B-Better Hiphop Company: One of London's greatest hiphop locations. A favourite for shooting videos and a rare authorised graffiti spot, this is a MUST visit for writers in the city.
Mark Clack: By far the most accessible and convenient graffiti space in London and was the site of Banksy’s 2008 Cans Festival. New work goes up all the time but, sadly, a lot of it does not last long enough
c0uP: Stumbled across this trying to get to the other side of Waterloo. A giant tunnel that's an authorised graffiti area filled with people practising their craft.
5. Bussey Building
8.6
133 Rye Ln, Peckham, Greater London
Art Gallery · Peckham · 18 tips and reviews
Anaïs Traoré: Great Graffiti! Great music! Great vibe! Great view! :)
G Dizzle: Great sound system! Good artwork on the building
Jack: Destined to become a legendary venue. Multi-floor club with a lot of varied nights on, busy atmosphere and lively, friendly crowds. Check this out before the council find a reason to close it.
9. The Ten Bells
8.0
84 Commercial St, London, Greater London
Pub · Spitalfields and Banglatown · 81 tips and reviews
Steven Power: Awesome little pub, bound to history with its links to Jack the Ripper. Check out all the graffiti in the toilets too
Roberto Bua: Great place to start your night out, one of the cheapest pubs in the area.
Laurence Taylor: Cambridge hipsters living their east London dream. Avoid.
10. Chotto Matte
8.1
11–13 Frith St (Bateman St), London, Greater London
Japanese Restaurant · Soho, Londres, Greater London · 221 tips and reviews
Nikita Ka: Fun vibe to go and grab a a drink at the bar. Very mixed crowd and amazing graffiti artwork. Perfect for pisco sours, the food is not amazing for ceviche go best to Ceviche down the street!
Lizzie P: Tokyo style bar / restaurant with a mixed crowd and great vibe in the heart of Soho. Check out the graffiti artwork downstairs
Nigel Hewson: Very impressive Japanese restaurant with Peruvian influences from founder of Nobu. Tasting menus very good value and way of trying the food.
11. Hayward Gallery
8.9
Belvedere Rd, London, Greater London
Art Gallery · South Bank · 54 tips and reviews
Joshua Maw: One of the few galleries in London that charge for entry. The exhibition space is incredible, amazing brutalist/modernist architecture. Worth a visit.
Jeremy Le Van: Engaging and usually playful exhibitions. Part of the Southbank Centre.
HISTORY UK: Today one of London’s most important contemporary art galleries, the Hayward is named after Sir Isaac Hayward, Labour leader of the London County Council from 1947 until its abolition in 1965.
12. The Euston Tap
8.4
190 Euston Rd, London, Greater London
Beer Bar · Euston · 204 tips and reviews
James Allen: Excellent toilet graffiti.
Ian: A must visit London pub for anyone who loves good beer and is willing to try the unusual. Unusual beers from around the world all in first class condition.
Londonist: Go now. Oh god, go now. This place is incredible, but is far too small once the commuting crowds know about it.
13. Saatchi Gallery
9.2
Duke of York Sq (King's Rd), London, Greater London
Art Gallery · Chelsea · 191 tips and reviews
Brittany Atkinson: Wonderful contemporary art gallery with many rooms. My friend isn't even into art and enjoyed this gallery a lot. One of my favorites in London.
Filippo Corti: If you loved the Tate Modern, you will love also this one. Is not so popular as the Tate is, yet is beautiful just as the Tate. Definitely, a worth visit.
Londonist: You definitely want to get hold of the info booklet, or you're just looking at artfully arranged junk. The Richard Wilson room at the back is spectacular...in a stationary, gloopy way.
Katy Zack: Amazing exhibitions and a charming members cafe. Worth getting a membership for both perks!
Louis Vuitton: Visit the annual summer exhibition, which is London’s largest open submission art exhibition. It has been going for 242 years, and is an incredible collection of established and emerging artists.
Time Out London: On Fridays the Royal Academy stays open until 10pm (last admission 9.30pm). Read more.