Guidebook for Greater London
Food Scene
Costa Coffee
16 Balham HillGreat place to have a cup of hot chocolate.
Because even if I love my coffee at home, I have to pick up a cup here. I know, bad habits...
109 locals recommend
Starbucks Coffee
170 Randolph AveBecause even if I love my coffee at home, I have to pick up a cup here. I know, bad habits...
Although this is a chain, we always had a good tapas night in this location. Can't say the same for the one in Leicester Square. Outdoor seating on beautiful days.
7 locals recommend
La Tasca
Hertsmere RoadAlthough this is a chain, we always had a good tapas night in this location. Can't say the same for the one in Leicester Square. Outdoor seating on beautiful days.
Very close the house and great pizza to pick up before going to Wicked or Billy Elliot.
47 locals recommend
Zizzi
33 Westferry CircusVery close the house and great pizza to pick up before going to Wicked or Billy Elliot.
Great price for a good aisan meal. Awesome broths with noodles on winter days. Fast service. Beautiful outdoors seating on warm days. On a second floor and very private terrace.
82 locals recommend
wagamama
244 Shepherds Bush RdGreat price for a good aisan meal. Awesome broths with noodles on winter days. Fast service. Beautiful outdoors seating on warm days. On a second floor and very private terrace.
Healthy, quick and cheap. Delicious chicken plates with healthy options. Nice decoration and easy service. Not for special night but great for when you are tired and need a good meal.
15 locals recommend
Nando's
17 Cardinal WalkHealthy, quick and cheap. Delicious chicken plates with healthy options. Nice decoration and easy service. Not for special night but great for when you are tired and need a good meal.
Great for a drink and a sausage sandwich when they have bbq upstairs overlooking the park. It can be a bit expensive for a full lunch or dinner.
21 locals recommend
Benugo
Horse Guards RoadGreat for a drink and a sausage sandwich when they have bbq upstairs overlooking the park. It can be a bit expensive for a full lunch or dinner.
Fast food in a healthy way. Soups, sandwiches, wraps. They pride to have top quality for their items. Also good for breakfast.
Eat
7 Cathedral WalkFast food in a healthy way. Soups, sandwiches, wraps. They pride to have top quality for their items. Also good for breakfast.
Good quality sushi sold in a fast food environment. Nice at night with the candles but still fast food style. No waiters.
itsu
21 Parkfield StGood quality sushi sold in a fast food environment. Nice at night with the candles but still fast food style. No waiters.
McDonald's Victoria
155 Victoria StAlways opened after 10:00 PM.
Pret A Manger
21 Saint George WharfGood for a quick bite. Good soups and inexpensive sandwiches.
Cafe Nero
105 Victoria StNice seating outside after shopping at House of Fraser
It is a chain. Not my fav pizza but it is good when you are tired and want to grab something before going to sleep.
174 locals recommend
Pizza Express
39 Abbey RdIt is a chain. Not my fav pizza but it is good when you are tired and want to grab something before going to sleep.
Good for bbq. Fixed price for all you want to eat. Nice seating outside.
11 locals recommend
Preto Victoria
72 Wilton RdGood for bbq. Fixed price for all you want to eat. Nice seating outside.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great English Pub with indoors and outdoors seating. Experience what Brits do after work: enjoying a beer with a friendly crowd or have a Sunday roast before heading to the Queen's Gallery.
32 locals recommend
The Phoenix
23 Smith StGreat English Pub with indoors and outdoors seating. Experience what Brits do after work: enjoying a beer with a friendly crowd or have a Sunday roast before heading to the Queen's Gallery.
Albert is a large Victorian pub built in 1864. The pub has survived virtually in its original form with large etched glass windows, an ornate ceiling and among its other features.
17 locals recommend
The Albert
52 Victoria StAlbert is a large Victorian pub built in 1864. The pub has survived virtually in its original form with large etched glass windows, an ornate ceiling and among its other features.
Colonies
25 Wilfred StA good place for summer drinks as they have large patio on the back.
Cask & Glass
39-41 Palace StTiny but a piece of history.
Browns Bar & Brasserie has been serving a stylish blend of classic brasserie food and modern dishes since it was first established in 1973. Whether you’re looking for quick pre-theatre, lunch, dinner
Browns Victoria
2 Cardinal WalkBrowns Bar & Brasserie has been serving a stylish blend of classic brasserie food and modern dishes since it was first established in 1973. Whether you’re looking for quick pre-theatre, lunch, dinner
Hard Rock Cafe London Old Park Lane
1 PiccadillyThe place to get the HRC t-shirt :)
Nice food and great drinks. Although a bit noisy sometimes, you can seat outside looking at the Grosvenor Gardens.
Balls Brothers Victoria
50 Buckingham Palace RdNice food and great drinks. Although a bit noisy sometimes, you can seat outside looking at the Grosvenor Gardens.
Good happy hour for fancy drinks and simple but good tasting menu. Also good lunch special.
39 locals recommend
Giraffe
120 Holland Park AveGood happy hour for fancy drinks and simple but good tasting menu. Also good lunch special.
Essentials
From food to clothing, you can find anything you need here. Great opening hours. Also handy for those last minute gifts you have to buy. Great teas and chocolate to bring to your loved ones.
28 locals recommend
M&S
s RowFrom food to clothing, you can find anything you need here. Great opening hours. Also handy for those last minute gifts you have to buy. Great teas and chocolate to bring to your loved ones.
M&S Simply Food
23 Oakleigh Road Southgood for late night shopping. Opened until 10:00 PM.
Little Waitrose & Partners
128 North End RdGreat food and great quality.
Cheaper prices for grocery shopping as it is the biggest supermarket in the neighborhood.
941 locals recommend
Sainsbury's
2 Tulse HillCheaper prices for grocery shopping as it is the biggest supermarket in the neighborhood.
Shopping
Very handy location for our pharmacy. If you need it after hours, you can also go to the Victoria station one which is opened until wee hours of the night.
230 locals recommend
Boots
127A Kensington High StVery handy location for our pharmacy. If you need it after hours, you can also go to the Victoria station one which is opened until wee hours of the night.
If shopping is your thing, House of Fraser is one of the main stores in London. Great sales on fancy items. Same prices than the one in Oxford street but a quarter of the people.
24 locals recommend
House of Fraser
318 Oxford StIf shopping is your thing, House of Fraser is one of the main stores in London. Great sales on fancy items. Same prices than the one in Oxford street but a quarter of the people.
I don't get this store but everyone under the sun loves it. I guess I am not that hip. Oh well, is here to be enjoyed.
36 locals recommend
Topshop
I don't get this store but everyone under the sun loves it. I guess I am not that hip. Oh well, is here to be enjoyed.
Zara
82 Victoria StLove Zara. Great prices for beautiful designs. Great sales!
L'Occitane Regent Street
74-76 Regent St.French toiletries and creams. They make a nice gift.
Clarks Shoes
149 Victoria StShoes on the low price tag
Jones Bootmaker
Wandsworth High StreetShoe shopping. Some good sales
Monsoon
24 York RiseWell know clothing store in the UK. Can be pricey but some good sales.
Sightseeing
I am betting you heard about this one. Change of guards is a must see. Check the site for the schedule. Beautiful to see during the day but even more beautiful to see during the night.
1912 locals recommend
Buckingham Palace
I am betting you heard about this one. Change of guards is a must see. Check the site for the schedule. Beautiful to see during the day but even more beautiful to see during the night.
Discover the original Cabinet War Rooms, the wartime bunker that sheltered Churchill and his government during the Blitz.
697 locals recommend
London
Discover the original Cabinet War Rooms, the wartime bunker that sheltered Churchill and his government during the Blitz.
Check the schedule to see the bands that accompany the change of guards.
20 locals recommend
The Faraday Museum
57 Rupert StCheck the schedule to see the bands that accompany the change of guards.
The Queen's Gallery
A great visit to the Queen's art collection.
A must see! You can take the tour or attend mess on Sunday and have a quick look at no charge. Also, great free chorus concerts. Such a beautiful sight.
668 locals recommend
Westminster Abbey
20 Deans YdA must see! You can take the tour or attend mess on Sunday and have a quick look at no charge. Also, great free chorus concerts. Such a beautiful sight.
Close to walk. The most beautiful sight in London at sunset time. The picture from the other side of the bridge is a must.
305 locals recommend
Palace of Westminster
Close to walk. The most beautiful sight in London at sunset time. The picture from the other side of the bridge is a must.
You haven't been a London tourist until you take your picture in the red telephone cabin with the Big Ben as a backdrop. Yeah, touristy but must have in Facebook :)
1337 locals recommend
Big Ben
You haven't been a London tourist until you take your picture in the red telephone cabin with the Big Ben as a backdrop. Yeah, touristy but must have in Facebook :)
Westminster Cathedral
Victoria StreetBeautiful architecture.
My favourite park. Totally underrated when compared to its neighbors (ST. James's and Hyde park). Hilly and green. Love it.
Canada Memorial
My favourite park. Totally underrated when compared to its neighbors (ST. James's and Hyde park). Hilly and green. Love it.
The best is walking it down on Sundays when traffic is forbidden from 9 to 6 pm. Lovely location to take the best pictures.
26 locals recommend
The Mall
The MallThe best is walking it down on Sundays when traffic is forbidden from 9 to 6 pm. Lovely location to take the best pictures.
This is actually half way through the park but we are next to the entrance. The quintessential British beauty. All sort of birds and squirrels will welcome you. Bring nuts and bread if you want a pic
One Birdcage Walk
1 Birdcage WalkThis is actually half way through the park but we are next to the entrance. The quintessential British beauty. All sort of birds and squirrels will welcome you. Bring nuts and bread if you want a pic
So much to see in this park that you should reserve a half a day for its visit.
86 locals recommend
Hyde Park Corner station
KnightsbridgeSo much to see in this park that you should reserve a half a day for its visit.
London Eye
Best view of London.
Everything Else
Victoria Coach Station
2b Elizabeth StGreat transport hub.
Victoria Railway Station
115 Buckingham Palace RoadGreat hub of public transport.
Arts & Culture
If you are coming to see musicals, Wicked is a must. Great play with great reviews.
80 locals recommend
Apollo Victoria Theatre
17 Wilton RdIf you are coming to see musicals, Wicked is a must. Great play with great reviews.
Have you seen the movie? Well, the play is even better. You will tap all night.
43 locals recommend
Victoria Palace Theatre
79 Victoria StHave you seen the movie? Well, the play is even better. You will tap all night.
Great for plays. Also, you are a few steps away so even if you are tired, you can have your slice of Brit theatre.
11 locals recommend
St James Theatre
12 Palace StGreat for plays. Also, you are a few steps away so even if you are tired, you can have your slice of Brit theatre.