Guidebook for London
Drinks & Nightlife
Haines of Sloane Square
Sloane SquareFantastic place with great food, drinks and crowd.
Entrance around 5-8£. Check out the web site for the updated program. http://www.ronniescotts.co.uk
123 locals recommend
Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club
47 Frith StEntrance around 5-8£. Check out the web site for the updated program. http://www.ronniescotts.co.uk
High-end Pan-Asian cuisine plus cocktails and live DJ sets in an extravagant baroque setting.
31 locals recommend
Buddha-Bar London
145 KnightsbridgeHigh-end Pan-Asian cuisine plus cocktails and live DJ sets in an extravagant baroque setting.
Boujis
43 Thurloe StreetGreat music and bar.
Raffles Chelsea
287 King's RdNice place with good music!
Upscale DJ bar with leather-seated booths and reflective ceiling, serving champagne and cocktails. ID is asked at the entrance (for security reasons).
36 locals recommend
Juju's
316-318 King's RdUpscale DJ bar with leather-seated booths and reflective ceiling, serving champagne and cocktails. ID is asked at the entrance (for security reasons).
Smart, compact bar with regular DJs, serving cocktails, shots, snack menu and sharing platters. Open util 4am.
106 locals recommend
Eclipse
158 Old Brompton RdSmart, compact bar with regular DJs, serving cocktails, shots, snack menu and sharing platters. Open util 4am.
Cocktail bar and club, popular with celebrities, serving tropical-themed drinks and light bites.
40 locals recommend
Mahiki Mayfair
1 Dover StCocktail bar and club, popular with celebrities, serving tropical-themed drinks and light bites.
Russian restaurateur's ornate, 3-floor, see-and-be-seen Asian and Italian combination, with bar.
44 locals recommend
Novikov Restaurant and Bar
50A Berkeley StRussian restaurateur's ornate, 3-floor, see-and-be-seen Asian and Italian combination, with bar.
Refined spaces for Azerbaijani cuisine such as caviar, plus drinks in the elegant, leather-rich bar.
165 Sloane St
Refined spaces for Azerbaijani cuisine such as caviar, plus drinks in the elegant, leather-rich bar.
Food Scene
L'ETO
243 Brompton RdCoffee and delicious cakes!
Cafe, Oyster Bar, Restaurant with sea food and non-fishy terrines, salads, and vegetarian alternatives.
45 locals recommend
Claude Bosi at Bibendum
81 Fulham Rd.Cafe, Oyster Bar, Restaurant with sea food and non-fishy terrines, salads, and vegetarian alternatives.
Carluccio's
236 Fulham Rd.Good Italian food for a very reasonable price.
PAUL Fulham
166 Fulham Rd.Love this branch! Very cosy and welcoming atmosphere.
Pret A Manger
35-37 King's RdAlways fresh sandwiches, salads and soups.
Starbucks Coffee
2 S Lambeth RdAnother stop for a nice coffee or snacks.
Stunning oasis of elegance and history offers a perfect haven to rest and relax. http://www.dukeofyorksquare.com
88 locals recommend
Duke of York Square
80 Duke of York SquareStunning oasis of elegance and history offers a perfect haven to rest and relax. http://www.dukeofyorksquare.com
Signor Sassi
14 KnightsbridgeGreat Italian Place near Harrods.
Mimino Georgian Restaurant
44 Blythe RoadDelicious authentic food and wine!!!
Bluebird Chelsea
350 King's RdModern European restaurant and bar.
One of our favourite places for a home made pasta that is cooked right in front of you. SCAMPI E SPINACI is a must :)
38 locals recommend
Vapiano Soho
84 Wardour StOne of our favourite places for a home made pasta that is cooked right in front of you. SCAMPI E SPINACI is a must :)
One of our favourite places for a home made pasta that is cooked right in front of you. SCAMPI E SPINACI is a must :)
26 locals recommend
Vapiano Bankside
90 B Southwark StOne of our favourite places for a home made pasta that is cooked right in front of you. SCAMPI E SPINACI is a must :)
Situated just opposite Harrods, offers a traditional selection of foods that you would see at a Russian party - soups, salads, pickles, main courses. Great atmosphere! Price range: £26 to £40
15 locals recommend
Mari Vanna
116 KnightsbridgeSituated just opposite Harrods, offers a traditional selection of foods that you would see at a Russian party - soups, salads, pickles, main courses. Great atmosphere! Price range: £26 to £40
Restaurant chain, serving East Asian food in the style of a modern Japanese Ramen bar.
13 locals recommend
Wagamama Covent Garden
17 Bedford StRestaurant chain, serving East Asian food in the style of a modern Japanese Ramen bar.
Low-lit Thai chain restaurant with modern dark wood interior and square communal benches. One of the best Thai restaurants in London!!! Pad Thai and fresh drinks are delicious...
11 locals recommend
Busaba Bloomsbury
22 Store StLow-lit Thai chain restaurant with modern dark wood interior and square communal benches. One of the best Thai restaurants in London!!! Pad Thai and fresh drinks are delicious...
Low-lit Thai chain restaurant with modern dark wood interior and square communal benches. One of the best Thai restaurants in London!!! Pad Thai and fresh drinks are delicious...
8 locals recommend
Busaba Covent Garden
44 Floral StLow-lit Thai chain restaurant with modern dark wood interior and square communal benches. One of the best Thai restaurants in London!!! Pad Thai and fresh drinks are delicious...
Low-lit Thai chain restaurant with modern dark wood interior and square communal benches. One of the best Thai restaurants in London!!! Pad Thai and fresh drinks are delicious...
71 locals recommend
Busaba Hoxton Square
319 Old StLow-lit Thai chain restaurant with modern dark wood interior and square communal benches. One of the best Thai restaurants in London!!! Pad Thai and fresh drinks are delicious...
Low-lit Thai chain restaurant with modern dark wood interior and square communal benches. One of the best Thai restaurants in London!!! Pad Thai and fresh drinks are delicious...
46 locals recommend
Busaba Soho
106-110 Wardour StLow-lit Thai chain restaurant with modern dark wood interior and square communal benches. One of the best Thai restaurants in London!!! Pad Thai and fresh drinks are delicious...
Blushes Cafe
52 King's RoadElegant Italian chain with a menu of mains, traditional dishes, salads and baked items.
SW6 1QP
Walham GroveThe Harwood Arms, one of England's first and few Michelin-forked pubs
Essentials
Local Supermarket with good choice of groceries and home products.
189 locals recommend
Sainsbury's Local
917-921 Fulham Rd.Local Supermarket with good choice of groceries and home products.
A source of exceptional British and international produce. Full market Wednesday - Saturday http://boroughmarket.org.uk
1617 locals recommend
Borough Market
Borough High StreetA source of exceptional British and international produce. Full market Wednesday - Saturday http://boroughmarket.org.uk
Arts & Culture
Michael Hoppen Gallery
10 Portland RoadPhotographic collections of the different periods and styles.
One of Britain's great Victorian splendours, most famous for the Proms classical music festival. Take the bus N360 right out side the building.
674 locals recommend
Royal Albert Hall
Imperial College RoadOne of Britain's great Victorian splendours, most famous for the Proms classical music festival. Take the bus N360 right out side the building.
Madame Tussauds London
Marylebone RoadWell known wax museum.
Chelsea Football Club. Bus N414 and bus N14 back to Sloane Avenue.
184 locals recommend
Chelsea Football Club
Fulham RoadChelsea Football Club. Bus N414 and bus N14 back to Sloane Avenue.
A vast treasury of science and invention, famous for its state-of-the-art interactive exhibits. Entry is free, but charges apply for the IMAX 3D Cinema, simulators and some special exhibitions.
1157 locals recommend
Science Museum
Exhibition RoadA vast treasury of science and invention, famous for its state-of-the-art interactive exhibits. Entry is free, but charges apply for the IMAX 3D Cinema, simulators and some special exhibitions.
Natural History Museum
Cromwell RoadFantastic Museum! Highly recommended! Entry is free!
Is the world's largest museum of decorative arts and design, housing a permanent collection of over 4.5 million objects. Great Museum!!!
1694 locals recommend
Victoria and Albert Museum
Cromwell RoadIs the world's largest museum of decorative arts and design, housing a permanent collection of over 4.5 million objects. Great Museum!!!
Provides an innovative forum for contemporary art, presenting work by largely unseen young artists or by established international artists.
585 locals recommend
Saatchi Gallery
King's RdProvides an innovative forum for contemporary art, presenting work by largely unseen young artists or by established international artists.
Shopping
Harrods
87-135 Brompton RdFamous Department Store. "All things for all people, everywhere".
ANTIQUE MARKET with unique roof top cafe with a vintage twist.
open Tuesday to Saturday 10am-6pm
38 locals recommend
Alfies Antiques Market
13 - 25 Church StANTIQUE MARKET with unique roof top cafe with a vintage twist.
open Tuesday to Saturday 10am-6pm
The antiques and bric-a-brac stalls are open on Saturdays!
Fruit& Veg - 09:00– 8:00 Monday To Wednesday
Fashion Market - 09:00–19:00 Friday and Saturday
860 locals recommend
Portobello Market
73a Lewisham High StThe antiques and bric-a-brac stalls are open on Saturdays!
Fruit& Veg - 09:00– 8:00 Monday To Wednesday
Fashion Market - 09:00–19:00 Friday and Saturday
Absolutely everything you could want under one roof, shops, cinema, restaurants and a food hall with food from all around the globe. Bus N49 from South Kensington underground station.
1121 locals recommend
Westfield London
1081 Ariel WayAbsolutely everything you could want under one roof, shops, cinema, restaurants and a food hall with food from all around the globe. Bus N49 from South Kensington underground station.
Excellent source of inspiration for designers. Love the book shop here.
15 locals recommend
Design Centre Chelsea Harbour
Lots RoadExcellent source of inspiration for designers. Love the book shop here.
Sightseeing
87-storey skyscraper in London that forms part of the London Bridge Quarter development. The price might be a bit steep (approximately £25 for a ride up) but the views are one of a kind!
828 locals recommend
The Shard
32 London Bridge St87-storey skyscraper in London that forms part of the London Bridge Quarter development. The price might be a bit steep (approximately £25 for a ride up) but the views are one of a kind!
Most famous for its connection to the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes. Baker Street tube station, one of the world's oldest surviving underground stations. Bus N74
19 locals recommend
Baker St
Baker StreetMost famous for its connection to the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes. Baker Street tube station, one of the world's oldest surviving underground stations. Bus N74
One of the widest and straightest streets in central London. Take the bus N 14
142 locals recommend
Piccadilly Circus Station
Piccadilly CircusOne of the widest and straightest streets in central London. Take the bus N 14
A must-see historic castle located on the north bank of the River Thames in central Definitely go on a tour with a Teoman Warder ("Beefeater"). Get there early to avoid main entry line.
1372 locals recommend
Tower of London
A must-see historic castle located on the north bank of the River Thames in central Definitely go on a tour with a Teoman Warder ("Beefeater"). Get there early to avoid main entry line.
Love this place. Street food, lovely smells, lots of quirky shops. Always full of people. Great place to spend the day!
1028 locals recommend
Camden Market
54-56 Camden Lock PlLove this place. Street food, lovely smells, lots of quirky shops. Always full of people. Great place to spend the day!
Everything Else
Enormous exhibition centre hosting programme of consumer and trade shows and live entertainment.
133 locals recommend
Olympia London
Hammersmith RoadEnormous exhibition centre hosting programme of consumer and trade shows and live entertainment.