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Department of Coffee and Social Affairs is one of London faves.

1. Department of Coffee and Social Affairs

114 Tottenham Ct Rd (at Midford Pl), Bloomsbury, Greater London
Coffee Shop · 121 tips and reviews
Store Street Espresso is one of London faves.

2. Store Street Espresso

8.9
40 Store St, London, Greater London
Coffee Shop · Bloomsbury · 141 tips and reviews
Shoreditch Grind is one of London faves.

3. Shoreditch Grind

8.5
213 Old St, Shoreditch, Greater London
Coffee Shop · Islington · 277 tips and reviews
Monmouth Coffee Company is one of London faves.

4. Monmouth Coffee Company

9.2
27 Monmouth St, Covent Garden, Greater London
Coffee Shop · Holborn and Covent Garden · 489 tips and reviews
Flat White is one of London faves.

5. Flat White

8.4
17 Berwick St (near Broadwick St), London, Greater London
Coffee Shop · Soho · 215 tips and reviews
Foxcroft & Ginger is one of London faves.

6. Foxcroft & Ginger

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

Elliot P.Elliot Pearson: If there's another coffee shop in London (if not the world) that has decor that suits using vaulting horses as tables I'm yet to see it...

Foxcroft & Ginger is one of London faves.

7. Foxcroft & Ginger

Boxpark (Shoreditch High St.), London, Greater London
Coffee Shop · Shoreditch · 12 tips and reviews
Made In Camden is one of London faves.

8. Made In Camden

6.8
Chalk Farm Rd, London, Greater London
Restaurant · Primrose Hill · 36 tips and reviews

Time Out LondonTime Out London: You’ll be hard pushed to find a decent brunch place in the stretch between Camden Market and Primrose Hill. But there’s one worthwhile spot, opened in 2010, in the unlikely location of the Roundhouse. Read more.

The Riding House Café is one of London faves.

9. The Riding House Café

8.2
43-51 Great Titchfield St, London, Greater London
Café · West End · 303 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.

The Breakfast Club is one of London faves.

10. The Breakfast Club

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

Time Out LondonTime Out London: This is ‘The Breakfast Club Part Four’ – the all-day diner chain has expanded east with a Spitalfields branch, two years after the third opened up the road in Hoxton. Read more.

11. Freud

8.5
198 Shaftesbury Ave (Monmouth St), London, Greater London
Cocktail Bar · Holborn and Covent Garden · 191 tips and reviews

Christiana M.Christiana Makariou: excellent atmosphere and cocktails! great at every hour of the day!

Busaba Eathai is one of London faves.

12. Busaba Eathai

8.5
106–110 Wardour St, Soho, Greater London
Thai Restaurant · 292 tips and reviews
Regent's Park is one of London faves.

13. Regent's Park

9.6
Chester Rd, London, Greater London
Park · 350 tips and reviews
Primrose Hill is one of London faves.

14. Primrose Hill

9.6
Primrose Hill Rd, London, Greater London
Park · 234 tips and reviews
Wellcome Collection is one of London faves.

15. Wellcome Collection

9.0
183 Euston Rd (at Gordon St), London, Greater London
Science Museum · Bloomsbury · 137 tips and reviews

Spotted by Locals - city guides by localsSpotted by Locals - city guides by locals: The 'Medicine Man', a permanent display, for those with morbid curiosity! Read more.

Liberty of London is one of London faves.

16. Liberty of London

9.2
Great Marlborough St, London, Greater London
Department Store · 264 tips and reviews

Spotted by Locals - city guides by localsSpotted by Locals - city guides by locals: Great for scoring unique gifts, or just have some tea at one of the cafes. Read more.

Vertigo 42 is one of London faves.

17. Vertigo 42

25 Old Broad St, Tower 42, London, Greater London
Champagne Bar · City of London · 49 tips and reviews

Spotted by Locals - city guides by localsSpotted by Locals - city guides by locals: Order a bottle of champagne to highlight the experience of the view! Read more.

The Diner is one of London faves.

18. The Diner

6.5
18 Ganton St, Soho, Greater London
Diner · 104 tips and reviews

Spotted by Locals - city guides by localsSpotted by Locals - city guides by locals: Try the Californian burger with generous amounts of guacamole and salsa Read more.

19. Dream Bags Jaguar Shoes

8.1
32-34 Kingsland Rd, Shoreditch, Greater London
Bar · 61 tips and reviews

Spotted by Locals - city guides by localsSpotted by Locals - city guides by locals: swing by just after midday on a Saturday and recover from the night before with one of their whopping pizzas Read more.

20. Borough Market

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

Spotted by Locals - city guides by localsSpotted by Locals - city guides by locals: Try the great ostrich burger! Read more.

Greenwich Park is one of London faves.

21. Greenwich Park

9.6
Maze Hill (Charlton Way), London, Greater London
Park · Greenwich West · 174 tips and reviews

Spotted by Locals - city guides by localsSpotted by Locals - city guides by locals: Lay back on the hill to watch the sky and stars! Read more.

22. Ain't Nothin But...The Blues Bar

9.0
20 Kingly St, London, Greater London
Jazz and Blues Venue · Soho · 81 tips and reviews

Spotted by Locals - city guides by localsSpotted by Locals - city guides by locals: On Friday and Saturday, make your way over BEFORE 20:30 to miss the queues and grab a table! Read more.

Curzon Soho is one of London faves.

23. Curzon Soho

8.9
99 Shaftesbury Av, London, Greater London
Movie Theater · Soho · 80 tips and reviews

Spotted by Locals - city guides by localsSpotted by Locals - city guides by locals: The pastries are sooo tasty! Read more.

Sketch is one of London faves.

24. Sketch

8.9
9 Conduit St, London, Greater London
Modern European Restaurant · Mayfair · 582 tips and reviews

Spotted by Locals - city guides by localsSpotted by Locals - city guides by locals: High Tea from 15:00 – 19:30 in the Parlour room, for £38! Read more.

Highgate Cemetery is one of London faves.

25. Highgate Cemetery

Swain's Ln (near Oakeshott Ave), London, Greater London
Cemetery · 33 tips and reviews

Spotted by Locals - city guides by localsSpotted by Locals - city guides by locals: Going on a tour is highly recommended! Read more.

Cafe 1001 is one of London faves.

26. Cafe 1001

8.0
91 Brick Ln, Spitalfields, Greater London
Café · 107 tips and reviews
Scala is one of London faves.

27. Scala

7.1
275 Pentonville Rd, London, Greater London
Music Venue · King's Cross · 37 tips and reviews

Amy W.Amy Walters: Inside layout designed by MC Escher.

KOKO is one of London faves.

28. KOKO

8.6
1A High St, London, Greater London
Music Venue · 125 tips and reviews
Roundhouse is one of London faves.

29. Roundhouse

9.4
Chalk Farm Rd, London, Greater London
Music Venue · Primrose Hill · 161 tips and reviews

Drowned in SoundDrowned in Sound: An incredible calibre of live shows happen at this venue (we've seen the likes of Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Grizzly Bear), including the BBC Electric Proms and various intimate shows by big acts. Read more.

O2 Academy Brixton is one of London faves.

30. O2 Academy Brixton

8.8
211 Stockwell Rd, Brixton, Greater London
Music Venue · 147 tips and reviews

Michael E.Michael Easterbrook: Sloping floor is top notch, and it's all about heading down the sides! Also love the disneyesque theming!

Kaffeine is one of London faves.

31. Kaffeine

8.9
66 Great Titchfield St (Riding House St), London, Greater London
Coffee Shop · West End · 314 tips and reviews
Nude Espresso is one of London faves.

32. Nude Espresso

19 Soho Sq, Soho, Greater London
Coffee Shop · 54 tips and reviews

33. British Museum

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

34. National Gallery

9.4
Trafalgar Sq, London, Greater London
Art Museum · Piccadilly · 511 tips and reviews
Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) is one of London faves.

35. Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A)

9.4
Cromwell Rd, London, Greater London
Art Museum · Kensington and Chelsea · 656 tips and reviews
Harrods is one of London faves.

36. Harrods

9.1
87-135 Brompton Rd, London, Greater London
Department Store · 1111 tips and reviews
Harvey Nichols is one of London faves.

37. Harvey Nichols

9.1
109-125 Knightsbridge, London, Greater London
Department Store · Kensington and Chelsea · 131 tips and reviews
Selfridges & Co is one of London faves.

38. Selfridges & Co

9.4
400 Oxford St, London, Greater London
Department Store · 776 tips and reviews
Fortnum & Mason is one of London faves.

39. Fortnum & Mason

9.3
181 Piccadilly, London, Greater London
Department Store · Piccadilly · 442 tips and reviews
Waterstones is one of London faves.

40. Waterstones

9.3
203-206 Piccadilly, London, Greater London
Bookstore · Piccadilly · 161 tips and reviews
The Book Club is one of London faves.

41. The Book Club

7.6
100-106 Leonard St, London, Greater London
Bar · Hackney · 235 tips and reviews
Strongroom Bar is one of London faves.

42. Strongroom Bar

8.2
120-124 Curtain Rd, London, Greater London
Pub · Shoreditch · 122 tips and reviews
Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen is one of London faves.

43. Hoxton Square Bar & Kitchen

2-4 Hoxton Sq, Hoxton, Greater London
Bar · 68 tips and reviews
MEATliquor is one of London faves.

44. MEATliquor

8.4
14-15 Hoxton Market, London, Greater London
Burger Joint · Hackney · 267 tips and reviews
Happiness Forgets is one of London faves.

45. Happiness Forgets

9.3
8-9 Hoxton Sq (Basement), London, Greater London
Cocktail Bar · Hackney · 134 tips and reviews
The Breakfast Club is one of London faves.

46. The Breakfast Club

8.1
2-4 Rufus St (Hoxton Sq), Hoxton, Greater London
Breakfast Spot · 344 tips and reviews
Old Spitalfields Market is one of London faves.

47. Old Spitalfields Market

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

48. Brick Lane Market

9.0
91 Brick Ln, London, Greater London
Market · Spitalfields and Banglatown · 184 tips and reviews
UpMarket is one of London faves.

49. UpMarket

8.8
Ely's Yard, London, Greater London
Flea Market · Spitalfields and Banglatown · 52 tips and reviews
Nude Espresso is one of London faves.

50. Nude Espresso

7.8
26 Hanbury St, London, Greater London
Coffee Shop · Spitalfields and Banglatown · 215 tips and reviews
Allpress Espresso Bar is one of London faves.

51. Allpress Espresso Bar

8.4
58 Redchurch St, London, Greater London
Coffee Shop · Shoreditch · 140 tips and reviews
Workshop Coffee Co. is one of London faves.

52. Workshop Coffee Co.

27 Clerkenwell Rd (at St John St), London, Greater London
Coffee Shop · Clerkenwell · 270 tips and reviews
Caravan Exmouth Market is one of London faves.

53. Caravan Exmouth Market

8.7
11 Exmouth Market, London, Greater London
Breakfast Spot · Clerkenwell · 274 tips and reviews
Department of Coffee and Social Affairs is one of London faves.

54. Department of Coffee and Social Affairs

14-16 Leather Ln, London, Greater London
Coffee Shop · Holborn and Covent Garden · 189 tips and reviews

55. SOAS Bar

6.6
Thornhaugh St (Russell Sq), London, Greater London
Bar · Bloomsbury · 2 tips and reviews
Coffee Plant is one of London faves.

56. Coffee Plant

7.0
180 Portobello Rd, London, Greater London
Coffee Shop · Kensington and Chelsea · 66 tips and reviews
Tinderbox Espresso Bar is one of London faves.

57. Tinderbox Espresso Bar

5.9
Paperchase (213-215 Tottenham Court Rd.), London, Greater London
Coffee Shop · Bloomsbury · 12 tips and reviews
Ground Control is one of London faves.

58. Ground Control

8.1
61 Amwell St, Clerkenwell, Greater London
Café · Clerkenwell · 39 tips and reviews
Caravan King's Cross is one of London faves.

59. Caravan King's Cross

8.9
1 Granary Sq (Stable St), London, Greater London
Breakfast Spot · Kings Cross · 332 tips and reviews
Store St Espresso is one of London faves.

60. Store St Espresso

8.6
54 Tavistock Pl, London, Greater London
Coffee Shop · Bloomsbury · 100 tips and reviews
Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club is one of London faves.

61. Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club

9.3
47 Frith St (Old Compton St), London, Greater London
Jazz and Blues Venue · Soho · 135 tips and reviews
Towpath Cafe is one of London faves.

62. Towpath Cafe

42 De Beauvoir Crst. (Whitmore St.), London, Greater London
Coffee Shop · De Beauvoir · 67 tips and reviews
Rough Trade is one of London faves.

63. Rough Trade

9.4
91 Brick Ln, London, Greater London
Record Store · Spitalfields and Banglatown · 128 tips and reviews
202 Restaurant is one of London faves.

64. 202 Restaurant

7.3
202 Westbourne Grove, London, Greater London
Café · Kensington and Chelsea · 81 tips and reviews
Senate House Library is one of London faves.

65. Senate House Library

Malet St, Bloomsbury, Greater London
College Library · 14 tips and reviews
Ginger and White is one of London faves.

66. Ginger and White

8.3
5 Perrin's Ct (Off Hampstead High St), Hampstead, Greater London
Café · 83 tips and reviews
Ginger & White is one of London faves.

67. Ginger & White

2 England's Ln, London, Greater London
Café · Belsize · 44 tips and reviews
The Archivist is one of London faves.

68. The Archivist

2-10 Hertford Rd (Unit V, Reliance Wharf), London, Greater London
Art Gallery · 81 tips and reviews
Mark's Bar is one of London faves.

69. Mark's Bar

66 Brewer St, Soho, Greater London
Cocktail Bar · 30 tips and reviews
The Depot is one of London faves.

70. The Depot

7.2
1 Carpenters Mews (Just off North Road), Holloway, Greater London
Pub · 27 tips and reviews
Big Red is one of London faves.

71. Big Red

8.4
385 Holloway Rd, London, Greater London
Dive Bar · Nag's Head · 42 tips and reviews
Vagabond N7 is one of London faves.

72. Vagabond N7

8.3
105 Holloway Rd, Highbury, Greater London
Coffee Shop · Highbury East · 61 tips and reviews
Le Péché Mignon is one of London faves.

73. Le Péché Mignon

9.1
6 Ronalds Rd, Highbury, Greater London
French Restaurant · 54 tips and reviews
Ez & Moss is one of London faves.

74. Ez & Moss

8.8
183 Holloway Rd, London, Greater London
Café · Islington · 40 tips and reviews
Smokehouse is one of London faves.

75. Smokehouse

8.9
63-69 Canonbury Rd, Islington, Greater London
Pub · 110 tips and reviews
Tom's Kitchen is one of London faves.

76. Tom's Kitchen

27 Cale St, London, Greater London
English Restaurant · Chelsea · 177 tips and reviews
Beagle is one of London faves.

77. Beagle

397-400 Geffrye St, Hoxton, Greater London
Restaurant · Hoxton · 74 tips and reviews
Graphic is one of London faves.

78. Graphic

4 Golden Sq, Soho, Greater London
Cocktail Bar · 81 tips and reviews
Purl Cocktail Bar is one of London faves.

79. Purl Cocktail Bar

50-54 Blandford St, Marylebone, Greater London
Cocktail Bar · 72 tips and reviews
American Bar is one of London faves.

80. American Bar

8.8
Savoy Hotel (Strand), London, Greater London
Cocktail Bar · Charing Cross · 60 tips and reviews
Original Sin is one of London faves.

81. Original Sin

129 Stoke Newington High St, London, Greater London
Cocktail Bar · Stoke Newington Central · 16 tips and reviews
Bar Termini is one of London faves.

82. Bar Termini

8.4
7 Old Compton St, London, Greater London
Cocktail Bar · Soho · 66 tips and reviews
Barsmith is one of London faves.

83. Barsmith

18-20 St John St, London, Greater London
Cocktail Bar · Islington · 14 tips and reviews
Dishoom is one of London faves.

84. Dishoom

9.4
5 Stable St, London, Greater London
Indian Restaurant · King's Cross · 370 tips and reviews
PimpShuei is one of London faves.

85. PimpShuei

7.6
59 Mt Pleasant, London, Greater London
Dive Bar · Holborn and Covent Garden · 14 tips and reviews
Dandelyan is one of London faves.

86. Dandelyan

20 Upper Ground, London, Greater London
Cocktail Bar · South Bank · 73 tips and reviews
Taylor St Baristas is one of London faves.

87. Taylor St Baristas

22 Brooks Mews, Mayfair, Greater London
Coffee Shop · 43 tips and reviews