With professional mixologists manning the bar, the shiny new watering hole offers the kind of cocktailing usually only reserved for hotels. Prop it up, gents. Read more.
Throwing open its shiny glass revolving doors in August, the 45-room hotel will comprise a restaurant (by none other than chef Wolfgang Puck), a destination bar, library & private media room. Read more.
One of the gallery’s most famous pictures is the Chandos portrait, which is said to be of William Shakespeare by his friend Richard Burbage. But some dispute its provenance.
This Soho pub is famous for its literary associations. It hosts a fortnightly lunch for staff of satirical magazine Private Eye, and was the haunt of legendary journo and drinker Jeffrey Bernard.
This fascinating museum is located in an old Georgian sugar warehouse, and tells the 2,000 year story of London’s river, port and people. It also houses the archives of the Port of London Authority.
Try out the most amazing grilled cheese sandwich ever (and/or raclette) at the market! Awesome
Founded in 1992, this museum holds one of the world’s best and largest collections of historic print technology, from the 16th century to the present day.
This was the residence of the Bishop of London from the Norman Conquest until 1973, and is now a museum. The oldest surviving part is the Great Hall which dates from 1480.
Named after a former Lord Mayor of London (d.1703), this museum shows how the English home has changed from 1630 to 1998 with 11 ‘sample’ rooms, each with festive decorations at Christmas.
Built over a former sex shop, the interiors will retain the mirrored ceilings, and the staff will wear S&M-style studded aprons. Opens later this summer.
This glamorous Art Deco London showpiece as built in 1936, next to the remains of a medieval royal palace, and surrounded by 19 acres of garden. A striking visit!
ask the friendliest shop keeper in the world for the home-made hummus, marinated olives, cakes...
While its star performances can be sold out within hours, in the summer you can watch its performances live in squares around London!
The gorgeous gastro-pub is the latest from 580 Ltd & is sure to bring more fashionable foodies to the area. Dishes include wood pigeon breast with creamed celeriac & root vegetable crisps. Read more.
Queen Elizabeth II was born in this London house on 21st April, 1926. It was the home of her maternal grandfather, the Earl of Strathmore.
Richmond Park is the largest royal park in London, with free-roaming deer wandering its varied landscape. From the King Henry’s Mount there is a stunning view of St Paul’s Cathedral 10 miles away.
