you realise Abbey is more of a cathedral than a chapel
High ceilings, big windows & a pale, creamy colour scheme set the mood at this animated Balls Brothers in the shadow of the Gherkin,
Balls Brothers Bury Court
38 Saint Mary AxeHigh ceilings, big windows & a pale, creamy colour scheme set the mood at this animated Balls Brothers in the shadow of the Gherkin,
Art deco trappings and the expansive dimensions of a former banking hall add a bit of Gatsby glitter to this refined Italian operation
Caravaggio
107-112 Leadenhall StArt deco trappings and the expansive dimensions of a former banking hall add a bit of Gatsby glitter to this refined Italian operation
Art deco trappings and the expansive dimensions of a former banking hall add a bit of Gatsby glitter to this refined Italian operation
Paris Grill
37 Crutched FriarsArt deco trappings and the expansive dimensions of a former banking hall add a bit of Gatsby glitter to this refined Italian operation
Essentials
Tesco Metro
361 Bethnal Green RdFor all your essentials
Tesco Express
116-118 Commercial StYour closest grocery store