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Franco Manca is one of Hidden London.

1. Franco Manca

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

Matthew R.Matthew Rathbone: The best pizza in the UK. Get there 15 minutes before it opens to ensure you don't have to wait for 30 minutes.

Hisar is one of Hidden London.

2. Hisar

51 Lordship Lane, East Dulwich, Greater London
Middle Eastern Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews

Matthew R.Matthew Rathbone: The best Turkish food I ever had in London

Peckham Rye Common is one of Hidden London.

3. Peckham Rye Common

8.3
Peckham Rye, Peckham, Greater London
Park · 24 tips and reviews

Matthew R.Matthew Rathbone: One of the nicest parks in London. A real hidden gem.

Sir John Soane's Museum is one of Hidden London.

4. 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

LondonistLondonist: The world's most famous 'secret museum', the SJSM can't be described without using the words bric-a-brac, labyrinthine, or cluttered. A must-see for anyone who hasn't been.

Mama Thai is one of Hidden London.

5. Mama Thai

7.8
10 Toynbee St, Brick Lane, Greater London
Thai Restaurant · Tower Hamlets · 21 tips and reviews

Matthew R.Matthew Rathbone: Get the Beef Massaman or the Spicy Lamb, those two are the best.

Olley's is one of Hidden London.

6. Olley's

6.4
65-69 Norwood Rd, Herne Hill, Greater London
Fish and Chips Shop · 15 tips and reviews

Matthew R.Matthew Rathbone: Great fish and chips, in London. It's a little pricy but it's better than anywhere else in the city.

Ritzy Cinema is one of Hidden London.

7. Ritzy Cinema

8.8
Brixton Oval (Coldharbour Ln), London, Greater London
Indie Movie Theater · Brixton · 93 tips and reviews

fraser m.fraser macdonald: Become a member, get free cinema tickets, eat a pizza, then take your glass of wine into the screening... Read more.

The Water Poet is one of Hidden London.

8. The Water Poet

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

Matthew R.Matthew Rathbone: Get this: Pub with good beer, good food, not too expensive, outdoor space, reservable tables, walking distance to/from 4/5 tube lines and it's right next to brick lane!

Asmara is one of Hidden London.

9. Asmara

7.7
386 Coldharbour Ln., Brixton, Greater London
African Restaurant · 21 tips and reviews

Matthew R.Matthew Rathbone: The best Ethiopian food I've eaten in any restaurant outside of Africa. You must order the coffee, and don't expect your visit to be quick.

Greenwich Foot Tunnel is one of Hidden London.

10. Greenwich Foot Tunnel

7.4
Btwn. Island Gardens & Greenwich, London, Greater London
Tunnel · Greenwich West · 22 tips and reviews

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: This 370 metre long tunnel under the river opened in 1902, to ease congestion on the ferries that carried workers from south London to the bustling docks on the Isle of Dogs.

The Gipsy Moth is one of Hidden London.

11. The Gipsy Moth

7.8
58-60 Greenwich Church St, London, Greater London
Pub · Greenwich West · 65 tips and reviews

Matthew R.Matthew Rathbone: It's not exactly a hidden gem per se, but it's a great pub to grab a drink in after a day in Greenwich.

The Champion is one of Hidden London.

12. The Champion

6.7
12-13 Wells St, Fitzrovia, Greater London
Pub · Fitzrovia · 33 tips and reviews

Matthew R.Matthew Rathbone: If you end up on Oxford Street this is a good (and cheap) pub. It's only 1 block north, and it never feels crammed full of tourists.