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1. Dirty Burger

79 Highgate Rd (at Sanderson Cl), London, Greater London
Burger Joint · Kentish Town · 77 tips and reviews

eszpeeeszpee: In general, the fewer items on the menu, the better the place. This one has one: cheeseburger. You do the math.

2. Dirty Burger

Arch 54, 6 South Lambeth Rd, Vauxhall, Greater London
Burger Joint · 80 tips and reviews

Beef Q.Beef Queen: As good as your local chicken shop and three times the price. Overhyped.

3. Dirty Burger

13 Bethnal Green Road, London, Greater London
Burger Joint · Shoreditch · 39 tips and reviews

Amy R.Amy Robinson: Not an amazing burger. And go for onion rings instead of chips.

4. Crate Brewery

9.1
Unit 7, White Building (Queens Yard), London, Greater London
Brewery · Tower Hamlets · 223 tips and reviews

eszpeeeszpee: Great atmosphere and very delicious beer. You can buy bottled ones to take away too.

5. Petticoat Lane Market

7.1
Wentworth St, Brick Lane, Greater London
Flea Market · 25 tips and reviews

Morgans Hotel GroupMorgans Hotel Group: This Flea Market is just off the infamous Middlesex Street which has come of the best examples of London Graffiti! Check out the amazing shop shutters by Ben Eine Read more.

6. Nopi

9.0
21-22 Warwick St, London, Greater London
Mediterranean Restaurant · 240 tips and reviews

The GuardianThe Guardian: "With its white tiles and gold trim, Yotam Ottolenghi's Nopi is like a glitzy bathroom – with fabulous food on tap.." Read more.

7. Ottolenghi

9.2
287 Upper St, London, Greater London
Mediterranean Restaurant · Islington · 199 tips and reviews

Time Out LondonTime Out London: Yotam Ottolenghi’s flagship café-brasserie in Islington remains as popular as ever. You can’t book a table for breakfast, so people queue. Read more.

8. Ottolenghi

8.8
63 Ledbury Rd, Kensington, Greater London
Restaurant · 80 tips and reviews

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: Follow Islington’s beau monde to this Middle Eastern bakery and café, where the tantalizing bread platter (toasted tableside) is a meal in itself. More places to eat like a local: tandl.me/12ufz7c

9. Ottolenghi

13 Motcomb St, London, Greater London
Mediterranean Restaurant · Knightsbridge and Belgravia · 65 tips and reviews

Emma C.Emma Crawford: Arguably the best cup of coffee in London but a shame there's only 1 table and no kitchen so you can't have any of their incredible breads and pastries toasted, warmed or grilled etc.

10. Borough Market

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

LondonistLondonist: Seek out Utobeer - a remarkable beer stall with over 600 options. They're also in cahoots with the nearby (and excellent) Rake pub.

11. The Euston Tap

8.6
190 Euston Rd, London, Greater London
Beer Bar · Euston · 200 tips and reviews

eszpeeeszpee: 27 craft beers on tap. That's all.

12. The Old Bank of England

8.3
194 Fleet St, London, Greater London
Pub · City of Westminster · 56 tips and reviews

Good Pub Guide .Good Pub Guide .: Dramatically converted former bank building, with gleaming chandeliers in impressive, soaring bar, well kept Fullers beers, and good pies Read more.

13. Ye Olde Watling

7.6
29 Watling St, London, Greater London
Pub · City of London · 16 tips and reviews

David W.David Williams: Some of the best kept real ales in the City, good selection too. Do try the mini Cornish pasties

14. Cittie of Yorke

8.7
22 High Holborn, Holborn, Greater London
Pub · 61 tips and reviews

John H.John Hawkins: The back bar here is beautiful, like a medieval banqueting hall.

15. Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese

8.7
145 Fleet St (at Whitefriars St), London, Greater London
Pub · City of London · 168 tips and reviews

Matthew Albert K.Matthew Albert Kerly: The oldest pub in London, RE-built in 1666 after a lil fire- and it's barely been touched since. Twain, Dickens and Conan Doyle were regulars at various points and my late grandfather used to run it

16. E Pellicci

8.7
332 Bethnal Green Rd (Pollard Row), London, Greater London
Café · Bethnal Green South · 69 tips and reviews

Miloš D.Miloš Delija: Can't go wrong with a full english. Add hash browns and crispy bacon to create perfection.

17. The Fryer's Delight

7.4
19 Theobalds Rd, London, Greater London
Fish and Chips Shop · Holborn and Covent Garden · 22 tips and reviews

eszpeeeszpee: "They serve only fresh fish, and chips that are fabricated in-house." - says Seriouseats.

18. Beigel Bake

8.9
159 Brick Ln, London, Greater London
Bagel Shop · Tower Hamlets · 395 tips and reviews

LufthansaLufthansa: Open 24/7, this bakery exudes a rough Cockney charm. Main attractions: salt beef and an entertaining customer mix.

19. Royal Oak

7.6
44 Tabard St, Southwark, Greater London
Pub · 20 tips and reviews

Tom P.Tom Payne: One of the best Sunday roasts in London. Great food other days too - steak and ale pie is to die for. All home made, even the chips and very generous portions.

Muji is one of London to check.

20. Muji

8.7
187 Oxford St, London, Greater London
Furniture and Home Store · West End · 9 tips and reviews
Muji is one of London to check.

21. Muji

9.2
37-38 Long Acre, London, Greater London
Furniture and Home Store · City of Westminster · 6 tips and reviews
Muji is one of London to check.

22. Muji

8.4
6-17 Tottenham Ct Rd, London, Greater London
Furniture and Home Store · Bloomsbury · 6 tips and reviews

23. Haandi Knightsbridge

7.9
7 Cheval Pl, London, Greater London
Indian Restaurant · Kensington and Chelsea · 12 tips and reviews

Naj A.Naj Azmi: Marvellous Indian Cuisine. Must try the Lamb Vindaloo and Lamb Biryani. 5/5

24. Hawksmoor Knightsbridge

9.0
3 Yeomans Row, London, Greater London
Steakhouse · Kensington and Chelsea · 48 tips and reviews

Dave R.Dave R: Best steak restaurant/chain in London

Koffmann's is one of London to check.

25. Koffmann's

The Berkeley Hotel, Wilton Place, London, Greater London
French Restaurant · Knightsbridge and Belgravia · 29 tips and reviews

Kris T.Kris Tait: Pierre Koffmann is obviously a genius in French Cuisine and this is THE best place i've ever eaten at. Been twice and the food and service is nothing short of exceptional.

26. Al Waha

7.2
75 Westbourne Grove, London, Greater London
Lebanese Restaurant · Bayswater · 18 tips and reviews

George N.George Nimeh: One of London's best Middle-Eastern restaurants. Read more.

27. Sông Quê

8.5
134 Kingsland Rd (Falkirk St), Hoxton, Greater London
Vietnamese Restaurant · Hoxton, London, Greater London · 151 tips and reviews

Michael G.Michael G.: Best Vietnamese in Shoreditch! Signature dishes: Phở (rare steak, well-done flank, beef tendon or beef tripe) and Beef wrapped in betel leaves

28. Mangal Ocakbasi

9.0
10 Arcola St (at Miller's Terrace), London, Greater London
Turkish Restaurant · Dalston · 86 tips and reviews

Papa S.Papa Shango: Legendary status, best turkish restaurant in london easily. Frequented by the turkish community. Try the kleftico!

29. Hot Stuff

19 Wilcox Rd, London, Greater London
Indian Restaurant · London · 33 tips and reviews

Evening StandardEvening Standard: A small, jolly, cheap, family run, BYO Indian restaurant that is well off the beaten track. Hot Stuff serves honest curries to appreciative regulars. Read more.

30. Nahm

5 halkin street, London, Greater London
Indian Restaurant · 2 tips and reviews

31. Theo Randall

8.6
1 Hamilton Pl (at Park Ln), London, Greater London
Italian Restaurant · Mayfair · 25 tips and reviews

david a.david atkinson: Set lunch at 27 awfully good value.

32. Barshu

7.6
28 Frith St (Romilly St), London, Greater London
Szechuan Restaurant · Soho · 51 tips and reviews

Daniel H.Daniel Hirschmann: Pretty much everything we ordered is excellent. Seriously worth coming to this place if you feel like Chinese food. Even more perfect if you're into Sichuan. Great staff, friendly to families

33. David Mellor

4 Sloane Sq, Chelsea, Greater London
Furniture and Home Store · 1 tip

eszpeeeszpee: "The late David Mellor once said that “well-designed equipment can change your life”, and this is exactly what you’ll find in the Sheffield-born designer’s Sloane Square shop." - ft.com

Nisbets is one of London to check.

34. Nisbets

8.1
121 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, Greater London
Kitchen Supply Store · Holborn and Covent Garden · 1 tip

Simon O.Simon O'Mahony: Great range of catering products at really good prices

35. Divertimenti Cookshop & Cookery School

8.0
227-229 Brompton Road, London, Greater London
Gourmet Store · Kensington and Chelsea · 9 tips and reviews

Justin C.Justin Cooke: If it is used in the kitchen then Divertimenti stock it.

36. Kitchen Ideas

70 Westbourne Grove, Paddington, Greater London
Hardware Store · 2 tips and reviews

eszpeeeszpee: "This family business has been running since 1985 and prides itself on stocking some of the very best cookware and knives, such as the Kyocera and Kasumi ranges from Japan." - ft.com

Tate Modern is one of London to check.

37. Tate Modern

9.2
53 Bankside, London, Greater London
Art Museum · South Bank · 820 tips and reviews
Saatchi Gallery is one of London to check.

38. Saatchi Gallery

9.1
Duke of York Sq (King's Rd), London, Greater London
Art Gallery · Chelsea · 191 tips and reviews

39. BrewDog Camden

9.0
113 Bayham St (at Greenland St), London, Greater London
Beer Bar · Camden Town · 148 tips and reviews

eszpeeeszpee: Besides the great brewdog beers, they have rotating guest taps and a surprisingly good cheese plate too.

40. Duck & Waffle

8.7
110 Bishopsgate, 40th Fl. (at Camomile St), London, Greater London
Cocktail Bar · Bishopsgate · 505 tips and reviews

Michelin Travel & LifestyleMichelin Travel & Lifestyle: Take in the panoramic view of the city while sipping a house Julep. Food is solid too, with British offal dishes done well. – Green Guide Editor

100 Club is one of London to check.

41. 100 Club

8.3
100 Oxford St, London, Greater London
Music Venue · West End · 33 tips and reviews
Honest Burgers is one of London to check.

42. Honest Burgers

8.8
4a Meard St, London, Greater London
Burger Joint · Soho · 497 tips and reviews
Sable d'Or is one of London to check.

43. Sable d'Or

6.9
249 Broadway, Muswell Hill, Greater London
Café · 16 tips and reviews
Shake Shack is one of London to check.

44. Shake Shack

7.4
24 The Market, The Piazza, Covent Garden, Greater London
Burger Joint · City of Westminster · 280 tips and reviews

pɹoɟuɐs@pɹoɟuɐs@: Ignore your friends who call it a different McDonald's. Avoid the Single, go Double of anything. Fries/chips are okay but the hand-spun Shakes are what make it.

London Borough of Jam is one of London to check.

45. London Borough of Jam

8.2
51D Chatsworth Rd (Glenarm Rd), London, Greater London
Gourmet Store · Hackney · 6 tips and reviews

Mat A.Mat A: Delicious doughnuts

William Curley is one of London to check.

46. William Curley

198 Ebury St, Belgravia, Greater London
Chocolate Store · City of Westminster · 17 tips and reviews
The Courtauld Gallery is one of London to check.

47. The Courtauld Gallery

9.2
Strand, London, Greater London
Art Museum · City of Westminster · 44 tips and reviews
Whitechapel Gallery is one of London to check.

48. Whitechapel Gallery

8.6
77-82 Whitechapel High St (Commercial Rd), London, Greater London
Art Gallery · Spitalfields and Banglatown · 55 tips and reviews

49. JoJo Maman Bébé

Montpelier Row, London, Greater London
Baby Store · Blackheath · No tips or reviews

50. JoJo Maman Bébé

Greater London, Greater London
Baby Store · Stoke Newington Central · 1 tip

51. JoJo Maman Bébé

167 The Broadway, Muswell Hill, Greater London
Baby Store · No tips or reviews
JoJo Maman Bébé is one of London to check.

52. JoJo Maman Bébé

The Broadway, Crouch End, Greater London
Baby Store · No tips or reviews
Lanzhou Lamian Noodle Bar is one of London to check.

53. Lanzhou Lamian Noodle Bar

7.8
33 Cranbourn St, London, Greater London
Noodle Restaurant · Leicester Square · 59 tips and reviews