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To Do In London

1. National Gallery

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

Khrystal K. D.Khrystal K. Davis: This is my favorite art museum ever. I love the Monet and Degas works. The impressionist collection is a treat to the eyes. I need to go back and spend more time. One afternoon wasn't long enough.

2. Sacro Cuore

9.3
45 Chamberlayne Rd, London, Greater London
Pizzeria · 57 tips and reviews

Onur A.Onur Avcı: Tartufata has a strong flavour, lt has a character. Margherita parmigiana was really delicious and special with aubergine was awesome. And Edikt beer was also good.

3. Dishoom

9.4
7 Boundary St, London, Greater London
Indian Restaurant · Shoreditch · 651 tips and reviews

Steep B.Steep Beach: Black daal, biryanis excellent. Well crafted cocktails too. Crazy wait but they bring brandy and chai to the line.

4. Dishoom

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

Erwin V.Erwin Vanhecke: Great service and very good food. Since the place is very popular, it's better to book a table.

5. Rough Trade

9.4
91 Brick Ln, London, Greater London
Record Store · Spitalfields and Banglatown · 128 tips and reviews

Carlos F.Carlos F.: Amazing shop with coffee, wifi and a massive selection of both mainstream and indie music. Cool vibe in such a cool area.

6. British Museum

9.4
Great Russell St (btwn Montague & Bloomsbury St), London, Greater London
History Museum · Bloomsbury · 1011 tips and reviews

Sherie S.Sherie Swerdlow: Do your research ahead of time to decide what's important to see. We saw the Pompeii Exhibit and thought it was extremely well done. Great lunch spots and it's worth the trip just to view the space.

7. Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A)

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

Kris C.Kris Covo: The new refurbished rooms have modernized this classic museum, while their exhibitions are world class, spectacular, and must see events. And they have just brought back their beloved bookshop.

8. Dishoom

9.2
12 Upper St Martin’s Ln, London, Greater London
Indian Restaurant · City of Westminster · 763 tips and reviews

Richard D.Richard Delaney: The Gunpowder Potatoes & Black Daal are delicious. Do try the Chicken Berry Britannia too!

Columbia Road Flower Market is one of To Do In London.

9. Columbia Road Flower Market

9.1
Columbia Rd, London, Greater London
Market · 219 tips and reviews

10. Crate Brewery

9.1
Unit 7, White Building (Queens Yard), London, Greater London
Brewery · Tower Hamlets · 223 tips and reviews

CarlCarl: Crate Lager is the standout brew, and having sampled every one of their pizzas, you simply can't go wrong with any of them.

11. Roundhouse

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

O L.O L: Very well designed music venue. The acoustics are probably the best I've ever experienced. Add amazing beer, what more could you want

12. Shakespeare's Globe Theatre

9.1
21 New Globe Walk (Bankside), London, Greater London
Theater · South Bank · 237 tips and reviews

Munirah A.Munirah AlOqla: LOVE 😍. Very well organized 👍🏼. Gifts shop is so nice ..

13. Tate Britain

9.2
Millbank, London, Greater London
Art Museum · Millbank · 227 tips and reviews

JustinJustin: Beautiful gallery, great collection, nice variety of exhibitions

14. Tate Modern

9.2
53 Bankside, London, Greater London
Art Museum · South Bank · 821 tips and reviews

Klara S.Klara S: Amazing collection of modern art, very intelligently curated. Great place to get yourself lost in Rothko's or Richter's large scale paintings.

15. Happiness Forgets

9.3
8-9 Hoxton Sq (Basement), London, Greater London
Cocktail Bar · Hackney · 134 tips and reviews

Emir V.Emir Vekil: Had several coctails, suggest daiquiri for rum lovers. Great ambiance, friendly bartenders and good music. A place for those that enjoy a cosy environment

Broadway Market is one of To Do In London.

16. Broadway Market

9.2
Broadway Market (Westgate St), London, Greater London
Market · London Fields · 199 tips and reviews

Jamie R.Jamie Rees: Butchies chicken burgers are amazing. Buttermilk chicken, pickles, brioche buns, and sriracha. Located at the top, near The Cat & Mutton.

17. The Southampton Arms

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

Alice H.Alice Hayward: Get yourself a roast pork bap. Mindblowingly good. Great selection of ales and ciders although it's cash only!

18. Gordon's Wine Bar

9.2
47 Villiers St (Watergate Walk), London, Greater London
Wine Bar · Charing Cross · 328 tips and reviews

LiamLiam: Need to make sure you get there early to get a table. Great wine and a real buzz from the atmosphere. Love it.

19. Natural History Museum

9.3
Cromwell Rd (at Queen's Gate), London, Greater London
Science Museum · Kensington and Chelsea · 622 tips and reviews

Ieva A.Ieva Andrukaitytė: The dinosaur section is great. Make sure you head there first as it can get seriously crowded. Definitely on of the best museums in London.

20. Barbican Centre

9.3
Silk St, London, Greater London
Performing Arts Venue · 157 tips and reviews

Jason H.Jason Hirst: So many people simply walk by this big secret! A great cafe, lovely gardens, relaxing water feature and intellectual gatherings. Do visit!

The Shed is one of To Do In London.

21. The Shed

8.9
122 Palace Gardens Ter, London, Greater London
English Restaurant · Kensington and Chelsea · 93 tips and reviews

MissyMissy: Delicious food!! Small plates served in a tapas style. Would highly recommend!

Foyles is one of To Do In London.

22. Foyles

9.4
107 Charing Cross Rd, Soho, Greater London
Bookstore · Soho, London, Greater London · 188 tips and reviews

SachaSacha: Love the cafe at Foyles! Great place to come and work and the food and coffee is also really good, especially the iced americano

23. The Mayflower

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

James C.James Cheshire: What small pubs SHOULD be like - cozy, vibrant and friendly. Great selection drinks, great food and all lots of books and crannies to sit in.

24. Sunday

8.8
169 Hemingford Rd, London, Greater London
Café · Barnsbury · 176 tips and reviews

Jenny H.Jenny Hunter: Lovely little cafe with kind staff and delicious food & coffee, but be prepared to wait for brunch.

Ottolenghi is one of To Do In London.

25. Ottolenghi

9.1
287 Upper St, London, Greater London
Mediterranean Restaurant · Islington · 199 tips and reviews

IrinaIrina: Simply delicious. French toasts are huge, lunch menu is quite diverse & good value for money. Be sure to try aubergines.

Embassy East is one of To Do In London.

26. Embassy East

285 Hoxton St, Hoxton, Greater London
Café · 78 tips and reviews

Joao P.Joao Pacheco: Coffee is one of the best. The bread from E5 helps in turning their sandwiches into something really good. Try the meat sandwich and the chorizo one. Porridge is actually good!

27. Southbank Centre

9.3
Belvedere Rd, London, Greater London
Performing Arts Venue · London · 65 tips and reviews

Elyse Y.Elyse Yang: Highly recommend for gathering with friend and family after seeing the art exhibition. Nice atmosphere and enough sofas to relax on.

28. National Portrait Gallery

9.2
St. Martin's Pl, London, Greater London
Art Gallery · Piccadilly · 193 tips and reviews

Mia B.Mia B: The art is excellent. Usually quieter than National Gallery. The cafe is also a good meeting place.

Ye Olde Mitre is one of To Do In London.

29. Ye Olde Mitre

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

ukleonukleon: If they have their guest ale, More, on tap I highly recommend it. Dark, nutty, delicious.

30. 69 Colebrooke Row

9.1
69 Colebrooke Row, London, Greater London
Cocktail Bar · Islington · 128 tips and reviews

Aliza B.Aliza Beckett: Brilliant atmosphere. It feels like you've stepped into a proper speakeasy. Excellent service and brilliant cocktails.

Friends of Ours is one of To Do In London.

31. Friends of Ours

8.9
61 Pitfield St, Hoxton, Greater London
Café · Hackney Borough · 168 tips and reviews

Mette S.Mette Schou Andersen: Avocado toast w poached eggs is a real treat! The Mint tea is fresh and the staff is super friendly!

32. look mum no hands!

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

SvilenSvilen: One of the most hipster places in the area. Excellent espresso blends and great atmosphere. Pies are usually (but not always) pretty good, too.

33. Franco Manca

9.1
124 Bermondsey St, London, Greater London
Pizzeria · Bermondsey · 70 tips and reviews

Sebastian G.Sebastian Gisbert-Madziar: The most authentic and delicious sour-dough pizza with affordable prices and stellar atmosphere. If there's one Italian restaurant you want to visit, it's definitely Franco Manca.

34. Frank's Café & Campari Bar

8.5
10th Floor, Multi-Story Carpark (at 95a Rye Ln), Peckham, Greater London
Beer Garden · 94 tips and reviews

Franz V.Franz Vitulli: Great rooftop bar in a non touristy area. Fantastic view over London. They have the Boulevardier on the menu, not so common yet one of my fav cocktails.

35. Franco Manca

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

Kim V.Kim Vu: Delicious pizza with amazing dough and striking flavours. A bit stingy on the sauce and cheese though.

36. Burger & Lobster

8.9
36-38 Dean St, Soho, Greater London
Burger Joint · 416 tips and reviews

AlienAlien: Lobster here is a must. They served in Steamed and Grilled. I prefer the Steamed 1. Apart from food, they served nice drinks too.. beers, wines and cocktails!

Ozone Coffee Roasters is one of To Do In London.

37. Ozone Coffee Roasters

9.1
11 Leonard St, London, Greater London
Coffee Shop · Islington · 477 tips and reviews

Deborah P.Deborah Puiggali: Fabulous latte and americano with soy milk on the side. Amazing place & decoration

38. Gelupo

9.0
7 Archer St, Soho, Greater London
Gelato Shop · 234 tips and reviews

Tami C.Tami Chuang: Great gelato that comes with a waffle chip! Try bitter chocolate - it's dairy free!

39. Discount Suit Company

9.0
29a Wentworth St (Bell Ln), London, Greater London
Cocktail Bar · Spitalfields and Banglatown · 71 tips and reviews

Michaela W.Michaela Watkinson: Amazing cocktails. Pricey but definitely worth it. Also get there early as it gets crowded...

40. Wellcome Collection

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

Matt B.Matt Brown: love this cafe. best free wifi in town. comfy seats and gorgeous food. latte a bit lacking but otherwise the best on Euston Road

41. MacIntyre Coffee

428 St John St (City Rd), London, Greater London
Coffee Shop · Islington · 52 tips and reviews

Gideon F.Gideon Farrell: Best cappuccino I've had in a long time. Avocado and feta on toast was delicious.

Homeslice Pizza is one of To Do In London.

42. Homeslice Pizza

374-378 Old St, London, Greater London
Pizzeria · Shoreditch · 68 tips and reviews

dtmcodtmco: Visited early in the evening with little expectation, but was pleasantly surprised. The pizza was up there with the best I've had and very reasonably priced. Amazing pizza, good beer and good vibes.

Street Feast Dalston Yard is one of To Do In London.

43. Street Feast Dalston Yard

Dalston Yard (at Hartwell St), Dalston, Greater London
Street Food Gathering · 49 tips and reviews

Marco S.Marco Sousa: Not cheap but a great place to hang out with friends and try lots of different food trucks with delicious things like pulled pork, usda brisket, pizza, cocktails, burgers or even lobster.

44. NOLA

68 Rivington St, Shoreditch, Greater London
Cocktail Bar · 78 tips and reviews

KatKat: The most amazing Ramos gin fizz I've ever had - rises like a soufflé. Favourite cocktail bar in London.

45. Mildreds

9.0
45 Lexington St, Soho, Greater London
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Soho, London, Greater London · 252 tips and reviews

Terri W.Terri Wade: Great table at front window - sweet potato curry super yum and very filling!

Whitecross Street Market is one of To Do In London.

46. Whitecross Street Market

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

Thiago M.Thiago Maia: A lot options. Brazilian is good and the cheese bread (Pão de Queijo) is really good. Trying the Turkish Gozleme today.

47. Vagabond Wines

8.9
25 Charlotte St, London, Greater London
Wine Bar · West End · 44 tips and reviews

Michael H.Michael Hadwin: Excellent and eclectic selection of wines in enomatic machines. Can also buy the wines by the bottle. Cosy and welcoming.

48. The Counter Cafe & Roastery

7 Roach Rd (Stour Space), Greater London, Greater London
Café · Tower Hamlets · 115 tips and reviews

Mike S.Mike Stenhouse: I had the potato cakes with poached eggs and salmon. Really good... The upstairs is nice and bright with a view over the Olympics site.

49. The Faltering Fullback

8.8
19 Perth Rd (at Ennis Rd), Finsbury Park, Greater London
Pub · 107 tips and reviews

Dimi P.Dimi Poly: Excellent pub with huge garden.especially with a good weather is amazing!every Sunday they have live Irish music!

50. The Craft Beer Co.

8.8
82 Leather Ln, London, Greater London
Beer Bar · Holborn and Covent Garden · 102 tips and reviews

Mateusz D.Mateusz Dubiel: An incredible big choice of the best craft beers.

51. Queen of Sheba

8.7
12 Fortess Rd., London, Greater London
Ethiopian Restaurant · Kentish Town · 35 tips and reviews

PavlaPavla: Go for the two person selection to sample everything and get really full! Also make sure you get the yummy coffee at the end x

52. Papilles at The Brew

163 City Road, London, Greater London
Café · Hoxton · 20 tips and reviews

Baydr Y.Baydr Yadallee: Great coffee and lunch options. Good selection for vegetarians too👌🏽

53. Beigel Bake

8.9
159 Brick Ln, London, Greater London
Bagel Shop · Tower Hamlets · 395 tips and reviews

Emma B.Emma Banfield: All cakes really good. Excellent cheap prices. Salt beef bagel obviously excellent

54. The Wallace Collection

9.1
Hertford House (Manchester Sq), London, Greater London
Art Museum · Marylebone · 97 tips and reviews

Chelsea B.Chelsea Bradley: The most beautiful collection of art and beauty, amazing rooms full of different collections. The staircase landing previews the rising and setting of the Sun paintings. The audio tour is worth it.

Museum of London is one of To Do In London.

55. Museum of London

150 London Wall, London, Greater London
History Museum · Aldersgate · 146 tips and reviews

Valerie H.Valerie H: Very interactive museum. Simply love it! 😀

56. Freud

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

Jack J.Jack Jenkins: Lovely little cocktail bar, I think it has to be one of the most reasonably priced very good cocktail places in London. Huge selection of cocktails and the guys there really know their craft.

Powder Keg Diplomacy is one of To Do In London.

57. Powder Keg Diplomacy

145 St. John's Hill, London, Greater London
Cocktail Bar · Wandsworth · 51 tips and reviews

John G.John Gibbons: Absolutely fab Sunday roast chicken with Yorkshire pudding, honey roasted carrots and parsnips, roast potatoes, and braised red cabbage. They don't just do great cocktails here!

58. Jerusalem Tavern

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

charlie b.charlie beety: awesome quaint boozer in the back streets of farringdon. microbrewery brewed ale... defo worth checking out just for the grapefruit beer and honey porter

59. Caravan Exmouth Market

8.7
11 Exmouth Market, London, Greater London
Breakfast Spot · Clerkenwell · 274 tips and reviews

Simon J.Simon Johns: Food is great - I had the cous-cous. Coffee was home roasted and lovely. Service great. Location superb for people watching!

60. Duke's Brew & Que

33 Downham Rd (Hertford Rd), London, Greater London
BBQ Joint · De Beauvoir · 114 tips and reviews

Andrea L.Andrea Leonelli: The ribs are amazing and the beer choice very good, book far in advance for a table

Chin Chin Labs is one of To Do In London.

61. Chin Chin Labs

8.1
49-50 Camden Lock Pl, London, Greater London
Ice Cream Parlor · Camden Town · 152 tips and reviews