Guidebook for London
Food Scene
Lovely hidden gem in the middle of the small park a few metres from our house, great for a coffee, brunch or afternoon glass of wine
Pistachios In The Park Cafe - East Greenwich Pleasaunce
10 Chevening RdLovely hidden gem in the middle of the small park a few metres from our house, great for a coffee, brunch or afternoon glass of wine
Fab place with good food, drinks, right in the heart of Greenwich town with amazing outdoor area and views of The Cutty Sark and Thames
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The Old Brewery
Fab place with good food, drinks, right in the heart of Greenwich town with amazing outdoor area and views of The Cutty Sark and Thames
Our favourite curry house in London with really friendly staff. Ring in advance to get a good table!
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Mogul
10 Greenwich Church StOur favourite curry house in London with really friendly staff. Ring in advance to get a good table!
Dining with a view (highest restaurant in the UK) Get here very early in the morning for their breakfasts. Tables are often available next-day for around 7/8am. (requires booking)
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Duck & Waffle
110 BishopsgateDining with a view (highest restaurant in the UK) Get here very early in the morning for their breakfasts. Tables are often available next-day for around 7/8am. (requires booking)
One of the most beautiful places to eat/drink in London. Suits a special occasion or an extravagant meal. (requires booking)
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Berners Tavern
10 Berners StOne of the most beautiful places to eat/drink in London. Suits a special occasion or an extravagant meal. (requires booking)
A hidden gem in Piccadilly Circus. French-style brasserie which is surprisingly affordable. An absolutely ideal spot to get some lunch/dinner after a day sightseeing in central London. Walk-in tables are available.
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Brasserie Zédel
20 Sherwood StA hidden gem in Piccadilly Circus. French-style brasserie which is surprisingly affordable. An absolutely ideal spot to get some lunch/dinner after a day sightseeing in central London. Walk-in tables are available.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Vanbrugh is another hidden gem around here. Great pub that serves good food and has a great outdoor area. Also open until 1am on the weekend
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The Vanbrugh
91 Colomb StThe Vanbrugh is another hidden gem around here. Great pub that serves good food and has a great outdoor area. Also open until 1am on the weekend
Fantastic pub right on the river, there are lots of tables outside to admire the views. Good food!
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The Cutty Sark
14 Joyce Dawson WayFantastic pub right on the river, there are lots of tables outside to admire the views. Good food!
Very cool bar on the river, good food and drinks. Lots of outdoor space too.
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The Sail Loft
11 Victoria ParadeVery cool bar on the river, good food and drinks. Lots of outdoor space too.
Hawker house is a very cool pop-up with loads of street food and bars. Good for a night out and easy to get back from!
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Hawker House
Canada StreetHawker house is a very cool pop-up with loads of street food and bars. Good for a night out and easy to get back from!
Bermondsey street is a short train ride away from Westcombe Park, get off at London Bridge. The whole street is bars and restaurants, good for nightlife or just a nice meal
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Bermondsey Street
Bermondsey StreetBermondsey street is a short train ride away from Westcombe Park, get off at London Bridge. The whole street is bars and restaurants, good for nightlife or just a nice meal
Peckham Springs is a great bar/club for those who want to sample proper london nightlife
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Peckham Springs
Peckham Springs is a great bar/club for those who want to sample proper london nightlife
It doesn't get much better than Frank's Cafe for nightlife and rooftop views. Frank's opens in May for the summer months so check before you go but you won't regret it
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Frank's Cafe
95A Rye LnIt doesn't get much better than Frank's Cafe for nightlife and rooftop views. Frank's opens in May for the summer months so check before you go but you won't regret it
Bussey building is an awesome bar/club with an amazing rooftop space. They also show films there so look online at what's on
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Bussey Building
Bussey building is an awesome bar/club with an amazing rooftop space. They also show films there so look online at what's on
We love to hang out at Sketch, it's pricey but amazing place, go for a drink or dinner. Need to book in advance!
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sketch
9 Conduit StWe love to hang out at Sketch, it's pricey but amazing place, go for a drink or dinner. Need to book in advance!
Skylon is a super lovely bar located right on the Southbank, beautiful views. Go for a drink before a nice meal along the Southbank
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Skylon
Skylon is a super lovely bar located right on the Southbank, beautiful views. Go for a drink before a nice meal along the Southbank
Head to Aqua Shard for a chance to go up The Shard for free! (well, for the price of a drink). They won't let you in wearing flip flops/ old trainers though so plan in advance!
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Aqua Shard
31 St Thomas StHead to Aqua Shard for a chance to go up The Shard for free! (well, for the price of a drink). They won't let you in wearing flip flops/ old trainers though so plan in advance!
Parks & Nature
One of the royal parks in London which is just a stones throw away. It's absolutely stunning, incredible views from the view point, beautiful rose garden and deer park.
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Parque de Greenwich
One of the royal parks in London which is just a stones throw away. It's absolutely stunning, incredible views from the view point, beautiful rose garden and deer park.
Blackheath sits just behind Royal Greenwich Park and it's very different! It's a real rugged heath with fab views. Worth a walk, great for flying a kite!
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Blackheath
Prince Charles RoadBlackheath sits just behind Royal Greenwich Park and it's very different! It's a real rugged heath with fab views. Worth a walk, great for flying a kite!
Sightseeing
If you head in to Greenwich, you can't miss The Cutty Sark, it's a real spectacle
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Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich station
If you head in to Greenwich, you can't miss The Cutty Sark, it's a real spectacle
The 02 arena is great place to visit, you can walk there from our flat. Even if you're not going to an event there, it's excellent for restaurants and bars.
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The O2
Peninsula SquareThe 02 arena is great place to visit, you can walk there from our flat. Even if you're not going to an event there, it's excellent for restaurants and bars.
Another good alternative to expensive sightseeing trips is to take the Thames Clipper transport ferry along the river. The boat route starts at Greenwich and ends at Westminster (Big Ben/London Eye). It passes beneath Tower Bridge and goes past the Shard and the Tower Of London, as well as the Victorian Thameside warehouses of East London.
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Thames Clippers Station
South Sea StreetAnother good alternative to expensive sightseeing trips is to take the Thames Clipper transport ferry along the river. The boat route starts at Greenwich and ends at Westminster (Big Ben/London Eye). It passes beneath Tower Bridge and goes past the Shard and the Tower Of London, as well as the Victorian Thameside warehouses of East London.
Arts & Culture
An absolute must visit, wonderful history and fun for kids too
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National Maritime Museum
Romney RoadAn absolute must visit, wonderful history and fun for kids too
Visit the centre of the world and stand on the meridian line, where east meets west, see the meridian lazor line if you go in the evening.
The planatarium is fab and has regular showings which you can book in advance or turn up on the day. Prices are cheap. Great for the family
Also the views from the observatory are voted one of the best in London
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Royal Observatory Greenwich
Blackheath AvenueVisit the centre of the world and stand on the meridian line, where east meets west, see the meridian lazor line if you go in the evening.
The planatarium is fab and has regular showings which you can book in advance or turn up on the day. Prices are cheap. Great for the family
Also the views from the observatory are voted one of the best in London
The Queen's House was the first Classical building in the UK and is home to a wonderful art gallery.
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Casa de la Reina
Romney RoadThe Queen's House was the first Classical building in the UK and is home to a wonderful art gallery.
Essentials
This is the closeest supermarket to our house and is well stocked
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Sainsbury's Local
57-59 Honor Oak ParkThis is the closeest supermarket to our house and is well stocked
Small offlicense at the bottom of the road if you need emergency milk, essentials
Centre Point Food & Wine
76 Woolwich RdSmall offlicense at the bottom of the road if you need emergency milk, essentials
Shopping
If you head to Bugsby's way you'll find several large supermarkets, M&S, Sainsburys, ASDA, ALDI, Primark for cheap shopping
Bugsby's Way
Bugsby's WayIf you head to Bugsby's way you'll find several large supermarkets, M&S, Sainsburys, ASDA, ALDI, Primark for cheap shopping
Good local produce, vegetables, cheese, milk, bread etc. Open on a Sunday right by Blackheath Train Station
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Blackheath Farmers Market
Good local produce, vegetables, cheese, milk, bread etc. Open on a Sunday right by Blackheath Train Station
Greenwich Market is a must see, it's a large covered market with local produce. You can get great home made gifts, clothes, art, as well as amazing street food, there are also little shops within the market all worth a visit
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Greenwich Market
5B Greenwich MarketGreenwich Market is a must see, it's a large covered market with local produce. You can get great home made gifts, clothes, art, as well as amazing street food, there are also little shops within the market all worth a visit