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Must See London
Ye Olde Mitre is one of Must See London.

1. Ye Olde Mitre

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

Good Pub Guide .Good Pub Guide .: Hard to find but well worth it - an unspoilt old pub with lovely atmosphere, unusual guest beers, and bargain toasted sandwiches Read more.

The Churchill Arms is one of Must See London.

2. The Churchill Arms

9.0
119 Kensington Church St, Kensington, Greater London
Pub · 174 tips and reviews

OdoOdo: My favourite pub by far, great ales amazing guinness, mostly locals but some tourists in the crowd, Thai restaurant is superb, actually first pub in London to have a Thai restaurant. Full review... Read more.

3. The Rake

8.6
14a Winchester Walk, London, Greater London
Pub · South Bank · 98 tips and reviews

UntappdUntappd: Amazing little place along the river, with a solid selection of brews. Also has beers to go! We love their tag-line: "No Crap on Tap".

4. BrewDog Camden

9.1
113 Bayham St (at Greenland St), London, Greater London
Beer Bar · Camden Town · 148 tips and reviews

UntappdUntappd: This is one place you need to check out if you are in town. Amazing food, decor and of course great craft beer. Try the different burgers named after cities the founder lived in!

CASK Pub and Kitchen is one of Must See London.

5. CASK Pub and Kitchen

8.8
6 Charlwood St, Pimlico, Greater London
Gastropub · Pimlico · 166 tips and reviews

Dan H.Dan Hocking: Great choice of beers in bottle, pump and on draught - and from what I saw a good burger choice too. Don't let the neighbourhood throw you - this is worth the visit.

6. Trafalgar Square

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

Adam S.Adam Smith: So, it's totally touristy, ok, but it's still the heart of London. You can just sit here and think about how lucky you are to be in such an awesome city.

Westminster Abbey is one of Must See London.

7. Westminster Abbey

9.3
20 Dean's Yard, London, Greater London
Church · 228 tips and reviews

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: Westminster Abbey was built by Edward the Confessor and completed just before his death in 1065. Since William the Conqueror all the kings & queens of England have been crowned here.

Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) is one of Must See London.

8. Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A)

9.4
Cromwell Rd, London, Greater London
Art Museum · Kensington and Chelsea · 656 tips and reviews

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: The V&A is the world’s largest museum of decorative art and design and holds 4.5 million objects. Henry Cole, the museum’s first director, printed the world’s first Christmas card in 1843.

The London Eye is one of Must See London.

9. The London Eye

8.7
The Queen's Walk (Belvedere Rd), London, Greater London
Attraction · Waterloo · 973 tips and reviews

ToryBurchToryBurch: Nothing beats the view of the city from this giant Ferris wheel. On a clear day, get a glimpse of Windsor Castle

London Bridge is one of Must See London.

10. London Bridge

A3 London Bridge (btwn City of London & Southwark), London, Greater London
Bridge · City of London · 141 tips and reviews

Richard G.Richard Gregory: Be sure to bring some sheep with you as it is still legal to take a flock of sheep across London Bridge without been charged a toll. That's a result if I don't say so myself. Fancy it, anyone? Read more.

Buckingham Palace is one of Must See London.

11. Buckingham Palace

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

Louis VuittonLouis Vuitton: While the daily changing of the guards is a tourist magnet, this majestic palace is a London icon and home of the Queen. You know that she is in residence when the flag is flying above the palace!

Harrods is one of Must See London.

12. 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.

Hyde Park is one of Must See London.

13. Hyde Park

9.7
Serpentine Rd, London, Greater London
Park · Knightsbridge and Belgravia · 1144 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.

Big Ben (Elizabeth Tower) is one of Must See London.

14. Big Ben (Elizabeth Tower)

9.4
Parliament Sq (Bridge St), London, Greater London
Monument · 664 tips and reviews

Richard A.Richard Acton: A handy place to be if you don't have a watch.

Tower of London is one of Must See London.

15. Tower of London

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

Louis VuittonLouis Vuitton: The best place to visit if you want to learn more about London’s history. And of course it houses the Crown Jewels, the most famous jewellery collection in the world

Royal Albert Hall is one of Must See London.

16. Royal Albert Hall

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

LondonistLondonist: Don't sit in seats 115 and 116 of the Rear Circle. They smell of wet dog.

Shakespeare's Globe Theatre is one of Must See London.

17. Shakespeare's Globe Theatre

9.1
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.

Portobello Road Market is one of Must See London.

18. Portobello Road Market

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

Louis VuittonLouis Vuitton: In this colourful antique and flee market with over 2000 stalls on Saturdays, there are so many wonderful bargain finds to be made!

Camden Lock Market is one of Must See London.

19. Camden Lock Market

9.1
54-56 Camden Lock Pl, London, Greater London
Market · Primrose Hill · 453 tips and reviews

Time Out LondonTime Out London: Camden Market actually refers to the several markets that cover the northern end of Camden Town. Each market has a character of its own. Read more.

20. River Café

8.6
Thames Wharf, Rainville Rd (opp. Bowfell Rd), London, Greater London
Italian Restaurant · Hammersmith and Fulham · 70 tips and reviews

The LadyThe Lady: Absolutely exquisite food and hella elegant. On a sunny day, a walk along the river for lunch at the River Cafe is one of the great London experiences. The Chocolate Nemesis is as good as it sounds...

Maltby Street Market is one of Must See London.

21. 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.

The Cock Tavern is one of Must See London.

22. The Cock Tavern

8.4
315 Mare St, Hackney, Greater London
Pub · 53 tips and reviews

Russ G.Russ Garrett: Splendid selection of good beer (and cider) on cask and keg. The basement is home to microbrewery Howling Hops.

The Southampton Arms is one of Must See London.

23. The Southampton Arms

9.1
139 Highgate Rd (Wesleyan Pl), London, Greater London
Pub · Kentish Town · 109 tips and reviews

LondonistLondonist: The beer selection is now well noted. But we're also fans of the tiny beer yard - get the right seat, and the right beer, and you're sitting in a classic northern pub...in Kentish Town.

Beavertown Brewery is one of Must See London.

24. Beavertown Brewery

8.7
17-18 Lockwood Industrial Estate, Mill Mead Rd, London, Greater London
Brewery · Haringey · 25 tips and reviews

Tracey T.Tracey Temple: Saturday tap room. Great street food and awesome ales at good prices.

Fourpure Brewing Co. is one of Must See London.

25. Fourpure Brewing Co.

8.7
25 Bermondsey Trading Estate (Rotherhithe New Rd), London, Greater London
Brewery · Southwark · 23 tips and reviews

Sam M.Sam M: Good beer, massive seating area, good atmosphere. Currently the outlier on the Bermondsey brewery crawl but worth making it to.

Southwark Brewing Co. is one of Must See London.

26. Southwark Brewing Co.

7.4
46 Druid St, London, Greater London
Brewery · Riverside · 14 tips and reviews

Alex G.Alex Gonzalez: Friendly staff, willing to explain everything about the process for brewing their beers. My favourite one was the bitttersweet.

Partizan Brewing is one of Must See London.

27. Partizan Brewing

34 Raymouth Rd, London, Greater London
Brewery · Surrey Quay · 18 tips and reviews

Sam M.Sam M: Friendly if sarcastic staff, good beer though not in the same league as Kernel, Anspach, etc. bustling vibe but only one toilet and limited places to sit.

The Kernel Brewery is one of Must See London.

28. The Kernel Brewery

8.7
Unit 11, Dockley Rd Industrial Estate (at Lucey Way), London, Greater London
Brewery · Bermondsey · 42 tips and reviews

Nicholas L.Nicholas Lativy: Bring some salami from the Ham and Cheese Co next door and some bread from the Little Bread Peddler to enjoy with your beer.

Brew by Numbers is one of Must See London.

29. Brew by Numbers

79 Enid St, London, Greater London
Brewery · Bermondsey · 19 tips and reviews

Jeffrey J.Jeffrey James: Good beers, the line is pretty long, but it's worth the wait. They also serve scotch eggs if you're feeling hungry. £3 deposit for a pint glass, so make sure you bring change! The Vienna is tasty!

The Bottle Shop is one of Must See London.

30. The Bottle Shop

128 Druid St, London, Greater London
Beer Store · Riverside · 15 tips and reviews
Anspach & Hobday: The Arch House is one of Must See London.

31. Anspach & Hobday: The Arch House

9.2
118 Druid St, London, Greater London
Brewery · Riverside · 21 tips and reviews

Sam M.Sam M: Awesome beers, friendly and helpful staff. Popular and quite small so can be difficult to get a seat.

Bullfinch Brewery is one of Must See London.

32. Bullfinch Brewery

118 Druid St, London, Greater London
Brewery · Riverside · 1 tip
Sambrook's Brewery is one of Must See London.

33. Sambrook's Brewery

Unit 1 & 2 Yelverton Rd, Wandsworth, Greater London
Brewery · 4 tips and reviews

Chris J.Chris Johnson: Brilliant brewery tour with 4 pints I'd London's finest... Hic

Fuller's Brewery Shop is one of Must See London.

34. Fuller's Brewery Shop

8.1
Chiswick Ln South, Chiswick, Greater London
Gift Store · 1 tip
Polpo is one of Must See London.

35. Polpo

6 Maiden Ln, London, Greater London
Italian Restaurant · Charing Cross · 103 tips and reviews

Mark H.Mark H: Brilliant - just back from lunch and we enjoyed great food and superb service. Definitely would go again and recommend to others...

Hillsong Church is one of Must See London.

36. Hillsong Church

268-269 Tottenham Court Rd, London, Greater London
Church · Bloomsbury · 16 tips and reviews

Annii M.Annii Marshall: Everyone usually hangs out after each service in Starbucks or all bar one just round the corner on new Oxford street. . If you fancy meeting some people after the service swing by!

Dishoom is one of Must See London.

37. Dishoom

9.4
5 Stable St, London, Greater London
Indian Restaurant · King's Cross · 370 tips and reviews

Preeti M.Preeti Macker: This place will blow your mind and palette! It's Indian street and popular fare at its best! I was tripping on the Dal, keema pao, biryani! Great service, eclectic shots & cocktails. Must go!

The Golden Union Fish Bar is one of Must See London.

38. The Golden Union Fish Bar

8.1
38 Poland St (Nr Oxford St), Soho, Greater London
Fish and Chips Shop · 81 tips and reviews

Mark H.Mark Hebblewhite: Some people can claim that this is the best chippy in Soho; however, that is too smaller area: best chippy in the West End. Fish is fresh and prepared to order, staff and friendly, atmosphere is cool.

The Golden Hind is one of Must See London.

39. The Golden Hind

7.9
Marylebone Ln, Marylebone, Greater London
Fish and Chips Shop · 86 tips and reviews

Greg M.Greg Mckenzie: The best Fish and Chips in London, if not the UK !

Kerbisher & Malt is one of Must See London.

40. Kerbisher & Malt

164 Shepherds Bush Rd, Brook Green, Greater London
Fish and Chips Shop · 80 tips and reviews

Max T.Max Tatton-Brown: Best fish and chips I've ever had in my life. Better than I thought they could be. It's like someone created the combination today, ignoring the bad baggage and keeping the best bits. Travel for it.

41. Department of Coffee and Social Affairs

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

Simba G.Simba Grieve: Amazing and attentive staff. It's obvious they really enjoy their job. The coffee is incredible and beautifully presented.

Workshop Coffee Co. is one of Must See London.

42. Workshop Coffee Co.

27 Clerkenwell Rd (at St John St), London, Greater London
Coffee Shop · Clerkenwell · 270 tips and reviews

Evening StandardEvening Standard: Warm and buzzing but don’t expect to get served quickly – they’ll make the coffee when the coffee wants to be made. Eat lemon polenta cake while you wait. Read more.

43. Monmouth Coffee Company

9.1
2 Park St (Stoney St), London, Greater London
Coffee Shop · South Bank · 373 tips and reviews

Bastian L.Bastian Lehmann: Join one of the longest coffee queue's in London on any given Saturday after 11am :)

Kaffeine is one of Must See London.

44. Kaffeine

8.9
66 Great Titchfield St (Riding House St), London, Greater London
Coffee Shop · West End · 314 tips and reviews
Flat Cap Coffee Co is one of Must See London.

45. Flat Cap Coffee Co

8.4
4 Strutton Ground (at Old Pye St), London, Greater London
Coffee Shop · Westminster · 51 tips and reviews

Ashton M.Ashton McGregor: Arguably the best coffee in SW1 - interesting fruity roast and the flat white is amazing!

46. 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

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: This underground headquarters was Winston Churchill’s command post during World War Two (even though he used to insist on going on to the roof to watch the bombing raids!).

47. Cereal Killer Cafe

Mezz 2 Stables Market (Camden Town), London, Greater London
Breakfast Spot · Primrose Hill · 43 tips and reviews

Benjamin E.Benjamin Esterson: Get the Cereal!

The Crown & Two Chairmen is one of Must See London.

48. The Crown & Two Chairmen

7.1
31-32 Dean St (at Bateman St), Soho, Greater London
Pub · 76 tips and reviews

Steve W.Steve Whiting: A great Sunday roast. A little bit more expensive than your average pub but really filling! A great selection of ales too!

49. Porterhouse

8.4
21-22 Maiden Ln, London, Greater London
Pub · Charing Cross · 185 tips and reviews

LondonistLondonist: Sprawling brass beast of a bar, with more types of beer than you could shake an inebriated fist at. Any first-time visitor must try the oyster stout (no bivalves were harmed in the making).

50. The Hung Drawn & Quartered

7.4
26-27 Great Tower St (at Mark Ln), Tower Hill, Greater London
Pub · 26 tips and reviews

Mike K.Mike Kanick: Great place for a pint near the Tower

51. The Harp

9.0
47 Chandos Pl, Covent Garden, Greater London
Pub · City of Westminster · 149 tips and reviews

The GuardianThe Guardian: "An oasis of calm and good cheer amid the noise and chaos of Covent Garden and Trafalgar Square. Real ales, often from local breweries such as Meantime and Ascot Ales, are the draw..." Read more.

52. George Tavern

7.9
373 Commercial Rd, London, Greater London
Pub · Tower Hamlets · 15 tips and reviews

CarolineCaroline: from the outside a dive, from the inside a cove.

53. Trafalgar Tavern

8.0
Park Row (at Crane St), Greenwich, Greater London
Pub · 63 tips and reviews

HISTORY UKHISTORY UK: This is a great place to watch the Thames traffic move past, which is exactly what Charles Dickens and William Gladstone came here for. The current building dates from 1837.

54. M&M's World

8.4
1 Swiss Ct (Leicester Sq), London, Greater London
Candy Store · Leicester Square · 425 tips and reviews

Shatha M.Shatha Makki: I was informed that All colored m&ms are not Halal

55. The Dove

8.8
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.

Rock and Sole Plaice is one of Must See London.

56. Rock and Sole Plaice

8.3
47 Endell St, London, Greater London
Fish and Chips Shop · Holborn and Covent Garden · 162 tips and reviews

Thom B.Thom B: Not only do they serve some of best fish and chips in London, but the fishy decor downstairs is charmingly ridiculous.

Punjab is one of Must See London.

57. Punjab

8.5
80 Neal St (at Shaftesbury Ave), London, Greater London
Indian Restaurant · Holborn and Covent Garden · 137 tips and reviews

Pierre C.Pierre Coenegrachts: Definitly the Best Indian restaurant in London ! I have been addict for 20 years and never miss a go when in London ! Also Famous in Belgium ;-)

58. Hook Camden Town

63-65 Parkway, London, Greater London
Fish and Chips Shop · Primrose Hill · 44 tips and reviews

Tom B.Tom Bishop: Great fish and chips which don't taste like 1000s of calories. Crispy yet light batter, awesome Cajun potato wedge fries, and they don't scrimp on the sauces. One of the best fish and chips in London

59. Bird of Smithfield

26 Smithfield, London, Greater London
English Restaurant · Smithfield · 33 tips and reviews

Aidan H.Aidan Hornsby: Check out the roof terrace and lunch menu — a fair bit cheaper than dinner in the restaurant. The burger and triple cooked chips are incredible.

60. Princess Victoria

8.1
217 Uxbridge Rd (at Becklow Rd), London, Greater London
Gastropub · Askew · 41 tips and reviews

Rodrigo D.Rodrigo De Freitas: The triple-fried chips are simply amazing! Can't get enough of them!

61. Roti Chai

8.7
3 Portman Mews S, London, Greater London
Indian Restaurant · Marylebone · 291 tips and reviews

Shamsa A.Shamsa Abdulrahman: Small place with amazing food. Small plates great for sharing. Veg. Samosa, chili paneer & lamb bun SO GOOD! try the lychee drink, LOVELY! Pistachio Kulfi popsicle 💕 masala chai is not karak but good

The Mayfair Chippy is one of Must See London.

62. The Mayfair Chippy

8.9
14 N Audley St, London, Greater London
Fish and Chips Shop · Mayfair · 53 tips and reviews

Amir U.Amir Uncovers: A friend suggested the place in the last London visit, small and cozy, and quality food. Staff are helpful on menu choice; They have lovely mushy peas.

63. Maison Bertaux

8.2
28 Greek St, London, Greater London
Tea Room · Soho · 83 tips and reviews

Hugo G.Hugo G: Very personal. Small room downstairs has view to the street but the room upstairs is a world of it's own. No hurry, world can wait. Just good tea and great cakes and pastries. Reasonably priced.

64. Ms. Cupcake

408 Coldharbour Ln, Brixton, Greater London
Cupcake Shop · 26 tips and reviews

Николай Г.Николай Грек: Probably the best cupcakes I've ever had, and I've had a few. Ambassadors, Peanut Butter Slabs, Ferreros... don't bother with choosing and just go for all of them!