Guidebook for London
Food Scene
Look mum no hands!
49 Old StOne of the best cafes in the UK. Perfect for bike fanatics.
Popular and stylish cafe. It even offers Ipads to browse the internet while enjoying your coffee or food.
14 residents recomanen
TY Old Street
61-67 Old StPopular and stylish cafe. It even offers Ipads to browse the internet while enjoying your coffee or food.
Trendy cafe, perfect for people watching since it is located on the busy Old street roundabout.
134 residents recomanen
Shoreditch Grind
213 Old StTrendy cafe, perfect for people watching since it is located on the busy Old street roundabout.
Bohemian, candle lit, artsy cafe. If you fancy something different and hidden this is definitely the place to go!
10 residents recomanen
Candid Cafe
3 Torrens StBohemian, candle lit, artsy cafe. If you fancy something different and hidden this is definitely the place to go!
Excellent Belgian bar and restaurant. A unique cosy place with an enormous selection of Belgian beers. The food is great and won't break the bank!
14 residents recomanen
The Dovetail
9-10 Jerusalem PassageExcellent Belgian bar and restaurant. A unique cosy place with an enormous selection of Belgian beers. The food is great and won't break the bank!
The oldest Greek restaurant in London. Very traditional and highly recommended for a 3 course lunch menu which cost just £6 Mon-Fri!
The Kolossi Grill
56 Rosebery AveThe oldest Greek restaurant in London. Very traditional and highly recommended for a 3 course lunch menu which cost just £6 Mon-Fri!
American style place popular for its burgers and cocktails in a cool setting.
59 residents recomanen
MEATmission
15 Hoxton MarketAmerican style place popular for its burgers and cocktails in a cool setting.
Amici Miei
Superb Italian restaurant with excellent service.
A cosy eatery that provides excellent choice of English breakfast as well as Turkish alternatives. Lovely staff and low prices.
The Central Cafe
113 Old StreetA cosy eatery that provides excellent choice of English breakfast as well as Turkish alternatives. Lovely staff and low prices.
J + A Cafe
92A Old StLovely cafe with a nice yard area. Perfect for brunches.
Street Food Market with a big choice of different cuisine and food. Monday-Friday 11.45-14.30
53 residents recomanen
Whitecross Street Market
132 Whitecross StStreet Food Market with a big choice of different cuisine and food. Monday-Friday 11.45-14.30
Kennedy's of Goswell Road
184-186 Goswell RdTraditional English fish 'n' chips restaurant.
Snacks served and coffee brewed in a hip hangout with squashy sofas and high ceilings.
18 residents recomanen
Goswell Road Coffee
160-164 GreaterSnacks served and coffee brewed in a hip hangout with squashy sofas and high ceilings.
Thai City
110 Old StA popular Thai restaurant.
Whitecross Street Market
132 Whitecross StFood market - lunch time during the week.
Kennedys OF Barbican
169 Whitecross StTraditional fish and chips place, do not miss!
Great Peruvian restaurant if you want to try something different!
46 residents recomanen
Ceviche Old St
2 Baldwin StGreat Peruvian restaurant if you want to try something different!
Arts & Culture
Museum of London showcases the whole history of London. The museum is a must for anyone visiting the city!
300 residents recomanen
Museum of London
Museum of LondonMuseum of London showcases the whole history of London. The museum is a must for anyone visiting the city!
A great art centre, which offers free exhibitions, plays, music events, a cinema, an indoor botanic garden as well as a restaurant and a cafe under one roof. All in a unique brutalist 1960s setting.
509 residents recomanen
Centre Barbican
Silk StreetA great art centre, which offers free exhibitions, plays, music events, a cinema, an indoor botanic garden as well as a restaurant and a cafe under one roof. All in a unique brutalist 1960s setting.
A famous LGBT club, especially popular during the weekends (open until 6am).
11 residents recomanen
East Bloc
217 City RdA famous LGBT club, especially popular during the weekends (open until 6am).
Former church has been transformed into an event venue often used by the LSO. You might be lucky enough to catch some free events during the week! Check out the little pretty park behind it!
15 residents recomanen
LSO St. Luke's
161 Old StFormer church has been transformed into an event venue often used by the LSO. You might be lucky enough to catch some free events during the week! Check out the little pretty park behind it!
Unique cultural centre in brutalist architectural style. Includes world class concerts, performances, galleries and cinema.
509 residents recomanen
Centre Barbican
Silk StreetUnique cultural centre in brutalist architectural style. Includes world class concerts, performances, galleries and cinema.
Stunning art gallery. Interesting building, top exhibitions.
26 residents recomanen
Parasol unit foundation for contemporary art
32 Fitzroy SquareStunning art gallery. Interesting building, top exhibitions.
Drinks & Nightlife
A quirky and very different cafe and bar. Unusual and kitsch period decor on the 1st floor has to be seen. Long opening hours and very hospitable staff.
39 residents recomanen
The Bridge
204 CastelnauA quirky and very different cafe and bar. Unusual and kitsch period decor on the 1st floor has to be seen. Long opening hours and very hospitable staff.
Buzzing local pub over 4 floors. Chilled relaxed atmosphere and the roof terrace is a busy hangout on sunny days!
179 residents recomanen
The Red Lion
Crete Hall RoadBuzzing local pub over 4 floors. Chilled relaxed atmosphere and the roof terrace is a busy hangout on sunny days!
One of the most popular London clubs with great live acts and world class DJs. Check their line-up on their website. Arrive early (10-11pm) in order to beat the cues!
96 residents recomanen
XOYO
32-37 Cowper StOne of the most popular London clubs with great live acts and world class DJs. Check their line-up on their website. Arrive early (10-11pm) in order to beat the cues!
The Slaughtered Lamb
34-35 Great Sutton StPopular and trendy pub with a good selection of alcohol.
Entertainment & Activities
A beautifully renovated 1930s spa, swimming pool and gym.
30 residents recomanen
Spa Experience Old Street
1 Norman StA beautifully renovated 1930s spa, swimming pool and gym.
Barbican Cinema 1
Silk StreetCinema playing a variety of films, from blockbusters to independent.
Essentials
Quality supermarket next door to another supermarket (Tesco). Opening times:
Sunday: 12:00 - 18:00
Monday - Friday 07:30 - 22:00
Saturday: 07.30 - 21:00
385 residents recomanen
Waitrose & Partners
366 Holloway RdQuality supermarket next door to another supermarket (Tesco). Opening times:
Sunday: 12:00 - 18:00
Monday - Friday 07:30 - 22:00
Saturday: 07.30 - 21:00
Quality supermarket - the biggest in the area - great choice of products. Opening times:
Sunday 11:00 - 17:00
Monday - Friday 08:00 - 22:00
Saturday 08:00 - 21:00
67 residents recomanen
Waitrose & Partners Barbican
Whitecross StreetQuality supermarket - the biggest in the area - great choice of products. Opening times:
Sunday 11:00 - 17:00
Monday - Friday 08:00 - 22:00
Saturday 08:00 - 21:00
Quality supermarket with a great selection of food. Long opening hours:
Monday - Saturday 06:00 - 23:00
Sunday 11:00 -17:00
58 residents recomanen
The Co-operative Food
185 Old StQuality supermarket with a great selection of food. Long opening hours:
Monday - Saturday 06:00 - 23:00
Sunday 11:00 -17:00
Express supermarket conveniently located next door to a 'Waitrose' supermarket. Open all week 07:00 - 23:00
1336 residents recomanen
Tesco Express
179 Shoreditch High StExpress supermarket conveniently located next door to a 'Waitrose' supermarket. Open all week 07:00 - 23:00
Tesco Express
179 Shoreditch High StExpress supermarket. Open all week from 06:00 until midnight.
Tesco Express
179 Shoreditch High StSupermarket just around the corner, open 7 days a week.
Sightseeing
St. Paul's Cathedral is among the main London landmarks. A fantastic building that offer also great views.
845 residents recomanen
St. Paul's Cathedral
St. Paul's Cathedral is among the main London landmarks. A fantastic building that offer also great views.
Guildhall Buildings
Guildhall BuildingsFormer city hall, transformed into museum with roman ruins in the basement!
This is the top area of London for clubbing, bars and going out. Lots of artsy and hipster places as well.
620 residents recomanen
Shoreditch
This is the top area of London for clubbing, bars and going out. Lots of artsy and hipster places as well.
This is the oldest part of London as well as it's current financial centre with amazing modern architecture and iconic buildings.
131 residents recomanen
City of London
This is the oldest part of London as well as it's current financial centre with amazing modern architecture and iconic buildings.
Everything Else
Convenient spa, swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna and gym at the Thisle Hotel.
Otium Health and Leisure Club
Central StreetConvenient spa, swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna and gym at the Thisle Hotel.
ESHK Hair Barbican
156 Goswell RdBest hair salon in this area of London with a cool vintage feel.