Note: This post is frequently updated! We’ve finally compiled the following extensive list of international restaurants in London, which are grouped by country. Most of them are good value for money, with the exception of a few that are very expensive (marked with $). We don’t include pictures for all countries because it would be […]
After 15 years of living and trying Argentine restaurants in London, this is our selection of the best restaurants. Empanadas, asado, parrillada, achuras (molleja and others) and milanesas are some of the most traditional dishes you should try. Check our post “Best Traditional Food in Argentina” for a complete and comprehensive list. Chango Chango makes
Victoria (aka “Vicky”) Park is the largest in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets at 86.18 hectares and has one of the highest visitor numbers of all the London parks with around 9 million visits per year. It is a key link in a green corridor that stretches from the River Thames at Limehouse, along the Regents
The tour Warner Bros. Studio Tour London is a behind-the-scenes walking tour featuring authentic sets, special effects, costumes and props from the Harry Potter series. The average visit lasts approximately 3 hours and a half. The Sets include: Great Hall Forbidden Forest Platform 9 3/4 Diagon Alley The Props include: Potions Classroom Memory Cabinet Professor Umbridge’s
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As most people already know, many sports were invented in the UK. Some of them are Football, Basketball, Rugby, Tennis, Cricket, Golf, Volleyball, Hockey and Curling. It is not always clear the exact date and inventor, as some sports were played similarly in multiple countries at the same time. So most of the time the date is selected based on
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The Pig and Butcher The Pig and Butcher serves the best Sunday roasts in Islington. It opened in 2012 and has quickly become an institution in the neighbourhood. The building was originally built in the mid-1800s when the area was a village and farmers would send their production to Smithfield’s Meat Market for sale. Besides the
After our successful posts about Brixton and Bermondsey pub crawls, we now present a third one, this time in the trendiest and coolest area in London, Hackney. This list (maybe leaving the first one out) can be seen as the Best Pubs in Hackney. Objectives Don’t forget Route / Schedule 14:00 hrs. Meet @ Hackney Central Underground Station 14:15 Baxter
Gatwick is a very well-connected airport, with a variety of options including a couple of coach operators and a few options by train. Two notes before describing these options in detail. By Train The train is the fastest and most convenient way to travel to/from Gatwick Airport. Duration and price can vary widely, and there are also different
London Tour Guide Nicola Watts looks at some of the fantastic highlights of the upcoming festive season. London is a wonderful place to spend Christmas, with so many things to do that a single Christmas holiday is nowhere near long enough to sample them all. So here are some highlights for a very special capital
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