Guidebook for London
Essentials
Waitrose & Partners
366 Holloway RdSupermarket - good quality (a British middle-class cliche!)
Tesco Express
179 Shoreditch High StSupermarket - cheaper than Waitrose and long opening hours
Food Scene
London's original gastropub. Lovely food, good honest vibe without the frills or fanfare.
79 locals recommend
The Eagle Farringdon
159 Farringdon RoadLondon's original gastropub. Lovely food, good honest vibe without the frills or fanfare.
Little Bay Restaurant Farringdon
171 Farringdon RoadRidiculously cheap restaurant!
Caravan Exmouth Market | Takeaway & Coffee
11-13 Exmouth MarketBeautiful coffee and inventive food
Fergus Henderson's nose-to-tail dining phenomenon. Max it out in the restaurant or take it easy in the bar with more casual plates. Bring home some Eccles cakes!
38 locals recommend
Saint John Restaurant
26 Saint John StreetFergus Henderson's nose-to-tail dining phenomenon. Max it out in the restaurant or take it easy in the bar with more casual plates. Bring home some Eccles cakes!
Bill Granger's excellent Aussie export - fresh, wholesome food with Asian influences
49 locals recommend
Granger & Co. Clerkenwell
50 Sekforde StBill Granger's excellent Aussie export - fresh, wholesome food with Asian influences
Sushi Tetsu
12 Jerusalem PassageAmazing sushi with room for just seven diners. Booking essential!
Modern fusion food from Kiwi chef Anna Hansen. I love their breakfasts.
83 locals recommend
The Modern Pantry
47-48 St John's SquareModern fusion food from Kiwi chef Anna Hansen. I love their breakfasts.
Bistro food with a twist from French chef Bruno Loubet and his gallic wit. The decor is always interesting too.
87 locals recommend
The Zetter Townhouse Clerkenwell
49-50 St John's SquareBistro food with a twist from French chef Bruno Loubet and his gallic wit. The decor is always interesting too.
Lovely, friendly cafe that's big on breakfasts and brunches, run by two Irish sisters
35 locals recommend
J + A Cafe
92A Old StLovely, friendly cafe that's big on breakfasts and brunches, run by two Irish sisters
The deli for serious foodies (plus the restaurant with its own cult following)
36 locals recommend
The Quality Chop House
92-94 Farringdon RdThe deli for serious foodies (plus the restaurant with its own cult following)
Restaurant deli specialising in produce from southwest France (duck, saucisson, fois gras etc)
32 locals recommend
La Petite Auberge
283-284 Upper StreetRestaurant deli specialising in produce from southwest France (duck, saucisson, fois gras etc)
Terence Conran recently opened this deluxe diner with an amazing (if pricey) deli. A focus on British goods makes it a good place for high-quality foodie adventures. The pastries are incredible and reasonably priced.
Albion Clerkenwell
63 Clerkenwell RoadTerence Conran recently opened this deluxe diner with an amazing (if pricey) deli. A focus on British goods makes it a good place for high-quality foodie adventures. The pastries are incredible and reasonably priced.
Drinks & Nightlife
Heady, complex cocktails amongst beautiful, quirky interiors
87 locals recommend
The Zetter Townhouse Clerkenwell
49-50 St John's SquareHeady, complex cocktails amongst beautiful, quirky interiors
Eat here, soak up the boho atmosphere and then go for a stroll down the canal
20 locals recommend
The Charles Lamb Pub
16 Elia StEat here, soak up the boho atmosphere and then go for a stroll down the canal
Shopping
Independent boutiques for interesting gifts, lovely cafes, classy restaurants. There's even a hair salon called Barber Streisand. Starbucks was pushed out!
219 locals recommend
Exmouth Market
Exmouth MarketIndependent boutiques for interesting gifts, lovely cafes, classy restaurants. There's even a hair salon called Barber Streisand. Starbucks was pushed out!
Rowlands Pharmacy
16 Exmouth MarketFor all your pharmacy needs