Helena's London
I lived in London from 2016-2018, so this is likely outdated, but here were my fav spots. There are three different areas I recommend visiting. Other tips: - Definitely take the double decker public transport buses - The food is amazing, so much variety - Do something old school like tea time, but definitely something new like a fun new restaurant
Central to South London
Maybe for a Friday afternoon walk.
Barbican Centre
Very cool, apartment complex and cultural center with movie theatre, art cafe, etc. Check out the greenhouse! https://www.barbican.org.uk/your-visit/free-things-to-do
One New Change
Skip the mall, and go to the rooftop for nice views of the cathedral + London.
St. Paul's Cathedral
Impressive view of the city
Millennium Bridge
Bridge crossing the Thames
Tate Modern
Art museum on Southbank
The Boot & Flogger
Wine bar and dining room
East London
Saturday. Generally considered the known "hip" part of London. Try to visit at least one market.
Broadway Market
Very nice market with food stalls and cafes,
Regent's Canal
Canal to walk along! Very cute. Walk to Broadway market here.
The Cat & Mutton
Stall with scotch eggs
Netil Market
Flea market with food stalls
Curtain Road
Street with interesting shops
Goodhood
Fun, trendy clothes
SCP
Shop on Curtain Rd
Labour and Wait
Household shop on Redchurch St
Allpress Espresso
Coffee shop
St John Bread and Wine
Very british, very good.
On The Bab
Korean buns restaurant
Callooh Callay
Cocktail bar
The Owl & Pussycat
Fun pub
Oval Space
Club-like venue in Haggerston
Dishoom
Amazing food, worth the hype. There are other locations too!
MOTH Club
Brick Lane
Street with market stalls, asian food, and vintage shopping
Spitalfields Market
helena's
where helena used to live!
London Fields Park
The Shacklewell Arms
West London
Sunday
Saint Espresso
Coffee shop
Regent's Park
Park in West London
The Conran Shop
Design shop
Daunt Books
Bookshop specializing in travel books
Marylebone
Street with design shop and bookshop
The Wallace
Museum cafe in the Wallace Collection and high tea.
Selfridges
Luxury department store. Really incredible.
Oxford Circus
Area known for crowds and shopping
sketch
beautiful, pink restaurant. worth it for a fancy night out.
Homeslice
Pizza restaurant
