Loved the waffle - didn't think waffles could taste so good with Duck! Great place to catch the sun rising over The city too!
Open 24/7, this bakery exudes a rough Cockney charm. Main attractions: salt beef and an entertaining customer mix.
TRAVEL FACT: This London gallery contains contemporary art, opened by Charles Saatchi in 1985. Its open 7 days a week and is free to the public.
This is by far the sexiest shop in town. Selling their own brand of saucy, naughty lingerie, the pink and black lacquered shop interior is enough to put you in the mood. Read more.
Great pub with perfect mix of locals (ie real Londoners) and non locals (ie hipsters). Good ales and great chips.
Officially the country's most popular tourist attraction, the British Museum opened to the public in 1759 in Montagu House, which then occupied this site. Read more.
Not as morbid as one might assume - Highgate Cemetary is as atmospheric and picturesque as it is historically pertinent. Be sure to visit Karl Marx's grave. Read more.
Enjoy a vast unspoiled park just a few kilometres away from the heart of London. Visit the open-air lido, the Kenwood House and Parliament Hill which has one of the best views of London’s skyline. Read more.
Boxpark is the world’s first pop-up mall. Made out of old shipping containers, each “box” is its own little self-contained store, gallery or café.
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.
A visit to the Geffrye Museum is about as close as it gets to travelling in time. Dedicated to interior design, it consists of a series of eleven lovingly recreated period living rooms. Read more.
Amazing views! This place is situated on top of the multi storey car park behind Peckham cinema. Follow the little red signs that say "franks". A great pop up bar!
The Serpentine Gallery, the sunken garden and the beautiful flower walk provide alluring ways to while away a sunny afternoon. Read more.
Awesome little cocktail bar hidden behind a smeg fridge! Read more.
"A London hotspot in summer for open-air gigs and films, and in winter for ice-skating..." Read more.
The best place to visit if you want to learn more about London’s history. And of course it houses the Crown Jewels, the most famous jewellery collection in the world
Head in to the museum gift shop to grab your tickets *before* joining the line outside...
Maybe the hostel in London with the best staff. You can enjoy with a lot of friendly people. It is a lovely place
Smashing (and rare) beer garden in the City fringes. Food is also very good. Gets way too busy on a Friday.
Hungry? We went to Poppies fish and chips restaurant and take away round the corner in Hanbury street. Amazing fish really tasty.
Open from Thursday to Saturday this a food-lovers' paradise. But be warned if you're going on a weekend, get there at 8am to avoid the crowds Read more.
Home to one of the world's finest collections of children's toys, dolls' houses, games and costumes. Read more.
Stop by the 24hr bakery next-door first for a salted bagel, then chill with Bricklanes best coffe - strong caffeine , quirky atmosphere, cool kid staff - this place never changes!
Can't recommend this place highly enough. Good noodle bar with Vietnamese and Cantonese standards done well at good prices.
Trendy cyclist-friendly café and bike workshop! Have a coffee whilst getting your puncture fixed! Great cakes, and good fresh seasonal ingredients. Open to 10pm.
Best steak I have eaten in London by a country mile. The puddle of melted cheese is also a winner.
One of the world's great museums. To avoid the queues, use the 'secret' entrance on Exhibition Road.
Fabulous cinema - my favourite in London. Go for amazingly comfortable seats (and the chocolate brownies).
If you don't have that much time, get a cinnamon bun and coffee. The place smells like cinnamon...
Open almost till midnight, on a work day. Need a late coffee boost? That's the place.
Best tea shop in town. Contemporary surroundings, great staff, impeccable knowledge and truly atelier teas. A real haven from the hustle and bustle of Spitalfields Market.
Best vegan raw dairy free options restaurant in London. Fresh, beautiful view from 1st floor looking into the Neals yard courtyard, absolute great escape from buzzle of covent garden
A must for everyone who is looking for heaven on earth:o). Romantic, exquisite food, an exceptional wine list. Simple great value for money (offer set menus at lunch). I'm loving it:o) Read more.
Da Polpo is bringing that New York City cool back into London. Think hip Italian joint with fabulous food, but with a cheaper price tag than you’d expect.
This place is always busy. A fantastic mix of English greasy spoon caf and cheap Thai. Both in the best possible way.
One of the cheapest cinemas in London, with amazing rates if you're a member and cult film-a-thons. Love the kitsch red leather seats.
Right on the canal, the menu changes almost daily. At the weekends get there early as when the fresh meals are gone they're gone. Perfect on summer's day.
Walking up all the stairs might get you crazy but do it for the view which is incredible!
Visit this instead of the London Eye. Only 300+ steps or so, it's cheaper and it is better for your health. Lovely views from the top and you get a certificate as well!
A wonderfully British take on Modern Art - don't pay for the exhibits that cost - most of the floors and the excellent Turbine Hall are free to visit
Impressive English art + contemporary international art permanent collection, free "Late at Tate" events (1st Friday of each month, 6:00-10:00pm). Notice the bombing traces on the exterior walls
The world's most famous 'secret museum', the SJSM can't be described without using the words bric-a-brac, labyrinthine, or cluttered. A must-see for anyone who hasn't been.
On Friday and Saturday, make your way over BEFORE 20:30 to miss the queues and grab a table! Read more.
Hard to find but well worth it - an unspoilt old pub with lovely atmosphere, unusual guest beers, and bargain toasted sandwiches Read more.
Get drunk and run around pretending that you're in a magical labyrinth of caves.
Superb food, enormous wine list and cozy candlelit tables. What's not to love? Just make sure you save room for dessert!
one of my other favorite basements in London. it's like a speakeasy. nothing fancy, just cheap beer, cheap booze, a wheely bag, and frank sinatra tunes. show up early. place gets packed Read more.
This landmark of the Shoreditch bar scene is characterised by its funky, cosmopolitan feel and touch of class. Read more.
Truly one of my favourite pubs in London. Great beers on offer, lovely setting, and regular events.
Located next to the Boundary in Shoreditch, this pastry palace must not be missed. Their breakfast sandwiches are collosal, and homemade scones outrageously scrumptous. Takeaway never tasted better.
Fish and chips the way it should be. Not at the right price though, could be a little cheaper Read more.
Fancy a guided walk? This takes you through London's vibrant east end, taking in some excellent street art whilst you're at it.
Go on a Sunday, check out the backroom. Particularly if you like house music. Nothing in London like it.
It's a fair-trade, hippy-friendly kinda place, where you might walk in on anything from a film night and dance lessons, to a late-night jam session or a communal dinner (3.50 a head for food) bargain! Read more.
Thanks to its picturesque canals, it’s easy to see why local poet Robert Browning named the area Little Venice. You can enjoy the views from a waterbus or simply stroll along the 2.5 mile towpath. Read more.
If you are here for secret cinema event, always come early to get a seat at the table closer to the stage, most of the action happens there. Don't miss going up to the gallery for the view from above
Cosy up on the love seats at The Aubin Cinema and share popcorn whilst watching classic films and indie releases. The perfect location for a date with a fellow film lover!
No surprise this place has so many check-ins. It's the very heart of Shoreditch right now. Our tip is to check out the ceiling in the basement bar - made of light bulbs!
Happiness Forgets is all about good drinks and good vibes, nothing too fancy or in your face. It's a small Oasis away from the edgy haircuts and art collectives that usually fill this hood. Read more.
The flavors are inventive and whimsical: Elderflower! Salted caramel! The Gingerbread is delish. The Stilton and port would be a fab amuse bouche.
Be sure to swing by the latest addition to Shoreditch's family. Almost every night run there is guaranteed to be fun.
Missed breakfast? Never fear, the Breakfast Club - as it's name suggests - won't let you down, because "it's always breakfast-time somewhere in the world" Read more.
This is the kind of place you take people who say: "London food is not good". Somewhere between good Ceviche and amazing company I found Peruvian paradise :)
As the mecca of London clubland, one really can't go amiss. Check out the Fabriclive CD vending machine as you come in! Read more.
Hidden Shoreditch speakeasy with live music on Thursdays and Saturday nights. Try the 24 Volt Cobbler!
