The UK’s capital is a thriving, cosmopolitan centre with a diverse culture, rich history, and a multitude of world-famous sites and attractions. London is a leading global city in the arts, entertainment, commerce, fashion, media, and tourism, and is home to a host of World Heritage Sites, including the Palace of Westminster and Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, and Tower Bridge, amongst many. It is one of the major financial centres of the world, and over half of the UK’s FTSE 100 companies have their headquarters in London. It is an international destination for both business and leisure tourists.
Casual Dining
Arabica Bar & Kitchen
3 Rochester Walk, Borough Market, London SE1 9AF
www.arabicabarandkitchen.com
Nearest tube: London Bridge
Fine Dining
Roast
The Floral Hall, Borough Market, London SE1 1TL
www.roast-restaurant.com
Nearest tube: London Bridge
Cheap Eats
Baozi Inn
25 Newport Court, London, WC2H 7JS
www.baoziinn.com
Nearest tube: Leicester Square
Take Away
The Modern Pantry
47-48 St John's Square, London, EC1V 4JJ
www.themodernpantry.co.uk
Nearest tube: Barbican; Farringdon
Coffee & Lunch on the Go
Curators Coffee Studio
9a Cullum St, London, EC3M 7JJ
www.curatorscoffee.com
Nearest tube: Bank; Aldgate
Breakfast & Brunch
Balthazar
4-6 Russell Street, London, WC2E 7BN
www.balthazarlondon.com
Nearest tube: Covent Garden
Pub
The Cross Keys
31 Endell Street, London, WC2H 9EB
www.crosskeyscoventgarden.com
Nearest tube: Covent Garden
Cocktail Bar
Mr Fogg’s
15 Bruton Lane, London, W1J 6JD
www.mr-foggs.com
Nearest tube: Green Park; Piccadilly Circus
After Work Drinks
Phoenix Artist Club
1 Phoenix St, London, WC2H 8BU
www.phoenixartistclub.com
Nearest tube: Covent Garden; Leicester Square; Tottenham Court Road
Upmarket
OXO Tower Bar
Oxo Tower Wharf, Barge House St, London, SE1 9PH
www.harveynichols.com/restaurant/the-oxo-tower/bar
Nearest tube: Blackfriars; Southwark
Something a Bit Different
Radio Rooftop Bar
ME London, 336-337 Strand, London WC2R 1HA
www.radiorooftop.com/london
0207 395 3440
Nightclubs
DSTRKT
9 Rupert St, London, W1D 6DG
www.dstrkt.co.uk
Nearest tube: Leicester Square; Piccadilly Circus
Fifty9Bar
Landsdowne House, 59 Berkeley Square, London, W1J 6ER
www.fifty9bar.co.uk
Nearest tube: Green Park
Live Music
The Piano Works
113 Corner of Farringdon Rd, Farringdon, EC1R 3BX
www.pianoworks.bar
Nearest tube: Farringdon
Comedy
The Comedy Store
1a Oxendon St, London, SW1Y 4EE
www.thecomedystore.co.uk/london
Nearest tube: Piccadilly Circus; Leicester Square
Theatre
Various locations
For fully listings, visit http://www.westendtheatrebookings.com/
Nearest tube: Leicester Square
High Street
Oxford Street
www.oxfordstreet.co.uk
Nearest tube: Oxford Circus; Bond Street; Tottenham Court Road
Indoor Shopping Centre
Brunswick
57, The Brunswick Shopping Centre, London WC1N 1BS
www.brunswick.co.uk
Nearest tube: Russell Square
Designer
Harrods
87-135 Brompton Rd, Knightsbridge, London, SW1X 7XL
Nearest tube: Knightsbridge; Sloane Square
Independent/Vintage
Berwick Street
London, W1F 8TL
Nearest tube: Tottenham Court Road; Oxford Circus
Market
Borough Market
8 Southwark St, London, SE1 1TL
www.boroughmarket.org.uk
Nearest tube: London Bridge
Tourist Attractions
London Eye
SE1 7PB
www.londoneye.com
Nearest tube: Embankment; Waterloo; Westminster
Trafalgar Square
Westminster, London WC2N 5DN
Nearest tube: Charing Cross; Piccadilly Circus; Leicester Square
Buckingham Palace & St. James's Park
London, SW1A 2BJ
www.royal.uk/royal-residences-buckingham-palace; www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/st-jamess-park
Nearest tube: Westminster; Charing Cross; Embankment
Outdoors
Hyde Park
www.royalparks.org.uk/parks/hyde-park
Nearest tube: Hyde Park Corner; Marble Arch; Knightsbridge; Queensway; Notting Hill Gate
Hidden Gem
The Temple Church
Temple, London, EC4Y 7BB
Nearest tube: Temple; Blackfriars
Travel Information
www.tfl.gov.uk
Leisure Facilities
www.londontown.com/leisure
Tourist Information
www.timeout.com/london
www.designmynight.com/london
www.visitlondon.com
Useful Apps
CityMapper
TubeMap
London Cycle
London Coffee Network
Wriggle (offers in restaurants and bars near you)
Frugl (best free and discounted attractions)
Hidden London
ATM Hunter
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