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

I'm from leeds but I often travel to London for work, it isn't the cheapest place but you don't go to London to sit in your hotel room even if you've been working all day, so I want to hear what you guys like best about the place, would like to try out some new bars/pubs too if you can recommend any!

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

Off to Covent Garden, Soho or Shoreditch with you!

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

What area is your hotel in?

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

I'm working at the 02 Brixton academy so I'm guessing my hotels nearby! They never seem to keep me in the same hotels so it's a nightmare!!

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By *ilary and DonaldCouple
over a year ago

chingford

"I'm working at the 02 Brixton academy so I'm guessing my hotels nearby! They never seem to keep me in the same hotels so it's a nightmare!!"

Clapham high street is fairly local to there and has some decent pubs.

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

Ewwwwwwww south of the river

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

Is it a taxi job or walkable? I don't actually mind walking in london, enough sites&cultures to see

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

Guessing I should pack my Kevlar vest??

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

I'm in London far too often. I recommend the British Museum.

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

I like Camden and soho

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

Never actually visited the museum, will have to give it a try! & I've heard good things about Camden and soho!

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By *iamondjoeMan
over a year ago

Glastonbury

"Ewwwwwwww south of the river

Yeah, and you're in the northern badlands in Zone 94.

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By *iamondjoeMan
over a year ago

Glastonbury

"I'm in London far too often. I recommend the British Museum. "

The Great Court of the BM is one of the best public spaces in London

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By *iamondjoeMan
over a year ago

Glastonbury

Southbank is good. Usually something going on. Good for a wander or a drink

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

Second Camden and Soho, if you are a carnivore check out Shaka Zula at Camden Stables.

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By *ilary and DonaldCouple
over a year ago

chingford

"Is it a taxi job or walkable? I don't actually mind walking in london, enough sites&cultures to see"

Clapham is a 15 minute walk from Brixton or a simple bus ride.

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

"I'm in London far too often. I recommend the British Museum.

The Great Court of the BM is one of the best public spaces in London "

I spend hours and hours at the British Museum when I can. I fucking love it.

The victoria and albert museum is great, too. I should go there again - it's been a while.

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

"Ewwwwwwww south of the river

Yeah, and you're in the northern badlands in Zone 94.

But north of the river

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By *iamondjoeMan
over a year ago

Glastonbury

Vauxhall has good saunas. Pick up the smashed muscle Marys after the pubs shut

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By *iamondjoeMan
over a year ago

Glastonbury

"Ewwwwwwww south of the river

Yeah, and you're in the northern badlands in Zone 94.

But north of the river

Yeah, so's Scotland

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By *iamondjoeMan
over a year ago

Glastonbury

"Ewwwwwwww south of the river

Yeah, and you're in the northern badlands in Zone 94.

But north of the river

Yeah, so's Scotland"

I went to Edgware on a mission once, Jesus. Never again

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By *ire_bladeMan
over a year ago

Manchester

The motorway out of there

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By *elvet RopeMan
over a year ago

by the big field

A40 west- quickest route out of there

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

"Ewwwwwwww south of the river

Yeah, and you're in the northern badlands in Zone 94.

But north of the river

Yeah, so's Scotland"

I fancy my chances with a Glasgow kiss

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

So it looks like it's Camden and soho then!

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

"So it looks like it's Camden and soho then! "

I'm not hugely au fait with the area, or decent spots, but Vauxhall, Southwark and Battersea aren't too far I suppose. Could be worth a venture depending on how long you're down for and what you're wanting

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

Good ale, good food and good women!

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

"I'm working at the 02 Brixton academy so I'm guessing my hotels nearby! They never seem to keep me in the same hotels so it's a nightmare!!

Clapham high street is fairly local to there and has some decent pubs. "

With some very sexy people in them.

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

"I'm in London far too often. I recommend the British Museum.

The Great Court of the BM is one of the best public spaces in London

I spend hours and hours at the British Museum when I can. I fucking love it.

The victoria and albert museum is great, too. I should go there again - it's been a while."

What about the Science museum?

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

Never done any museums in London! People have said good things though, might have to try one if I get a bit of time through the day

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

"I'm in London far too often. I recommend the British Museum.

The Great Court of the BM is one of the best public spaces in London

I spend hours and hours at the British Museum when I can. I fucking love it.

The victoria and albert museum is great, too. I should go there again - it's been a while.

What about the Science museum? "

Love that, too. Had a few too many kids for my liking, but it is impressive.

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

"I'm in London far too often. I recommend the British Museum.

The Great Court of the BM is one of the best public spaces in London

I spend hours and hours at the British Museum when I can. I fucking love it.

The victoria and albert museum is great, too. I should go there again - it's been a while.

What about the Science museum?

Love that, too. Had a few too many kids for my liking, but it is impressive."

I love the British Library. Very few children and amazing old texts

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By *isaB45Woman
over a year ago

Fabville

"I'm in London far too often. I recommend the British Museum.

The Great Court of the BM is one of the best public spaces in London "

It's been years since I visited the BM. I should go sometime...

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

"I'm in London far too often. I recommend the British Museum.

The Great Court of the BM is one of the best public spaces in London

I spend hours and hours at the British Museum when I can. I fucking love it.

The victoria and albert museum is great, too. I should go there again - it's been a while.

What about the Science museum?

Love that, too. Had a few too many kids for my liking, but it is impressive."

After the dinosaurs in the Natural History museum, the interactive floor of the Science museum is popular with children.

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

"I'm in London far too often. I recommend the British Museum.

The Great Court of the BM is one of the best public spaces in London

I spend hours and hours at the British Museum when I can. I fucking love it.

The victoria and albert museum is great, too. I should go there again - it's been a while.

What about the Science museum?

Love that, too. Had a few too many kids for my liking, but it is impressive.

I love the British Library. Very few children and amazing old texts

Never been! Now it's on the agenda

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

"I'm in London far too often. I recommend the British Museum.

The Great Court of the BM is one of the best public spaces in London

I spend hours and hours at the British Museum when I can. I fucking love it.

The victoria and albert museum is great, too. I should go there again - it's been a while.

What about the Science museum?

Love that, too. Had a few too many kids for my liking, but it is impressive.

I love the British Library. Very few children and amazing old texts

Never been! Now it's on the agenda

There's an exhibit at the moment with the Gutenberg Bible, Lindisfarne Gospels, Magna Carta etc all brought together that I really enjoyed.

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By *isaB45Woman
over a year ago

Fabville

"I'm in London far too often. I recommend the British Museum.

The Great Court of the BM is one of the best public spaces in London

I spend hours and hours at the British Museum when I can. I fucking love it.

The victoria and albert museum is great, too. I should go there again - it's been a while.

What about the Science museum?

Love that, too. Had a few too many kids for my liking, but it is impressive.

I love the British Library. Very few children and amazing old texts

Never been! Now it's on the agenda

There's an exhibit at the moment with the Gutenberg Bible, Lindisfarne Gospels, Magna Carta etc all brought together that I really enjoyed. "

Wow...sounds amazing

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

Clapham High Street beggars belief - traffic jams at 2am the bars are still so rammed lol!

If you go to Soho sit outside the Cafe Italia in Dean St or in Neros opposite and watch the colourful soho world go by!

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

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

OP, just use the internet and look up The Londonist. It will tell you what's on and features a 'things to do today' section.

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By *iamondjoeMan
over a year ago

Glastonbury

"I'm in London far too often. I recommend the British Museum.

The Great Court of the BM is one of the best public spaces in London

I spend hours and hours at the British Museum when I can. I fucking love it.

The victoria and albert museum is great, too. I should go there again - it's been a while.

What about the Science museum?

Love that, too. Had a few too many kids for my liking, but it is impressive.

I love the British Library. Very few children and amazing old texts

Never been! Now it's on the agenda

British Library surprisingly kicks ass, good café and the Welcome Collection is also nearby

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By *iamondjoeMan
over a year ago

Glastonbury

"I'm in London far too often. I recommend the British Museum.

The Great Court of the BM is one of the best public spaces in London

I spend hours and hours at the British Museum when I can. I fucking love it.

The victoria and albert museum is great, too. I should go there again - it's been a while.

What about the Science museum?

Love that, too. Had a few too many kids for my liking, but it is impressive.

I love the British Library. Very few children and amazing old texts

Never been! Now it's on the agenda

There's an exhibit at the moment with the Gutenberg Bible, Lindisfarne Gospels, Magna Carta etc all brought together that I really enjoyed. "

I've seen two - one that was the Lindisfarne gospels and the other was a medieval French Book of Hours - that have been digitised, enlarged and they have this cool virtual book that you can view them with, zoom in on details, find out more &c &c

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

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

"I'm in London far too often. I recommend the British Museum.

The Great Court of the BM is one of the best public spaces in London

I spend hours and hours at the British Museum when I can. I fucking love it.

The victoria and albert museum is great, too. I should go there again - it's been a while.

What about the Science museum?

Love that, too. Had a few too many kids for my liking, but it is impressive.

I love the British Library. Very few children and amazing old texts

Never been! Now it's on the agenda

British Library surprisingly kicks ass, good café and the Welcome Collection is also nearby"

I prefer the café at the Wellcome.

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

"I'm in London far too often. I recommend the British Museum.

The Great Court of the BM is one of the best public spaces in London

I spend hours and hours at the British Museum when I can. I fucking love it.

The victoria and albert museum is great, too. I should go there again - it's been a while.

What about the Science museum?

Love that, too. Had a few too many kids for my liking, but it is impressive.

I love the British Library. Very few children and amazing old texts

Never been! Now it's on the agenda

British Library surprisingly kicks ass, good café and the Welcome Collection is also nearby"

i was lucky enough to work just behind if for 3 years,never tired of it,always something new to see, and the exhibitions are free...in nice weather the roof top cafe is lovely!..there are also quite a few good pubs around there..lots of new bars and restaurants around kings x as well..

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

Don't think I'll be able to fit all of this in with it being a 3 day visit this time

thankyou all for your help though!

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

Brixton's got some good places! Brixton Village has lots of little places to eat including an Honest Burger and a really great little Mexican!

There's no need to head North of the river!

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By *ty31Man
over a year ago

NW London

Brixton Market is a good place for street food and Coldharbour Lane is worth a look. Plenty of late night spots like 414 and Brixton Jamm.

Heading up to Camden, The Colonel Fawcett is a great tucked away boozer specialising in Gin, Beer and top quality roast dinners.

Soho boozers worth a look are The Toucan (Carlisle Street), Bradleys Spanish Bar (Hanway Street), The French House (Dean Street) and Trishas (hidden away on Greek Street). If you're in Soho and look hard enough you may even find the seven noses!!

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By *amdenfunMan
over a year ago

London

"I'm in London far too often. I recommend the British Museum.

The Great Court of the BM is one of the best public spaces in London

I spend hours and hours at the British Museum when I can. I fucking love it.

The victoria and albert museum is great, too. I should go there again - it's been a while.

What about the Science museum?

Love that, too. Had a few too many kids for my liking, but it is impressive.

I love the British Library. Very few children and amazing old texts

Never been! Now it's on the agenda

There's an exhibit at the moment with the Gutenberg Bible, Lindisfarne Gospels, Magna Carta etc all brought together that I really enjoyed. "

Thanks for reminding me - maybe I'll go Friday.

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By *illnatMan
over a year ago

wherever i need to be

"I like Camden and soho"

If I'm in London I usually stay on the border between Camden and Westminster lots of good places around there even a couple of pubs that aren't too expensive. Love Camden market. Amazing place.

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By *orwegian BlueMan
over a year ago

Iceland, but Aldi is closer..

Check out time out and designmynight for events and things going on.

Also take a butchers at Google local guides for smaller meets, good for meeting people.

Personally, I'd avoid soho, it's lost its charm and is just a collection of mediocre bars and restaurants crowded around Ronnie Scotts and a few sex shops.

Head into the city, Liverpool street is the new west end.. Head up Bishopsgate to Shoreditch (loads of bars and clubs) or down towards the Thames and across to Borough market and Southwark.

Just wander, walk down the alleys.. Yep alleys.. Theres a hidden world waiting to be discovered tucked away behind the high rise buildings of the city..

A great night can be had at the proud cabaret burlesque club near fenchurch st station or at the Bavarian bar just behind in crutched friars.

Don't worry if you get lost, it helps sometimes if you do..

Just use Google maps to get your bearings..

Spitalfields is also worth a visit, the old fruit and veg market now converted with a quirky market, bars and restaurants and is only 5 minutes from Liverpool St.

Just behind is Brick lane, famous for curry, although I'd go a bit further east for something more authentic..

And finally, just north of here is the famous Truman brewery which always has stuff going on and definitely worth a visit..

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

"I like Camden and soho

If I'm in London I usually stay on the border between Camden and Westminster lots of good places around there even a couple of pubs that aren't too expensive. Love Camden market. Amazing place. "

Now my geography is far from tip top but there's quite a gap between Camden and Westminster isn't there?

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By *ilary and DonaldCouple
over a year ago

chingford

"I like Camden and soho

If I'm in London I usually stay on the border between Camden and Westminster lots of good places around there even a couple of pubs that aren't too expensive. Love Camden market. Amazing place.

Now my geography is far from tip top but there's quite a gap between Camden and Westminster isn't there?"

They border each other.

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By *ty31Man
over a year ago

NW London

Borough Market is worth a look, especially on an empty stomach and there's lots to see around the area too like Southwark Cathedral and the views across the river. Plus there's lots of historic pubs and riverside boozers.

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

"I like Camden and soho

If I'm in London I usually stay on the border between Camden and Westminster lots of good places around there even a couple of pubs that aren't too expensive. Love Camden market. Amazing place.

Now my geography is far from tip top but there's quite a gap between Camden and Westminster isn't there?

They border each other. "

Ah Google maps makes it look quite a distance, when we are in London we generally walk every where but that's one we haven't done

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By *iamondjoeMan
over a year ago

Glastonbury

"Brixton's got some good places! Brixton Village has lots of little places to eat including an Honest Burger and a really great little Mexican!

There's no need to head North of the river!

Who knew there were that many white people in Brixton until I went to the revamped Brixton Market?

Fuckin' everywhere

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

You are young, get to Shoreditch it's fun and funky with great bars. The Jones Family Project does fucking amazing food too

Ruby

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

Always walked back to the hotel from work when time was just for killing, some quirky places dotted into the landscape of most of London.

Midweek get down to theatre land, tickets for most shows are available for a fraction of face value 10 minutes before the doors open, you need to haggle as they start like most touts trying to make big money, but if you are not fussy about which show they know the value is zero once the performance starts.

Unfortunately most museums close at 5ish, but if you can get to them for 15 minutes each day they are worth a visit. When I am teaching, Often out the door by 4:30.

Many pubs are full of contract workers in the same boat as you, with an evening to kill so quite friendly to strangers.

This time of year hit the tourist spots, businesses are open, but empty. you get great service and low prices, which I found made London one of the cheaper city's to be stuck in mid week and out of season.

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