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Favorite thing to do in London
Posted on 1/23/20 at 7:00 am
Posted on 1/23/20 at 7:00 am
What was your favorite thing to see/do in London?
Wife and I are headed to London for a week in May. I have been several times but this will be her first trip.
Wife and I are headed to London for a week in May. I have been several times but this will be her first trip.
This post was edited on 1/23/20 at 7:01 am
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Posted on 1/23/20 at 7:03 am to Azazello
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Wife and I are headed to London for a week in May. I have been several times but this will be her first trip.
You might be able to answer your own question.
My favorite thing was going to a Chelsea soccer game.
This post was edited on 1/23/20 at 7:04 am
Posted on 1/23/20 at 8:18 am to Azazello
Trafalgar square because obligatory.
Checking out Damien Hirst's crazy artwork at the Saatchi
Drinking really strong bitters wherever I can find them.
Checking out Damien Hirst's crazy artwork at the Saatchi
Drinking really strong bitters wherever I can find them.
Posted on 1/23/20 at 8:33 am to Azazello
Soccer match if you can swing it; Churchill War Rooms, British Museum, Tate Modern, Burroughs Market, walking all over Christendom; St. James Park and Buckingham Palace area; Marble Lane; Cocktails at the American Bar; The Ship's Tavern, The Grenadier, The Nag's Head, Blackfriears, Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese for cask conditioned ales. Barrafina for Spanish food, perhaps better than you can find in Spain, St. John, The River Cafe.
Posted on 1/23/20 at 8:55 am to Azazello
British Museum is cool and free.
Westminster Abbey
Walking around the Buckingham Palace area.
Find a cool pub, preferably one with Thai food, grab some pints, and have a conversation with a local.
Westminster Abbey
Walking around the Buckingham Palace area.
Find a cool pub, preferably one with Thai food, grab some pints, and have a conversation with a local.
Posted on 1/23/20 at 8:58 am to Azazello
We did a food tour in Soho. Food was pretty good, but the history of that area is pretty awesome and some of the places they take you have great stories. Would highly recommend.
Posted on 1/23/20 at 8:59 am to Azazello
Tower of London
Take a river taxi
St. Paul’s
Take a river taxi
St. Paul’s
Posted on 1/23/20 at 9:18 am to Azazello
honestly, walking through the different neighborhoods. All so different.
Posted on 1/23/20 at 10:27 am to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
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You might be able to answer your own question.
I always find some hidden gems on this board (food tours, other unknown stuff) that aren't just the standard "Top 15 things to do in London"
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Checking out Damien Hirst's crazy artwork at the Saatchi
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Soccer match if you can swing it; Churchill War Rooms, British Museum, Tate Modern, Burroughs Market, walking all over Christendom; St. James Park and Buckingham Palace area; Marble Lane; Cocktails at the American Bar; The Ship's Tavern, The Grenadier, The Nag's Head, Blackfriears, Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese for cask conditioned ales. Barrafina for Spanish food, perhaps better than you can find in Spain, St. John, The River Cafe.
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We did a food tour in Soho
Posted on 1/23/20 at 10:33 am to lionward2014
quote:Be patient with them. They speak English, but not as well as we do here in Louisiana.
grab some pints, and have a conversation with a local.
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Posted on 1/23/20 at 10:55 am to Azazello
Borough Market was great
Covent Garden area was just awesome
The park near Buckingham Palace also
Covent Garden area was just awesome
The park near Buckingham Palace also
Posted on 1/23/20 at 11:20 am to Azazello
I do love a good English breakfast, so I'll say that a visit to London becomes an excuse to eat a big, fat-filled traditional breakfast several times during each visit. I offer a short list of my favorite London breakfasts:
--Borough Market, Maria's Market Cafe: go early, and see the locals heading out to work, the market traders showing up for their usual, and choose from sandwiches, plates, etc with all the usual Brit breakfast trimmings. You sit under the market's big pavilion, at a small cafe table or picnic table. It's open-air, so you'll enjoy bracing weather along w/your breakfast. LINK
--Terry's Cafe, 158 Great Suffolk Street. Neighborhood breakfast spot with strong tea, brusque but efficient service, and all the bacon, sausage, and beans you can stand. LINK
--Bacon sarnie from a Green Hut (a historic cabmen's shelter): good for history-lovers, as the cabmen's shelters, Victorian-era wooden kiosks designed as spots for drivers to get out of the weather. They serve inexpensive, simple food through a window--only cabbies can go inside--so they're best sampled on a nice day. Only 10 are left, the ones near Embankment Station or Temple place might be convenient to visit....the one in Russell Square has a couple of picnic tables. Story here: LINK
--Dishoom (multiple locations), for its Indian twist on a bacon sandwich: fresh naan, a smear of cream cheese, tomato chutney, bacon, and a sprinkle of cilantro. So good I make them at home now. LINK
Properly fueled, you will be able to walk all over town, no matter the weather.
--Borough Market, Maria's Market Cafe: go early, and see the locals heading out to work, the market traders showing up for their usual, and choose from sandwiches, plates, etc with all the usual Brit breakfast trimmings. You sit under the market's big pavilion, at a small cafe table or picnic table. It's open-air, so you'll enjoy bracing weather along w/your breakfast. LINK
--Terry's Cafe, 158 Great Suffolk Street. Neighborhood breakfast spot with strong tea, brusque but efficient service, and all the bacon, sausage, and beans you can stand. LINK
--Bacon sarnie from a Green Hut (a historic cabmen's shelter): good for history-lovers, as the cabmen's shelters, Victorian-era wooden kiosks designed as spots for drivers to get out of the weather. They serve inexpensive, simple food through a window--only cabbies can go inside--so they're best sampled on a nice day. Only 10 are left, the ones near Embankment Station or Temple place might be convenient to visit....the one in Russell Square has a couple of picnic tables. Story here: LINK
--Dishoom (multiple locations), for its Indian twist on a bacon sandwich: fresh naan, a smear of cream cheese, tomato chutney, bacon, and a sprinkle of cilantro. So good I make them at home now. LINK
Properly fueled, you will be able to walk all over town, no matter the weather.
Posted on 1/23/20 at 11:42 am to hungryone
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hungryone
You're username fits
Posted on 1/23/20 at 11:46 am to Azazello
Other than mentioned above, Imperial War Museum, British Army Museum...
Posted on 1/23/20 at 12:42 pm to hungryone
Would agree with the other person that suggested staying in the Covent Garden area. Lots of great pubs and restaurants. Its close to the Thames, across from the London Eye and you can walk by/to most major monuments.
The subway (Tube) is a great way to get around the city.
I really enjoyed the Churchill War Rooms.
As for restaurants, Dishoom and Hawksmoor (Seven Dials) were my favorite places.
The subway (Tube) is a great way to get around the city.
I really enjoyed the Churchill War Rooms.
As for restaurants, Dishoom and Hawksmoor (Seven Dials) were my favorite places.
Posted on 1/23/20 at 2:55 pm to Azazello
One of my favorite days in London was
Touring the Globe theater remake, walking to the Borroughs market and than walking to the Tower of London.
Also like Churchill war rooms.
Touring the Globe theater remake, walking to the Borroughs market and than walking to the Tower of London.
Also like Churchill war rooms.
Posted on 1/23/20 at 3:35 pm to Azazello
Make sure she brings hot sauce, &/or other spices.
Posted on 1/23/20 at 3:37 pm to Sancho Panza
London is one of the best food cities in the world
Posted on 1/23/20 at 3:39 pm to AbitaFan08
while I understand it is, I still think British food sucks
Posted on 1/23/20 at 3:41 pm to mizslu314
Traditional British food? I agree. Not my favorite.
I’m just saying bringing “hot sauce and other spices” is ridiculous.
I’m just saying bringing “hot sauce and other spices” is ridiculous.
This post was edited on 1/23/20 at 3:42 pm
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