Guidebook for Greater London
Arts & Culture
Tate Britain
MillbankWonderful art gallery just around the corner
The Saatchi Gallery is a London gallery for contemporary art, opened by Charles Saatchi in 1985 in order to exhibit his collection to the public. It has occupied different premises, first in North London, then the South Bank by the River Thames, and finally in Chelsea, its current location.
585 locals recommend
Saatchi Gallery
King's RdThe Saatchi Gallery is a London gallery for contemporary art, opened by Charles Saatchi in 1985 in order to exhibit his collection to the public. It has occupied different premises, first in North London, then the South Bank by the River Thames, and finally in Chelsea, its current location.
Buckingham Palace is the London residence and administrative headquarters of the monarchy of the United Kingdom. Located in the City of Westminster, the palace is often at the centre of state occasions and royal hospitality. It has been a focal point for the British people at times of national rejoicing and mourning.
1912 locals recommend
Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace is the London residence and administrative headquarters of the monarchy of the United Kingdom. Located in the City of Westminster, the palace is often at the centre of state occasions and royal hospitality. It has been a focal point for the British people at times of national rejoicing and mourning.
The Victoria and Albert Museum in London is the world's largest museum of applied and decorative arts and design, as well as sculpture, housing a permanent collection of over 2.27 million objects. It was founded in 1852 and named after Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.
1694 locals recommend
Victoria and Albert Museum
Cromwell RoadThe Victoria and Albert Museum in London is the world's largest museum of applied and decorative arts and design, as well as sculpture, housing a permanent collection of over 2.27 million objects. It was founded in 1852 and named after Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.
The Natural History Museum in London is a natural history museum that exhibits a vast range of specimens from various segments of natural history. It is one of three major museums on Exhibition Road in South Kensington, the others being the Science Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum.
1954 locals recommend
Natural History Museum
Cromwell RoadThe Natural History Museum in London is a natural history museum that exhibits a vast range of specimens from various segments of natural history. It is one of three major museums on Exhibition Road in South Kensington, the others being the Science Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Sightseeing
One of my favourite things to do in London, great views and I love waking along the South Bank along the river.
2099 locals recommend
London Eye
One of my favourite things to do in London, great views and I love waking along the South Bank along the river.
The Royal Albert Hall is a concert hall on the northern edge of South Kensington, London. One of the United Kingdom's most treasured and distinctive buildings, it is held in trust for the nation and managed by a registered charity. It can seat 5,272.
674 locals recommend
Royal Albert Hall
Imperial College RoadThe Royal Albert Hall is a concert hall on the northern edge of South Kensington, London. One of the United Kingdom's most treasured and distinctive buildings, it is held in trust for the nation and managed by a registered charity. It can seat 5,272.
Getting Around
Pimlico Station
61 Warwick SquareAround the corner from the flat, Pimlico is on the Victoria Line
Victoria Station
15 Victoria StreetVictoria train station and tube stop 10min walk away
Food Scene
Great gastro pub which has lovely food downstairs and more formal dining upstairs (recommend to book) or a great place to stop and have a pint. Elizabeth St is a great street to walk along.
72 locals recommend
The Thomas Cubitt
44 Elizabeth StGreat gastro pub which has lovely food downstairs and more formal dining upstairs (recommend to book) or a great place to stop and have a pint. Elizabeth St is a great street to walk along.
Good pub/restaurant to visit on your travels.
100 locals recommend
The Orange Public House & Hotel Victoria
37 Pimlico RdGood pub/restaurant to visit on your travels.
Great restaurant, good food, efficient service and quite a scene. You can get a table in the bar area if you walk in but does get busy in the evenings. Good bar area as well. Great for breakfast too.
108 locals recommend
Colbert
50-52 Sloane SquareGreat restaurant, good food, efficient service and quite a scene. You can get a table in the bar area if you walk in but does get busy in the evenings. Good bar area as well. Great for breakfast too.
Famous for its gourmet burgers and fantastic selection of beers and ales
90 locals recommend
Cask Pub & Kitchen
6 Charlwood StFamous for its gourmet burgers and fantastic selection of beers and ales
Goya
34 Lupus StTapas bar and restaurant offering authentic Spanish vibes
Breakfast and Modern European menu in spacious, high-ceilinged gastropub
67 locals recommend
No 11 Pimlico Road
11 Pimlico RdBreakfast and Modern European menu in spacious, high-ceilinged gastropub
Lovely little French restaurant, very rustic and romantic and outside space available in the summer – lovely for cosy dinners
53 locals recommend
La Poule Au Pot
231 Ebury StLovely little French restaurant, very rustic and romantic and outside space available in the summer – lovely for cosy dinners
Chic, all-day cafe-deli with marble-topped tables, for seasonal organic plates and salads
205 locals recommend
Daylesford Organic
208-212 Westbourne GroveChic, all-day cafe-deli with marble-topped tables, for seasonal organic plates and salads
The Thomas Cubitt
44 Elizabeth StModern and traditional gastropub serving British classics
Essentials
Sainsbury's
2 Tulse HillSupermarket
Boots
127A Kensington High StChemist