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LONDON 2013

1. Euro Hotel Clapham

5.9
80-81 Clapham Common South Side, London, Greater London
Hotel · Clapham Common · 6 tips and reviews
Papine Jerk‎ Centre is one of LONDON 2013.

2. Papine Jerk‎ Centre

8 Lavender Rd, Battersea, Greater London
Pub · 2 tips and reviews

chafaplasticoschafaplasticos: sopa del dia gran 2.50 L

3. Mien Tay

7.5
180 Lavender Hill, Battersea, Greater London
Vietnamese Restaurant · 62 tips and reviews
Tokyo Diner is one of LONDON 2013.

4. Tokyo Diner

8.7
2 Newport Pl, Chinatown, Greater London
Japanese Restaurant · Chinatown · 132 tips and reviews
St Martin-in-the-Fields is one of LONDON 2013.

5. St Martin-in-the-Fields

8.5
5 Trafalgar Sq, London, Greater London
Church · Charing Cross · 38 tips and reviews
Lost Society is one of LONDON 2013.

6. Lost Society

697 Wandsworth Rd, Battersea, Greater London
Bar · 11 tips and reviews

Time Out LondonTime Out London: Their 60-long cocktail list is a handsome one, with some special inventions: the Black Cherry Manhattan mixes Sazerac rye whiskey with Red Stag cherry bourbon, dry vermouth and bitters, for instance.

Balham Bowls Club is one of LONDON 2013.

7. Balham Bowls Club

8.0
7-9 Ramsden Rd, Balham, Greater London
Pub · 41 tips and reviews

The GuardianThe Guardian: One of the capital's most esoteric watering holes - the clubhouse's shabby chic makes it the perfect place for a pre-dinner pint of beer Read more.

The King & Co is one of LONDON 2013.

8. The King & Co

8.6
100 Clapham Park Rd, London, Greater London
Pub · Clapham Common · 16 tips and reviews

9. Comptoir Libanais

7.4
65 Wigmore St., Marylebone, Greater London
Lebanese Restaurant · 75 tips and reviews

@JaumePrimero@JaumePrimero: They are open all day, so if you are indecisive on where to go, the food here is delicious.

Mooli's is one of LONDON 2013.

10. Mooli's

50 Frith St., London, Greater London
Indian Restaurant · Soho · 61 tips and reviews

The GuardianThe Guardian: "These mooli – a tasty wholemeal roti wrap, filled and served like a burrito, wrapped in foil - taste marvellous..." Read more.

Pimlico Fresh is one of LONDON 2013.

11. Pimlico Fresh

8.2
86 Wilton Rd (Warwick Way), London, Greater London
Café · City of Westminster · 120 tips and reviews

cuicui: One of the more decent cafes you can find near Victoria stations. Skip the Starbucks, Nero, Costa, Ritazza and have a Monmouth flat white!

Rasa Sayang is one of LONDON 2013.

12. Rasa Sayang

6.9
5 Macclesfield St, Chinatown, Greater London
Malay Restaurant · 94 tips and reviews

Charmain L.Charmain Lee: It's not bad, and fairly authentic, though I have had better in other restaurants with more variety. This place is quite affordable though.

Stockpot is one of LONDON 2013.

13. Stockpot

18 Old Compton St, Soho, Greater London
English Restaurant · 22 tips and reviews

Ernesto M.Ernesto Moreno: Cheap food. Nice menu. Quick service. Rubbish service but hey! Still great.

Nice Green Café is one of LONDON 2013.

14. Nice Green Café

at Cecil Sharp House (2 Regent's Park Rd), London, Greater London
Café · Chalk Farm · 3 tips and reviews

James S.James Stracey: Run as a social enterprise, this place promises to serve freshly made, seasonal & ethically sourced food, and at a friendly price!

Yum Cha Silk & Spice is one of LONDON 2013.

15. Yum Cha Silk & Spice

28 Chalk Farm Rd, London, Greater London
Dim Sum Restaurant · Camden Town · 35 tips and reviews

Ollie R.Ollie Russian: Best dim sum in London. FACT. and it's 50% off on mon,tues and wed evenings, BARGINS

Franco Manca is one of LONDON 2013.

16. Franco Manca

8.7
76 Northcote Rd, Battersea, Greater London
Pizzeria · 52 tips and reviews
Agile Rabbit is one of LONDON 2013.

17. Agile Rabbit

7.7
24 Brixton Village, Brixton, Greater London
Pizzeria · 17 tips and reviews

Mind UnitMind Unit: Great little pizzeria in Brixton market - you can grab a slice, or a whole pizza. Plus open late til 10pm Thurs-Sat. (via @jack_mu)

Le Pain Quotidien is one of LONDON 2013.

18. Le Pain Quotidien

18 Great Marlborough street, Soho, Greater London
Bakery · 96 tips and reviews

Anna Y.Anna Yespillowfight: All meals come with bread

The Breakfast Club is one of LONDON 2013.

19. The Breakfast Club

7.7
33 D'Arblay St (Wardour Mews), Soho, Greater London
Breakfast Spot · 440 tips and reviews

Evening StandardEvening Standard: Unlike its younger siblings, the original Soho outpost of the Breakfast Club is BYOB at dinner time. Although these guys are big on brekkie (natch) there’s also a damn fine supper menu. Read more.

The Portrait Restaurant by Richard Corrigan is one of LONDON 2013.

20. The Portrait Restaurant by Richard Corrigan

8.2
St. Martin's Pl (Trafalgar Sq), London, Greater London
Café · Piccadilly · 21 tips and reviews
Flat White is one of LONDON 2013.

21. Flat White

8.3
17 Berwick St (near Broadwick St), London, Greater London
Coffee Shop · Soho · 215 tips and reviews

Jon C.Jon Choo: One of the best coffee shop in Soho, but cash only! Also, pretty miserable.

Bill's Restaurant is one of LONDON 2013.

22. Bill's Restaurant

7.8
28 St Martin's Courtyard (Upper St Martin's Ln), Covent Garden, Greater London
English Restaurant · City of Westminster · 106 tips and reviews

Time Out LondonTime Out London: Brighton’s Bill’s (not to be confused with Australia’s Bill Granger) has finally made it into the capital, serving a similar menu of classic breakfast items in a fun, laid-back space. Read more.

Canteen is one of LONDON 2013.

23. Canteen

55 Baker St (btw Dorset St & Blandford St), Marylebone, Greater London
Gastropub · 30 tips and reviews

PoYPoY: Breakfast All Day with Free Wi-Fi

Canteen is one of LONDON 2013.

24. Canteen

21 Wellington St. (Covent Garden), London, Greater London
Restaurant · Charing Cross · 5 tips and reviews

Wallpaper* MagazineWallpaper* Magazine: Ethically sourced food, served all day, ranges from roast lunches and egg and chips to afternoon tea with scones, clotted cream and jam. Read more.

MEAT Liquor is one of LONDON 2013.

25. MEAT Liquor

74 Welbeck St (Henrietta Pl), Marylebone, Greater London
Burger Joint · 579 tips and reviews

Attila B.Attila Beregszaszi: Go for the Dead Hippie or the Green Chili Cheeseburger, they are made from pure love.

Ottolenghi is one of LONDON 2013.

26. Ottolenghi

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

Helen E.Helen Evans: Lunch time meals offer the best value here, big feed for £10-£14. Vegetables never tasted so good.

Maltby Street Market is one of LONDON 2013.

27. Maltby Street Market

9.2
Rope Walk (Maltby St), London, Greater London
Street Food Gathering · Bermondsey · 160 tips and reviews

Time Out LondonTime Out London: Maltby Street is emphatically not a street market - it's merely a collection of rented railway arches, experimenting with opening to the public on Saturday mornings. Read more.

Fish House is one of LONDON 2013.

28. Fish House

7.6
126-128 Lauriston Rd, Hackney, Greater London
Fish and Chips Shop · 45 tips and reviews

Scott C.Scott Colfer: Fish cake & chips = £4

Applebee's is one of LONDON 2013.

29. Applebee's

8.1
5 Stoney St (Borough Market), London, Greater London
Seafood Restaurant · South Bank · 50 tips and reviews

Fabio D.Fabio De Bernardi: Fishmongers by day, restaurant by night. On Saturdays, if you book your table for the evening by 3pm you get 25% off food. And that's just the icing on the cake of a really good place!

Exmouth Market is one of LONDON 2013.

30. Exmouth Market

9.0
Exmouth Market, Clerkenwell, Greater London
Market · 73 tips and reviews

Drew B.Drew Benvie: Best food is Ghanaian curries and stews at "Spinach & Agushi". Their beef stew and hot sauce is amazing. Read more.

Lucky Chip is one of LONDON 2013.

31. Lucky Chip

Netil Market (11-25 Westgate St.), Hackney, Greater London
Food Truck · 19 tips and reviews

Evening StandardEvening Standard: Try the Kevin Bacon (they’re all named after Hollywood Heavyweights) – a soft brioche bun filled with 35-day hung aged beef, applewood smoked bacon, cheese, lettuce and some damn good relish. Read more.

32. Lucky Chip

8.4
44 Essex Rd, Hackney, Greater London
Burger Joint · Dalsto · 23 tips and reviews
Sebright Arms is one of LONDON 2013.

33. Sebright Arms

8.5
31-35 Coate St (Seabright Passage), London, Greater London
Pub · Hackney · 50 tips and reviews

Stuart C.Stuart Cruickshank: East End pub which transforms into one of the best burger joints in the city. Get there early to get a seat. And order the ribs. Seriously, *don't* forget the ribs!

Big Apple Hot Dogs is one of LONDON 2013.

34. Big Apple Hot Dogs

Unit 42, The Piazza (Euston Railway St), Euston, Greater London
Hot Dog Joint · 8 tips and reviews
Covent Garden Market is one of LONDON 2013.

35. Covent Garden Market

9.3
The Piazza, London, Greater London
Shopping Plaza · 377 tips and reviews
Le Pain Quotidien is one of LONDON 2013.

36. Le Pain Quotidien

72-75 High St, Marylebone, Greater London
Bakery · 54 tips and reviews
Le Pain Quotidien is one of LONDON 2013.

37. Le Pain Quotidien

128 Wilton Rd, Victoria, Greater London
Bakery · 53 tips and reviews
Le Pain Quotidien is one of LONDON 2013.

38. Le Pain Quotidien

6.0
St Pancras International Station (Unit 4 The Arcade), London, Greater London
Bakery · St. Pancras and Somers Town · 92 tips and reviews
Tina, We Salute You is one of LONDON 2013.

39. Tina, We Salute You

47 King Henry's Walk (Queen Margaret's Grove), Dalston, Greater London
Coffee Shop · 104 tips and reviews

Evening StandardEvening Standard: It’s always, always busy but if you can’t sit, it’s worth popping in just to grab a coffee and a cake and check out the wall art which changes every month. Read more.

Marks & Spencer is one of LONDON 2013.

40. Marks & Spencer

46 High Road, Tottenham, Greater London
Department Store · 1 tip
M&S Simply Food is one of LONDON 2013.

41. M&S Simply Food

6.6
314 Kingston Rd, London, Greater London
Grocery Store · No tips or reviews
Marks & Spencer is one of LONDON 2013.

42. Marks & Spencer

8.3
70 Finsbury Pavement, London, Greater London
Department Store · Islington · 25 tips and reviews
Whole Foods Market is one of LONDON 2013.

43. Whole Foods Market

9.3
63-97 Kensington High St, Kensington, Greater London
Grocery Store · 199 tips and reviews
Angel & Crown is one of LONDON 2013.

44. Angel & Crown

58 St. Martin's Ln (New Row), Covent Garden, Greater London
Pub · City of Westminster · 10 tips and reviews

Mat D.Mat Doki: Amazing restaurant: not expensive and really nice employees

45. Gordon's Wine Bar

9.3
47 Villiers St (Watergate Walk), London, Greater London
Wine Bar · Charing Cross · 328 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Head down the stairs, take a seat and lose track of time in the dark candle lit cellar. If cheese and wine is your thing then you’ll love Gordon’s. Read more.

Square Pie is one of LONDON 2013.

46. Square Pie

105C Commercial St. (16 Hornier Sq), Spitalfields, Greater London
Pie Shop · Tower Hamlets, London, Greater London · 21 tips and reviews
Square Pie is one of LONDON 2013.

47. Square Pie

Canary Wharf, London, Greater London
Pie Shop · Tower Hamlets · No tips or reviews
Brixton Market is one of LONDON 2013.

48. Brixton Market

8.9
Brixton Station Rd, Brixton, Greater London
Market · 26 tips and reviews
British Museum is one of LONDON 2013.

49. British Museum

9.4
Great Russell St (btwn Montague & Bloomsbury St), London, Greater London
History Museum · Bloomsbury · 1012 tips and reviews

Time Out LondonTime Out London: 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.

National Gallery is one of LONDON 2013.

50. National Gallery

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

LondonistLondonist: Look out for the mosaic floors in the main entrance and stairwell. Fascinating. Work by the same artist can be seen at Tate Britain.

Flashback Records is one of LONDON 2013.

51. Flashback Records

8.0
50 Essex Rd, Islington, Greater London
Record Store · 9 tips and reviews
Alan's Record and CD Shop is one of LONDON 2013.

52. Alan's Record and CD Shop

218 High Rd, East Finchley, Greater London
Record Store · 3 tips and reviews
Haggle Vinyl is one of LONDON 2013.

53. Haggle Vinyl

114 Essex Rd, Islington, Greater London
Record Store · 4 tips and reviews
Rough Trade is one of LONDON 2013.

54. Rough Trade

9.4
91 Brick Ln, London, Greater London
Record Store · Spitalfields and Banglatown · 128 tips and reviews
Eldica Vinyl & Retro is one of LONDON 2013.

55. Eldica Vinyl & Retro

8 Bradbury Street, London, Greater London
Record Store · Dalston · 1 tip
Honest Jons is one of LONDON 2013.

56. Honest Jons

8.3
278 Portobello Rd, London, Greater London
Record Store · Golborne · 9 tips and reviews
Sister Ray Records is one of LONDON 2013.

57. Sister Ray Records

34-35 Berwick St (at D'Arblay St), London, Greater London
Record Store · Soho · 29 tips and reviews
Portobello Road Market is one of LONDON 2013.

58. Portobello Road Market

9.0
Portobello Rd, London, Greater London
Market · Kensington and Chelsea · 353 tips and reviews
Columbia Road Flower Market is one of LONDON 2013.

59. Columbia Road Flower Market

9.0
Columbia Rd, London, Greater London
Market · 219 tips and reviews

Jessica F.Jessica Fairley: Columbia Road flower market is every Sunday morning on Columbia Road (duh) in Shoreditch. Get there early, before 8am for best deals/best photos. Also great place to check out galleries, curioso-store

Old Spitalfields Market is one of LONDON 2013.

60. Old Spitalfields Market

9.2
16 Horner Sq (Brushfield St), London, Greater London
Flea Market · Spitalfields and Banglatown · 270 tips and reviews
Whitecross Street Market is one of LONDON 2013.

61. Whitecross Street Market

9.0
Whitecross St, London, Greater London
Street Food Gathering · 136 tips and reviews

DAZED AND CONFUSEDDAZED AND CONFUSED: Right on Dazed HQs doorstep- our favourite place to lunch, a street of market food from thai, Mexican, falafels and the best burritos. Also don’t walk past the guy selling brownies without trying one!

Leadenhall Market is one of LONDON 2013.

62. Leadenhall Market

8.8
Gracechurch St, London, Greater London
Market · City of London · 57 tips and reviews

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: This was the site of London’s enormous Roman basilica (seat of civic government), the largest north of the Alps. The current name comes from a medieval house here that had lead roofing

Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) is one of LONDON 2013.

63. Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A)

9.4
Cromwell Rd, London, Greater London
Art Museum · Kensington and Chelsea · 658 tips and reviews
National Portrait Gallery is one of LONDON 2013.

64. National Portrait Gallery

9.2
St. Martin's Pl, London, Greater London
Art Gallery · Piccadilly · 193 tips and reviews
Imperial War Museum is one of LONDON 2013.

65. Imperial War Museum

9.0
Lambeth Rd, London, Greater London
History Museum · Lambeth, London, Greater London · 139 tips and reviews
Bank of England Museum is one of LONDON 2013.

66. Bank of England Museum

7.7
Bartholomew Ln, London, Greater London
Museum · City of London · 22 tips and reviews
The Cartoon Museum is one of LONDON 2013.

67. The Cartoon Museum

35 Little Russell St, London, Greater London
Art Museum · Holborn and Covent Garden · 18 tips and reviews
Geffrye Museum is one of LONDON 2013.

68. Geffrye Museum

136 Kingsland Rd (at Pearson St), London, Greater London
History Museum · Hackney · 52 tips and reviews

Time Out LondonTime Out London: Housed in a set of 18th-century almshouses, the Geffrye Museum offers a vivid physical history of the English interior. Read more.

Handel & Hendrix in London is one of LONDON 2013.

69. Handel & Hendrix in London

6.5
25 Brook St, London, Greater London
History Museum · Mayfair · 10 tips and reviews
Museum of Brands, Packaging & Advertising is one of LONDON 2013.

70. Museum of Brands, Packaging & Advertising

7.5
111-117 Lancaster Rd, London, Greater London
Museum · Kensington and Chelsea · 42 tips and reviews

Time Out LondonTime Out London: This 120-year history of consumerism, culture, design, domestic life, fashion, folly and fate, presented as a magnificently cluttered time tunnel of cartons and bottles, toys and advertising displays. Read more.

Sir John Soane's Museum is one of LONDON 2013.

71. Sir John Soane's Museum

9.0
13 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, Greater London
History Museum · Holborn and Covent Garden · 65 tips and reviews

Time Out LondonTime Out London: You’ll never forget your first visit to the home of architect Sir John Soane. It’s stuffed with curios and is almost exactly as Soane left it when he died in 1837. Read more.

Hayward Gallery is one of LONDON 2013.

72. Hayward Gallery

9.0
Belvedere Rd, London, Greater London
Art Gallery · South Bank · 54 tips and reviews

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: Today one of London’s most important contemporary art galleries, the Hayward is named after Sir Isaac Hayward, Labour leader of the London County Council from 1947 until its abolition in 1965.

London Transport Museum is one of LONDON 2013.

73. London Transport Museum

8.9
Covent Garden Piazza, London, Greater London
Museum · City of Westminster · 128 tips and reviews
Somerset House is one of LONDON 2013.

74. Somerset House

9.4
Strand, London, Greater London
Event Space · City of Westminster · 158 tips and reviews

Time Out LondonTime Out London: Somerset House features a formidable art gallery, a beautiful fountain court, a terraced café and a classy restaurant. The courtyard and fountains are open until 11pm in in summer. Read more.

British Library is one of LONDON 2013.

75. British Library

9.2
96 Euston Rd, London, Greater London
Library · 184 tips and reviews

Time Out LondonTime Out London: The collection is unmatched (150 million items and counting), and the reading rooms (open only to cardholders) are so popular that regular users are now complaining that they can't find a seat. Read more.

Shakespeare's Globe Theatre is one of LONDON 2013.

76. Shakespeare's Globe Theatre

9.2
21 New Globe Walk (Bankside), London, Greater London
Theater · South Bank · 237 tips and reviews

Time Out LondonTime Out London: The original Globe Theatre, where many of William Shakespeare's plays were first staged, burned to the ground in 1613. Nearly 400 years later, it was rebuilt not far from its original site. Read more.

Clink Prison Museum is one of LONDON 2013.

77. Clink Prison Museum

5.3
1 Clink St (Stoney St), London, Greater London
History Museum · 21 tips and reviews

Time Out LondonTime Out London: On the site of the notorious prison, this museum relays the history of Southwark as well as hosting some deeply unpleasant-looking torture devices. Read more.

Churchill War Rooms (Churchill Museum & Cabinet War Rooms) is one of LONDON 2013.

78. Churchill War Rooms (Churchill Museum & Cabinet War Rooms)

9.1
King Charles St, London, Greater London
Historic and Protected Site · Westminster · 84 tips and reviews

Time Out LondonTime Out London: It’s fitting that the man who had 300,000 people file past his coffin before his state funeral now has a museum dedicated to his life. Read more.

The Orangery At The Fan Museum is one of LONDON 2013.

79. The Orangery At The Fan Museum

7.0
12 Crooms Hill, London, Greater London
Tea Room · Greenwich West · 7 tips and reviews

Time Out LondonTime Out London: The world’s only museum dedicated to fans. It’s a tiny space consisting of two rooms with an overall collection of 3,500 antique fans, some of which date as far back as the eleventh century. Read more.

Horniman Museum and Gardens is one of LONDON 2013.

80. Horniman Museum and Gardens

9.2
100 London Rd, Forest Hill, Greater London
Museum · Forest Hill, London, Greater London · 74 tips and reviews

Time Out LondonTime Out London: A 25-foot Alaskan totem pole outside the main entrance gives a clue as to what’s in here: a wealth of quirky anthropological and natural history treasures. Read more.

Dog and Duck is one of LONDON 2013.

81. Dog and Duck

7.8
18 Bateman St, Soho, Greater London
Pub · 43 tips and reviews

Time Out LondonTime Out London: A reliable Soho standard for decades, with pleasingly unmolested decor and interesting, well-kept beer. It’s a survivor of the literary Soho of old. Read more.

The Harp is one of LONDON 2013.

82. The Harp

9.0
47 Chandos Pl, Covent Garden, Greater London
Pub · City of Westminster · 150 tips and reviews

Time Out LondonTime Out London: Where once fine and varied sausages were the main selling points of this well-hidden pub near Charing Cross post office, now it's sought-after ales. Read more.

Bradley's Spanish Bar is one of LONDON 2013.

83. Bradley's Spanish Bar

8.5
42-44 Hanway St, London, Greater London
Dive Bar · West End · 32 tips and reviews

Time Out LondonTime Out London: Bradley’s may call itself a bar, but it’s indisputably one of the West End’s few great pubs, and home to London’s most appealing jukebox, a vinyl-driven, genre-spanning monster. Read more.

Newman Arms is one of LONDON 2013.

84. Newman Arms

8.1
23 Rathbone St, London, Greater London
Gastropub · West End · 36 tips and reviews

Time Out LondonTime Out London: There's been a business located at this gateway to a cobbled alleyway since 1730. But as a pub it had its heyday in the mid 20th century, when George Orwell was a regular. Read more.

The Fox and Anchor is one of LONDON 2013.

85. The Fox and Anchor

7.3
115 Charterhouse St (Lindsey St), Clerkenwell, Greater London
Pub · 55 tips and reviews

Time Out LondonTime Out London: Outstanding British food, interesting real ales and a sympathetic restoration make this Smithfield stalwart a real treasure; pints in pewter tankards add to the cordiality. Read more.

Jerusalem Tavern is one of LONDON 2013.

86. Jerusalem Tavern

55 Britton St (at St John's Path), London, Greater London
Pub · Clerkenwell · 73 tips and reviews

Time Out LondonTime Out London: This pub isn’t big but it is still possible to get lost in its two rooms. That might be down to the oddly green colour scheme or the cracking beer from St Peter’s Brewery in Suffolk. Read more.

Ye Olde Mitre is one of LONDON 2013.

87. Ye Olde Mitre

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

Time Out LondonTime Out London: This spooky ancient tavern is where Dan Brown would buy a beer if he was in town. Shadowy alleys lead into a medieval courtyard where a sign reveals Ye Olde Mitre was built by Bishop Goodrich in 1546. Read more.

Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese is one of LONDON 2013.

88. Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese

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

Time Out LondonTime Out London: This Fleet Street landmark was rebuilt back in 1667 ('in the reign of King Charles II'), and its seventeenth-century history is in large part responsible for its twenty-first-century appeal. Read more.

Royal Albert Hall is one of LONDON 2013.

89. Royal Albert Hall

9.5
Kensington Gore, London, Greater London
Concert Hall · Knightsbridge and Belgravia · 217 tips and reviews

Time Out LondonTime Out London: Built as a memorial to Queen Victoria's husband in 1871, the Royal Albert Hall's vast rotunda was once described by the monarch as looking like 'the British constitution'. Read more.

Royal Botanic Gardens is one of LONDON 2013.

90. Royal Botanic Gardens

9.5
Kew Rd, Kew, Greater London
Botanical Garden · 189 tips and reviews

Time Out LondonTime Out London: Kew Gardens is a magnificent World Heritage Site covering 300 acres with over 30,000 species of plants. Read more.

Battersea Power Station is one of LONDON 2013.

91. 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.

Wong Kei is one of LONDON 2013.

92. Wong Kei

6.2
41-43 Wardour St, City of Westminster, Greater London
Chinese Restaurant · 126 tips and reviews
Mien Tay is one of LONDON 2013.

93. Mien Tay

7.0
122 Kingsland Rd, London, Greater London
Vietnamese Restaurant · Hoxton · 84 tips and reviews
The Gallery is one of LONDON 2013.

94. The Gallery

6.3
1 Lupus St. (at Belgrave Rd.), Pimlico, Greater London
Pub · 17 tips and reviews
Silom Village is one of LONDON 2013.

95. Silom Village

57 The Mall, Ealing, Greater London
Thai Restaurant · 23 tips and reviews
Yelo is one of LONDON 2013.

96. Yelo

8-9 Hoxton Sq., London, Greater London
Thai Restaurant · Hackney · 19 tips and reviews
Café Rialto is one of LONDON 2013.

97. Café Rialto

825 Fulham Rd, London, Greater London
Café · Hammersmith and Fulham · 5 tips and reviews

98. Canta Napoli

9A Devonshire Rd. (Near Chiswick High Road), Chiswick, Greater London
Italian Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews

99. BFI Southbank

9.1
Belvedere Rd, London, Greater London
Indie Movie Theater · London · 112 tips and reviews
Ritzy Cinema is one of LONDON 2013.

100. Ritzy Cinema

8.9
Brixton Oval (Coldharbour Ln), London, Greater London
Indie Movie Theater · Brixton · 93 tips and reviews
London Film Museum is one of LONDON 2013.

101. London Film Museum

8.3
45 Wellington St, London, Greater London
Museum · 22 tips and reviews
Clapham Picturehouse is one of LONDON 2013.

102. Clapham Picturehouse

8.9
76 Venn St, London, Greater London
Movie Theater · Clapham Town · 50 tips and reviews
BAFTA is one of LONDON 2013.

103. BAFTA

195 Piccadilly, London, Greater London
Event Space · Mayfair · 19 tips and reviews
Forbidden Planet is one of LONDON 2013.

104. Forbidden Planet

9.2
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.

Gosh! Comics is one of LONDON 2013.

105. 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

Orbital Comics is one of LONDON 2013.

106. Orbital Comics

8.3
8 Great Newport St, Covent Garden, Greater London
Comic Book Store · Leicester Square · 23 tips and reviews

Adam B.Adam Buxton: The best selection of comics and the friendliest staff in London - and great wall art!

Electric Cinema is one of LONDON 2013.

107. Electric Cinema

9.1
191 Portobello Rd (Blenheim Cr), London, Greater London
Movie Theater · Kensington and Chelsea · 65 tips and reviews

Sophie B.Sophie Be: My favourite cinema in London. Plus amazing restaurant next by.

Platform 9¾ is one of LONDON 2013.

108. Platform 9¾

8.1
King's Cross Railway Station, London, Greater London
Arts and Entertainment · 286 tips and reviews

Movie MayorMovie Mayor: Located between platforms 9 & 10 is the magical platform 9 3/4, reached only by those travelling to the Hogwarts Academy, such as Harry and his friends in 2001's "Harry Potter & the Sorcerer's Stone." Read more.

Mega-City Comics is one of LONDON 2013.

109. Mega-City Comics

7.2
18 Inverness St., London, Greater London
Comic Book Store · Camden Town · 11 tips and reviews

Keith M.Keith Moon: Nice indie/alternative and manga section. When in Camden, one of the first places to go.

Magma Books is one of LONDON 2013.

110. Magma Books

8 Earlham St (Tower St), Greater London, Greater London
Bookstore · Holborn and Covent Garden · 11 tips and reviews

Anna B.Anna B: Get your art and design magazines and books from here! Also, lots of gift ideas at their next door shop.

The Hummingbird Bakery is one of LONDON 2013.

111. The Hummingbird Bakery

155a Wardour St, Soho, Greater London
Cupcake Shop · 150 tips and reviews

Peter S.Peter Scobie: yum, yum, best cupcakes in town.

The Old Vic Tunnels is one of LONDON 2013.

112. The Old Vic Tunnels

Station Approach Road (Leake Street), London, Greater London
Performing Arts Venue · Waterloo · 10 tips and reviews

The GuardianThe Guardian: "The dank, atmospheric tunnels under Waterloo station were discovered by director Hamish Jenkinson when he kicked down a door and trespassed into this epic space that had been unaired for 20 years..." Read more.

Nobrow is one of LONDON 2013.

113. Nobrow

62 Great Eastern St. (at Garden Walk), Shoreditch, Greater London
Bookstore · 1 tip
Al's Cafe is one of LONDON 2013.

114. Al's Cafe

6.4
128 Bermondsey Street, London, Greater London
Café · Bermondsey · 9 tips and reviews

Amar S.Amar Sanghera: Be ready to order as soon as your step in

The Water Poet is one of LONDON 2013.

115. The Water Poet

9-11 Folgate St, Spitalfields, Greater London
Pub · 145 tips and reviews

Time Out LondonTime Out London: This trendy twist on a traditional boozer is one of the few places to soak up the sun near the City. The barbecue is currently in action weekdays and Saturdays from noon, weather permitting. Read more.

Google UK is one of LONDON 2013.

116. Google UK

Belgrave Hse, 76 Buckingham Palace Rd, London, Greater London
Office · City of Westminster · 24 tips and reviews

117. look mum no hands!

49 Old St, London, Greater London
Bicycle Store · Islington · 236 tips and reviews

London Symphony OrchestraLondon Symphony Orchestra: 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.

Kidrobot is one of LONDON 2013.

118. Kidrobot

19 Earlham St., London, Greater London
Toy Store · Holborn and Covent Garden · 6 tips and reviews

ChaffroChaffro: Great selection of designer toys. Clothing is good, if you're into those kinds of colours. KR host artist signing sessions here on a pretty regular basis, which are always well attended.

Bricklayers Arms is one of LONDON 2013.

119. Bricklayers Arms

7.2
31 Gresse St, London, Greater London
Pub · West End · 22 tips and reviews

Drowned in SoundDrowned in Sound: Quality darts. Cheap pints. One of the finest of Samuel Smiths central London bars and quiet of an afternoon. Often frequented by the DiS social board - they'll be the ones shouting LEMONSHARK!

PayPal is one of LONDON 2013.

120. PayPal

Whittaker Ave (Whittaker House), Richmond upon Thames, Greater London
Office · 18 tips and reviews
Book & Comic Exchange is one of LONDON 2013.

121. Book & Comic Exchange

7.2
14 Pembridge Rd, London, Greater London
Bookstore · Pembridge · 4 tips and reviews

LisasShareLisasShare: Standard second-hand bookstore but venture to the basement and you'll find hundreds of books for just 50p. Heaven.

The LEGO Store is one of LONDON 2013.

122. The LEGO Store

8.1
Unit 78, Churchill Sq, Brighton, East Sussex
Toy Store · Central Brighton · 10 tips and reviews
Troubadour is one of LONDON 2013.

123. Troubadour

8.6
263-265 Old Brompton Rd, London, Greater London
Café · West Brompton · 134 tips and reviews

Adam M.Adam Mills: Very good wine, very good food, excellent service and beautiful 'secret garden' out the back - perfect.

Aldwych Underground Station (Disused) is one of LONDON 2013.

124. Aldwych Underground Station (Disused)

8.7
Strand (at Surrey St), London, Greater London
Historic and Protected Site · Covent · 12 tips and reviews
hmv is one of LONDON 2013.

125. hmv

150 Oxford St, London, Greater London
Music Store · West End · 34 tips and reviews
O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire is one of LONDON 2013.

126. O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire

8.2
Shepherd's Bush Green, London, Greater London
Music Venue · Shepherd's Bush · 65 tips and reviews
Dublin Castle is one of LONDON 2013.

127. Dublin Castle

7.9
94 Parkway, London, Greater London
Music Venue · Primrose Hill · 31 tips and reviews
M&M's World is one of LONDON 2013.

128. M&M's World

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

129. Urban Outfitters

8.2
200 Oxford St, London, Greater London
Clothing Store · West End · 28 tips and reviews
Apple Regent Street is one of LONDON 2013.

130. Apple Regent Street

8.8
235 Regent St, London
Electronics Store · Mayfair · 403 tips and reviews
Shoreditch is one of LONDON 2013.

131. Shoreditch

London, Greater London
Neighborhood · 38 tips and reviews
The Ten Bells is one of LONDON 2013.

132. The Ten Bells

8.2
84 Commercial St, London, Greater London
Pub · Spitalfields and Banglatown · 81 tips and reviews
Roadhouse is one of LONDON 2013.

133. Roadhouse

Jubilee Hall, 35 The Piazza, Covent Garden, Greater London
Night Club · City of Westminster · 40 tips and reviews
Battersea Park is one of LONDON 2013.

134. Battersea Park

9.5
Albert Bridge Rd, London, Greater London
Park · Battersea · 87 tips and reviews
size? is one of LONDON 2013.

135. size?

7.5
32-34 Carnaby Street, London, Greater London
Shoe Store · Soho · 9 tips and reviews
The New Curiosity Shop is one of LONDON 2013.

136. The New Curiosity Shop

Redchurch St, Hackney, Greater London
Art Gallery · No tips or reviews
Patisserie Valerie is one of LONDON 2013.

137. Patisserie Valerie

6.9
48-50 Charing Cross Rd, London, Greater London
Café · Leicester Square · 32 tips and reviews
Highgate Cemetery is one of LONDON 2013.

138. Highgate Cemetery

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

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: This cemetery’s most famous resident is Karl Marx. In 1970 it became the scene of a mass hunt for the ‘Highgate Vampire’, sparked by local rumours of supernatural activity.

139. London Waterloo Railway Station (WAT)

6.6
Station Approach, London, Greater London
Rail Station · 288 tips and reviews

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: Opened in 1848 as Waterloo Bridge Station, it grew in such a chaotic way (16 platforms, 10 platform numbers) that it was a running joke amongst Londoners, and had to be completely rebuilt in 1899.

Selfridges & Co is one of LONDON 2013.

140. Selfridges & Co

9.4
400 Oxford St, London, Greater London
Department Store · 778 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’.

141. Hyde Park

9.7
Serpentine Rd, London, Greater London
Park · Knightsbridge and Belgravia · 1146 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.

The Mayflower is one of LONDON 2013.

142. The Mayflower

9.2
117 Rotherhithe St, London, Greater London
Pub · Surrey Quay · 129 tips and reviews

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: The Mayflower, the ship that carried the Pilgrims to America in 1620, set sail from near this pub, and it also ended its days here. Timbers from the ship are said to have been used to build the pub.

Kensington Gardens is one of LONDON 2013.

143. 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.

Limehouse is one of LONDON 2013.

144. Limehouse

London, Greater London
Neighborhood · 7 tips and reviews

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: This old docks area was London’s original Chinatown. It had an exaggerated reputation for opium dens and crime, which led to the creation of such nefarious literary figures as Dr Fu Manchu.

145. The News Building

1 London Bridge St (at St. Thomas St), London, Greater London
Structure · Bermondsey · 14 tips and reviews

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: In 1986 Rupert Murdoch moved The Times newspaper printing offices from Fleet Street to this modern site, the old infilled London Dock. It was bitterly opposed by the printers who went on strike.

Thames House is one of LONDON 2013.

146. Thames House

11 Millbank (Horseferry Rd), London, Greater London
Government Building · Millbank · 1 tip

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: Since 1994 this has been the home of MI5, Britain’s home security service. The building itself was completed in 1930, using land cleared after the 1928 Thames flood.

Strawberry Hill House is one of LONDON 2013.

147. Strawberry Hill House

8.3
268 Waldegrave Rd, Twickenham, Greater London
History Museum · 10 tips and reviews

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: Horace Walpole, art historian and son of Prime Minister Sir Robert Walpole, built his ‘little Gothic castle’ over 30 years, recreating medieval styles that helped spearhead the Gothic revival.

148. Type Archive

Art Museum · London · 1 tip

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: Founded in 1992, this museum holds one of the world’s best and largest collections of historic print technology, from the 16th century to the present day.

Vivienne Westwood Worlds End is one of LONDON 2013.

149. Vivienne Westwood Worlds End

7.6
430 Kings Rd, London, Greater London
Design Studio · Cremorne · 8 tips and reviews

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: The shop with the big clock is where Malcolm McLaren and Vivienne Westwood opened ‘Let It Rock’ in 1971 (renamed SEX in 1974). It’s considered the birthplace of the British punk scene.

Scala is one of LONDON 2013.

150. Scala

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

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: This club was still being built as a cinema when the First World War broke out, and it became an aircraft factory. It opened as the King’s Cross Cinema in 1920, which closed in 1974.

English National Opera is one of LONDON 2013.

151. English National Opera

8.8
St Martin's Ln, London, Greater London
Opera House · City of Westminster · 53 tips and reviews

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: The Coliseum opened in 1904 as a ‘people’s palace of entertainment’. During WW2 it became a canteen for air raid wardens, and Winston Churchill once addressed them from the theatre stage.

London King's Cross Railway Station (KGX) is one of LONDON 2013.

152. London King's Cross Railway Station (KGX)

8.3
Euston Rd (York Way), London, Greater London
Rail Station · King's Cross · 310 tips and reviews

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: ‘Platform 9 and 3/4 ‘ is a site of pilgrimage for fans of Harry Potter, as this is the place of departure for the Hogwarts Express. A luggage trolley ‘disappearing’ through a wall marks the spot.

McDonald's is one of LONDON 2013.

153. McDonald's

6.3
56/58 POWIS STREET, Woolwich, Greater London
Fast Food Restaurant · Woolwich Riverside · 4 tips and reviews

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: The 3,000th branch of the hamburger chain and the first in the UK opened in Woolwich in 1974. Woolwich was regarded as a typical suburban area, and if it succeeded here, it could succeed anywhere!

Purcell Room is one of LONDON 2013.

154. Purcell Room

7.6
Belvedere Rd, London, Greater London
Concert Hall · London · 6 tips and reviews

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: The smallest of the three Southbank music venues specialises in chamber music, solo performances, mime and spoken word. It has a capacity of 370.

Clapham Junction Railway Station (CLJ) is one of LONDON 2013.

155. Clapham Junction Railway Station (CLJ)

5.4
St. John's Hill, Battersea, Greater London
Rail Station · 156 tips and reviews

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: The first station opened here in 1863. Now about 2,000 trains pass through each day, making it the busiest station in Europe (but Shinjuku, Tokyo is now the busiest in the world).

The Spaniards Inn is one of LONDON 2013.

156. The Spaniards Inn

8.6
Spaniards Rd, Hampstead, Greater London
Pub · Hampstead · 83 tips and reviews

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: This historic pub on the site of a tollgate was once the haunt of highwaymen, who when caught were hanged nearby. The pub appears in Dickens’ Pickwick Papers and in Bram Stoker’s Dracula.

Clapham is one of LONDON 2013.

157. Clapham

Clapham, Greater London
Neighborhood · 3 tips and reviews

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: It was at William Wilberforce’s home here that evangelical reformers formed the Clapham Sect. The group lead the campaign for the abolition of the slave trade, achieved in 1807.

158. Lansdowne Crescent

Lansdowne Crescent Kensington, London, Greater London
Road · Kensington and Chelsea · 1 tip

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: The legendary guitarist died here in 1970 whilst staying with his girlfriend Monika Dannemann, in what was then the Samarkand Hotel. It’s now a private house at 22 Lansdowne Crescent.

Holland Park is one of LONDON 2013.

159. Holland Park

9.5
Ilchester Pl, London, Greater London
Park · 139 tips and reviews

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: This was once the grounds of Holland House, famous for its literary salons in the early 1800s and for its lavish society balls later in the century. The house was destroyed in the Blitz.

160. Tite Street

Tite Street (Royal Hospital Road), Kensington, Greater London
Road · 2 tips and reviews

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: Oscar Wilde lived here between 1884 and his arrest in 1895 on charges of sodomy and gross indecency, following his failed libel case against the Marquis of Queensbury.

Chelsea Old Town Hall is one of LONDON 2013.

161. Chelsea Old Town Hall

Kings Rd, London, Greater London
Event Space · Chelsea · 5 tips and reviews

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: Judy Garland married fifth husband Mickey Deans at the Registry Office here in 1969, saying ‘This is it. For the first time in my life, I am really happy.’ She died of an overdose 3 months later.

162. Old Velho Sephardi Cemetery

Mile End Road (Mile End Place), London, Greater London
Cemetery · Mile End and Globe Town · 1 tip

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: Created for Sephardi Jews from Spain and Portugal, this is the oldest Jewish cemetery in England. It dates from 1657, the year Oliver Cromwell overturned the 1290 expulsion of Jews from England.

163. London Museum Docklands

8.5
West India Quay (at Hertsmere Rd), London, Greater London
History Museum · Tower Hamlets · 54 tips and reviews

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: This fascinating museum is located in an old Georgian sugar warehouse, and tells the 2,000 year story of London’s river, port and people. It also houses the archives of the Port of London Authority.

Wilton's Music Hall is one of LONDON 2013.

164. Wilton's Music Hall

9.2
Graces Alley (near Cable St), London, Greater London
Music Venue · St. Katharine's and Wapping · 61 tips and reviews

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: What began as a small theatre in the back of the pub opened as a music hall in 1859, and is now the oldest surviving example in the world. It’s claimed the can-can was first performed in the UK here.

165. Caxton Hall

10 Caxton St., City of Westminster, Greater London
Apartment or Condo · 2 tips and reviews

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: This was a suffragette headquarters during their campaign for votes for women from 1907. Later it was a trendy wedding venue – Peter Sellers, George Harrison and Ringo Starr all tied the knot here.

Berry Bros & Rudd is one of LONDON 2013.

166. Berry Bros & Rudd

9.2
3 St James's St, London, Greater London
Wine Store · Piccadilly · 25 tips and reviews

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: Britain’s oldest wine merchant has supplied the Royal Family since the reign of George III. The giant coffee scales have been used to weigh famous customers including William Pitt and Lord Byron.

The Lansdowne Club is one of LONDON 2013.

167. The Lansdowne Club

8.1
9 Fitzmaurice Pl, London, Greater London
Cocktail Bar · Mayfair · 14 tips and reviews

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: On this site once stood the grand home of Prime Minister Lord Shelburne. In one of its rooms in 1782 he negotiated a treaty with Benjamin Franklin that ended the American War of Independence.

168. Tyburn Convent

8 Hyde Park Pl (Bayswater Rd), London, Greater London
Church · City of Westminster · 1 tip

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: This was the site of London’s infamous Tyburn gallows, where criminals were publicly hanged between 1400 and 1783. Hangings were popular spectacles with a carnival atmosphere!

Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club is one of LONDON 2013.

169. 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

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club opened on nearby Gerrard St in 1959, moved here in 1965 and is now the most famous jazz club in Britain. Jimi Hendrix’s played his last public performance here in 1970.

Hatchards is one of LONDON 2013.

170. Hatchards

9.4
187 Piccadilly, London, Greater London
Bookstore · Piccadilly · 49 tips and reviews

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: Opening in 1797, this is the oldest book shop in Britain and once stocked the country house libraries of Britain’s aristocrats. Byron, Wellington, Disraeli and Wilde were all regular customers.

Bar Italia is one of LONDON 2013.

171. Bar Italia

8.4
22 Frith St (at Old Compton St), Soho, Greater London
Coffee Shop · Soho, London, Greater London · 125 tips and reviews

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: The attic of 22 Frith St was once the laboratory of inventor John Logie Baird. In 1925 a passing officer-worker was asked for help, and found himself making history as the first person on television!

Fleet Street is one of LONDON 2013.

172. Fleet Street

Fleet St, London, Greater London
Road · City of London · 10 tips and reviews

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: This street’s connection with printing goes back to 1500, when a press was set up here by William Caxton’s apprentice. The world’s first daily paper, the Daily Courant, was printed here from 1702.

173. 1 Puddle Dock

1 Puddle Dock, London, Greater London
Office · Blackfriars · 1 tip

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: Geoffrey Chaucer, author of The Canterbury Tales- the first great work in English, was born here in 1343.

174. Blackfriars Playhouse

Playhouse Yard, London, Greater London
Monument · City of London · 1 tip

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: Buildings of the old Dominican friary were converted into London’s first covered theatre here in 1596 by James Burbage. Shakespeare lived next door, and almost certainly performed here.

Wandsworth Bridge is one of LONDON 2013.

175. Wandsworth Bridge

Wandsworth Bridge Rd, London, Greater London
Bridge · Wandsworth · 9 tips and reviews

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: This crossing has the distinction of being London’s ‘least remarkable bridge’! It retains the pale blue colour scheme it had when it opened 1940, as camouflage against German air attack.

The City Barge is one of LONDON 2013.

176. The City Barge

8.1
27 Strand on the Green, London, Greater London
Pub · 25 tips and reviews

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: This pub is named after the Maria Wood, an ornate steamboat used by the Lord Mayor for official occasions, built in 1816 and moored nearby. This pub also starred in the Beatles film Help!

Bonnington Cafe is one of LONDON 2013.

177. Bonnington Cafe

11 Vauxhall Grove, London, Greater London
Café · London · 36 tips and reviews

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: This vegetarian restaurant began life as a squat kitchen in the 1980s. Today it’s still run as a collective, with a different cook every night, and boasts of its friendly bohemian atmosphere.

178. The Dove

8.9
19 Upper Mall, Hammersmith, Greater London
Pub · 73 tips and reviews

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: This cosy riverside pub dates back to the 16th century, and boasts the smallest bar in England – 4 foot 2 inches by 7 foot 10 inches.

London Wall is one of LONDON 2013.

179. London Wall

7.3
London Wall, London, Greater London
Monument · City of London · 8 tips and reviews

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: The great Roman fortifications which enclosed Roman and medieval London survive only in patches. The best remains of the 5 metre high defensive wall can be found along... London Wall.

Guildhall is one of LONDON 2013.

180. Guildhall

Guildhall Yard (at Gresham St), London, Greater London
Government Building · City of London · 11 tips and reviews

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: The dark curve of stone in the pavement here marks the outline of the Roman amphitheatre, where gladiator fights and animal-baiting once entertained the people of Londinium.

The London Stone is one of LONDON 2013.

181. The London Stone

109 Cannon St., London, Greater London
Pub · City of London · 19 tips and reviews

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: This simple rock, now lying in the wall of a Chinese bank, was once the most famous landmark in the city. Its origins are lost in legend and myth, but it was considered the city’s symbolic heart.

wagamama is one of LONDON 2013.

182. wagamama

7.3
11 Jamestown Rd (Camden High St), London, Greater London
Asian Restaurant · Camden Town · 47 tips and reviews

Wesley V.Wesley Verhoeve: Cheap, easy, asian good.

Banksy: "If graffiti changed anything - it would be illegal" is one of LONDON 2013.

183. Banksy: "If graffiti changed anything - it would be illegal"

7.3
Clipstone St (Cleveland St), London, Greater London
Street Art · Marylebone · 6 tips and reviews

Skene E.Skene Elisabeth: Y mas Bansky!

Cargo is one of LONDON 2013.

184. Cargo

5.5
83 Rivington St, London, Greater London
Night Club · Shoreditch · 64 tips and reviews

Lila P.Lila P: Table football, black and white photobooth and a Banksy, all in one big biergarten

Banksy "laugh Now" is one of LONDON 2013.

185. Banksy "laugh Now"

Park Street
Public Art · South Bank · 1 tip
Pollock's Toy Museum & Toy Shop is one of LONDON 2013.

186. Pollock's Toy Museum & Toy Shop

1 Scala St, London, Greater London
Museum · Fitzrovia · 6 tips and reviews

Evening StandardEvening Standard: A narrow staircase gives way to cabinets stuffed with dolls, bears, toy theatres, puppets, mechanical toys and even a 4,000-year-old Egyptian mouse made from Nile clay. Read more.

The Moon Under Water (Wetherspoon) is one of LONDON 2013.

187. The Moon Under Water (Wetherspoon)

6.4
28 Leicester Sq, London, Greater London
Pub · Leicester Square · 25 tips and reviews

JoeJoe: Good vibe and cheap-ish - gets kind of crowded though

Paperchase is one of LONDON 2013.

188. Paperchase

213-215 Tottenham Ct Rd, London, Greater London
Stationery Store · Bloomsbury · 37 tips and reviews
Former Site of Sweeney Todd's Barber Shop is one of LONDON 2013.

189. Former Site of Sweeney Todd's Barber Shop

186 Fleet St (Chancery Ln), London, Greater London
Historic and Protected Site · City of London · No tips or reviews
Carnaby Street is one of LONDON 2013.

190. Carnaby Street

9.1
Carnaby St, London, Greater London
Pedestrian Plaza · 231 tips and reviews
Princess Louise is one of LONDON 2013.

191. Princess Louise

8.4
208 High Holborn, London, Greater London
Pub · Holborn and Covent Garden · 105 tips and reviews

LondonistLondonist: Absolutely gorgeous; interior design (note booths and etched glass dividers) mean this is a stunning place to be - and cheap Sam Smiths beer!

The Sussex (Taylor Walker) is one of LONDON 2013.

192. The Sussex (Taylor Walker)

20 Upper St Martin's Ln (Long Acre), Covent Garden, Greater London
Gastropub · City of Westminster · 44 tips and reviews

Philip A.Philip Anderson: Great people watching venue - and a great respite from the shops - literally on the corner of the main shopping street.

The Chandos is one of LONDON 2013.

193. The Chandos

7.2
29 St Martin's Ln, Charing Cross, Greater London
Pub · 75 tips and reviews

Luke S.Luke Sheldrick: One of my favourite bars in London. Downstairs with the private booths, and upstairs for big couches. As with all other Samual Smiths, very very cheap beer (alpine larger isn't bad), especially for ce

The Duke of Argyll is one of LONDON 2013.

194. The Duke of Argyll

6.9
37 Brewer St, Soho, Greater London
Pub · 25 tips and reviews

Ryan T.Ryan Thompson: This pub only serves it's own brand beer. No Peroni, Stella or any alcopops here. A proper old school pub in the heart of Soho. Really busy pre theatre. Pint of "pure brewed lager" is less than 3 quid

The Tipperary is one of LONDON 2013.

195. The Tipperary

7.1
66 Fleet St, London, Greater London
Pub · Temple · 12 tips and reviews

Keith F.Keith Fitzmaurice: The oldest Irish pub in London Read more.

The Rake is one of LONDON 2013.

196. The Rake

8.6
14a Winchester Walk, London, Greater London
Pub · South Bank · 99 tips and reviews

LondonistLondonist: Smokers: great little 'secret passage' down the side of this pub, which doesn't lead anywhere but is a good place for a confidential chat and crafty cig.

Spanish Embassy is one of LONDON 2013.

197. Spanish Embassy

39 Chesham Pl (Belgrave Sq), London, Greater London
Embassy or Consulate · Knightsbridge and Belgravia · 1 tip

198. The Rookery

7.8
69 Clapham Common Southside, London, Greater London
Pub · Clapham Common · 29 tips and reviews

Time Out LondonTime Out London: The Rookery is a snug bar-restaurant facing Clapham Common that opened in 2011. The location is perfect for Sunday strollers, many of whom drop in while passing, though it’s best to book. Read more.

London Film Museum is one of LONDON 2013.

199. London Film Museum

1st Floor, Riverside Building (County Hall), London, Greater London
Museum · Waterloo · 11 tips and reviews