LONDON

where to stay

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where to stay 〰️

  • Treehouse is a unique and whimsical hotel that brings nature-inspired charm to the city. The hotel features stylish rooms and suites adorned with playful touches, including treehouse-inspired decor, botanical motifs, and panoramic city views.

  • The Hoxton offers stylishly designed rooms that blend comfort and functionality, providing a welcoming retreat for guests. With its vibrant communal spaces, including trendy bars and restaurants, The Hoxton cultivates a lively social scene and serves as a hub for creative locals and travelers alike.

shopping

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shopping 〰️

  • END. is a retailing brand inspired by a collective adoration for fashion, culture, design and art. This place is amazing if you are particularly interested in luxury and high-fashion brands, as well as streetwear fashion and sneakers. Regardless if you are looking to purchase anything on your visit, it is still a cool spot to check out!

  • Dover Street Market or, DSM , has locations all across the world, but the London location is a particular must see! DSM is a retailer that sells high-fashion items, while also showcasing urban streetwear brands. Like END, DSN is really cool to check out both for its shopping and visual aesthetic value.

  • Goodhood is a fantastic place to check out, especially because its diverse inventory will be sure to apply to at least one of your interests. Goodhood’s diverse inventory makes up a large collection of clothing, accessories, home decor, and eclectic lifestyle items. Very cool spot, and very worth it to see!

  • Harvey Nichols is a luxury department store, and the London location is a spectacle! The building itself is super cool, and Harvey Nichols is a prime spot for diverse shopping needs!

  • Liberty London is another prime luxury department store, selling homeware, beauty products and designer clothing. This store is also very unique being that the building is now a heritage site, so you can observe the history of Liberty London, while exploring their diverse collections.

  • Rellik is the place for designer vintage clothing and accessories! Rellik is quite on the expensive side given that it is a curated collection of high-end vintage finds, however it is very much worth it to check out even if you are not looking to purchase anything as the finds are incredible!

where to eat

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where to eat 〰️

  • Padella serves amazing pasta and antipasti for a phenomenal price. It's a chic but casual pasta-bar and will not disappoint you for an awesome meal!

  • Flour and Grape is an Italian restaurant that showcases their fantastic hand-made pastas! This restaurant has such a good atmosphere that will make you feel at home while you enjoy great food and wine, all at a great price!

  • Luca's atmosphere and design truly cannot be beat, as both its main dining room, and upstairs terrace are equally charming and elegant. Luca’s menu is reflective of whatever season you end of visiting it in, as it sustains a core value of using the freshest ingredients in its Italian focused cuisine. While Luca’s is on the pricier side, its food and atmosphere are spectacular!

  • Lisboeta is a phenomenal Portuguese restaurant influenced by the Lisbon lifestyle and culture towards dining, belonging and community. You can choose between shared small plates – Petiscos – or larger platters – Tachos and Travessas – which goes perfectly with their amazing wine list! The atmosphere is great, so you will not be disappointed!

  • Chet's is a Thai-Americana restaurant that merges the American diner aesthetics with Thai cuisine. The overall atmosphere is very casual, but super cute! The food and drink selections are all fantastic, and have many different options!

  • 40 Maltby Street is the best Italian spot that you do not want to miss!! 40 Maltby street is a tapas wine bar and restaurant, with fantastic sandwiches,Italian eats and an amazing wine selection. They do not take reservations, but this spot is definitely worth the wait, as its inside and outside dining have a phenomenal chic atmosphere.

  • Silo is a fantastic spot that is truly unique because nearly everything you will see, eat, or touch at Silo is a reflection of their commitment as one of the first zero-waste restaurants! While their menu is relatively small, Silo’s cuisine is fresh and delicious so each dish is something special!

  • Hoppers Soho is a Fantastic restaurant that serves phenomenal drinks and food inspired by Sri Lankan and South Indian cuisine! Hoppers has an amazing menu with a ton of options and dining styles that mean to reflect the toddy shops of Sri Lanka and South India! The vibes of Hoppers are great, and if you love your meal so much that you’d want to make it yourself, you can even purchase their cookbook!

  • Evelyn's Table is quite an experience, with the restaurant only seating 12 people at a time and meals ben led by Head Chef James Goodyear. he food and wine selection is an ever-evolving curation of Japanese, French, British and Scandinavian influences, and its menu is priced at 120 pounds per person for five courses! While Evelyn’s Table is pricey, it is a one of a kind dining experience!

  • Dishoom never fails in providing a fantastic meal, snack, coffee, or cocktail! Paying homage to the Irani cafes and food of Bombay, Dishoom is a must see! The interior design and ambience of Dishoom will be sure to wow you, regardless of what time you choose to visit it! There are about a dozen locations across the UK and in London so you can be sure to find one!

  • Seabird is a beautiful rooftop restaurant where you can overlook the London urban skyline in their bright, lush and elegant dining rooms. The food is not overwhelmingly spectacular however the vibes and views truly are marvellous, which makes Seabird a spot to check out!

  • Rochelle Canteen is such an awesome spot with a small menu that changes daily, so each experience will be unique to you! Inspired by British and European cooking, and with a fantastic green-house inspired dining room, Rochelle Canteen is a must see!

  • Sambal Shiok is an amazing Malaysian restaurant perfect for dining in, and taking out! The food is fantastic, with a ton of options regardless of your cuisine requirements! The restaurant itself is super cute with a great atmosphere!

  • BAO is inspired by the Taiwanese Xiao Chi houses, meaning its menu focuses around many small plates meant to be sampled or shared! The food, drinks, and vibes are all spectacular and are sure to exceed expectations. BAO has many restaurants across London, but the Soho location is fantastic!

  • This is the perfect spot for a casual lunch! Great sandwiches and pastas that you can enjoy in the restaurant or takeaway – as per the name! Franco’s is very much worth it to check out, the food is so good for a great price, and the vibes are super fun!

  • Liberty London is another prime luxury department store, selling homeware, beauty products and designer clothing. This store is also very unique being that the building is now a heritage site, so you can observe the history of Liberty London, while exploring their diverse collections.

  • Grind is the perfect spot for a casual brunch, coffee or cocktail! There are many locations across London, and while Shoreditch is definitely a must-see as it's the original Grind coffee bar, the Soho location is also great!

  • Gloria truly is a fantastic Italian restaurant that serves phenomenal food and drinks in the best restaurant environment. The decor is influenced by 1970s Italy, which translates to an equally cozy, classy and chic vibe— perfect for a lunch or dinner out!

where to drink

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where to drink 〰️

  • Old Blue Last is an awesome bar that has a fantastic ‘happy hour’ – from 1 pm until 6 pm – with wine, beers, and mixed drinks for four pounds! This spot also has fantastic live music if you’re looking for a lively bar with a really cool atmosphere!

  • Canal Side Bar is a perfect spot for drinks! Its two patios – one being rooftop dining – are right on the canal, and the interior dining room is beautiful so the views and overall atmosphere are amazing!

  • Barge East is home to Lonon’s largest dining gardens, so this casual fine-dining spot is a fantastic place to grab drinks! Their cocktail list and ‘street food’ menu is amazing and pretty well priced! P.S. they offer a bottomless brunch from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, where you can book for bottomless beer or bubbles!

  • Nightjar has the most amazing vibes to enjoy their delicious and unique handcrafted cocktails while listening to live music! Its rustic, speakeasy atmosphere is reminiscent of times past and you are sure to have a special experience. A theme of nostalgic elegance seems to be Nightjar’s objective, and their speciality drink menu is separated by the time period they are inspired by!

  • Tonight Josephine is such an awesome cocktail bar that is perfect for whatever type of night you’re looking for! Whether you are looking for a casual drink spot, or a lively late-night party, Tonight Josephine will give you the night you want! This spot has amazing vibes for a friend’s night out in London!

  • Simmons Bar is the spot for an entertaining late night , where you can enjoy a great cocktail while listening to an eclectic mix of 80s and 90s classics, funk, hip-hop and disco! Simmons has many daily specials and a ton of different drink options for a great price!

where to explore

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where to explore 〰️

  • Notting hill is a must! Be sure to check out Ottolenghi's bakery, you can pick up some goodies and a rose latte from the farm girl cafe and walk around! You can skip brunch there, there is typically too long of a wait that isn’t really worth it. Best coloured houses for your IG worthy pics are St.Luke’s Mews!

  • This is my favourite part of London to wander around and go out in! East London has such good vibes, so you are sure to find something to your taste!

  • This area is awesome to explore and worth the visit for a shopping day!

  • This London icon is definitely worth it to see! You can explore the cathedral itself which is very beautiful.

  • A gorgeous park that is perfect for a picnic day! Be sure to grab Marks and Spencer sandwiches to enjoy while relaxing in the park!

  • Camden Passage in Islington is perfect to wander through! You can explore its vintage shops, outdoor markets and cafes– all on a car free street!

  • Borough Market is a fantastic hub for different vendors, stalls, restaurants and bars! There is so much delicious food and great drinks here, so it's definitely worth it to see for yourself!

  • This is the absolute best place to explore! This street has countless restaurants, bars, cafes, and shops, so you will definitely find some cute spots to check out!

  • Regents Park Road in Primrose Hill is such a gorgeous street to wander through. The colourful buildings are perfect for pictures, and you’ll find a ton of cafes for a quick bite!