Guidebook for London
Parks & Nature
Check out the rose garden and catch some Shakespeare at the open air theatre!
1607 locals recommend
The Regent's Park
Check out the rose garden and catch some Shakespeare at the open air theatre!
This is a hidden gem of london! Tucked away in leafy Stoke Newington, it has a zoo, tennis courts and a beautiful cafe at Clissold Park House. Wander down Stoke Newington Church Street afterwards
505 locals recommend
Clissold Park
Green LanesThis is a hidden gem of london! Tucked away in leafy Stoke Newington, it has a zoo, tennis courts and a beautiful cafe at Clissold Park House. Wander down Stoke Newington Church Street afterwards
Hyde Park is to London what Central Park is to New York. Go for a run around Serpentine Lake, check out the latest exhibition at the Serpentine Gallery, and have afternoon tea at the Orangery at Kensington Palace.
3079 locals recommend
Hyde Park
Hyde Park is to London what Central Park is to New York. Go for a run around Serpentine Lake, check out the latest exhibition at the Serpentine Gallery, and have afternoon tea at the Orangery at Kensington Palace.
Food Scene
Almost-vegan restaurant (they do have one daily fish/chicken dish) from Deliciously Ella. Try one of the non-dairy lattes or shakes - my personal favourite is the turmeric latte with almond milk.
Deliciously Ella
21 Seymour PlaceAlmost-vegan restaurant (they do have one daily fish/chicken dish) from Deliciously Ella. Try one of the non-dairy lattes or shakes - my personal favourite is the turmeric latte with almond milk.
A more low-key yet delicious spot for lebanese food. Recommend their shish taouk and tomato and walnuts salad.
Fairuz
3 Blandford StA more low-key yet delicious spot for lebanese food. Recommend their shish taouk and tomato and walnuts salad.
Amanzi Tea
24 New Cavendish StCute little cafe off Marylebone high street with an endless selection of teas
The Good Life Eatery
59 Sloane AveThe ultimate in clean eating. Try a curry in a hurry
El Pastor
7A Stoney StDelicious tacos in Borough Market
Phoenix Palace
5-9 Glentworth StMy favourite dim sum outside of Chinatown
A shop dedicated to chocolate - no further explanation required (+ try their vegan truffles)
21 locals recommend
Dark Sugars
141 Brick LnA shop dedicated to chocolate - no further explanation required (+ try their vegan truffles)
Arts & Culture
Housed in a former power station, this is THE place to go for modern art in London. Permanent collection is free. Great views of the London skyline from the cafe/terrace
2008 locals recommend
Tate Modern
BanksideHoused in a former power station, this is THE place to go for modern art in London. Permanent collection is free. Great views of the London skyline from the cafe/terrace
This is a cultural haven! Catch a play at the National Theatre, a film at the BFI, or a concert at the Royal Festival Hall. Wander along the river and you are sure to find some fun street dancers/ musicians.
436 locals recommend
Southbank Centre
This is a cultural haven! Catch a play at the National Theatre, a film at the BFI, or a concert at the Royal Festival Hall. Wander along the river and you are sure to find some fun street dancers/ musicians.
One of my favourite theatres in London, mainly staging dramas often before wider release in the West End
224 locals recommend
Almeida Theatre
Almeida StreetOne of my favourite theatres in London, mainly staging dramas often before wider release in the West End
A hidden theatre tucked away in leafy Little Venice. The weekly NewsRevue is hilarious - must-see (and really budget friendly!)
22 locals recommend
Canal Cafe Theatre
13 Westbourne Terrace RdA hidden theatre tucked away in leafy Little Venice. The weekly NewsRevue is hilarious - must-see (and really budget friendly!)
Essentials
The Fruit Garden
21-23 Melcombe StLocal store stocking plenty of fresh and long-life healthy foods
Getting Around
Baker Street Station
Marylebone RoadCatch the Metropolitan, Bakerloo and Jubilee lines
Central hub for regional trains going north and west. Also connected to the underground (bakerloo line)
43 locals recommend
London Marylebone station
Melcombe PlaceCentral hub for regional trains going north and west. Also connected to the underground (bakerloo line)
Entertainment & Activities
Great yoga studio with a wide selection of classes. They have a nice intro offer (10 consecutive days for GBP 35).
15 locals recommend
Indaba Yoga Studio
18 Hayes PlGreat yoga studio with a wide selection of classes. They have a nice intro offer (10 consecutive days for GBP 35).
Great if you prefer small classes (the studios hold a maximum of 6). Tasty fresh juice bar upstairs (you can even order before your class and they will have it ready when you're done). Intro offer 2 classes for GBP 25.
Total Chi Yoga + Pilates
243 Baker StGreat if you prefer small classes (the studios hold a maximum of 6). Tasty fresh juice bar upstairs (you can even order before your class and they will have it ready when you're done). Intro offer 2 classes for GBP 25.
Great selection of yoga, pilates and barre classes, body and facial treatments, and a healthy cafe with seating area where you can hang out with friends or read a book/do some work.
40 locals recommend
triyoga camden
57a Jamestown RdGreat selection of yoga, pilates and barre classes, body and facial treatments, and a healthy cafe with seating area where you can hang out with friends or read a book/do some work.