Guidebook for Greater London
Food Scene
Great for traditional English breakfast. (Vegetarian options available).
128 locals recommend
The Garrison Public House
99 Bermondsey StGreat for traditional English breakfast. (Vegetarian options available).
Great wine and tapas for late night eating (closes at 11.30pm)
31 locals recommend
Tapas Brindisa London Bridge
18-20 Southwark StGreat wine and tapas for late night eating (closes at 11.30pm)
Saturday morning is the best time to come here. Wake up with London's best coffee at 'Monmouth' (there is usually a queue but the barristers usually come out with free tastings while you wait).
1617 locals recommend
Borough Market
Borough High StreetSaturday morning is the best time to come here. Wake up with London's best coffee at 'Monmouth' (there is usually a queue but the barristers usually come out with free tastings while you wait).
Drinks & Nightlife
Great secret spot for a quick local drink with friends and quick bite to eat at the street food stands.
227 locals recommend
Mercato Metropolitano
42 Newington CausewayGreat secret spot for a quick local drink with friends and quick bite to eat at the street food stands.
Similar to Flat Iron Square, but closer to London Bridge. This spot is great to grab a drink in good or bad weather with some nights playing live music.
60 locals recommend
Flea at Flat Iron Square
45 Southwark StSimilar to Flat Iron Square, but closer to London Bridge. This spot is great to grab a drink in good or bad weather with some nights playing live music.
The Roebuck
50 Great Dover StLocal traditional pub.
Cocktail rooftop bar. Get ready to video the elevator ride up and capture stunning views of London's skyline. Also open for food until 2am Fridays and Saturdays.
237 locals recommend
SUSHISAMBA London
BishopsgateCocktail rooftop bar. Get ready to video the elevator ride up and capture stunning views of London's skyline. Also open for food until 2am Fridays and Saturdays.
Soho is great for nightlife. Full of cool bars, clubs and restaurants to choose from.
576 locals recommend
Soho
Soho is great for nightlife. Full of cool bars, clubs and restaurants to choose from.
Rooftop bar overlooking the river Thames. Beware, drinks are pricey at around £14 for a cocktail. You can still go up to enjoy the viewing deck for free.
106 locals recommend
OXO Tower Restaurant
Barge House StreetRooftop bar overlooking the river Thames. Beware, drinks are pricey at around £14 for a cocktail. You can still go up to enjoy the viewing deck for free.
Sightseeing
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge RoadTower of London
Designed by Christopher Wren (whose burial stone sits inside), its dome has dominated the London skyline for over 300 years.
845 locals recommend
St. Paul's Cathedral
Designed by Christopher Wren (whose burial stone sits inside), its dome has dominated the London skyline for over 300 years.
London Eye
Try and book advance to avoid the long queues.
Statues of icons in History, including Winston Churchill, Abraham Lincoln and the first female addition Millicent Fawcett.
60 locals recommend
Parliament Square
Parliament SquareStatues of icons in History, including Winston Churchill, Abraham Lincoln and the first female addition Millicent Fawcett.
Try and be there for 10.30am to see the changing of the Queen's guards. It's free to watch and lasts about 45 minutes. (Mon, Wed, Fri and Sundays only)
1912 locals recommend
Buckingham Palace
Try and be there for 10.30am to see the changing of the Queen's guards. It's free to watch and lasts about 45 minutes. (Mon, Wed, Fri and Sundays only)
Arts & Culture
Tate Modern
BanksideFree entry
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
21 New Globe WalkTours cost £17 for adults
Performing arts studio theatre in railway station vaults, focused on youth work, aspiring and up-and-coming writers.
53 locals recommend
Southwark Playhouse
77-85 Newington CausewayPerforming arts studio theatre in railway station vaults, focused on youth work, aspiring and up-and-coming writers.
Shopping
Regent Street
Regent StreetStart from Piccadilly Circus and walk up towards Oxford Street.
Coming from Regent Street, turn left to head up to Marble Arch area for Hyde Park - or turn right to head towards Tottenham Court road for British Museum.
1427 locals recommend
Oxford Street
Oxford StreetComing from Regent Street, turn left to head up to Marble Arch area for Hyde Park - or turn right to head towards Tottenham Court road for British Museum.
Covent Garden
41 James StLook out for the talented street performers.
Camden Market
54-56 Camden Lock PlGo into 'Cyber Dog' store and check out the wild interiors.
Essentials
Sainsbury's Local
75 Sloane AveLocal grocery store for all essentials.
Getting Around
If you are travelling to Gatwick airport you can go direct from London Bridge from as little as £10.70 (about 12 minute walk from the apartment - or 5 minute taxi ride).
192 locals recommend
London Bridge Station
Station Approach RoadIf you are travelling to Gatwick airport you can go direct from London Bridge from as little as £10.70 (about 12 minute walk from the apartment - or 5 minute taxi ride).
Borough station
Borough High StreetClosest tube station, about 6 minute walk from the apartment.
If you want to go on the express train to Heathrow Airport (about 15 minutes from here) you can catch the train at Paddington Station. The alternative route would be by tube on the Piccadily line (about 50 minutes from the apartment).
325 locals recommend
Paddington Station
Praed StreetIf you want to go on the express train to Heathrow Airport (about 15 minutes from here) you can catch the train at Paddington Station. The alternative route would be by tube on the Piccadily line (about 50 minutes from the apartment).