Food Scene
Bayroot
8 Camberwell RdFantastic Lebanese cuisine. Bring your own booze.
The Electric Elephant Cafe
186A Crampton StQuaint and Quiet location
Vats Wine Bar
51 Lamb's Conduit StGreat polish food
Mercato Metropolitano
42 Newington CausewayGreat Italian food
Entertainment & Activities
The Oval
Kennington OvalTo experience a day of British Sport
The Castle Centre
2 St Gabriel WalkSwimming Pool and Gym with good facilities
Essentials
Tesco Express
179 Shoreditch High StOne of the closest supermarkets
TESCO Express
277 Battersea Park RdOne of the closest supermarkets
Marks & Spencer London Walworth Road
311 Walworth RdNicer but pricier groceries.
The Gym London Walworth
332-334 Walworth RdLocal Gym. £5/entry. Open 24/7
Larger local Grocery store, but more limited opening hours on Sundays.
648 locals recommend
Tesco Metro
361 Bethnal Green RdLarger local Grocery store, but more limited opening hours on Sundays.
Sightseeing
East Street
East StreetBustling Market
Borough Market
Borough High StreetA fantastic food market, with most stands offering tasters.
The Shard
32 London Bridge StExcellent views from the tallest building in Europe.
London Eye
The famous London Eye ferris wheel for great views of the city.
The Cafe at the top has stunning views. Also a nice place to walk along the Thames.
130 locals recommend
Royal Festival Hall
Belvedere RoadThe Cafe at the top has stunning views. Also a nice place to walk along the Thames.
Big Ben
The Iconic London attraction
SEA LIFE Centre London Aquarium
Westminster Bridge RoadTo see fish...
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge RoadAn Icon of London not to be missed
An Old Royal Navy light cruiser which has now been turned into a museum.
195 locals recommend
HMS Belfast
An Old Royal Navy light cruiser which has now been turned into a museum.
Golden Hinde
Cathedral StreetA functioning replica of the first ship to circumnavigate the Earth.
Shopping
Small Shopping Centre with Pharmacy and Supermarket.
70 locals recommend
Elephant and Castle Shopping Centre
Elephant and CastleSmall Shopping Centre with Pharmacy and Supermarket.
Arts & Culture
Imperial War Museums
Lambeth RoadLearn about history of conflicts
The Old Vic
103 The CutSee a play
Young Vic
66 The CutSee another play
Blue Elephant Theatre
59A Bethwin RdSmall theatre offering a diverse array of fringe shows.
Coronet
A large music venue, playing host to bands and nights.
London's temple to modern art in a converted power station. Free entry to the permanent exhibitions.
The Turbine Hall is usually worth a visit.
2008 locals recommend
Tate Modern
BanksideLondon's temple to modern art in a converted power station. Free entry to the permanent exhibitions.
The Turbine Hall is usually worth a visit.
A trendy Theatre, Bar and Events space often hosting music and theatre festivals.
22 locals recommend
The Vaults Theatre
Launcelot StreetA trendy Theatre, Bar and Events space often hosting music and theatre festivals.
Southwark Playhouse
77-85 Newington CausewayA Fringe Theatre with interesting programming.
National Theatre
Upper GroundCatch a play from £12
Reconstructed version of the Theatre built by Shakespeare showing his plays.
69 locals recommend
The Globe Theatre
21 Cardinal Cap AlleyReconstructed version of the Theatre built by Shakespeare showing his plays.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Old Red Lion
42 Kennington Park RdBest local boozer
Ministry of Sound
103 Gaunt StHome of British Clubs
Cubana
48 Lower MarshGreat cocktails, caribbean food and live music.
O2 Academy, Brixton
211 Stockwell RdOne of London's most prominent music venues.