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London Neighbourhoods
Down-to-earth Vauxhall is known for its gay nightlife, with long-established bars and clubs along Kennington Lane and under the nearby railway arches. Green spaces include Vauxhall Park, with tennis courts and a model village, and the Pleasure Gardens, hosting regular cultural and community events. The small Vauxhall City Farm is home to horses, alpacas, and sheep, with opportunities for feeding and petting.
45 locals recommend
Vauxhall
Down-to-earth Vauxhall is known for its gay nightlife, with long-established bars and clubs along Kennington Lane and under the nearby railway arches. Green spaces include Vauxhall Park, with tennis courts and a model village, and the Pleasure Gardens, hosting regular cultural and community events. The small Vauxhall City Farm is home to horses, alpacas, and sheep, with opportunities for feeding and petting.
A shopping and entertainment hub in London's West End, Covent Garden centres on the elegant, car-free Piazza, home to fashion stores, craft stalls at the Apple Market, and the Royal Opera House. Street entertainers perform by 17th-century St. Paul’s Church, and the London Transport Museum houses vintage vehicles. Upscale restaurants serve European cuisines, and nearby theatres draw crowds for plays and musicals.
955 locals recommend
Covent Garden
41 James StA shopping and entertainment hub in London's West End, Covent Garden centres on the elegant, car-free Piazza, home to fashion stores, craft stalls at the Apple Market, and the Royal Opera House. Street entertainers perform by 17th-century St. Paul’s Church, and the London Transport Museum houses vintage vehicles. Upscale restaurants serve European cuisines, and nearby theatres draw crowds for plays and musicals.
The energetic streets of Soho, in the West End, feature a variety of dining, nightlife, and shopping options. Dean, Frith, Beak, and Old Compton streets are the epicentre of activity day and night, and long-running Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club is also here. Theatre-goers head to Shaftesbury Avenue, while shoppers bustle around Carnaby, Oxford and Regent streets and the iconic Liberty's department store.
34 locals recommend
Soho
The energetic streets of Soho, in the West End, feature a variety of dining, nightlife, and shopping options. Dean, Frith, Beak, and Old Compton streets are the epicentre of activity day and night, and long-running Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club is also here. Theatre-goers head to Shaftesbury Avenue, while shoppers bustle around Carnaby, Oxford and Regent streets and the iconic Liberty's department store.
Several bridges named London Bridge have spanned the River Thames between the City of London and Southwark, in central London. The current crossing, which opened to traffic in 1973, is a box girder bridge built from concrete and steel
489 locals recommend
London Souvenirs
Battle Bridge LaneSeveral bridges named London Bridge have spanned the River Thames between the City of London and Southwark, in central London. The current crossing, which opened to traffic in 1973, is a box girder bridge built from concrete and steel
Restaurants
Remarkable steak restaurant at affordable prices 12 GBP with free ice cream for dessert
31 locals recommend
Flat Iron Covent Garden
17-18 Henrietta StRemarkable steak restaurant at affordable prices 12 GBP with free ice cream for dessert
Franco Manca
52 Broadway Marketgreat pizzas, quick and tasty at affordable prices - 7-10 GBP
Spanish tapas, a bit pricey. 35 GBP per person approx.
this is a chain, they have several restaurants in London. No tables, everybody seats at the bar and no reservations are allowed
75 locals recommend
Barrafina
26-27 Dean StSpanish tapas, a bit pricey. 35 GBP per person approx.
this is a chain, they have several restaurants in London. No tables, everybody seats at the bar and no reservations are allowed
Boqueria
192 Acre LnSpanish restaurant, 15-20 GBP per person
Greek restaurant,
Book if you go, as it is very popular.
Affordable prices, ~ 15 GBP per person.
105 locals recommend
Lemonia
89 Regent's Park RdGreek restaurant,
Book if you go, as it is very popular.
Affordable prices, ~ 15 GBP per person.
Food scene
Highly recommended if you are foodie!
walk around and stop at any food stand when you are hungry
53 locals recommend
Borough Market
Highly recommended if you are foodie!
walk around and stop at any food stand when you are hungry