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Camino is one of London.

1. Camino

8.0
3 Regent Quarter (Varnishers Yard), London, Greater London
Tapas Restaurant · Caledonian · 102 tips and reviews
The Lucas Arms is one of London.

2. The Lucas Arms

7.6
245a Gray's Inn Rd, London, Greater London
Pub · King's Cross · 22 tips and reviews

Marco D.Marco Della Gatta: Tasty all day english breakfast!

Dumplings' Legend is one of London.

3. Dumplings' Legend

6.0
15A Gerrard St, Chinatown, Greater London
Dim Sum Restaurant · 121 tips and reviews

4. Franco Manca

8.6
20 Atlantic Rd, Brixton, Greater London
Pizzeria · 138 tips and reviews

RosaRosa: This pizza is amazing... any of the 6 in the menu. Try the organic homemade lemonade, it's as good as the pizza :)

Pizza Pilgrims is one of London.

5. Pizza Pilgrims

8.4
11-12 Dean St, Soho, Greater London
Pizzeria · 177 tips and reviews

6. Honest Burgers

8.8
4a Meard St, London, Greater London
Burger Joint · Soho · 497 tips and reviews

Mike C.Mike Cravey: The honest burger is good and greasy with a nice tang from the red onion relish. The rosemary chips are refreshing and almost serve as a palette cleanser between burger bites. Homemade lemonade++

Shake Shack is one of London.

7. Shake Shack

7.4
24 The Market, The Piazza, Covent Garden, Greater London
Burger Joint · City of Westminster · 280 tips and reviews
Big Chill Kings Cross is one of London.

8. Big Chill Kings Cross

7.4
257-259 Pentonville Rd, London, Greater London
Bar · Caledonian · 63 tips and reviews

Aaron K.Aaron Kohn: Creative breakfasts. Endless coffees.

The Breakfast Club is one of London.

9. The Breakfast Club

8.7
12-16 Artillery Ln, London, Greater London
Breakfast Spot · Bishopsgate · 269 tips and reviews

RosaRosa: Café + restaurant + cocktail bar, one of the coolest and friendliest places in London. Their pancakes with berries and cream for breakfast or brunch are the best pancakes I've ever tried.

Drink, Shop & Do is one of London.

10. Drink, Shop & Do

9 Caledonian Rd, London, Greater London
Café · Caledonian · 88 tips and reviews

RosaRosa: Amazing place, everything is for sale (you sit in a chair with a price tag), lovely staff and stuff, yummy milkshakes and afternoon tea, fancy cocktails... what else do you need? Read more.

The Riding House Café is one of London.

11. The Riding House Café

8.3
43-51 Great Titchfield St, London, Greater London
Café · West End · 301 tips and reviews

Time Out LondonTime Out London: This brasserie has a busy breakfast trade. Breakfast diners are directed left towards the comfier of the two main dining areas, which has deep leather banquettes and is slightly more private. Read more.

Hyde Park is one of London.

12. Hyde Park

9.7
Serpentine Rd, London, Greater London
Park · Knightsbridge and Belgravia · 1144 tips and reviews

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: Hyde Park was a favourite venue for duellists in the 18th and 19th century, including the brutal 1712 duel between the Duke of Hamilton and Lord Mohun in which they hacked each other to death.

Borough Market is one of London.

13. Borough Market

9.5
Borough High St (Bedale St), London, Greater London
Farmers Market · 1080 tips and reviews

The GuardianThe Guardian: 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.

Covent Garden Market is one of London.

14. Covent Garden Market

9.3
The Piazza, London, Greater London
Shopping Plaza · City of Westminster · 374 tips and reviews

Tareq S.Tareq S: Never miss this place/market if u intend to visit London. Such a great mix of luxury brands, hand crafted shops, weird shops, and restaurants. There are also lots of entertaining street performers.

Trafalgar Square is one of London.

15. Trafalgar Square

9.3
Trafalgar Sq, London, Greater London
Plaza · Piccadilly · 554 tips and reviews

Louis VuittonLouis Vuitton: A wonderful place for people watching on a sunny day or as a romantic meeting place at dusk, but look out for the pigeons. A visit to the National Gallery is also highly recommended.

British Museum is one of London.

16. British Museum

9.4
Great Russell St (btwn Montague & Bloomsbury St), London, Greater London
History Museum · Bloomsbury · 1011 tips and reviews

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: The British Museum began from the collection of naturalist Sir Hans Sloane which he left to the nation on his death in 1753. Now it houses 7 million objects including more than 100 Egyptian mummies.

Old Spitalfields Market is one of London.

17. Old Spitalfields Market

9.2
16 Horner Sq (Brushfield St), London, Greater London
Flea Market · Spitalfields and Banglatown · 268 tips and reviews
Tower of London is one of London.

18. Tower of London

9.3
5 Great Tower St, London, Greater London
Castle · St. Katharine's and Wapping · 584 tips and reviews

Valkrye131 (MB) H.Valkrye131 (MB) Haslam-Houck: Big castle complex right smack in the city, see the traitor's gate, the ravens, the torture chambers & dungeons, & the crown jewels, get a little history under your belt.

Buckingham Palace is one of London.

19. Buckingham Palace

8.8
Buckingham Palace Rd, London, Greater London
Palace · Green Park · 611 tips and reviews

STA Travel U.S.STA Travel U.S.: TRAVEL FACT: Stop by and say hello to the Queen, or watch the changing of the guards take place daily at 11:30am. Be sure to get there early to snag a good photo-taking spot.

National Gallery is one of London.

20. National Gallery

9.4
Trafalgar Sq, London, Greater London
Art Museum · Piccadilly · 511 tips and reviews

Otel.comOtel.com: This art gallery on Trafalgar Square has more than 2,000 paintings from as early as the 13th century. Highlights include Da Vinci's The Virgin of the Rocks and Van Gogh's Sunflowers. Opens at 10 am.

Regent's Park is one of London.

21. Regent's Park

9.6
Chester Rd, London, Greater London
Park · 350 tips and reviews

LondonistLondonist: Take a few minutes, even in winter, to explore the central Rose Garden. Lots of flowers with silly names, and plenty of sculpture.

Portobello Road Market is one of London.

22. Portobello Road Market

9.0
Portobello Rd, London, Greater London
Market · Kensington and Chelsea · 351 tips and reviews

LufthansaLufthansa: London’s most exciting market has it all: antiques, food, streetwear and even typically British bits and pieces.

Piccadilly Circus is one of London.

23. Piccadilly Circus

9.1
Piccadilly (Regent St), London, Greater London
Plaza · Piccadilly · 609 tips and reviews

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: Piccadilly is named after a type of broad lace collar fashionable in the early 17th century, the ‘piccadil’. The best examples were sold by a local tailor whose shop became known as Piccadilly Hall.

Camden Lock Market is one of London.

24. Camden Lock Market

9.2
54-56 Camden Lock Pl, London, Greater London
Market · Primrose Hill · 453 tips and reviews

Party EarthParty Earth: Show up at Camden Town at 11am to start your own self-guided food tour. You can explore the neighborhood and its many narrow alleys, all while sampling ethnic eats and awesome basement coffee shops. Read more.

Selfridges & Co is one of London.

25. Selfridges & Co

9.4
400 Oxford St, London, Greater London
Department Store · 773 tips and reviews

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: Oxford Street’s biggest department store was opened by the American businessman Gordon J Selfridge in 1909, whose motto was ‘The customer is always right’.

St James's Park is one of London.

26. St James's Park

9.6
The Mall (Horse Guards Rd), London, Greater London
Park · City of Westminster · 331 tips and reviews

Time Out LondonTime Out London: St James's Park was founded as a deer park for the royal occupants of St James's Palace, and remodelled by John Nash on the orders of George IV. Read more.

Kensington Gardens is one of London.

27. Kensington Gardens

9.6
Kensington Rd (Bayswater Rd), London, Greater London
Park · Knightsbridge and Belgravia · 181 tips and reviews

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: ‘Billionaires Boulevard’ tells you all you need to know about local property prices. Indian steel magnate Lakshmi Mittal, the richest man in Europe, bought Nos.18-19 for £70 million in 2005.

Big Ben (Elizabeth Tower) is one of London.

28. Big Ben (Elizabeth Tower)

9.4
Parliament Sq (Bridge St), London, Greater London
Monument · 664 tips and reviews

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: Big Ben refers to the 13 ton bell in the clock tower of Westminster Palace. Opinion is divided as to whether it was named after the then Commissioner of Works, or a famous prize-fighter of the time.

St Paul's Cathedral is one of London.

29. St Paul's Cathedral

9.2
St Paul's Church Yard, London, Greater London
Church · City of London · 284 tips and reviews

Richard G.Richard Gregory: This cathedral has the largest dome in the world after St. Peter's in Rome. Built between 1675 and 1710 this is one of the essential sights of London. Read more.

30. The London Eye

9.0
The Queen's Walk (Belvedere Rd), London, Greater London
Attraction · Waterloo · 972 tips and reviews

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: Currently the third tallest Ferris wheel in the world (the tallest when built in 1999, but now behind Singapore and Nanchang), it moves at 0.6mph, and you can see 25 miles from the top.

Natural History Museum is one of London.

31. Natural History Museum

9.3
Cromwell Rd (at Queen's Gate), London, Greater London
Science Museum · Kensington and Chelsea · 622 tips and reviews

LondonistLondonist: One of the world's great museums. To avoid the queues, use the 'secret' entrance on Exhibition Road.

Westminster Abbey is one of London.

32. Westminster Abbey

9.3
20 Dean's Yard, London, Greater London
Church · 228 tips and reviews

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: Westminster Abbey was built by Edward the Confessor and completed just before his death in 1065. Since William the Conqueror all the kings & queens of England have been crowned here.

Shoreditch Food Village is one of London.

33. Shoreditch Food Village

187 Shoreditch High St, Shoreditch, Greater London
Food Court · 17 tips and reviews
Gelupo is one of London.

34. Gelupo

9.0
7 Archer St, Soho, Greater London
Gelato Shop · 233 tips and reviews

RosaRosa: If I had to choose a single place in London to keep going and going and never get tired, that would be Gelupo. Amazing gelato, amazing food, friendly and attentive staff... This place is a gem.

The Breakfast Club is one of London.

35. The Breakfast Club

8.1
2-4 Rufus St (Hoxton Sq), Hoxton, Greater London
Breakfast Spot · 342 tips and reviews

The GuardianThe Guardian: 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.

FWD:Coffee is one of London.

36. FWD:Coffee

8.0
126 Curtain Rd (at Rivington St), Shoreditch, Greater London
Coffee Shop · 110 tips and reviews

David G.David Guerra Terol: Great coffee and chocolate, though not the most affordable one. Not sure what's the point of having a password with 1h limitation for wifi. Quite annoying if you want to work for a while

Foxcroft & Ginger is one of London.

37. Foxcroft & Ginger

3 Berwick St, Soho, Greater London
Coffee Shop · Soho, London, Greater London · 148 tips and reviews

RosaRosa: My favourite coffee spot in Soho. Amazing coffee, delicious food and super friendly staff. Read more.

Edinboro Castle is one of London.

38. Edinboro Castle

7.8
57 Mornington Terrace (Delancey St), London, Greater London
Pub · 81 tips and reviews

LondonistLondonist: Head on a Monday and the oft-miserable service is actually acceptable. Lovely beer garden, and the interior's nice too.

39. Forbidden Planet

9.1
179 Shaftesbury Ave, London, Greater London
Comic Book Store · Holborn and Covent Garden · 164 tips and reviews

Noel C.Noel Clarke: Simply one of the best comic book stores in the world. As well as having loads of other stuff. If u visit london you simply have to come here. I've done a couple of signings here too.

M&M's World is one of London.

40. M&M's World

8.4
1 Swiss Ct (Leicester Sq), London, Greater London
Candy Store · Leicester Square · 424 tips and reviews

Anthony L.Anthony Lee: its the most amazing place in London.. especially considering the fact that it has 4 floors of M&M products

41. Gosh! Comics

9.2
1 Berwick St, Soho, Greater London
Comic Book Store · 45 tips and reviews

Jean-Philippe E.Jean-Philippe Establier: Best comic book store in London. Large selection of graphic novels. Don't forget to go downstairs

42. Brick Lane Market

9.0
91 Brick Ln, London, Greater London
Market · Spitalfields and Banglatown · 184 tips and reviews

Wimdu - Simply Better Than a HotelWimdu - Simply Better Than a Hotel: Just the best market in London to spend a nice sunday. You can find here absolutely everything, from food & second-hand clothes to electrical equipment & magazines. All the cool London meet there !

The Sherlock Holmes Museum is one of London.

43. The Sherlock Holmes Museum

8.3
221B Baker St, London, Greater London
History Museum · 136 tips and reviews

Shu- S.Shu- Shu 👻💣💥💖: The Hound of the Baskervilles ^_^ Touching the history ,for £6 only :)

44. Pembury Tavern

8.5
90 Amhurst Rd (at Dalston Ln), London, Greater London
Pub · Hackney Central · 62 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: if you have not yet made out the trek out to pay a visit, you don’t know what you're missing. The staff dispense some of the best kept beer in the capital from an array of 16 hand pumps. Read more.

Fika is one of London.

45. Fika

161 Brick Ln, London, Greater London
Scandinavian Restaurant · Tower Hamlets · 51 tips and reviews
Frizzante is one of London.

46. Frizzante

7.7
Hackney City Farm, 1a Goldsmiths Row (Hackney Road), London, Greater London
Italian Restaurant · Hackney · 23 tips and reviews
Cortado is one of London.

47. Cortado

Coffee Shop · De Beauvoir · 3 tips and reviews
Violet is one of London.

48. Violet

8.7
47 Wilton Way, Hackney, Greater London
Cupcake Shop · Dalston · 46 tips and reviews
Tsunami is one of London.

49. Tsunami

93 Charlotte St. (nr Chitty St.), Fitzrovia, Greater London
Japanese Restaurant · 33 tips and reviews
The Hummingbird Bakery is one of London.

50. The Hummingbird Bakery

155a Wardour St, Soho, Greater London
Cupcake Shop · 150 tips and reviews
The Hummingbird Bakery is one of London.

51. The Hummingbird Bakery

8.3
47 Old Brompton Rd., Queen's Gate, Greater London
Cupcake Shop · 79 tips and reviews
The Hummingbird Bakery is one of London.

52. The Hummingbird Bakery

8.8
133 Portobello Rd, London, Greater London
Cupcake Shop · Kensington and Chelsea · 81 tips and reviews
The Hummingbird Bakery is one of London.

53. The Hummingbird Bakery

8.3
11 Frying Pan Alley, Spitalfields, Greater London
Cupcake Shop · 35 tips and reviews
LOLA's Cupcake & Coffee Bar is one of London.

54. LOLA's Cupcake & Coffee Bar

8.4
Selfridges Food Hall, 400 Oxford St, London, Greater London
Cupcake Shop · Marylebone · 44 tips and reviews
LOLA's Cupcakes is one of London.

55. LOLA's Cupcakes

8.0
16 Lansdowne Row (Berkeley Sq), Mayfair, Greater London
Cupcake Shop · 18 tips and reviews
Sondheim Theatre is one of London.

56. Sondheim Theatre

9.2
51 Shaftesbury Ave, London, Greater London
Theater · Soho · 73 tips and reviews