Food Scene
Gastronhome
59 Lavender HillGreat French restaurant. Not cheap but great service and good food.
Dalila
123 Queenstown RoadLebanese restaurant, Amazing food,good atmosphere, friendly staff.
Hand-made breads, pastries, cakes, sweet treats, salads, soups and sandwiches. 2012 Winners of Great Taste Awards - 18 stars. Serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and coffee
20 locals recommend
Gail's
10-12 Old TownHand-made breads, pastries, cakes, sweet treats, salads, soups and sandwiches. 2012 Winners of Great Taste Awards - 18 stars. Serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and coffee
Sightseeing
The Houses of Parliament and Elizabeth Tower, commonly called Big Ben, are among London's most iconic landmarks and must-see London attractions. Technically, Big Ben is the name given to the massive bell inside the clock tower, which weighs more than 13 tons. The clock tower looks spectacular at night when the four clock faces are illuminated.
1337 locals recommend
Big Ben
The Houses of Parliament and Elizabeth Tower, commonly called Big Ben, are among London's most iconic landmarks and must-see London attractions. Technically, Big Ben is the name given to the massive bell inside the clock tower, which weighs more than 13 tons. The clock tower looks spectacular at night when the four clock faces are illuminated.
Despite the Tower of London's grim reputation as a place of torture and death, within these walls you will also discover the history of a royal palace, an armoury and a powerful fortress. Don't miss Royal Beasts and learn about the wild and wonderous animals that have inhabited the Tower, making it the first London Zoo.
1372 locals recommend
Tower of London
Despite the Tower of London's grim reputation as a place of torture and death, within these walls you will also discover the history of a royal palace, an armoury and a powerful fortress. Don't miss Royal Beasts and learn about the wild and wonderous animals that have inhabited the Tower, making it the first London Zoo.
The View from The Shard is the premium visitor attraction at the top of Western Europe's tallest building, and London's newest landmark, The Shard. Designed by Master Architect Renzo Piano, the Shard redefines London’s skyline and has become a dynamic symbol of London. At a height of up to 800ft or 244m, The View from The Shard is spectacular,
828 locals recommend
The Shard
32 London Bridge StThe View from The Shard is the premium visitor attraction at the top of Western Europe's tallest building, and London's newest landmark, The Shard. Designed by Master Architect Renzo Piano, the Shard redefines London’s skyline and has become a dynamic symbol of London. At a height of up to 800ft or 244m, The View from The Shard is spectacular,
Arts & Culture
World-famous objects such as the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures, and Egyptian mummies are visited by up to six million visitors per year. In addition to the vast permanent collection, the museum’s special exhibitions, displays and events are all designed to advance understanding of the collection and cultures they represent.
1545 locals recommend
British Museum
Great Russell StreetWorld-famous objects such as the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures, and Egyptian mummies are visited by up to six million visitors per year. In addition to the vast permanent collection, the museum’s special exhibitions, displays and events are all designed to advance understanding of the collection and cultures they represent.
Victoria and Albert Museum
Cromwell RoadTate Modern
BanksideSaatchi Gallery
King's RdRoyal Academy of Arts
PiccadillyYou can see the best dance companies here.
253 locals recommend
Sadlers Wells Theatre (Stop UB) station
You can see the best dance companies here.
Shopping
Selfridges
400 Oxford StBerwick Street Market
Berwick StreetHip, cool and very trendy
Bond Street
Drinks & Nightlife
Shoreditch
Soho
Parks & Nature
Hyde Park
Clapham Common North Side
Clapham Common North SideGetting Around
Stockwell station
Clapham RoadCloses station from home.
Bus 88 to Tate Britain, Westminister Abbey, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Oxford Street and Camden Town.
8 locals recommend
Stockwell Station (Stop G)
Bus 88 to Tate Britain, Westminister Abbey, Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Oxford Street and Camden Town.