London: Destination Guide | a road to England

London: Destination Guide | a road to England

Welcome to London! If you're heading to London but have no idea where to go to get the most authentic experience, this guide is for you! A simple guide that recommends some of my favorite restaurants, cafes, cocktail bars, landmarks, and hotels. 🗺 Click on the Map for an interactive guide! 📖 To book click on the destination and you will find a link to their website. ❓️ Any questions? Leave a note at the bottom of the guide. ✨️For personalised itineraries book a consultation!
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How to get there

London is a HUGE city and has several airports scattered around - always check before you book which airport you will land in. Airports like Luton, Stanstead and Gatwick have bus services which will take you into the city and from Heathrow you can jump straight on the tube! 

Heathrow Airport
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London Stansted Airport
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London Luton Airport
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London Gatwick Airport
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If you're travelling via train from other destinations from Europe you will arrive at King's cross St Pancras and take the tube to your accommodation.

King's Cross St. Pancras
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You can use your bank card to touch on and off on the train and bus network. 

Places to Eat 

There are thousands of restaurants in London, packed with vibrant interiors and unique wine lists. Here are a couple of my favorite places to visit for a night out: 

Gymkhana
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Try the five Course tasting menu: 5 Courses £115.00 | Wine Pairing £95.00 Bookings up to 3 months in advance
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34 Mayfair
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Try the Lunch set menu: Two courses £28.50 | Three courses £34.00 Monday to Friday - 12pm to 4.30pm
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Bob Bob Ricard Soho
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Famous for pouring the most champagne of any restaurant in Britain. Each table is equipped with a 'press for champagne button'. Reccommend for group bookings.
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Nobu Restaurant Portman Square
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Why not try a Japanese twist on a classic Afternoon Tea. Experience for £68 per person. Monday – Sunday: 1pm and 1:30pm | 3:15pm and 3:45pm
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14 Hills
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On the 14th floor in the heart of London. Watch the sunset over the beautiful cityscape at the bar before heading into the restaurant for an intimate dinner.
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Amazonico London
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Incredible vibe with music at the center of the experience. Great for a few drinks out with friends.
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ROKA Mayfair
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Located on Oxford Street, finish your shopping day with some tasty delights, in contemporary Japanese style.
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Sucre Restaurant
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LUNCH & THEATRE MENU 2 courses £29 - 3 courses £35
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Novikov Restaurant & Bar
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Scott's
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Casa Cruz
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Core by Clare Smyth
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Claude Bosi at Bibendum
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sketch
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Granger & Co. King's Cross
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Chiltern Firehouse
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Places To Visit 

There are so many things to do in London! Many of the galleries and museums are free but you do need to book in advance to secure your place. There are also thousands of parks where you can spend an afternoon with friends. Here are a few of my favorites: 

Victoria and Albert Museum
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To visit the museum you need to purchase a membership, this membership will grant you access to all V&A properties across the UK.
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Natural History Museum
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the Design Museum
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Tate Modern
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Tate Britain
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The National Gallery
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Tower Bridge
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Westminster Abbey
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St. Paul's Cathedral
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Buckingham Palace
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The Shard
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lastminute.com London Eye
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Hyde Park
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Regent's Park
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Hampstead Heath
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Kyoto Garden
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
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Richmond Park
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There are countless more activities to do in London, check out whats available on Expedia: 

Coffee Shops

As an Australian, coffee is important to me. None of this Costa coffee, here are some of the best brews around: 

Beam
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Sunday in Brooklyn - Modern American Restaurant Notting Hill
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Jolene Bakery & Restaurant
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The Farmers Mistress
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Buns From Home
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Bondi Green
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Milk Beach Soho
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Bread Ahead Bakery Pavilion Road
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Arôme Bakery - Mercer Street
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Fortitude Bakehouse
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Layla Bakery
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Milk London
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Ole & Steen
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Palaette
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Lantana Shoreditch
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Miel Bakery
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Markets 

Love yourself a market? Me too! If you're looking for local produce, beautiful blooms or great vintage clothing London has a market for you. Here is a list of my top markets, keep in mind they run certain days, so be sure to check before heading down! 

Columbia Road Flower Market
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Borough Market
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Camden Market
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Portobello Road Market
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The Apple Market
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Spitalfields Market
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Maltby Street Market
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Greenwich Market
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The Brick Lane Vintage Market
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Places to Drink

Finding a good cocktail bar in the enormous city can be challenging, here are a few of my favorites around the city to check out! 

Sky Garden
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Madison
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Netil360 Rooftop Bar - Restaurant
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Wagtail Rooftop Bar & Restaurant
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Florattica Rooftop London
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The Rooftop
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JOIA Restaurant, Bar & Rooftop
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Roof East
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Sabine Rooftop Bar
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Skylight Tobacco Dock
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Garden Rooftop
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12th Knot
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Bar Elba Waterloo
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Where to Stay

London has thousands of accommodation options, depending on your budget you can stay anywhere in the city at almost any price! Here are a couple of famous hotels around the city to consider for your next trip: 

Shangri-La The Shard, London
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Nobu Hotel London Portman Square
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The Mandrake
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The Hoxton, Southwark
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The Hoxton, Shoreditch
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NoMad London
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Pan Pacific London
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The Prince Akatoki London
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Treehouse Hotel London
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Artist Residence London
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Kimpton Fitzroy London Hotel
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The Londoner Hotel
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Mondrian London Shoreditch
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Locke at Broken Wharf, Millennium Bridge
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The Stratford Hotel London
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TRIBE Canary Wharf
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The Lost Poet
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One Hundred Shoreditch
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Happy Travelling, 

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