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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

So I'm going to London for the first time tomorrow for three days and looking for tips on where to go etc. Mostly advice on good places to eat and drink as I have already planned the sightseeing bits

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

London is huge so where are you going to be?

You can eat your way around the world in London.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Best place to go in London? Right back around to the train/coach station, northbound.

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

Do you have a budget for food?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Try brasserie Zedel in Piccadilly.

Amazing Art Deco when you go down the stairs to the restaurant

The cheapest French food your find.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Bodeans in Soho.

Best BBQ joint in town.

Also 5 guys in Covent Garden. Amazing burgers

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By *igeiaWoman
over a year ago

Bristol

Give Pops a shout.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Shake shack for the very best burger in Covent Garden

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"So I'm going to London for the first time tomorrow for three days and looking for tips on where to go etc. Mostly advice on good places to eat and drink as I have already planned the sightseeing bits

I'm going on Thursday too.. Shall be keeping an eye on this thread. I'm going to be in soho.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Give Pops a shout.

Haha I already have! He is working!

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

I'm going on Thursday too.. Shall be keeping an eye on this thread. I'm going to be in soho. "

What sort of food do you like? It's Chinese New Year from Thursday so just cross the road into China Town and see the decorations. I think the parade might be on Saturday.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Give Pops a shout.

Haha I already have! He is working!

Well, i'm working til 7. After that i'm a free bird.

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By *ona29Woman
over a year ago

Northampton

Jimmy Spices - All You Can Eat World Buffet Resturaunt

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm going on Thursday too.. Shall be keeping an eye on this thread. I'm going to be in soho.

What sort of food do you like? It's Chinese New Year from Thursday so just cross the road into China Town and see the decorations. I think the parade might be on Saturday.

I'm only there for the day lickety

from 11am till 6.30. I will have a look in china town though if things are going on that day. Thankyou

I like Italian

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Give Pops a shout.

Haha I already have! He is working!

Well, i'm working til 7. After that i'm a free bird.

Another time pops

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By *oobsandballsMan
over a year ago

st andrews

I'm a big fan of Ed's Diner, there's one in Piccadilly Circus round the corner from the Trocadero

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

I'm going on Thursday too.. Shall be keeping an eye on this thread. I'm going to be in soho.

What sort of food do you like? It's Chinese New Year from Thursday so just cross the road into China Town and see the decorations. I think the parade might be on Saturday.

I'm only there for the day lickety

from 11am till 6.30. I will have a look in china town though if things are going on that day. Thankyou

I like Italian "

Head into the side streets for the better Italians. The chains are all on the main streets but the smaller, family run affairs are good.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I'm staying in Maida Vale but only a short tube ride to major places will have a look out for some of these places. Not a budget as such. I'll pay good money for quality food so any suggestions are great!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm going on Thursday too.. Shall be keeping an eye on this thread. I'm going to be in soho.

What sort of food do you like? It's Chinese New Year from Thursday so just cross the road into China Town and see the decorations. I think the parade might be on Saturday.

I'm only there for the day lickety

from 11am till 6.30. I will have a look in china town though if things are going on that day. Thankyou

I like Italian

Head into the side streets for the better Italians. The chains are all on the main streets but the smaller, family run affairs are good.

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

I was in London today. We went to the zoo. We took our own food and had a mildly chilly picnic by the penguins.

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"I'm staying in Maida Vale but only a short tube ride to major places will have a look out for some of these places. Not a budget as such. I'll pay good money for quality food so any suggestions are great!"

What do you like to eat? Maida Vale is handy but still nicely away from the crowds.

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"I was in London today. We went to the zoo. We took our own food and had a mildly chilly picnic by the penguins. "

Taking your own food is a good call as a slice of pizza costs more than a whole pizza.

I hope the penguins were happy today.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

What do you like to eat? Maida Vale is handy but still nicely away from the crowds.

Pretty much everything! Haha. Favourites are Mexican and love seafood or a decent steak Though!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I was in London today. We went to the zoo. We took our own food and had a mildly chilly picnic by the penguins.

Taking your own food is a good call as a slice of pizza costs more than a whole pizza.

I hope the penguins were happy today.

I may just go to pret. I like there sandwiches. Can imagine it's better to take own good

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I was in London today. We went to the zoo. We took our own food and had a mildly chilly picnic by the penguins.

Taking your own food is a good call as a slice of pizza costs more than a whole pizza.

I hope the penguins were happy today.

I may just go to pret. I like there sandwiches. Can imagine it's better to take own good

*food

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

What do you like to eat? Maida Vale is handy but still nicely away from the crowds.

Pretty much everything! Haha. Favourites are Mexican and love seafood or a decent steak Though!"

There's a Brazilian meat place at Victoria Station called Preto on Wilton Street or further up is Kazan, which is luxury Turkish and cocktails.

Maida Vale has the Truscott Arms - I only had a snack there but the food looked good and I remember the seafood catching my eye.

As you're in London you might as well go to the original Wahaca in Covent Garden on Chandos Place for Mexican. It's still the best one.

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"I was in London today. We went to the zoo. We took our own food and had a mildly chilly picnic by the penguins.

Taking your own food is a good call as a slice of pizza costs more than a whole pizza.

I hope the penguins were happy today.

I may just go to pret. I like there sandwiches. Can imagine it's better to take own good

Pret is fine but there are lots of really lovely sandwich shops around Soho. Although I am often tempted by a roast beef sandwich from the carvery in M&S if I'm in Covent Garden and just need something quick.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Blimey Lickety. How do you know all that!

You need to take me out one day i think and show me London.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If you are in Maids Vale the Bombay bicycle club is a lovely place to eat. It's changed its name recently but it's a variant on this. Also there's a lovely place on Blomfield road calked Cafe Laville. Venture further south down the Edgware Road for some lovey Arabic cuisine. Mandalay is excellent. You are staying in a great part of town for grub and you can't fail to have a good time.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

And the kebab houses are the best in London there. And get involved with the shisha pipes. Edgeare road is brilliant for this.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If you will be in my part of south London, we got the famous crystal park

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Best place to go in London? Right back around to the train/coach station, northbound."

Tired of London , tired of life. You provincial folk might not get it but we won't hold it against you. We'll even hold your hand if you get a little frightened.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My most favourite food place in London is a little tapas bar. About 5 minutes walk from Victoria Station

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I was in London today. We went to the zoo. We took our own food and had a mildly chilly picnic by the penguins.

Taking your own food is a good call as a slice of pizza costs more than a whole pizza.

I hope the penguins were happy today.

I may just go to pret. I like there sandwiches. Can imagine it's better to take own good

Lickety I'm getting in at Victoria station. How long died it take walking to soho from there? How much is the tune these days?

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By *appyguy17Man
over a year ago

walthamstow

Hi,,,,,,

In Wardour St in Soho....there is a nice French retuarant called CÔTE ..3 corses 15 pounds.......just something different

Look it up on the net there are a few around........fantastic food for the money.......

Shopwise.......you have to visit Liberty's...just off Regent street

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

taking notes as we are visiting for the first time the end of march

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"Blimey Lickety. How do you know all that!

You need to take me out one day i think and show me London.

I go out and about in London, regularly. I've been in London for 45 years and I love London.

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"I was in London today. We went to the zoo. We took our own food and had a mildly chilly picnic by the penguins.

Taking your own food is a good call as a slice of pizza costs more than a whole pizza.

I hope the penguins were happy today.

I may just go to pret. I like there sandwiches. Can imagine it's better to take own good

Lickety I'm getting in at Victoria station. How long died it take walking to soho from there? How much is the tune these days? "

You can use a touch credit or debit card if you don't want to get an Oyster Card and it's the same price. I wouldn't walk on arrival as there are many routes.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Don't forget to pay your respects to the Temple Bar Gate Dragon

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"Hi,,,,,,

In Wardour St in Soho....there is a nice French retuarant called CÔTE ..3 corses 15 pounds.......just something different

Look it up on the net there are a few around........fantastic food for the money.......

Shopwise.......you have to visit Liberty's...just off Regent street

Xx"

I agree about visiting Liberty's - it's a must.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Lickety I'm getting in at Victoria station. How long died it take walking to soho from there? How much is the tune these days? "

£2:40 for a single zone 1 journey or 12 quid for a travel card (1-4), if you fancy a stroll you can walk up to embankment then up via Leicester square but it's a good half hour without getting lost, there's a cracking Italian near where the Astoria used to be (proper family affair) but for the life of me I can't think of the name

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By *erbyDalesCplCouple
over a year ago

Derbyshire

"So I'm going to London for the first time tomorrow for three days and looking for tips "

Hope you have better luck than us at Tragalger Square.

I was too slow to get a good pic of Mrs ddc lion around, so had to settle for one of her astride a big cock instead.

If you can pull off one of the lions she'll be so jealous

Mr ddc

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Westminster bridge always makes for a good photo op in the low sun

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Shake shack for the very best burger in Covent Garden

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. Shake Shack is like McDonald's with alcohol !! Great place, love it there

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By *eliciouslyNastyMan
over a year ago

London

Hush over at Mayfair..... It's simply cool...

Or go to Oblix in the Shard....

Both places you will remember for years afterwards...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I was in London today. We went to the zoo. We took our own food and had a mildly chilly picnic by the penguins.

Taking your own food is a good call as a slice of pizza costs more than a whole pizza.

I hope the penguins were happy today.

I may just go to pret. I like there sandwiches. Can imagine it's better to take own good

Lickety I'm getting in at Victoria station. How long died it take walking to soho from there? How much is the tune these days? "

If there's more than one of you jump in a black cab. The rank is just outside the station. It'll be about £10.

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