Get there early to snap up cheap Day Tickets and check out the view of the river from the terrace.
Sit back with an afternoon cup of Earl Grey and crumpets. On the go? In addition to a la carte dining, passersby can stop for hot bacon sandwiches and frankfurters at a take-out counter.
The ride duration is about 30 min.--perfect timing for sunset in early July. On a clear evening the views are expansive and you can see the lights turn on on the parliament building and Big Ben.
The behind the scenes tour is led by an actor - our younger members love this activity!
This place is MASSIVE. In total, there are five arenas, each hosting a different sport at the Games. You could stay here for-ev-er.
Dress to impress...a prince! This is where Kate picks up her favorite suits and shoes. (Can't make it to the U.K.? The line is also available in the U.S. at Bloomingdale's.)
150 Oxford Street is the site of hmv's legendary flagship store - still the world's biggest known music store. It was officially opened in 1984 by Bob Geldof!
Hyde Park was a favourite venue for duellists in the 18th and 19th century, including the brutal 1712 duel between the Duke of Hamilton and Lord Mohun in which they hacked each other to death.
300 shops, 70 restaurants, 14-screen cinema, bowling alley and casino. There are also three hotels, providing the perfect place to hunker down in after a day pounding the plastic. Mehr erfahren.
i'll be honest: i wasn't expecting much when we cabbed it down there late one night ("uhh, financial district?") but the back room is a great place to have your dance party.
The hotel is close to Oxford Street where you'll find different shops. The Marble Arch is also just 10 minutes away by foot.
‘Paddington Bear’ was written by Michael Bond in 1958. His bear arrived here somehow from ‘deepest, darkest Peru’ and was named after the station. You can find a statue of him near the escalators.
LONDON: Yotam Ottolenghi explains why love is the right word when it comes to his London-worshipped delicatessens Mehr erfahren.
U.S. citizens requiring emergency assistance can contact the U.S. Embassy in London 24 hours a day, seven days a week via the main Embassy number:[44] (0)20-7499-9000 Mehr erfahren.
Boasts “London’s tallest revolving doors”, steps from West End theatres. “World’s tallest thermometer” is in the Mojave Desert, steps from Bob’s Big Boy. We give the facts, you decide where to stay.
Sushi restaurant with touch pad tables for interactive ordering, kitchen cam and games while you wait. You can project an image of what you fancy on your plate to help pick your meal too!
Some 25,000 exhibits accumulated by two generations of the Cuming family in the 1800s, including objects from Ancient Egypt. Mehr erfahren.
LONDON: Part of the empire of high-end Chinese cuisine eateries from the eccentric food world legend Mehr erfahren.
It might look like it was built in 1920s Uzbekistan (then turned inside out) but, believe it or not, the Barbican is about to celebrate its thirtieth birthday. Mehr erfahren.
The Frieze Art Fair is nominated as a "Best Annual Event" by Logo's 2011 NewNowNext Travel Awards! You can vote for them here: http://www.tripouttravel.com/vote
Check into this location and we’ll donate 5p towards helping the homeless this 2012 Christmas season.
Even though they have an outpost in New York, the London locations are always worth a visit.
Britain’s first escalators were installed at this famous department store in 1898. Women were offered brandy at the summit in order to calm their nerves.
Open 24/7, this bakery exudes a rough Cockney charm. Main attractions: salt beef and an entertaining customer mix.
Posh brasserie specializing in Central European dishes and serving the best Wiener schnitzel in town.
London’s most exciting market has it all: antiques, food, streetwear and even typically British bits and pieces.
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Stop minding the gap :)!Did you know that there's a direct flight from Heathrow to Pisa in Tuscany? How about a vacation surrounded by the peaceful Tuscan hills and a glass of Chianti in your hand?
Though with the likes of porterhouse, rib-eye and chateaubriand available at its other outposts, we suggest going for Dartmouth lobster, royal break and monkfish here. Mehr erfahren.
Features an open grill and spit-roast providing a touch of culinary theatre, and a copper-faced bar offering classic cocktails-with-a-twist. The perfect spot for a Mad Men-style office outing. Mehr erfahren.
One of the most unique & interactive restaurants in London. Get your chance to chat with michelin starred chefs while preparing an amazing meal. http://bit.ly/R6dRRV
The area takes its name from the church of St.Mary at the Bourne (a variation of Tyburn, a local river). The 18th century Marylebone Gardens were famous for bear-baiting, prize-fighting and duelling.
New modern Greek restaurant by two of Greece's top chefs, featuring a deli and an outdoor garden.
If you are an art lover, this hotel welcomes you with its location near theaters, museums and Oxford Street. Turn the corner and you will find restaurants and local pubs with reasonable prices.
If you don't want to wait 18 months for a guided tour or miss out on Open Weekend, get a ticket for an exhibition. You don't see as much of the Palace but at least you get inside!
"A London hotspot in summer for open-air gigs and films, and in winter for ice-skating..." Mehr erfahren.
Soak up the atmosphere here and check out the two separate markets - Jubilee and Apple. Go during the weekend for arts & crafts at Jubilee and artwork & jewellery at Apple!
A traditional hotel with modern amenities. The rooms are comfortable and the food is great!
The Wow Experience (£226 for 140 minutes) includes body exfoliation, a bespoke facial, a pressure-point massage and mor Mehr erfahren.
This market is quickly becoming THE place to eat in South London; They have several options, from Pakistani curries to wood fired pizza, jerk chicken, and traditional British pies.
With its clean and modern decorated rooms, great service and good location; the hotel gives you a classy, five-star experience.
The chicken chilli stew is great, but our favourite is either the Butternut and Ginkgo or the Leek and Potato. Both are outstanding!
For whites: if you don't mind spending the money, get the La Bourgeoise Henri Bourgeois Sancerre. For reds we like the Medieveo Seleccion Especiale Rioja. Yum!
Managed by Fairmont, the Savoy boasts 268 luxurious rooms and excellent views out on to the Thames. Some of the best Champagne selections in London can be found in the Beaufort Bar.
Everything on the menu is fantastic! We particularly love the afternoon tea with the Ottoman style pastries! It's a great way to relax.
In 1991 an IRA bomb hidden in a bin in Victoria station killed one man and injured 38. This led to the removal of all litter bins from London stations.
This is the home of Fulham FC, London’s oldest professional football club (est.1879). The name comes from a cottage built for Lord Craven here, which burned down in 1888.
The hotel has a great location and a fantastic building. Enjoy the hotel as you will London.
If you are into nice, clean and basic rooms, this hotel gives you what you want.
Quiet, clean and very comfortable rooms... A bit far from downtown, but a great place to relax and enjoy some far east cuisine.
It is near Oxford Street and Soho, very centrally situated. The rooms are comfortable and the shower is relaxing.
This hotel is on the tube line, so you are close to anywhere you want. The rooms are both comfortable and clean; besides, the breakfast is amazing.
Its location is perfect, very close to the tube station. And the amenities are adequate.
This hotel is not overpriced like other London hotels. It has nice spacious rooms with tea/coffee making facility and a nice English breakfast.
Have a suit made - Doug Hayward was the tailor of the swinging 60's. Micheal Caine, Roger Moore, and Ralph Lauren love this shop.
Our Marc by Marc Jacobs London store was a bank before we moved in! See the vault doors?
You can enter Tate Modern for free except for major exhibitions or events. Tote Modern open from 10:00am until 6:00pm on week days.
The place became a popular venue for royal weddings when Princess Patricia chose it for her marriage to the Alexander Ramsay in 1919.
In 1913, suffragettes planted a bomb under the Bishop’s throne in the choir, to take attention to their cause. It was defused before it exploded.
Did you know that Norway always sends a huge Christmas tree to the square, as a token of gratitude for Britain's help during the Second World war.
Don’t miss the Vogue Festival in April - a unique opportunity to hear from the people who create and work alongside the world’s greatest fashion magazine. Read all the details here: bit.ly/13ekJyZ Mehr erfahren.
You can catch the bus from the outside of the hotel which passes through Leicester Square.
Clean and cosy rooms will make you relax. And the hotel has a little garden where you can enjoy your drinks.
Oxford Street’s biggest department store was opened by the American businessman Gordon J Selfridge in 1909, whose motto was ‘The customer is always right’.
A nice patch of green for long distance run training according to Susie Lau of Style Bubble on her Louis Vuitton Amble. See more of her favorites around London at http://vuitton.lv/10CJSS1 Mehr erfahren.
Artist Natsko Seki takes us through the canals with her Louis Vuitton Travel Book. See how the city inspires her at http://vuitton.lv/fTravelBooks Mehr erfahren.
The style of the hotel is very elegant. The rooms are a bit small but quite comfortable.
The first royal residents of the palace were George II, his wife Queen Caroline and his growing family. But it is famous for the madness of George III.
You must stop by for dessert. They offer delicious sorbet, gelato, and granita. Absolutely wonderful for those hot and stuffy London summer afternoons.
Ice cream made with liquid nitrogen! Vanilla and Valrhona chocolate always available plus two imaginative changing flavours - the heather honeycomb topping is lovely.
This Kensington Gardens royal residence is famous for being the residence of Princess Diana. Lots of areas are open to the public. Don't miss the King's Gallery and the Enchanted Palace exhibition.
Visit Covent Garden for its shops and for the largest Apple store in the world Mehr erfahren.
Enjoy extravagant menu at the Lobster Thermidor and the Verta Burger or watch your food as it's prepared at Patrisey with open kitchen.
Marchesa’s highly-anticipated collaboration with Revlon - intricately detailed 3D nail appliques that reference gowns from the autumn/winter 2013 collection - is available now: bit.ly/1eGMqsI Mehr erfahren.
Hate prints? You might still fall in love with something here. We say go for a B&W floral print and you can bet that those with an eye for fashion will recognize a Liberty print from a mile away.
De-stress away in this hotel's leisure center. Relax in the 12-meter heated pool, work out in the well-equipped gym or experience bliss with the spa treatments.
Don’t expect a traditional museum experience here! The world’s only remaining Franklin home does not have much period furniture. Instead, there are video presentations and an actress to guide you!
J Crew’s long-awaited London flagship store has opened its doors on Regent Street. The store is the US-based brand’s first overseas boutique and stocks both menswear and womenswear. bit.ly/1abRJh4 Mehr erfahren.
The rooftop bar Vista has great views but cost 5 quid to get in if you aren't a hotel guest.
This is where the famous Abbey Road album cover of zebra crossing was shot, and where The Beatles recorded music. Find it at Abbey Rd, St. John's Wood, just a short walk from St. John's Wood station.
Before security, take the escalators allll the way down to discover a surprise market. The M&S down here is pretty great, with lots of to-go food options. Sunset is gorgeous at check-in area.
Ethan Hunt crosses the street from his safehouse to make a call to Kittridge at Liverpool St Station and runs into Jim Phelps at the telephone booths in Mission: Impossible (1996)
