Richard's Guidebook for London

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Richard's Guidebook for London

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Great for running, walking, relaxing. Burgess Park is very large and has interesting hills, wild flower meadows, a new BMX cycling track, and a large lake. There is also a free public barbecue area.
232 lokalaca preporučuje
Burgess Park
Cobourg Road
232 lokalaca preporučuje
Great for running, walking, relaxing. Burgess Park is very large and has interesting hills, wild flower meadows, a new BMX cycling track, and a large lake. There is also a free public barbecue area.

Food Scene

There are various food and drink options from breakfast through to dinner, plus two bars, DJ nights, comedy nights etc. Also massage and skin care.
37 lokalaca preporučuje
The Artworks Elephant
Elephant Road
37 lokalaca preporučuje
There are various food and drink options from breakfast through to dinner, plus two bars, DJ nights, comedy nights etc. Also massage and skin care.
A nice pub that serves good food, and once you know the best route it is an easy walk from my flat. It can get very busy, especially on a sunny day.
58 lokalaca preporučuje
The Roebuck
50 Great Dover St
58 lokalaca preporučuje
A nice pub that serves good food, and once you know the best route it is an easy walk from my flat. It can get very busy, especially on a sunny day.
Take-away only. Don't be fooled- it looks like a standard kebab shop, but constant queues show the truth. Chicken shish+ salad= healthy meal. Phone to avoid queueing (menu in kitchen drawer).
16 lokalaca preporučuje
Lebanese Grill
173 New Kent Rd
16 lokalaca preporučuje
Take-away only. Don't be fooled- it looks like a standard kebab shop, but constant queues show the truth. Chicken shish+ salad= healthy meal. Phone to avoid queueing (menu in kitchen drawer).
Good value, freshly cooked, and the menu seems authentically Thai from my memories of visiting Thailand. Understated marketing, so you can normally get a table without booking.
35 lokalaca preporučuje
Mama Thai Home Cooking
235 Walworth Rd
35 lokalaca preporučuje
Good value, freshly cooked, and the menu seems authentically Thai from my memories of visiting Thailand. Understated marketing, so you can normally get a table without booking.
Great food and a nice atmosphere.
128 lokalaca preporučuje
The Garrison Public House
99 Bermondsey St
128 lokalaca preporučuje
Great food and a nice atmosphere.
A nice pub which also does good food.
92 lokalaca preporučuje
The Woolpack
98 Bermondsey St
92 lokalaca preporučuje
A nice pub which also does good food.
Very nice tapas bar from the famous chef Jose Pizarro.
160 lokalaca preporučuje
José
104 Bermondsey St
160 lokalaca preporučuje
Very nice tapas bar from the famous chef Jose Pizarro.
Very nice restaurant from the famous chef Jose Pizarro.
93 lokalaca preporučuje
Pizarro
194 Bermondsey St
93 lokalaca preporučuje
Very nice restaurant from the famous chef Jose Pizarro.
Looks like a pub from outside, but the food is very good. Go early, or go after the shows at the two nearby theatres have started- good food means it gets very busy (and you cannot book in advance).
75 lokalaca preporučuje
The Anchor & Hope
36 The Cut
75 lokalaca preporučuje
Looks like a pub from outside, but the food is very good. Go early, or go after the shows at the two nearby theatres have started- good food means it gets very busy (and you cannot book in advance).
Very nice cocktail bar and restaurant from the famous chef Mark Hix, in a cool setting.
18 lokalaca preporučuje
Hixter
16 Great Guildford St
18 lokalaca preporučuje
Very nice cocktail bar and restaurant from the famous chef Mark Hix, in a cool setting.
Good food at a reasonable price, without travelling to the West End or City. A short bus journey from my flat (normally 10- 15 minutes at off-peak times).
Giraffe South Bank
Good food at a reasonable price, without travelling to the West End or City. A short bus journey from my flat (normally 10- 15 minutes at off-peak times).
It has been here for 800 years! Cooked food from independent traders to eat immediately, or you can buy ingredients for a nice meal (expensive but high quality). Good atmosphere (but often very busy- go early if the sun is out).
1617 lokalaca preporučuje
Borough Market
Borough High Street
1617 lokalaca preporučuje
It has been here for 800 years! Cooked food from independent traders to eat immediately, or you can buy ingredients for a nice meal (expensive but high quality). Good atmosphere (but often very busy- go early if the sun is out).

Drinks & Nightlife

NOTE: AirBnB map is WRONG. Navigate by postcode: SE17 3EW. One of the nicest pubs in the area. It is in a nice old building. It is generally quiet and mainly local people use it. They serve food.
52 lokalaca preporučuje
The Beehive
60 Carter St
52 lokalaca preporučuje
NOTE: AirBnB map is WRONG. Navigate by postcode: SE17 3EW. One of the nicest pubs in the area. It is in a nice old building. It is generally quiet and mainly local people use it. They serve food.
It was built in 1677 and is the last remaining galleried inn in London. It is so important the National Trust bought it. It has a large yard so you are away from the traffic. Very busy in summer
45 lokalaca preporučuje
George
Borough High Street
45 lokalaca preporučuje
It was built in 1677 and is the last remaining galleried inn in London. It is so important the National Trust bought it. It has a large yard so you are away from the traffic. Very busy in summer
The pub after which this area has become named. On busy nights there is often a DJ and dancing downstairs (and sometimes upstairs too). It is open quite late at least on Friday and Saturday nights, and you can walk home in just over five minutes.
38 lokalaca preporučuje
Elephant and Castle Pub
119 Newington Causeway
38 lokalaca preporučuje
The pub after which this area has become named. On busy nights there is often a DJ and dancing downstairs (and sometimes upstairs too). It is open quite late at least on Friday and Saturday nights, and you can walk home in just over five minutes.

Arts & Culture

It is the original super-club, and just a few minutes' walk from my flat. Also it hosts the monthly morning club, Morning Gloryville (6.30-10.30am!)- yoga, massage and clubbing all in one place!
197 lokalaca preporučuje
Ministry of Sound
103 Gaunt St
197 lokalaca preporučuje
It is the original super-club, and just a few minutes' walk from my flat. Also it hosts the monthly morning club, Morning Gloryville (6.30-10.30am!)- yoga, massage and clubbing all in one place!
So much interesting history, some parts of it are free entry, and it has nice gardens. It is just a few minutes' walk or bus journey from my flat.
461 lokalaca preporučuje
Империјални ратни музеји
Lambeth Road
461 lokalaca preporučuje
So much interesting history, some parts of it are free entry, and it has nice gardens. It is just a few minutes' walk or bus journey from my flat.
So many different types of arts & music (many free), car-free walks along the river, and lots of bars and restaurants. No need to buy anything to use the facilities. Easy by bus 1, 168, 172 or 188 from the end of my street.
436 lokalaca preporučuje
Southbank Centre
436 lokalaca preporučuje
So many different types of arts & music (many free), car-free walks along the river, and lots of bars and restaurants. No need to buy anything to use the facilities. Easy by bus 1, 168, 172 or 188 from the end of my street.
The Old Vic Theatre. AirBnB map calls it the Royal Coburg for some reason (it's original name before 1834!). World famous theatre without crossing the river.
192 lokalaca preporučuje
Стара Вик
103 The Cut
192 lokalaca preporučuje
The Old Vic Theatre. AirBnB map calls it the Royal Coburg for some reason (it's original name before 1834!). World famous theatre without crossing the river.
Modern theatre with a lively bar.
112 lokalaca preporučuje
Young Vic
66 The Cut
112 lokalaca preporučuje
Modern theatre with a lively bar.
Great theatre productions without the West End prices . You can also eat small meals and use the bar without buying a theatre ticket.
53 lokalaca preporučuje
Southwark Playhouse
77-85 Newington Causeway
53 lokalaca preporučuje
Great theatre productions without the West End prices . You can also eat small meals and use the bar without buying a theatre ticket.
If you are interested in films, make sure you visit here. Check their website first, as you normally need to book in advance.
12 lokalaca preporučuje
The Cinema Museum
Dugard Way
12 lokalaca preporučuje
If you are interested in films, make sure you visit here. Check their website first, as you normally need to book in advance.
Free entry apart from special exhibitions. They always have exhibitions by world-renowned artists.
2008 lokalaca preporučuje
Tate Modern
Bankside
2008 lokalaca preporučuje
Free entry apart from special exhibitions. They always have exhibitions by world-renowned artists.
A reconstruction of the first Globe Theatre in which Shakespeare worked. From the river bank you can see the architecture, or go inside for a tour or to watch a play. There is also a restaurant.
449 lokalaca preporučuje
Глоб театар Шекспира
21 New Globe Walk
449 lokalaca preporučuje
A reconstruction of the first Globe Theatre in which Shakespeare worked. From the river bank you can see the architecture, or go inside for a tour or to watch a play. There is also a restaurant.

Sightseeing

A historic place and London home of the Archbishop of Canterbury (the most senior bishop of the worldwide Anglican Communion). You can tour the palace and its 800 year old gardens.
37 lokalaca preporučuje
Lambeth Palace
37 lokalaca preporučuje
A historic place and London home of the Archbishop of Canterbury (the most senior bishop of the worldwide Anglican Communion). You can tour the palace and its 800 year old gardens.
A full-sized reconstruction of the ship Sir Francis Drake used to circumnavigate the globe between 1577-80. They do interactive tours with actors, so learning plus entertainment- good for children.
51 lokalaca preporučuje
Златни Хинде
Cathedral Street
51 lokalaca preporučuje
A full-sized reconstruction of the ship Sir Francis Drake used to circumnavigate the globe between 1577-80. They do interactive tours with actors, so learning plus entertainment- good for children.
Nine decks to explore on a former Royal Navy warship- find out what life was like on board for the crew at war.
195 lokalaca preporučuje
ХМС Белфаст
195 lokalaca preporučuje
Nine decks to explore on a former Royal Navy warship- find out what life was like on board for the crew at war.
1577 lokalaca preporučuje
Тауерски мост
Tower Bridge Road
1577 lokalaca preporučuje
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Кула у Лондону
1372 lokalaca preporučuje

Entertainment & Activities

Interesting interactive history based on prisons and their inmates, with actors and special effects, if you are not too scared!
234 lokalaca preporučuje
Лондонски затвор
Westminster Bridge Road
234 lokalaca preporučuje
Interesting interactive history based on prisons and their inmates, with actors and special effects, if you are not too scared!