The Engineer

The ultimate map with the best places to explore in London. Created after living for three years in the city. It includes places to stay, restaurants, places to visit, street art, activities... and obviously, pubs.

🌸 Primrose Hill is one of the prettiest neighborhoods in London. Situated in North London and easily accessible, it's a peaceful escape from the bustling city. It comes alive on the weekends when locals and visitors alike come to admire the gorgeous skyline view on a stroll through or picnic in the park. This guide contains some must-sees from the perspective of a local (hi!) for a great day exploring beautiful Primrose Hill. Highlights include: 🏠 Strolling down colorful streets 🥐 Grabbing a pastry & coffee at a local cafe 🍻 Quaint pubs to laze the afternoon away 🏙️ A breathtaking view of the London skyline To work Primrose Hill into your London trip itinerary, you'll need just a couple of hours (which of course depends on how long you spend at the park or in the pub!). I suggest combining Primrose Hill with a walk through Regent's Park towards Marylebone, a walk down the canal to Camden or head a bit further north to Hampstead. If you're looking to stay in Primrose Hill, a boutique hotel just opened called Mason & Fifth.

It will come as no surprise that drinking is a big part of the British social life. Every second, the British drink 247 pints of beer and 232 glasses of wine! Across the UK – not just in London – the local pub is often the heart of the community. It is the place colleagues come to unwind after a day at work, the location for long Sunday lunches and great conversation, and the place to catch up with friends and family when you return home. Even if you don’t drink, you should not miss out on immersing yourself in the atmosphere of the “local boozer” on your next trip to the UK. It has taken over a decade of intensive research to pull together this ultimate London pubs guide… A tough job, but someone had to do it! There is a pub on almost every street in London (over 3500 at last count!), and a snazzy bar on every other, so you are spoilt for choice. The below is a list of my favourites watering holes – from the traditional to the chic – I hope you enjoy!