Guidebook for London Cosy Apartment near the Shard
Food Scene
Local and near by Food places.
My favourite French Restaurant! Try to book in advance if visiting during busy times. It is about a 7 minute walk from the flat.
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Casse-Croûte
109 Bermondsey StMy favourite French Restaurant! Try to book in advance if visiting during busy times. It is about a 7 minute walk from the flat.
This is a great little Spanish restaurant opened in 2021, it is a good alternative to Jose on Bermonsey Street which is very good as well but sometimes you need to queue. Andanza seems very similar but slightly cheaper in price too.
Andanza
66 Weston StreetThis is a great little Spanish restaurant opened in 2021, it is a good alternative to Jose on Bermonsey Street which is very good as well but sometimes you need to queue. Andanza seems very similar but slightly cheaper in price too.
La Creperie de Hampstead has been going for over 40 years! It is just a little stand for takeaway crepes.
Tips - They accept cash at time of writing and now recently accept card payments.
You will have to queue a long time if it is the weekend, but it is worth the wait!
Made fresh to order savoury and sweet crepes.
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La Creperie de Hampstead
77a Hampstead High StLa Creperie de Hampstead has been going for over 40 years! It is just a little stand for takeaway crepes.
Tips - They accept cash at time of writing and now recently accept card payments.
You will have to queue a long time if it is the weekend, but it is worth the wait!
Made fresh to order savoury and sweet crepes.
Delicious Spanish Food. Sit indoors or outside. You can't pre-book, just turn up.
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José
104 Bermondsey StDelicious Spanish Food. Sit indoors or outside. You can't pre-book, just turn up.
This branch is a little hidden so not as busy as the other Sloane Square branch which is also very nice, but sometimes has queues, definitely worth the wait! The food is very fresh and they do amazing brunches and lunches, you can get takeaway.
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Ottolenghi Spitalfields
50 Artillery LnThis branch is a little hidden so not as busy as the other Sloane Square branch which is also very nice, but sometimes has queues, definitely worth the wait! The food is very fresh and they do amazing brunches and lunches, you can get takeaway.
Everything Else
Brixton Windmill
100 Blenheim GardensUnique historic sight for a city!
Easy access via tube or bus and a must if you want to go shopping. Take the number 1 Bus outside the apartment and get off at Tottenham Court Road and you can walk to Oxford Street.
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Oxford Street
Oxford StreetEasy access via tube or bus and a must if you want to go shopping. Take the number 1 Bus outside the apartment and get off at Tottenham Court Road and you can walk to Oxford Street.
Take the Uber boat, bus 344 from London Bridge or jump on the Northern line to the newly opened Battersea Power Station. See this historic iconic redeveloped area. Featuring many wonderful shops and restaurants around this unique architectural masterpiece.
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Battersea Power Station
Circus Road WestTake the Uber boat, bus 344 from London Bridge or jump on the Northern line to the newly opened Battersea Power Station. See this historic iconic redeveloped area. Featuring many wonderful shops and restaurants around this unique architectural masterpiece.
Great for some cheap clothes or items that you need during your holiday, one located near Marble arch and another opposite Tottenham court road Station.
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Primark
499 - 517 Oxford StGreat for some cheap clothes or items that you need during your holiday, one located near Marble arch and another opposite Tottenham court road Station.
Check out the curry restaurants and the market on Sundays.
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Brick Lane
Brick LaneCheck out the curry restaurants and the market on Sundays.
Right outside London Bridge Rail Station, drinks, food eateries, coffee and a flea market on the weekends with vintage clothes.
Check out the smaller Courtyard Bar for watching sporting events for free.
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Vinegar Yard
72-82 St Thomas StRight outside London Bridge Rail Station, drinks, food eateries, coffee and a flea market on the weekends with vintage clothes.
Check out the smaller Courtyard Bar for watching sporting events for free.
Drinks & Nightlife
Sky Bar
10 Godliman StreetGreat views and drinks!
Shoreditch High St, London, Reino Unido
Great bars, restaurants and shops in the East End.
So much going on, theatre, restaurants, bars, it is a must!
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Soho Square
Soho SquareSo much going on, theatre, restaurants, bars, it is a must!
Sightseeing
Wonderful views of London and it is close by to the flat a good 20 to 30 minute walk or 10 mins on the bus.
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Ojo de Londres
Wonderful views of London and it is close by to the flat a good 20 to 30 minute walk or 10 mins on the bus.
Great if you like the Theatre, very historic and walking distance from the apartment, it is by the river.
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Teatro Globe de Shakespeare
21 New Globe WalkGreat if you like the Theatre, very historic and walking distance from the apartment, it is by the river.
Great architecture, a sky pool right by the US Embassy good for photos. There are restaurants and coffee places near by. You can also check out the Power Station which has been newly redeveloped with new exclusive shops, cinema and restaurants opened.
Sky Gardens Nine Elms
143-161 Wandsworth RdGreat architecture, a sky pool right by the US Embassy good for photos. There are restaurants and coffee places near by. You can also check out the Power Station which has been newly redeveloped with new exclusive shops, cinema and restaurants opened.
Little Venice
6 Warwick AveNice for a walk along the Canal.
Great for the viewing gallery or go for a drink or a bite to eat at the restaurants. Tip - no trainers allowed in the restaurant or bars in the Shard.
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The Shard
32 London Bridge StGreat for the viewing gallery or go for a drink or a bite to eat at the restaurants. Tip - no trainers allowed in the restaurant or bars in the Shard.
It is a peaceful quiet place and you will feel like you are in the countryside.
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Hill Garden & Pergola
Inverforth CloseIt is a peaceful quiet place and you will feel like you are in the countryside.
The Tate Modern is free, there are some paid exhibitions as well throughout the year that you may need to pay for online, but currently the free part of the galleries you don't have to book. It is walking distance from the flat about 25 mins.
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Tate Modern
BanksideThe Tate Modern is free, there are some paid exhibitions as well throughout the year that you may need to pay for online, but currently the free part of the galleries you don't have to book. It is walking distance from the flat about 25 mins.
Tower Bridge is about 5 to 7 minutes walk from the flat, you can visit the museum inside the bridge which is really enjoyable. Check online about booking.
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Puente de la Torre
Tower Bridge RoadTower Bridge is about 5 to 7 minutes walk from the flat, you can visit the museum inside the bridge which is really enjoyable. Check online about booking.
Holland Park is a nice place to visit, the area is famous and close to Notting Hill. The park is a wonderful place for relaxation and has a beautiful garden called the Kyoto Garden created by an eminent Japanese designer.
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Jardín de Kyoto
Holland Park AvenueHolland Park is a nice place to visit, the area is famous and close to Notting Hill. The park is a wonderful place for relaxation and has a beautiful garden called the Kyoto Garden created by an eminent Japanese designer.
It is a nice walk from the flat close to Tower Bridge, some nice restaurants and coffee shops. Wapping is not too far from here too along the river.
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St Katharine Docks Marina
50 St Katharine's WayIt is a nice walk from the flat close to Tower Bridge, some nice restaurants and coffee shops. Wapping is not too far from here too along the river.
Notting Hill
Dulwich Park
Dulwich ParkThe Dulwich Picture Gallery is near by and the Horniman Museum and Gardens.
Free Museum with excellent history and lovely grounds surrounding it, close to the flat (walking distance) or easily accessible by bus.
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Museos de Guerra Imperiales
Lambeth RoadFree Museum with excellent history and lovely grounds surrounding it, close to the flat (walking distance) or easily accessible by bus.
Free to visit and walking distance or a bus ride from the apartment.
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Museo del Banco de Inglaterra
Bartholomew LaneFree to visit and walking distance or a bus ride from the apartment.
Golden Hinde
Cathedral StreetClose to the apartment - walking distance.
Great free part of the museum, it is easy access from the apartment take the Jubilee Line from London Bridge to Canary Wharf or the Docklands light railway from Tower Gateway to Westferry.
There are lots of shops, a couple of cinemas and many restaurants in the Canary Wharf area.
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Museo de los Docklands de Londres
Hertsmere RoadGreat free part of the museum, it is easy access from the apartment take the Jubilee Line from London Bridge to Canary Wharf or the Docklands light railway from Tower Gateway to Westferry.
There are lots of shops, a couple of cinemas and many restaurants in the Canary Wharf area.
Battersea Park is a very beautiful park by the River Thames and is close to Battersea Power Station and Chelsea.
Parque Battersea
Battersea Park is a very beautiful park by the River Thames and is close to Battersea Power Station and Chelsea.
Next door to Borough Market, it is free to visit. Listen out for the bells 🔔 ringing on Wednesday evening practice and Sunday morning.
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Catedral de Southwark
London BridgeNext door to Borough Market, it is free to visit. Listen out for the bells 🔔 ringing on Wednesday evening practice and Sunday morning.
Great views of the city! It’s free to get in just book online, you can just look at the view or grab a drink at the bar. Plus there are two restaurants.
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Sky Garden
Great views of the city! It’s free to get in just book online, you can just look at the view or grab a drink at the bar. Plus there are two restaurants.
It is free to enter and in a great part of London, it has a wealth of history about animals and nature.
TIP go to the Victoria & Albert Museum next door for lunch as they have an amazing dining room and better quality food, plus it is normally a bit quieter than the Natural History Museum.
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Museo de Historia Natural
Cromwell RoadIt is free to enter and in a great part of London, it has a wealth of history about animals and nature.
TIP go to the Victoria & Albert Museum next door for lunch as they have an amazing dining room and better quality food, plus it is normally a bit quieter than the Natural History Museum.
Neighbourhoods
Newly restored and regenerated Borough Yards just next to the famous Borough Market. Many arches and original ghost signs have been beautifully restored. There is now a new cinema, restaurants and chic shops placed within the original arches.
Borough Yards
Newly restored and regenerated Borough Yards just next to the famous Borough Market. Many arches and original ghost signs have been beautifully restored. There is now a new cinema, restaurants and chic shops placed within the original arches.
Borough Market is a must! The busiest day is Saturday but you will have all the market stalls open. You can go there any day of the week and check out the many fantastic restaurants and bars surrounding it.
Low Line is a walking route to celebrate the unique history and heritage of one of London’s oldest neighbourhoods. Start at Borough market, there is a map in the apartment.
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Borough Market
Borough High StreetBorough Market is a must! The busiest day is Saturday but you will have all the market stalls open. You can go there any day of the week and check out the many fantastic restaurants and bars surrounding it.
Low Line is a walking route to celebrate the unique history and heritage of one of London’s oldest neighbourhoods. Start at Borough market, there is a map in the apartment.
Consejos para la ciudad
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
The Elizabeth Line
The Elizabeth Line opened on May 24th 2022. It is a game changer for getting around and speeds up journeys around London and to Heathrow Airport.