I’m travelling down from the North to London (King’s Cross / Old Street / City Road) for an afternoon appointment and will have some time beforehand.
Does anyone have any good lunch/brunch recommendations?
Ideally somewhere casual, not too expensive, and fairly easy to get to by public transport.
just looking for somewhere decent before the appointment.
visiting at the end of july and forecast is saying the nighttime temperatures are around the mid 60s F (16-18 C). i'm from los angeles so ~60F can either be a nice cool night in the summer or a very crisp biting winter night. wondering what kind of sensation this temp is like in london so i can pack adequately!
I am looking for recommendations for good coffee near where I'm staying in Hendon. I'm by the Brent reservoir fairly regularly over the next couple of months. Not planning to go into central. With the greatest of respect I'd prefer only coffee snobs to reply, A good flat white anywhere local will do the job.
Hi, I'm from the U.S and I sometimes travel for work. I will travel to London in October 10th-30th, with my wife and 1 year old son visiting on my second week there. With that said, I would like any tips, advice, or recommendations on how to spend my time there, like some local restaurants, popular bars, fun events, some hidden gems, or some pubs where I can watch Premier League matches with strangers and have a good time. I would also love to go see at least two Premier League matches in a stadium or two different stadiums.
I mentioned my family would be there for a week, so some family friendly recommendations are also needed. Thanks.
Looking for recommendations on where best to stay up late!
Hi I’m Egyptian and coming to London for the first time will stay a couple days. Will book in PubLove Hostel have anyone tried there before? Is it good and safe and the cooling stuff good? It’s my first time abroad and I’m nervous cuz I will be alone. And about the transportation, what is the best and safest way to move there and to be saving money. Thanks!
My husband and I are looking to do tour to the studio so we don't need to worry about transportation, however it looks like the tours allow 4 hours at the studios, which seems like a short time. For those who have been there, is 4 hours enough or will it feel rushed? Also, any recommendations for a good tour company? Thanks!
Coming to London for a week tomorrow, any recommendations for LGBTQ bars with smoking areas or preferably where you can smoke inside?
Thanks in advance!
Hi everyone,
I’m a young woman traveling solo to the UK soon. My main goal is to visit London, but to save some money on accommodation, I booked a room at the Icon Hotel in Luton (Stuart Street).
The problem is that I already paid for the hotel, and after booking, I started reading online reviews about Luton. Honestly, I’ve seen a lot of pretty bad comments about the area being dodgy, sketchy, or just generally unsafe, and now I’m starting to panic a bit.
I chose the Icon Hotel because it looked nice, has great reviews inside, and seems close to Luton train station so I can commute into central London every day.
For those who know the area:
- How safe is Luton for a young woman walking alone, specifically during the day or returning from London in the evening?
- Is the walk between the Icon Hotel and Luton Station okay, or are there specific spots/underpasses I should avoid at night?
- Do you have any specific safety tips for commuting back and forth?
I can't get a refund on the hotel anymore, so I really want to know what to expect. Any reassurance or honest advice would be deeply appreciated! Thank you!
As with most visitors, I have already heard horror stories about phone snatching. And given the era we are living in, many of our phones hold pretty much everything. With that said, for locals and those who frequently visit London, how do you avoid your phone being snatched?
I used to live in London but moved to Sweden after the 2016 referendum. I still visit quite often but as someone who likes buying T-shirts in places that I visit, I actually struggle to find anything to buy when I go to London.
In other cities I usually find nice T-shirts at breweries, or sometimes if I'm lucky I walk across a left-wing organisation of some kind that sells cool T-shirts, but so far in London I haven't had much luck. I would even settle for a more basic, London-themed T-shirt as long as it isn't the usual touristy T-shirt with a logo of the London Underground or a red telephone box.
Do you people have any suggestions of where in London I could go to find myself a nice T-shirt or two to remind me of London? As mentioned in the title, beer-related or political-but-still-clearly-from-London would be great, but other ideas for nice T-shirts are also welcome. Thanks in advance!
We will be in Europe next June and spending three nights in London. It will be our first time in London and we want to see the typical sites.… Westminster Abbey, the British Museum, the Tower of London, Big Ben. It will be my husband and myself. And another couple. We are in our 60’s. In very good health. Not interested in nightlife. But want some pubs/restaurants near us. And easy access to transit.
It seems like we narrowed it down to the Covent Garden area. These are the hotels we are considering. I know the last one is not in the same area, but I liked that hotel. I’m not saying my mind won’t change, because I’ve been trying to figure this out for the last few weeks. And I have changed my mind every day!
Any and all suggestions will be very welcome.
Strand Palace €1,291
Resident Covent Garden €1,455
Henrietta Experimental €1,317-1602
The Clermont Charing Cross €1,570
The Montague on the Gardens €1,162-1282
Here for work and currently in office. I saw the wembley documentary and I am scared some shit might break out today
Edit: Thanks guys:) appreciate the digs. But the wembley doc is legit scary so didn’t want to risk it.
Hi all, visiting London for a friend's 30th next week (starting the 8th). We'll be seeing My Chemical Romance on Saturday at Wembley, and her birthday's Sunday, so we're hoping to come back from the concert and get a drink at midnight in Soho to ring in the special day. Any recommendations? I've been to London plenty before but not as familiar with spots that might be open late. Thanks in advance! <3
Jesus I had to get reject from like, 3 subs to post this. Anyway!
I’m a yank visiting London for a day as I head to Romania, and i keep seeing people talk about a “proper Chinese “ now I’m not one to compete and compare, food is food, I gotta try what ya’ll got, and if you swear it’s bomb I will simply believe you.
Where do I get one and what do I order? Also what other fun British foods should I try?
i’m a mid 30’s mum to two kids, moved to london about 4 years ago and in between birthing them and taking 3 exams i never really had a chance to live London. while we venture out every weekend, and i have explored most bits with my family i’ve never actually done things on my own. this saturday I am getting a chance to live london on my own, and i ask you fellow Londoners, if you could what would you build into the perfect “rediscover the city” day?
i’ve seen most sights and parks. i wouldn’t say I am particularly leaned towards one interest so really anything. i had queuing up for wimbledon up on my list but im unsure if i really want to spend most of my day just trying to get in - i’ll be alone. i appreciate good food though i dont drink. i enjoy the outdoors but i wouldn’t want that to be my whole agenda.
really, as a londoner, If you had a rare full solo day in London with no responsibilities, how would you spend it?
I’m a collector of unconventional clothing items, and would like some recommendations for stores that sell anything unusual (near the city commercial center if possible).
Think as faaaaaar away from mainstream aesthetics as possible, and I don’t just mean alternative/punk styles.
I’m looking for clothes that would make sense as theatre costumes, or wouldn’t feel out of place in a costume party.
My usual favorites are royal inspired, vampire gothic and old school magician but I don’t would love recs for anything that most everyday people would be terrified of wearing in public 🙃
Thank you to any kind Londoners willing to put up with such a strange question~
Which pub or area to go to for the World Cup games? I’m staying near Bermondsey/Tower Bridge. Thanks.
Maybe this has been asked a thousand times already, but what pubs / area would you recommend going to tonight to watch England play? Three Americans who want to experience authentic soccer (football) excitement with a local crowd.
Spending the next few days in London, need some food recommendations as I’m a northerner with absolutely 0 knowledge of the veggie food scene in London. But it’s London, so I expect it’ll be good.
Thanks :)