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Europe 2012

1. Selfridges & Co

9.4
400 Oxford St, London, Greater London
Department Store · 776 tips and reviews

VogueVogue: Paul Smith puts his smart stamp on this handkerchief set, which we can see sitting under the tree for our dad, uncle or brother, £25.

Porterhouse is one of Europe 2012.

2. Porterhouse

8.3
21-22 Maiden Ln, London, Greater London
Pub · Charing Cross · 185 tips and reviews

Thomas J.Thomas Joy: Porterhouse Red. Epic.

Soho House is one of Europe 2012.

3. Soho House

8.7
40 Greek St, Soho, Greater London
Lounge · 94 tips and reviews

Rax L.Rax Lakhani: Always a great place for breakfast

John Snow is one of Europe 2012.

4. John Snow

7.7
39 Broadwick St (Lexington St), London, Greater London
Pub · Soho, London, Greater London · 54 tips and reviews

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: The physician John Snow investigated a cholera epidemic in Soho in 1854 and made the breakthrough that cholera was water-borne. By turning off the public water pump here he saved many lives.

Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese is one of Europe 2012.

5. Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese

8.6
145 Fleet St (at Whitefriars St), London, Greater London
Pub · City of London · 168 tips and reviews

Party EarthParty Earth: Explore the halls and take a peek at all the rooms before sitting down. Maybe you’ll find the inspiration behind Sherlock Holmes – Sir Arthur Conan Doyle came here to drink, so you never know… Read more.

Trafalgar Square is one of Europe 2012.

6. Trafalgar Square

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

Richard G.Richard Gregory: At the Heart of London, Trafalgar Square is one of the city's most vibrant open spaces. Be sure to get a friendly passer-by to take a photo of you and your friends stood next to Nelson's Column. Read more.

Piccadilly Circus is one of Europe 2012.

7. Piccadilly Circus

9.1
Piccadilly (Regent St), London, Greater London
Plaza · Piccadilly · 610 tips and reviews

Party EarthParty Earth: The area isn't cheap, but window-shopping is free – start at Piccadilly Circus and walk up Regent Street to see some of London’s top stores. Going on a weekday may help you avoid the weekend stampede. Read more.

Apple Regent Street is one of Europe 2012.

8. Apple Regent Street

8.8
235 Regent St, London
Electronics Store · Mayfair · 403 tips and reviews

JauntedJaunted: Walking around London at night and looking for a quick WiFi fix? The signal at this Regent Street store leaks out 24/7

Leicester Square is one of Europe 2012.

9. Leicester Square

8.7
Leicester Sq, London, Greater London
Plaza · Leicester Square · 283 tips and reviews

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: This area was named after Leicester House, the London mansion home of the Earl of Leicester built in 1635. But by 1800 it was a home of popular entertainment and theatres, and has never looked back.

Covent Garden is one of Europe 2012.

10. Covent Garden

London, Greater London
Neighborhood · 267 tips and reviews

Forbidden PlanetForbidden Planet: You're very close to the Best Geek Store in the World... well, we think so anyway. Find us at the top of Neal Street!

Louvre Museum is one of Europe 2012.

11. Louvre Museum

9.4
(Musée du Louvre)
Rue de Rivoli (Place du Carrousel), Paris, Île-de-France
Museum · Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois · 2289 tips and reviews
Pompidou Centre – National Museum of Modern Art is one of Europe 2012.

12. Pompidou Centre – National Museum of Modern Art

9.2
(Centre Pompidou – Musée National d'Art Moderne)
Place Georges Pompidou (Rue Beaubourg), Paris, Île-de-France
Art Museum · Hôtel-de-Ville · 609 tips and reviews

Fred W.Fred Wilson: my top favorite museum in paris, possibly my top favorite museum in the world. the collection, the exhibits, and the views.

Galeries Lafayette Haussmann is one of Europe 2012.

13. Galeries Lafayette Haussmann

9.0
40 boulevard Haussmann, Paris, Île-de-France
Department Store · Chaussée-d'Antin · 842 tips and reviews
Place de la Concorde is one of Europe 2012.

14. Place de la Concorde

9.3
Place de la Concorde, Paris, Île-de-France
Plaza · 177 tips and reviews

João Paulo D.João Paulo Durão: One of the most beautiful places in Paris. On the middle two magnificent fountauns. If u look to ur right u get the Champs Elysées and the Arc du Tryoumphe at the the end.

Place de la Bastille is one of Europe 2012.

15. Place de la Bastille

8.4
Place de la Bastille, Paris, Île-de-France
Plaza · Bastille · 130 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: This market, which is also called the Richard Lenoir Marche, is a great place to buy anything from fruit to fresh pasta to cheeses. Be prepared though, the place can get packed!

Crossfit Gym Central London is one of Europe 2012.

16. Crossfit Gym Central London

7.9
Ewer Street, London, Greater London
Gym and Studio · Southwark · 7 tips and reviews
The O2 Arena is one of Europe 2012.

17. The O2 Arena

8.9
Peninsula Sq (Millennium Way), Greenwich, Greater London
Music Venue · 318 tips and reviews

Michael E.Michael Easterbrook: Largest indoor venue in London. Seats very comfy, but Drinks and food inside the arena are mega expensive.

Battersea Power Station is one of Europe 2012.

18. Battersea Power Station

9.0
Circus Rd W, Battersea, Greater London
Historic and Protected Site · Battersea · 53 tips and reviews

Time Out LondonTime Out London: A Grade II-listed Art Deco masterpiece, and Europe's largest brick building, Battersea Power Station is a London icon. Read more.

The London Eye is one of Europe 2012.

19. The London Eye

8.7
The Queen's Walk (Belvedere Rd), London, Greater London
Attraction · Waterloo · 973 tips and reviews
Big Ben (Elizabeth Tower) is one of Europe 2012.

20. Big Ben (Elizabeth Tower)

9.4
Parliament Sq (Bridge St), London, Greater London
Monument · 664 tips and reviews
British Museum is one of Europe 2012.

21. British Museum

9.4
Great Russell St (btwn Montague & Bloomsbury St), London, Greater London
History Museum · Bloomsbury · 1011 tips and reviews
Burberry is one of Europe 2012.

22. Burberry

9.2
121 Regent St, London, Greater London
Boutique · 43 tips and reviews

VogueVogue: Burberry’s new London flagship is open on Regent Street – much more than a shopping destination, it’s an events and innovation hub. Read more about it here: bit.ly/PWRU7z Read more.

Harrods is one of Europe 2012.

23. Harrods

9.1
87-135 Brompton Rd, London, Greater London
Department Store · 1111 tips and reviews

The GuardianThe Guardian: Even if you're not planning on buying anything from one of London's most exclusive stores, a walk around its foodhalls is a worthwhile experience for any foodie Read more.

MEAT Liquor is one of Europe 2012.

24. MEAT Liquor

74 Welbeck St (Henrietta Pl), Marylebone, Greater London
Burger Joint · 578 tips and reviews

BarChickBarChick: The Full English Martini is one for you Heston fans: Bombay Sapphire stirred down with Vermouth with a side of picked quail egg and bacon; BarChick’s kinda breakie. Read more.

BFI Bar & Kitchen is one of Europe 2012.

25. BFI Bar & Kitchen

6.7
Belvedere Rd, London, Greater London
Bistro · London · 48 tips and reviews

Ben M.Ben Murdoch: The Old Fashioned is really good!

Spotify Limited (HQ) is one of Europe 2012.

26. Spotify Limited (HQ)

30 Great Pulteney St., London, Greater London
Office · Soho · 4 tips and reviews

Martin S.Martin Sandberg: Challenge me @martin121 on a game of ping-pong! :)

Seedcamp HQ is one of Europe 2012.

27. Seedcamp HQ

4-5 Bonhill Street (4th floor) (Google Campus), London, Greater London
Office · Islington · 2 tips and reviews

Phil M.Phil Moehring: Ask Carlos for help with your term sheet.

The Book Club is one of Europe 2012.

28. The Book Club

7.6
100-106 Leonard St, London, Greater London
Bar · Hackney · 235 tips and reviews

Party EarthParty Earth: Avoid looking like a deer in the headlights when you walk into the bathroom – be aware that the loos are unisex, so you’ll find boys and girls checking out themselves and each other in the mirror. Read more.

Callooh Callay is one of Europe 2012.

29. Callooh Callay

8.7
65 Rivington St, London, Greater London
Cocktail Bar · Shoreditch · 141 tips and reviews

Michael V.Michael Vachon: Try a full marks. Delicious and smooth.

Tesco Extra is one of Europe 2012.

30. Tesco Extra

6.4
Surrey Quays Centre, Redriff Rd, London, Greater London
Supermarket · Surrey Quay · 35 tips and reviews

Carol C.Carol Chan: It is a massive Tesco, though it claims to open 24 hours, it closes at 10pm on Sat and 4pm on Sun.

Ye Olde Mitre is one of Europe 2012.

31. Ye Olde Mitre

9.0
1 Ely Court, Ely Place (at Hatton Garden), London, Greater London
Pub · Hatton Garden · 89 tips and reviews

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: The cherry tree preserved in this pub was once the dividing line between the estates of the Bishop of Ely and Queen’s favourite Sir Christopher Hatton – famous feuding neighbours of Tudor London.

The Player is one of Europe 2012.

32. The Player

8 Broadwick St., Soho, Greater London
Cocktail Bar · 17 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: With U.S. cocktail king Dale DeGroff in charge, our advice is to try their “Dry Daiquiri” containing Havana Añejo Blanco rum shaken with fresh lime juice, sugar, Campari, & passion fruit syrup. Read more.

Red Dog Saloon is one of Europe 2012.

33. Red Dog Saloon

6.0
37 Hoxton Sq, Hoxton, Greater London
BBQ Joint · 147 tips and reviews

Jon S.Jon Spruce: Eat the devastator! 3x 6oz burgers, 200g of pulled pork, 3 rashers of bacon and cheese

Shoreditch Grind is one of Europe 2012.

34. Shoreditch Grind

8.5
213 Old St, Shoreditch, Greater London
Coffee Shop · Islington · 277 tips and reviews

Sam M.Sam Michel: Awesome coffee, despite the slightly slow service and grumpy hipster staff. Maybe just the day I went in.

Soho Square is one of Europe 2012.

35. Soho Square

8.8
Soho Sq, London, Greater London
Park · 112 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: If you need a break after a busy day of work, this is a great place to relax and take a walk. You can also check out the pretty gardener's shed in the middle of this little serene park :-)

Apple Carrousel du Louvre is one of Europe 2012.

36. Apple Carrousel du Louvre

99 rue de Rivoli (Carrousel du Louvre), Paris, Île-de-France
Electronics Store · 169 tips and reviews

willouwillou: Pay with your credit card and avoid long lines at cash desk. Ask a sales clerk, he will swipe your card on a customized iPod touch for immediate payment!

Carrousel du Louvre is one of Europe 2012.

37. Carrousel du Louvre

8.5
99 rue de Rivoli, Paris, Île-de-France
Shopping Mall · 133 tips and reviews

Ocean W.Ocean Wong: Free wifi at the apple store!

Buckingham Palace is one of Europe 2012.

38. Buckingham Palace

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

National PostNational Post: One of the secrets of the success of the British monarchy is that though it lives in palaces & travels in Rolls-Royces, it also clearly has middle class tastes in decor, behaviour & interests. More: Read more.

Chinatown is one of Europe 2012.

39. Chinatown

London, Greater London
Neighborhood · 138 tips and reviews
Portobello Road Market is one of Europe 2012.

40. Portobello Road Market

9.0
Portobello Rd, London, Greater London
Market · Kensington and Chelsea · 352 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: A fantastic place to walk around and explore. With 2000 stalls, you can find everything here from antiques to books to clothes to fresh fruit, everything! Bring cash as most places don't accept cards.

Cybercandy is one of Europe 2012.

41. Cybercandy

3 Garrick St, London, Greater London
Candy Store · 30 tips and reviews

LondonistLondonist: Well, that's Christmas sorted. Nobody can be uncheered with strange chocolate bars and weird Scandinavian candy.

Somerset House is one of Europe 2012.

42. Somerset House

9.5
Strand, London, Greater London
Event Space · City of Westminster · 158 tips and reviews

Time Out LondonTime Out London: Somerset House contains a formidable art gallery (the wonderful Courtauld), a beautiful fountain court, a terraced café and a classy restaurant. Read more.

BrewDog Camden is one of Europe 2012.

43. BrewDog Camden

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

BarChickBarChick: The beers are amazing and if you don’t know what you want, the staff sound like they’ve tried them all (thoroughly). You can sample anything before you settle on one. Read more.

Roundhouse is one of Europe 2012.

44. Roundhouse

9.3
Chalk Farm Rd, London, Greater London
Music Venue · Primrose Hill · 161 tips and reviews

AnyTripAnyTrip: Crystal-clear sound here - great for when we saw Grizzly Bear. You have to pay to withdraw money inside so make sure you have enough cash for the bar before entering!

Cyberdog is one of Europe 2012.

45. Cyberdog

8.1
Chalk Farm Rd, London, Greater London
Clothing Store · Chalk Farm · 94 tips and reviews

firestartrfirestartr: Cyberdog - best club in town! Seriously the ultimate club-shop-rave experience all rolled into one. Futuristic hedonistic!

Crown and Goose is one of Europe 2012.

46. Crown and Goose

100 Arlington Rd., London, Greater London
Pub · Camden Town · 26 tips and reviews

LCLC: Amazing pub. Great service, good wine list. Food's a little on the expensive/fancy side for the place, but well worth a look. Tables outside are great in the summer.

Old Spitalfields Market is one of Europe 2012.

47. Old Spitalfields Market

9.2
16 Horner Sq (Brushfield St), London, Greater London
Flea Market · Spitalfields and Banglatown · 268 tips and reviews
Houses of Parliament is one of Europe 2012.

48. Houses of Parliament

Parliament Sq, London, Greater London
Capitol Building · Westminster · 106 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: A tour of the Houses of Parliament should be on everyone’s to-do list. It takes just over an hour and really gives you a witty insight into the British Government system, art, and history as well.

Montmartre is one of Europe 2012.

49. Montmartre

Paris, Île-de-France
Neighborhood · 204 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: One of the best views in Paris is from the steps in front of Sacre-Coeur. Montmartre can be very busy at times. We recommend going during the weekdays for a less hectic experience.

Pont des Arts is one of Europe 2012.

50. Pont des Arts

9.0
Pont des Arts, Paris, Île-de-France
Bridge · 113 tips and reviews

Tribegram.comTribegram.com: This bridge has been featured in every single pictures, videos or movies about Paris. These days you can bring a lock and attach it. Awesome pictures of locks, couples and the Seine river.

51. Greenwich Market

8.9
Greenwich High Rd, London, Greater London
Market · Greenwich West · 148 tips and reviews

Time Out LondonTime Out London: At Greenwich Market you'll find fruit and veg on Wednesday, antiques on Thursday and a mix of craft and fashion by hip new designers at the weekend. Read more.

London 2012 Shop is one of Europe 2012.

52. London 2012 Shop

St Pancras, Greater London
Gift Store · 3 tips and reviews
The Disney Store is one of Europe 2012.

53. The Disney Store

Unit 10 The Piazza, Covent Garden, Greater London
Toy Store · City of Westminster · 11 tips and reviews

TsamTsam: Europe smallest Disney store, been in the market for 15 years. Loads of brilliant people and offers year round :)

Bel and the Dragon is one of Europe 2012.

54. Bel and the Dragon

8.2
High Street, Cookham
Gastropub · 19 tips and reviews

Peter T.Peter Thompson: Fantastic Duck egg, avocado, serano ham starter.....nom nom nom :-)

The Shard is one of Europe 2012.

55. The Shard

9.0
32 London Bridge St, London, Greater London
Structure · Bermondsey · 139 tips and reviews

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: Standing at 310m high, the Shard will own the title of the EU's tallest building when completed in 2012. In 1098 the White Tower was named Britain's tallest building standing at a mere 27m tall.

Westfield London is one of Europe 2012.

56. Westfield London

8.9
Ariel Way, London, Greater London
Shopping Mall · Shepherd's Bush · 517 tips and reviews

Michael E.Michael Easterbrook: Best shopping centre in the country, and doesn't really get that busy compared to the shops in Central London

Thames Crossfit is one of Europe 2012.

57. Thames Crossfit

7.4
178 Cannon Workshops, London, Greater London
Gym and Studio · Tower Hamlets · 6 tips and reviews

Jason W.Jason Williams: Prepare to work hard!

Abbey Road Studios is one of Europe 2012.

58. Abbey Road Studios

8.7
3 Abbey Rd (Garden Rd), London, Greater London
Recording Studio · Abbey Road · 61 tips and reviews

Music Heritage UKMusic Heritage UK: Probably London's most famous music heritage site. Made famous by the Beatles but plenty of other historic acts have recorded here too. Read more.

Borough Market is one of Europe 2012.

59. Borough Market

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

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: GREAT place for fresh food! Go there around lunch time, you will be more than satisfied after trying all the good stuff they sell here!

Caffè Nero is one of Europe 2012.

60. Caffè Nero

5.9
30 Monmouth St, Greater London, Greater London
Coffee Shop · Holborn and Covent Garden · 22 tips and reviews

Jonathan R.Jonathan Rae-Brown: Very quiet for Leicester Square, with more seating upstairs

The Walmer Castle is one of Europe 2012.

61. The Walmer Castle

7.9
58 Ledbury Rd, London, Greater London
Pub · Bayswater · 28 tips and reviews

Omid A.Omid Ashtari: Really nice pub downstairs. Good to watch sports but gets super full. Really nice Thai restaurant upstairs. Service is sometimes a bit slow but the food is good and not too expensive.

The Wapping Project is one of Europe 2012.

62. The Wapping Project

Wapping Hydraulic Power Station (at Wapping Wall), London, Greater London
Breakfast Spot · St. Katharine's and Wapping · 29 tips and reviews

The GuardianThe Guardian: "A post-industrial art-and-dining space in a former Wapping hydraulic power station, built in 1890 to convert Thames water into power for the docks..." Read more.

Ridley Road Market is one of Europe 2012.

63. Ridley Road Market

7.9
Ridley Rd, Hackney, Greater London
Market · 23 tips and reviews

Yemi O.Yemi Onigbode: Good deals

Thai Corner Café is one of Europe 2012.

64. Thai Corner Café

236 St Pauls Rd., London, Greater London
Thai Restaurant · Highbury East · 7 tips and reviews

Nick C.Nick Christian: Amazing Thai Food, cool garden out back. Best Thai in islington.

The Snooty Fox is one of Europe 2012.

65. The Snooty Fox

8.5
75 Grovesnor Avenue, Canonbury, Greater London
Pub · 37 tips and reviews

Phil M.Phil Moehring: My new regular. Cosy beyond belief. Read more.

The Crown & Two Chairmen is one of Europe 2012.

66. The Crown & Two Chairmen

7.2
31-32 Dean St (at Bateman St), Soho, Greater London
Pub · 76 tips and reviews

Naomi D.Naomi Davies: Loads of great ciders, really friendly bar staff, best burgers in soho!

The Old Queens Head is one of Europe 2012.

67. The Old Queens Head

8.0
44 Essex Rd (at Gaskin St), London, Greater London
Gastropub · Islington · 76 tips and reviews

Jason B.Jason Ball: Sunday night - free music upstairs. Sink into a sofa and soak it up...

The Old Blue Last is one of Europe 2012.

68. The Old Blue Last

7.6
39 Great Eastern St (at Curtain Rd), Shoreditch, Greater London
Pub · 60 tips and reviews

Thrash HitsThrash Hits: The beer will give you rabies and every time you see a band here you’re guaranteed to lose some of your hearing. That's why we you’ll see us DJing and putting on gigs in here. Awesome, awesome pub. Read more.

Royal Albert Hall is one of Europe 2012.

69. Royal Albert Hall

9.5
Kensington Gore, London, Greater London
Concert Hall · Knightsbridge and Belgravia · 216 tips and reviews

Cath C.Cath Chew: Go to the Royal Albert Hall. Queue up for a £5 Promming ticket. Experience the amazing BBC Proms from the best place in the house. Read more.

Tower of London is one of Europe 2012.

70. Tower of London

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

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: A great place to take in medieval history and architecture, the Tower of London. We recommend taking a guided tour with one of the wardens for a witty and educational look at its history.

Les Docks de Paris is one of Europe 2012.

71. Les Docks de Paris

87 avenue des Magasins Généraux, Saint-Denis, Île-de-France
Event Space · 5 tips and reviews
Whitecross Street Market is one of Europe 2012.

72. Whitecross Street Market

9.0
Whitecross St, London, Greater London
Street Food Gathering · 136 tips and reviews
Ted Baker is one of Europe 2012.

73. Ted Baker

245 Regent St (btwn Oxford & Hanover St.), London, Greater London
Clothing Store · Soho · 15 tips and reviews
Marks & Spencer is one of Europe 2012.

74. Marks & Spencer

7.3
173 Oxford St (Poland St), London, Greater London
Department Store · Soho · 39 tips and reviews
Oxford Street is one of Europe 2012.

75. Oxford Street

Oxford St, London, Greater London
Road · Mayfair · 322 tips and reviews