Tom’s guidebook - London
Food scene
Best roast duck in town, do try it!
Arguably the best place in London for roast duck, an unassuming place but very authentic Chinese food. 3 minutes’ walk from the flat in Queensway
41 locals recommend
Four Seasons
84 QueenswayArguably the best place in London for roast duck, an unassuming place but very authentic Chinese food. 3 minutes’ walk from the flat in Queensway
Top rated fusion Chinese restaurant near Tottenham Court Road
49 locals recommend
Hakkasan Hanway Place
8 Hanway PlTop rated fusion Chinese restaurant near Tottenham Court Road
The Ritz London
150 PiccadillyFamous for afternoon tea in an opulent and beautiful setting
Berkeley Street Bar
15 Berkeley StDelicious Japanese cuisine, black cod is a favorite
Yauatcha Soho
15-17 Broadwick StDelicate Chinese dim sum and desert
Established in 1798, serving classic British food (especially game) in Edwardian surrounds. Roast beef is a signature dish.
17 locals recommend
Rules
34-35 Maiden LnEstablished in 1798, serving classic British food (especially game) in Edwardian surrounds. Roast beef is a signature dish.
Restaurant chain serving Italian cuisine, relaxed atmosphere. There are two. Ella Italia restaurants in Queensway
Bella Italia - London Shaftesbury Avenue
61-63 Shaftesbury AveRestaurant chain serving Italian cuisine, relaxed atmosphere. There are two. Ella Italia restaurants in Queensway
Wasabi Sushi & Bento
56-58 Brompton RdPopular Japanese fast food chain all over London
Scott's
20 Mount StHigh end trendy restaurant in Mayfair, London
Sightseeing
This place is well hidden in Hype Park, not far from the flat. It features the famout children's book character Peter Pan - very sweet little place.
12 locals recommend
Peter Pan Statue
Hyde Park StreetThis place is well hidden in Hype Park, not far from the flat. It features the famout children's book character Peter Pan - very sweet little place.
This is supposedly one of London's most expensive road, home to several embassies and billionnaires. The road is accessible to the public, but is under heavy security guard. It is about 5 minutes’ walk from the flat.
263 locals recommend
Kensington Palace Gardens
Kensington Palace GardensThis is supposedly one of London's most expensive road, home to several embassies and billionnaires. The road is accessible to the public, but is under heavy security guard. It is about 5 minutes’ walk from the flat.
Here you can pay tribute to the late Diana, people's princess, now it is the residence of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Prince William and Catherine Middleton. Only a few minutes’ walk from the flat.
607 locals recommend
Kensington Palace
Kensington GardensHere you can pay tribute to the late Diana, people's princess, now it is the residence of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Prince William and Catherine Middleton. Only a few minutes’ walk from the flat.
This festival takes place each August over two days in the Notthing Hill area. The pedestian area for the carnival actually starts from Queensway, right below the balcony of my flat.
Nottinghill Carnival
5 Carnarvon RdThis festival takes place each August over two days in the Notthing Hill area. The pedestian area for the carnival actually starts from Queensway, right below the balcony of my flat.
An eclectic comtemporary art gallery in the middle of Hyde Park.
240 locals recommend
Serpentine Galleries
An eclectic comtemporary art gallery in the middle of Hyde Park.
Pretty little bridge between Chelsea and Battersea park, with beautiful views of the London skyline.
51 locals recommend
Albert Bridge
Albert BridgePretty little bridge between Chelsea and Battersea park, with beautiful views of the London skyline.
The Round Pond is a little oasis in the in the middle of Kensington Garden / Hyde Park, here you will find peace in the company of beautiful swans and ducks.
The Round Pond
The Round Pond is a little oasis in the in the middle of Kensington Garden / Hyde Park, here you will find peace in the company of beautiful swans and ducks.
A free gallery with many classic masterpieces, on Trafalgar Square
796 locals recommend
The National Gallery
Trafalgar SquareA free gallery with many classic masterpieces, on Trafalgar Square
London’s tallest building, also the tallest building of Western Europe. It comprises a viewing point on top (for a fee), Shangri-La hotel, restaurants and some luxury apartments.
828 locals recommend
The Shard
32 London Bridge StLondon’s tallest building, also the tallest building of Western Europe. It comprises a viewing point on top (for a fee), Shangri-La hotel, restaurants and some luxury apartments.
An impressive and free private collection of antiques and arts.
230 locals recommend
Wallace Collection
Manchester SquareAn impressive and free private collection of antiques and arts.
Home of the Knights Templar, tucked behind Fleet Street. It was mentioned in the Davinci Code. The neighbourhood has a lot of law firms, being close to the Royal Court of Justice.
9 locals recommend
Temple Church
Home of the Knights Templar, tucked behind Fleet Street. It was mentioned in the Davinci Code. The neighbourhood has a lot of law firms, being close to the Royal Court of Justice.
London’s old financial district, also called the Square Mile. Apart from numerous financial institutions, it has a very interesting mixture of traditional and modern buildings, such as the Gerkin, the Walkie Talkie, the Cheese Grater, the Lloyd’s Building and the Heron Tower.
131 locals recommend
City of London
London’s old financial district, also called the Square Mile. Apart from numerous financial institutions, it has a very interesting mixture of traditional and modern buildings, such as the Gerkin, the Walkie Talkie, the Cheese Grater, the Lloyd’s Building and the Heron Tower.
Shopping
Large trendy department store rivalling Harrods.
Fantastic place to shop or just see quality items such as cashmere clothing, leather shows, parfumes, jewellery and watches.
17 locals recommend
Burlington Arcade
51 PiccadillyFantastic place to shop or just see quality items such as cashmere clothing, leather shows, parfumes, jewellery and watches.
Harrods
87-135 Brompton RdWhen it comes to shopping in London, Harrods is simply a must.
Large trendy department that rivals Harrods, though Harrods is still my favorite.
554 locals recommend
Selfridges
400 Oxford StLarge trendy department that rivals Harrods, though Harrods is still my favorite.
Night life
Trendy bar in Notting Hill
Beach Blanket Babylon
45 Ledbury RdHip place in East London where trendy and artistic young people hang out.
221 locals recommend
Hoxton Square
Hoxton SquareHip place in East London where trendy and artistic young people hang out.