Guidebook for London
Food Scene
Delicious gourmet spanish food, great atmosphere, inventive cocktails and a view of St Katherines Docks
42 locals recommend
Bravas Tapas
East SmithfieldDelicious gourmet spanish food, great atmosphere, inventive cocktails and a view of St Katherines Docks
Japanese and Peruvian food, from sushi to ceviche, in a petite, rustic space with takeaway options
Amaru
East SmithfieldJapanese and Peruvian food, from sushi to ceviche, in a petite, rustic space with takeaway options
Modern Italian restaurant and bar with rustic decor and bare brick walls. Artisan charcuterie, good breakfast, lunch and dinner
18 locals recommend
Bottega Wapping
70 Wapping WallModern Italian restaurant and bar with rustic decor and bare brick walls. Artisan charcuterie, good breakfast, lunch and dinner
Cheap and cheerful Punjabi restaurant serving aromatic, spicy dishes in a no-frills, contemporary interior. You can also take your own wine
381 locals recommend
Tayyabs
83-89 Fieldgate StCheap and cheerful Punjabi restaurant serving aromatic, spicy dishes in a no-frills, contemporary interior. You can also take your own wine
Traditional 16th century pub with pewter-topped bar, original flagstone floor and riverside terrace
77 locals recommend
Lamb & Flag
24 James StTraditional 16th century pub with pewter-topped bar, original flagstone floor and riverside terrace
Upscale pub food and creative cocktails served in an airy, industrial-chic space with a roof garden. Good choice of beers
98 locals recommend
The Culpeper
40 Commercial StUpscale pub food and creative cocktails served in an airy, industrial-chic space with a roof garden. Good choice of beers
Essentials
Waitrose & Partners
134-152 Balham High RoadBiggest and best supermarket nearby
Small Tescos - all the basics. Vegetables, meats, cheeses, bread milk, alcohol and cigarettes
1336 locals recommend
Tesco Express
179 Shoreditch High StSmall Tescos - all the basics. Vegetables, meats, cheeses, bread milk, alcohol and cigarettes
Drinks & Nightlife
Laid-back, shabby-chic pub with 18th-century origins and a mahogany topped bar
8 locals recommend
Mahogany Bar
1 Graces AlyLaid-back, shabby-chic pub with 18th-century origins and a mahogany topped bar
Small dingy, intimate bar with live music. Gypsy swing, old jazz, comedians and tango dancers. Take cash
29 locals recommend
Jamboree
566 Cable StSmall dingy, intimate bar with live music. Gypsy swing, old jazz, comedians and tango dancers. Take cash
Natural, organic and biodynamic wine bar. Friendly staff, local feel. Cheese to compliment wine tastings.
26 locals recommend
Victualler
69 Garnet StreetNatural, organic and biodynamic wine bar. Friendly staff, local feel. Cheese to compliment wine tastings.
12th floor chic cocktail lounge with large rooftop terrace overlooking Tower Bridge and the Tower of London. Good for supper. Expensive but great views
13 locals recommend
Savage Garden LDN
7 Pepys St12th floor chic cocktail lounge with large rooftop terrace overlooking Tower Bridge and the Tower of London. Good for supper. Expensive but great views
Sightseeing
Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress, known as the Tower of London, is a historic castle located on the north bank of the River Thames in central London
1372 locals recommend
Tower of London
Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress, known as the Tower of London, is a historic castle located on the north bank of the River Thames in central London
Tobacco Dock is a Grade I listed warehouse. Constructed in 1811. They often hold markets and events here and they have restored a beautiful old ship which is definitely worth checking out.
36 locals recommend
Tobacco Dock
Wapping LaneTobacco Dock is a Grade I listed warehouse. Constructed in 1811. They often hold markets and events here and they have restored a beautiful old ship which is definitely worth checking out.
One of the six churches in London, designed by Nicholas Hawksmoor, famous for his English Baroque style of architecture. Built from 1714 to 1729
6 locals recommend
St George in the East Church
14 Cannon St RdOne of the six churches in London, designed by Nicholas Hawksmoor, famous for his English Baroque style of architecture. Built from 1714 to 1729
Sightseeing from a boat along the River Thames. Stops at Westminster, London Eye and Greenwich. Boats leave from Tower Pier all day. Look up City Cruises to find times.
12 locals recommend
City Cruises Tower Pier
Lower Thames StreetSightseeing from a boat along the River Thames. Stops at Westminster, London Eye and Greenwich. Boats leave from Tower Pier all day. Look up City Cruises to find times.