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Museu Britànic
Great Russell StreetA must in London
All Star Lanes-Holborn
Bloomsbury PlaceFun bowling alley and restaurant
Manuscripts and personal items displayed in author's former home, where he wrote Oliver Twist
93 residents recomanen
Museu Charles Dickens
48-49 Doughty StManuscripts and personal items displayed in author's former home, where he wrote Oliver Twist
The national library of the UK and the largest library in the world by number of items catalogued
430 residents recomanen
Biblioteca Britànica
96 Euston RdThe national library of the UK and the largest library in the world by number of items catalogued
Museum tracing the development of British cartooning from the early 18th century to the present day
18 residents recomanen
Museu del Còmic
63 Wells StMuseum tracing the development of British cartooning from the early 18th century to the present day
The history of our world-famous transport system is revealed in this interactive museum which is fun for vehicle (and London) enthusiasts of all ages
95 residents recomanen
Museu del Transport de Londres
The PiazzaThe history of our world-famous transport system is revealed in this interactive museum which is fun for vehicle (and London) enthusiasts of all ages
World's leading institution for the study of Asia, Africa and the Middle East.
7 residents recomanen
SOAS University of London
10 Thornhaugh St World's leading institution for the study of Asia, Africa and the Middle East.
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is one of the foremost social science universities in the world.
High Holborn
178 High HolbornThe London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is one of the foremost social science universities in the world.
Great Ormond Street Hospital
Great Ormond Street World leading children's hospital
Queen Square
Queen SquareLittle garden with benches, perfect for relaxing or reading a book
Russell Square
Lovely square park
Marchmont Street Post Office
33 Marchmont StLocal Post office
Neoclassical nooks and crannies, architectural gems, bones and stones.
183 residents recomanen
Museu de Sir John Soane
13 Lincoln's Inn FieldsNeoclassical nooks and crannies, architectural gems, bones and stones.
Museum displaying an unusual mixture of medical artifacts and original artworks exploring 'ideas about the connections between medicine, life and art'
122 residents recomanen
Wellcome Collection
183 Euston RdMuseum displaying an unusual mixture of medical artifacts and original artworks exploring 'ideas about the connections between medicine, life and art'
University College London
Gower StreetLondon's leading multidisciplinary university
Shopping
Shopping centre with supermarkets, cafeterias, restaurants, retail shops and a Cinema
83 residents recomanen
The Brunswick Centre
Bernard StreetShopping centre with supermarkets, cafeterias, restaurants, retail shops and a Cinema
Lovely street with local shops, restaurants, coffee shops and bars, for a genuine feel of the area
Marchmont Street
Marchmont StreetLovely street with local shops, restaurants, coffee shops and bars, for a genuine feel of the area
A mainstream and academic book retailer where you can browse books and have a coffee as well
44 residents recomanen
Waterstones
82 Gower StA mainstream and academic book retailer where you can browse books and have a coffee as well
A temple for used books with a selection of 55,000 uncatalogued works to rummage through.
9 residents recomanen
Skoob Books
Marchmont StreetA temple for used books with a selection of 55,000 uncatalogued works to rummage through.
Lovely athmosphere. Seven streets of independent boutiques, heritage brands, quality British labels and indulgent beauty and grooming salons.
40 residents recomanen
Seven Dials
Seven DialsLovely athmosphere. Seven streets of independent boutiques, heritage brands, quality British labels and indulgent beauty and grooming salons.
Colourful, funky pedestrian retail area with second hand shops and organic stores
47 residents recomanen
Neal's Yard
Neal's YardColourful, funky pedestrian retail area with second hand shops and organic stores
Arts & Culture
Curzon Bloomsbury
Independent movies
Formidable art gallery (the wonderful Courtauld), a beautiful fountain court, a terraced café and a classy restaurant
217 residents recomanen
Somerset House
StrandFormidable art gallery (the wonderful Courtauld), a beautiful fountain court, a terraced café and a classy restaurant
Hosts a varied programme to suit all tastes including comedy, drama, music and dance.
12 residents recomanen
Bloomsbury Theatre and Studio
15 Gordon StHosts a varied programme to suit all tastes including comedy, drama, music and dance.
Lavish Georgian theatre that favours crowd-pulling mainstream musicals
35 residents recomanen
Teatre Royal Drury Lane
Catherine StreetLavish Georgian theatre that favours crowd-pulling mainstream musicals
Theatre hosting big budget musicals, dance shows and drama, including some revivals
6 residents recomanen
Teatre Shaftesbury
210 Shaftesbury AveTheatre hosting big budget musicals, dance shows and drama, including some revivals
1929 art deco theatre with Portland stone facade, home to Queen musical We Will Rock You since 2002
12 residents recomanen
Teatre Dominion
268-269 Tottenham Court Rd1929 art deco theatre with Portland stone facade, home to Queen musical We Will Rock You since 2002
Entertainment & Activities
A large (seven acres) urban open space with a children's playground, sand pits, a duck pond, a pets corner and a café
67 residents recomanen
Coram's Fields
93 Guilford StA large (seven acres) urban open space with a children's playground, sand pits, a duck pond, a pets corner and a café
Food Scene
Ciao Bella
86-90 Lamb's Conduit StBest pizzeria in the area, a favourite of Boris
Modern restaurant serving gourmet vegetarian dishes in an Art Deco-inspired dining room.
7 residents recomanen
Vanilla Black
17-18 Took's CtModern restaurant serving gourmet vegetarian dishes in an Art Deco-inspired dining room.
Beauty in Bloomsbury
42 Theobalds RdCoffe, cakes and Afternoon Tea
itsu
103 Tottenham Court RdHalf price take away sushi half hour before closing!
Salaam Namaste
68 Millman StModern dining room and veranda for progressive Indian cuisine.
Elegant, chandelier-decked space and courtyard for a traditional British menu
30 residents recomanen
Holborn Dining Room
252 High HolbornElegant, chandelier-decked space and courtyard for a traditional British menu
1960s pub with vintage film posters, booth seating and a beef-focused menu
The Bountiful Cow Public House & Dining
51 Eagle St1960s pub with vintage film posters, booth seating and a beef-focused menu
Family-run fish and chip shop in dark-wood, pub-style restaurant, to eat in or to take away.
46 residents recomanen
North Sea
7-8 Leigh StFamily-run fish and chip shop in dark-wood, pub-style restaurant, to eat in or to take away.
Light-filled, airy, white-walled restaurant delivering Italian staples, plus specials.
Balfour Restaurant
73-77 Marchmont StreetLight-filled, airy, white-walled restaurant delivering Italian staples, plus specials.
Colourful, low-lit modern Chinese in former library with wall murals and 5 dining spaces.
Shanghai Blues
193-197 High HolbornColourful, low-lit modern Chinese in former library with wall murals and 5 dining spaces.
Handpainted murals and a rustic chic decor in this cosy restaurant serving French favourites. Good value
Savoir Faire
42 New Oxford StHandpainted murals and a rustic chic decor in this cosy restaurant serving French favourites. Good value
Brunswick Shopping Mall branch of small-chain Japanese canteen for sushi, ramen and rice dishes. Very good value
22 residents recomanen
Hare & Tortoise
11-13 Brunswick SquareBrunswick Shopping Mall branch of small-chain Japanese canteen for sushi, ramen and rice dishes. Very good value
Homemade hummus, warm pitta and salad in an airy space with red tables and benches, or to take away.
Hummus Bros
88 Wardour StHomemade hummus, warm pitta and salad in an airy space with red tables and benches, or to take away.
Costa Coffee
73 Kilburn High RdGood coffee selection, free wifi
The Fryer's Delight
19 Theobalds RdGood fish & chips
Lovely little pedestrian street with traditional pubs and restaurants. Just accross the street!
Cosmo Place
Cosmo PlaceLovely little pedestrian street with traditional pubs and restaurants. Just accross the street!
Store Street
Store StreetFantastic coffee shops, eateries and pubs
Trendy restaurant scene, take a stroll to Charlotte street for a wide variety of restaurant cuisines.
27 residents recomanen
Fitzrovia
Trendy restaurant scene, take a stroll to Charlotte street for a wide variety of restaurant cuisines.
Bloomsbury Coffee House
20 Tavistock PlGreat for coffees and home-made cakes
Essentials
Favourite supermarket for quality groceries. Ready made fresh roast chicken available all day, good wine aisle
323 residents recomanen
Waitrose & Partners
1 New Union SquareFavourite supermarket for quality groceries. Ready made fresh roast chicken available all day, good wine aisle
Sainsbury's
2 Tulse HillLocal groceries store, in front of Holborn station
Neal's Yard Dairy - Covent Garden
17 Short's GardensOne of the best cheese shops in London
Drinks & Nightlife
Polish hideaway stocks some 50 different vodkas, categorised according to descriptions such as ‘clean and clear’, ‘dry and interesting’ and ‘nice and sweet’.
17 residents recomanen
Bar Polski
6 Little TurnstilePolish hideaway stocks some 50 different vodkas, categorised according to descriptions such as ‘clean and clear’, ‘dry and interesting’ and ‘nice and sweet’.
A warren of Victorian frosted-glass booths, each with direct access to the bar; mirrors; buffed wood panelling
19 residents recomanen
Princess Louise
208 High HolbornA warren of Victorian frosted-glass booths, each with direct access to the bar; mirrors; buffed wood panelling
The Old Crown Public House
33 New Oxford StContemporary take on a traditional British pub