Guidebook for Greater London
Essentials
TESCO Express
275-277 Battersea Park RdTesco Superstore
Kennington LaneArts & Culture
Young Vic
66 The Cut
Tate Modern
BanksideBlack Cultural Archives
1 Windrush SquareUnique exhibitions in a stunning venue.
Walking along the Southbank during the day or at night is always fun.
436 locals recommend
Southbank Centre
Walking along the Southbank during the day or at night is always fun.
National Theatre
Upper GroundGreat productions and reasonably priced if you book ahead.
One of my favourite museums - go to see the skeleton of the blue whale, it's incredible. Plus during the winter there's an open air ice skating rink.
1954 locals recommend
Natural History Museum
Cromwell RoadOne of my favourite museums - go to see the skeleton of the blue whale, it's incredible. Plus during the winter there's an open air ice skating rink.
Parks & Nature
Kennington Park
Kennington Park RoadThere's also a Lido in the park which is great for those (rare) hot days!
74 locals recommend
Brockwell Park
Dulwich Road There's also a Lido in the park which is great for those (rare) hot days!
If its warm, Hampstead Heath has three bathing ponds (mens, ladies, mixed) that are great for a dip. £2-3 entry.
1215 locals recommend
Hampstead Heath
If its warm, Hampstead Heath has three bathing ponds (mens, ladies, mixed) that are great for a dip. £2-3 entry.
Primrose Hill
Primrose Hill RoadFood Scene
Boma Bar and Restaurant
116 Wandsworth Bridge RdNanban
426 Coldharbour LnFish, Wings and Tings Brixton
Coldharbour LaneReasonably priced breakfast or lunch spot run by the nicest owners. Food is Persian and Mediterranean influenced.
15 locals recommend
I Due Amici Garden Cafe
310-312 Kennington RdReasonably priced breakfast or lunch spot run by the nicest owners. Food is Persian and Mediterranean influenced.
Best Pakistani food in East London and its BYOB - avoid the curry houses on Brick Lane and go here!
381 locals recommend
Tayyabs
83-89 Fieldgate StBest Pakistani food in East London and its BYOB - avoid the curry houses on Brick Lane and go here!
Lahore Karahi
1 Tooting High StBest Pakistani food in South London!
Olley's Fish Experience
65 Norwood RdThe only place to go for fish and chips.
Yadas Kurdish Restaurant
104 Rye LaneMr Bao
293-295 Rye LnSmall restaurant, but the food is amazing. Book ahead if you can.
Drinks & Nightlife
Market House
443 Coldharbour Ln
Ministry of Sound
103 Gaunt StAmazing club and so close to the flat.
O2 Academy, Brixton
211 Stockwell Rd
Corsica Studios
5 Elephant RdGreat club nights, different music genres so look ahead. Young crowd.
114 locals recommend
Bussey Building
Great club nights, different music genres so look ahead. Young crowd.
I've spent too many nights in this bar but it's always fun and the drinks are reasonably priced (for London!). In a converted railway arch, ask for directions when you get there.
65 locals recommend
Peckham Springs
I've spent too many nights in this bar but it's always fun and the drinks are reasonably priced (for London!). In a converted railway arch, ask for directions when you get there.
Village Underground
54 Holywell LnPub On The Park
19 Martello StreetSmall pub with huge beer garden and TV screens for sport.
51 locals recommend
The Duke of Edinburgh Pub | Brixton
204 Ferndale RoadSmall pub with huge beer garden and TV screens for sport.
Entertainment & Activities
Ritzy Cinema and Cafe
26 Coldharbour LnThe best team in Europe - book ahead to get tickets to a match!
60 locals recommend
Arsenal Football Club
75 Drayton ParkThe best team in Europe - book ahead to get tickets to a match!
Getting Around
15 minutes walk.
Northern, Bakerloo, Jubilee and Waterloo & City tube lines.
Overground train services to stations within London and towns and cities outside London.
6 locals recommend
Waterloo Station Waterloo Road (Stop F)
15 minutes walk.
Northern, Bakerloo, Jubilee and Waterloo & City tube lines.
Overground train services to stations within London and towns and cities outside London.
Lambeth North station
110 Westminster Bridge RdBakerloo Line - 8 minutes walk
Kennington Station (Stop KA)
Northern line - 11 minutes walk
Elephant And Castle Station
London RoadBakerloo and Northern lines - 12 minutes walk