Guidebook for London
Arts & Culture
Genesis Cinema
93-95 Mile End RdSuper cheap cinema (especially on Wednesdays) with a nice bar
One of the best major galleries in town - usually have excellent exhibitions on, mostly free
589 locals recommend
Whitechapel Gallery
77-82 Whitechapel High StOne of the best major galleries in town - usually have excellent exhibitions on, mostly free
It's all about the history of the Docklands with some really interesting special exhibitions. They do interesting walking tours, too!
217 locals recommend
Museum of London Docklands
Hertsmere RoadIt's all about the history of the Docklands with some really interesting special exhibitions. They do interesting walking tours, too!
Interesting independent music venue - they have some nice jazz on here sometimes.
29 locals recommend
Jamboree
566 Cable StInteresting independent music venue - they have some nice jazz on here sometimes.
One of my favourite galleries in London, beautifully converted space, interesting exhibitions
18 locals recommend
Raven Row
56 Artillery LnOne of my favourite galleries in London, beautifully converted space, interesting exhibitions
Excellent exhibitions, fantastic concerts, and now also a good art house cinema.
509 locals recommend
Barbican Centre
Silk StreetExcellent exhibitions, fantastic concerts, and now also a good art house cinema.
The Last Tuesday Society
11 Mare StWicked space of weirdness.
Food Scene
Super lovely little cafe with view of the lake right in Vicky Park!
1666 locals recommend
Pavilion Cafe
Old Ford RoadSuper lovely little cafe with view of the lake right in Vicky Park!
24h beigel shop - brilliant when you've been out late, and just crave that shmear.
236 locals recommend
Beigel Bake
159 Brick Ln24h beigel shop - brilliant when you've been out late, and just crave that shmear.
Borough Market
Borough High StreetOpen on Saturdays for great food and fantastic smells abound.
Essentials
Lidl
27 Well StSuper cheap German supermarket.
Sightseeing
Little known cable-care across the Thames with fantastic views of the skyscrapers in Canary Wharf.
222 locals recommend
Emirates Royal Docks station
27 Western GatewayLittle known cable-care across the Thames with fantastic views of the skyscrapers in Canary Wharf.
Flower market on during the weekends - lively characters, nice morning out on sunny days.
1660 locals recommend
Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia RoadFlower market on during the weekends - lively characters, nice morning out on sunny days.
Brick Lane Sunday Market
Brick LaneThat's where all the cool kids go during the weekend
Roman Road Market
536 Roman RdFun little market, buzzing with people.
Where the Greenwich mean time Meridian goes - fantastic views
612 locals recommend
Royal Observatory Greenwich
Blackheath AvenueWhere the Greenwich mean time Meridian goes - fantastic views
Get Stuffed
105 Essex RdTaxidermy specialist shop - weird collection of exotic animals, stuffed.
The Thames Barrier
Eastmoor StreetStunning barriers protecting London - makes a good walk
Billingsgate Market station
Crazy early morning fish market. Lots of shouting.
Entertainment & Activities
Stepney City Farm
Stepney WayA working farm right in the middle of London. Great for Kids!
Fantastic space and nice exhibitions for a day out with the kids.
418 locals recommend
V&A Museum of Childhood
Cambridge Heath RoadFantastic space and nice exhibitions for a day out with the kids.
Everything Else
Fantastic space (Zaha Hadid designed) for a olympic style swim
141 locals recommend
London Aquatics Centre
Fantastic space (Zaha Hadid designed) for a olympic style swim
London Fields
London Fields West SideHeated outdoor pool - perfect for swims all year around
Drinks & Nightlife
Lamb & Flag
24 James StNice riverside pub - good place to check out the Basin
A bit posh and can get very busy, but stunning views and fantastic lift
237 locals recommend
SUSHISAMBA London
BishopsgateA bit posh and can get very busy, but stunning views and fantastic lift
Brat x Climpson's Arch
374 Helmsley PlNice for a few post-lido swim drinks