Why London?
London , the capital of the world!
With over 270 nationalities represented and 300 languages spoken,
it’s easy to see why London is the capital of the world. As a
recent New York Times article put, “Modern London is the
metropolis that globalization created, and London is the banker to
the planet”.
It’s hard not to find something to do in London. And if you ever
find yourself stuck, you can always start with London’s pub
culture. There were 7,000 pubs in London at last count. Each one
with its own history and story to tell. They are public places for
people to gather, eat, and drink. Don’t forget that famous pub
saying, “One for the road”. You can’t rush a good pint – remember
life’s a marathon, not a sprint.
If pubs aren’t your thing, you’re still spoilt for choice. With
lots to do in London almost every day, it’s hard to pick which one
to go for to satisfy your thirst (quite literally, too) for
culture and excitement. London is full of cafes for the hipsters,
clubs for the night-owls, museums for the cultured (they’re mostly
free, thanks to the Arts Council), and food markets for those who
live to eat. It would be impossible to name my favorites, but
there are online magazines and mobile apps to feed your soul.
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Step into the beating heart of London and lose yourself in its exciting mix of tradition, culture, commerce and innovation. Discover historical treasures at the British Museum, follow in the footsteps of the famous at Westminster Abbey or get a great aerial view from the London Eye.
Restaurants
Best Restaurants
Mallow
Named after a plant that is not only entirely edible, but flowers in the summer too, Mallow’s team serves up low-waste, seasonal dishes that are a reflection of its roots (and also happen to look pretty lovely, too)
Address:
Mallow, 1 Cathedral Street, London SE1 9DE
What I like about it
Mallow champions a conscious way of cooking, and has reframed our understanding of what it means to ‘eat out to help out’: even the surplus food at Mallow is redistributed to charities and food banks in the local area via Plan Zheroes.
Jam Delish
Jam Delish is an independent family-owned Caribbean vegan restaurant and cocktail bar in Angel, Islington. Jam Delish serves vegan versions of curry goat, fish tacos, bacon mac ’n’ cheese, and jerk chicken
Address:
1 Tolpuddle St, London N1 0XT
What I like about it
A great place on a warm summer evening. Nourishing and full of vegetables, go to sample the set menu, or for a weekend brunch that includes plantain pancakes with whipped cream, fresh mango, toasted coconut and summer berries.
Gauthier
Created by Michelin-starred chef Alexis Gauthier, if you’re after a vegan fine dining experience in London, look no further than Gauthier. (Even Billie Eilish is a fan.) Gauthier manages to serve superb modern French cuisine without the lashings of butter and meat it’s best known for.
Address:
21 Romilly Street, London W1D 5AF
What I like about it
Fully plant-based since 2021, its seasonal five- or eight-course set menu might include the likes of brioche feuilletée with aromatic dal and roasted fennel with sea buckthorn.
Jacuzzi
Few places in London have a reputation as notorious as Big Mamma’s collection of extravagant Italian restaurants, Enter: Jacuzzi, a four-storey Sicilian mansion that’s taken over an old bank on Kensington High Street.
Address:
94 Kensington High Street, Kensington, W8 4SH
What I like about it
Expect indulgent creations served with embellished twists. Examples include a pizzette topped with caviar, truffle pasta with parmigiano foam served in a 4kg pecorino wheel and a shareable chocolate fondue made with half a kilo of Valorhona chocolate.
The Ivy Asia
The Ivy Asia takes you through a journey of the senses with a dining and drinking story inspired by Asian influence. The restaurants offer a luxurious and theatrical setting in both its design and décor.
Address:
1 Tolpuddle St, London N1 0XT
What I like about it
Having a restaurant with brilliant interior design adoesn’t really matter if the food doesn’t have the same appeal. No worries here though. The dishes have the same visual impact as the rest of the restaurant. The same impact can also be said for the taste.
Bacchanalia, Mayfair
Bacchanalia takes its name from the mystery religion-cult of Ancient Rome, The sumptuous interiors cost £75 million pounds to create and the entire place is like a work of art.
Address:
21 Romilly Street, London W1D 5AF
What I like about it
The Bacchanalia is the most expensive restaurant in London. The lunch set menu which they serve from Monday to Friday from 12 pm – 4 pm. It’s £40 for two courses or £49 for three which is great value for money compared to the A La Carte options.
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Attractions
Tower of London
Explore London’s iconic castle and World Heritage Site. Get up close to the Crown Jewels, meet the legendary Yeoman Warders and ravens and see the Tower like never before.
Windsor Great Park
Part of the Windsor Estate, Windsor Great Park is an ancient Royal landscape of forests, grasslands, lakes and gardens.
Westminster Abbey
A royal church in the centre of London offering services for all and a World Heritage Site with over a thousand years of history.
St. Paul's Cathedral
St Paul's Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral in London, England, and is the seat of the Bishop of London. The cathedral serves as the mother church of the Diocese of London.
STONEHENGE
tonehenge is perhaps the world’s most famous prehistoric monument. It was built in several stages: the first monument was an early henge monument, built about 5,000 years ago
RHS Garden Wisley
Vast garden including a glasshouse with 3 climatic zones, a learning space & a laboratory.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London
Discover the magic of Warner Bros. Studio Tour London! Explore authentic sets, props, and costumes from the Harry Potter films.
Victoria and Albert Museum
The Victoria and Albert Museum in London is the world's largest museum of applied arts, decorative arts and design, housing a permanent collection of over 2.27 million objects
Somerset House
Museums in London offer a cultural treasure trove, showcasing a diverse array of art, history, and science exhibits, inviting visitors to explore the rich tapestry of human knowledge and creativity
National Gallery
The National Gallery is an art museum in Trafalgar Square in the City of Westminster, in Central London, England.
Concerts
Find tickets to all live music, concerts, tour dates and festivals in and around London.
Theaters
Book official tickets to plays, musicals, entertainment, & experiences all across London
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Travel Guide
Traveling to London for the first time and not sure where to start? Planning a trip to London might be overwhelming indeed and especially so if this is your first time in the city!
Eat Out
Long gone are the days when a herbivore could go hungry in London. Vegetarians and vegans alike are well served now, with a growing number of restaurants boasting not just the odd token dish, but plant-based menus