Tom’s guidebook - London

Tom
Tom’s guidebook - London

Food scene

Best roast duck in town, do try it!
Arguably the best place in London for roast duck, an unassuming place but very authentic Chinese food. 3 minutes’ walk from the flat in Queensway
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Four Seasons
84 Queensway
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Arguably the best place in London for roast duck, an unassuming place but very authentic Chinese food. 3 minutes’ walk from the flat in Queensway
Top rated fusion Chinese restaurant near Tottenham Court Road
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Hakkasan Hanway Place
8 Hanway Pl
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Top rated fusion Chinese restaurant near Tottenham Court Road
Famous for afternoon tea in an opulent and beautiful setting
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The Ritz London
150 Piccadilly
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Famous for afternoon tea in an opulent and beautiful setting
Delicious Japanese cuisine, black cod is a favorite
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Berkeley Street Bar
15 Berkeley St
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Delicious Japanese cuisine, black cod is a favorite
Delicate Chinese dim sum and desert
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Yauatcha Soho
15-17 Broadwick St
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Delicate Chinese dim sum and desert
Established in 1798, serving classic British food (especially game) in Edwardian surrounds. Roast beef is a signature dish.
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Rules
34-35 Maiden Ln
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Established in 1798, serving classic British food (especially game) in Edwardian surrounds. Roast beef is a signature dish.
Restaurant chain serving Italian cuisine, relaxed atmosphere. There are two. Ella Italia restaurants in Queensway
Bella Italia - London Shaftesbury Avenue
61-63 Shaftesbury Ave
Restaurant chain serving Italian cuisine, relaxed atmosphere. There are two. Ella Italia restaurants in Queensway
Popular Japanese fast food chain all over London
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Wasabi Sushi & Bento
56-58 Brompton Rd
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Popular Japanese fast food chain all over London
High end trendy restaurant in Mayfair, London
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Scott's
20 Mount St
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High end trendy restaurant in Mayfair, London

Sightseeing

This place is well hidden in Hype Park, not far from the flat. It features the famout children's book character Peter Pan - very sweet little place.
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Peter Panin patsas
Hyde Park Street
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This place is well hidden in Hype Park, not far from the flat. It features the famout children's book character Peter Pan - very sweet little place.
This is supposedly one of London's most expensive road, home to several embassies and billionnaires. The road is accessible to the public, but is under heavy security guard. It is about 5 minutes’ walk from the flat.
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Kensington Palace Gardens
Kensington Palace Gardens
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This is supposedly one of London's most expensive road, home to several embassies and billionnaires. The road is accessible to the public, but is under heavy security guard. It is about 5 minutes’ walk from the flat.
Here you can pay tribute to the late Diana, people's princess, now it is the residence of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Prince William and Catherine Middleton. Only a few minutes’ walk from the flat.
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Kensingtonin palatsi
Kensington Gardens
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Here you can pay tribute to the late Diana, people's princess, now it is the residence of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Prince William and Catherine Middleton. Only a few minutes’ walk from the flat.
This festival takes place each August over two days in the Notthing Hill area. The pedestian area for the carnival actually starts from Queensway, right below the balcony of my flat.
Nottinghill Carnival
5 Carnarvon Rd
This festival takes place each August over two days in the Notthing Hill area. The pedestian area for the carnival actually starts from Queensway, right below the balcony of my flat.
An eclectic comtemporary art gallery in the middle of Hyde Park.
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Serpentine-galleriat
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An eclectic comtemporary art gallery in the middle of Hyde Park.
Pretty little bridge between Chelsea and Battersea park, with beautiful views of the London skyline.
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Albert Bridge
Albert Bridge
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Pretty little bridge between Chelsea and Battersea park, with beautiful views of the London skyline.
The Round Pond is a little oasis in the in the middle of Kensington Garden / Hyde Park, here you will find peace in the company of beautiful swans and ducks.
The Round Pond
The Round Pond is a little oasis in the in the middle of Kensington Garden / Hyde Park, here you will find peace in the company of beautiful swans and ducks.
A free gallery with many classic masterpieces, on Trafalgar Square
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Kansallisgalleria
Trafalgar Square
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A free gallery with many classic masterpieces, on Trafalgar Square
London’s tallest building, also the tallest building of Western Europe. It comprises a viewing point on top (for a fee), Shangri-La hotel, restaurants and some luxury apartments.
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The Shard
32 London Bridge St
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London’s tallest building, also the tallest building of Western Europe. It comprises a viewing point on top (for a fee), Shangri-La hotel, restaurants and some luxury apartments.
An impressive and free private collection of antiques and arts.
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Wallace-kokoelma
Manchester Square
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An impressive and free private collection of antiques and arts.
Home of the Knights Templar, tucked behind Fleet Street. It was mentioned in the Davinci Code. The neighbourhood has a lot of law firms, being close to the Royal Court of Justice.
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Temppelikirkko
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Home of the Knights Templar, tucked behind Fleet Street. It was mentioned in the Davinci Code. The neighbourhood has a lot of law firms, being close to the Royal Court of Justice.
London’s old financial district, also called the Square Mile. Apart from numerous financial institutions, it has a very interesting mixture of traditional and modern buildings, such as the Gerkin, the Walkie Talkie, the Cheese Grater, the Lloyd’s Building and the Heron Tower.
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City of London
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London’s old financial district, also called the Square Mile. Apart from numerous financial institutions, it has a very interesting mixture of traditional and modern buildings, such as the Gerkin, the Walkie Talkie, the Cheese Grater, the Lloyd’s Building and the Heron Tower.

Shopping

Large trendy department store rivalling Harrods.
Fantastic place to shop or just see quality items such as cashmere clothing, leather shows, parfumes, jewellery and watches.
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Burlington Arcade
51 Piccadilly
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Fantastic place to shop or just see quality items such as cashmere clothing, leather shows, parfumes, jewellery and watches.
When it comes to shopping in London, Harrods is simply a must.
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Harrods
87-135 Brompton Rd
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When it comes to shopping in London, Harrods is simply a must.
Large trendy department that rivals Harrods, though Harrods is still my favorite.
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Selfridges
400 Oxford St
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Large trendy department that rivals Harrods, though Harrods is still my favorite.

Night life

Trendy bar in Notting Hill
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Beach Blanket Babylon
45 Ledbury Rd
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Hip place in East London where trendy and artistic young people hang out.
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Hoxton Square
Hoxton Square
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Hip place in East London where trendy and artistic young people hang out.