Guidebook for London
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Gigs Fish & Chips
12 Tottenham StTraditional fish and chips
Coram's Fields
93 Guilford StOne of the best playgrounds in London
If you love architecture you should stroll along Woburn Walk, a beautifully preserved typically Dickensian Georgian terrace here that was designed in 1822 by Thomas Cubitt. W.B Yeats lived at number 5 between 1895 and 1919, and wrote some of his greatest poetry during this time.
Woburn Walk
Woburn WalkIf you love architecture you should stroll along Woburn Walk, a beautifully preserved typically Dickensian Georgian terrace here that was designed in 1822 by Thomas Cubitt. W.B Yeats lived at number 5 between 1895 and 1919, and wrote some of his greatest poetry during this time.
Dedicated to contemporary international art, this small cutting-edge gallery is well worth a visit. Since 1979, the gallery has been dedicated to pushing boundaries and showcasing diversity. As with much of Bloomsbury, it is also a hotbed for intellectual discussion and development, where artists, poets and school children find enrichment.
October Gallery
24 Old Gloucester StDedicated to contemporary international art, this small cutting-edge gallery is well worth a visit. Since 1979, the gallery has been dedicated to pushing boundaries and showcasing diversity. As with much of Bloomsbury, it is also a hotbed for intellectual discussion and development, where artists, poets and school children find enrichment.
Drinks & Nightlife
Pied a Terre
34 Charlotte St.Fine dining at its best. Michelin starred restaurant.
Sophisticated bar with terrace on which to watch the world go by
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Charlotte Street Hotel
15-17 Charlotte St.Sophisticated bar with terrace on which to watch the world go by
Reverend JW Simpson
32 Goodge StQuirky, tiny bar that used to be a brothel!!
Food Scene
Dillons Coffee
82 Gower Stlovely place to sit and browse the books or do some work - any time of day
Granary Square
1 Granary SquareElysee
13 Percy StOpen late with a fantastic outside space
Herman ze German
19 Villiers StFabulous sausages from Germany
Konditor
10 Stoney StBrilliant brownies and cakes any time of the day
Busaba Bloomsbury
22 Store StBrilliant Thai food
Bloomsbury Coffee House is a basement level café, and a great place to find fresh and flavoursome coffee and tea, not to mention a variety of homemade buns and pastries, together with a lunch menu which changes daily, although generally includes a range of sandwiches, soups and salads. Served in a warm and homely atmosphere, the well decorated interior makes the Bloomsbury Coffee House a great place to relax with a cup of coffee and a pastry, and certainly one of the top coffee shops in the area.
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Bloomsbury Coffee House
20 Tavistock PlBloomsbury Coffee House is a basement level café, and a great place to find fresh and flavoursome coffee and tea, not to mention a variety of homemade buns and pastries, together with a lunch menu which changes daily, although generally includes a range of sandwiches, soups and salads. Served in a warm and homely atmosphere, the well decorated interior makes the Bloomsbury Coffee House a great place to relax with a cup of coffee and a pastry, and certainly one of the top coffee shops in the area.
When looking for coffee and a bite to eat, there is no need to look beyond Cafe Presto, where the coffee is fresh and served quickly by the friendly staff. On top of this, the fresh ingredients create a range of paninis, sandwiches, and salads that are well priced. Located on Torrington Place just off Tottenham Court Road, Cafe Presto offers a wide range of options to those who are looking for a quick coffee or snack to take away.
Caffe Presto
32 Torrington PlWhen looking for coffee and a bite to eat, there is no need to look beyond Cafe Presto, where the coffee is fresh and served quickly by the friendly staff. On top of this, the fresh ingredients create a range of paninis, sandwiches, and salads that are well priced. Located on Torrington Place just off Tottenham Court Road, Cafe Presto offers a wide range of options to those who are looking for a quick coffee or snack to take away.
Bea’s of Bloomsbury offers a wide range of cakes and pastries to accompany its great coffee, including brownies, scones, cookies and much more. Located a five minute’s walk from Holborn tube station, a visit to Bea’s of Bloomsbury will guarantee great coffee and fantastic cake in a friendly atmosphere.
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Beauty in Bloomsbury
42 Theobalds RdBea’s of Bloomsbury offers a wide range of cakes and pastries to accompany its great coffee, including brownies, scones, cookies and much more. Located a five minute’s walk from Holborn tube station, a visit to Bea’s of Bloomsbury will guarantee great coffee and fantastic cake in a friendly atmosphere.
A thriving shopping, foodie and cultural hub, the Brunswick centre is a Bloomsbury icon and well worth exploring. It is also a great example of 1960’s Brutalism – the bold vision of renowned architect Patrick Hodgkinson. You’ll find a whole host of restaurants and bars as well as all your favourite high street shops and even an arthouse cinema.
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Brunswick Centre
A thriving shopping, foodie and cultural hub, the Brunswick centre is a Bloomsbury icon and well worth exploring. It is also a great example of 1960’s Brutalism – the bold vision of renowned architect Patrick Hodgkinson. You’ll find a whole host of restaurants and bars as well as all your favourite high street shops and even an arthouse cinema.
Christiane Ten-Hoopen and Hugh Cullum's little excellent little cheese shop is tucked away just off Guilford Street, but well worth seeking out for their wide selection skilfully kept in peak condition.
Bloomsbury Cheeses
Christiane Ten-Hoopen and Hugh Cullum's little excellent little cheese shop is tucked away just off Guilford Street, but well worth seeking out for their wide selection skilfully kept in peak condition.
Christiane Ten-Hoopen and Hugh Cullum's little excellent little cheese shop is tucked away just off Guilford Street, but well worth seeking out for their wide selection skilfully kept in peak condition.
Bloomsbury Cheeses
Christiane Ten-Hoopen and Hugh Cullum's little excellent little cheese shop is tucked away just off Guilford Street, but well worth seeking out for their wide selection skilfully kept in peak condition.
Shopping
Folk Womens
53 Lamb's Conduit StIndependent clothes shop with beautifully designed items
Waterstones
82 Gower StGreat bookstore - the largest in London
The main shopping drag in London, it has everything from touristy stuff to the main shops: Zara, H&M, TopShop, Nike Town,
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Oxford Street
Oxford StreetThe main shopping drag in London, it has everything from touristy stuff to the main shops: Zara, H&M, TopShop, Nike Town,
One of the largest organic food stores in London with freshly baked produce and a wide selection of groceries. They have a lunch buffet and a small cafe where you can sit and eat
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Planet Organic - Torrington Place
22 Torrington PlOne of the largest organic food stores in London with freshly baked produce and a wide selection of groceries. They have a lunch buffet and a small cafe where you can sit and eat
Fast becoming the most popular clothing store in London this enormous shop is a haven for fashionistas - cheap and on trend a must for any teenager who likes to stay stylish.
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Primark
14-28 Oxford StFast becoming the most popular clothing store in London this enormous shop is a haven for fashionistas - cheap and on trend a must for any teenager who likes to stay stylish.
Revival Retro
30 Windmill StFantastic vintage clothes from the 1950's
The School of Life offers so much more than your average shopping experience. In fact, it doesn't do it justice to label it a mere shop - it's a philosophy. The brains behind the outfit include serious writers, thinkers and influential cultural figures including Alain de Botton, 'The Idler' author Tom Hodgkinson and documentary photographer Martin Parr. The shop, which they describe as "a chemist for the mind", includes such mentally medicinal items as tomes on 'The Art of Travel' and developmental psychology. At the back is a classroom created by artist Charlotte Mann where regular evening and weekend courses take place centred on the five central themes of our lives - work, play, family, politics and love. Part shop, part classroom, wholly thought provoking.
The School of Life
The School of Life offers so much more than your average shopping experience. In fact, it doesn't do it justice to label it a mere shop - it's a philosophy. The brains behind the outfit include serious writers, thinkers and influential cultural figures including Alain de Botton, 'The Idler' author Tom Hodgkinson and documentary photographer Martin Parr. The shop, which they describe as "a chemist for the mind", includes such mentally medicinal items as tomes on 'The Art of Travel' and developmental psychology. At the back is a classroom created by artist Charlotte Mann where regular evening and weekend courses take place centred on the five central themes of our lives - work, play, family, politics and love. Part shop, part classroom, wholly thought provoking.
In twenty years Skoob has established a reputation for second-hand books with an academic slant, concentrating on such areas as mathematics, philosophy, science and medieval studies.
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Skoob Books
Marchmont StreetIn twenty years Skoob has established a reputation for second-hand books with an academic slant, concentrating on such areas as mathematics, philosophy, science and medieval studies.
Arts & Culture
British Museum
Great Russell Street
The British Library
96 Euston Rd
Wellcome Collection
183 Euston RdUtterly bizarre and fascinating collection.
Grantin eläinmuseo
21 University StPetrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology
Malet Place
Sir John Soanen museo
13 Lincoln's Inn FieldsLöytölapsimuseo
40 Brunswick SquareHere stands the Charles Dickens Museum, which is situated in the only former London home of Charles Dickens to remain intact (he lived in 15 different places in London!). Charles Dickens moved here for 2 years in 1837, during which time he wrote famous novels including Nicholas Nickleby and Oliver Twist. You’ll find letters, manuscripts and first editions from the famous author here, as well as the earliest known portrait of Dickens painted by his Aunt in 1830.
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Charles Dickensin museo
48-49 Doughty StHere stands the Charles Dickens Museum, which is situated in the only former London home of Charles Dickens to remain intact (he lived in 15 different places in London!). Charles Dickens moved here for 2 years in 1837, during which time he wrote famous novels including Nicholas Nickleby and Oliver Twist. You’ll find letters, manuscripts and first editions from the famous author here, as well as the earliest known portrait of Dickens painted by his Aunt in 1830.
If you love cartoons then you should take time out to visit the Cartoon Museum. You can see the best of British Cartoon Art throughout the ages here, as well as the best of Comic Art including Rupert the Bear, Dan Dare and the Bash Street Kids.
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Sarjakuvamuseo
63 Wells StIf you love cartoons then you should take time out to visit the Cartoon Museum. You can see the best of British Cartoon Art throughout the ages here, as well as the best of Comic Art including Rupert the Bear, Dan Dare and the Bash Street Kids.
Located, unsurprisingly, on Betterton Street, this quaint café is the home of the Poetry Society and offers visitors a great coffee, a relaxed atmosphere and, predictably, a massive source of poetry. Whether you’re after books, journals or magazines, the upstairs café and its downstairs space are your poetic home in London. There are also readings, talks and events.
The Poetry Café..
22 Betterton StLocated, unsurprisingly, on Betterton Street, this quaint café is the home of the Poetry Society and offers visitors a great coffee, a relaxed atmosphere and, predictably, a massive source of poetry. Whether you’re after books, journals or magazines, the upstairs café and its downstairs space are your poetic home in London. There are also readings, talks and events.
Dedicated to contemporary international art, this small cutting-edge gallery is well worth a visit. Since 1979, the gallery has been dedicated to pushing boundaries and showcasing diversity. As with much of Bloomsbury, it is also a hotbed for intellectual discussion and development, where artists, poets and school children find enrichment.
October Gallery
24 Old Gloucester StDedicated to contemporary international art, this small cutting-edge gallery is well worth a visit. Since 1979, the gallery has been dedicated to pushing boundaries and showcasing diversity. As with much of Bloomsbury, it is also a hotbed for intellectual discussion and development, where artists, poets and school children find enrichment.
Parks & Nature
Gordon Square
Gordon SquareWoburn Square
Woburn SquareIt has a little playground for toddlers
One of the loveliest Royal Parks - with beautiful formal gardens as well as acres of grass to run around in
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Regent's Park
One of the loveliest Royal Parks - with beautiful formal gardens as well as acres of grass to run around in
Primrose Hill
Primrose Hill RoadTavistock Square
Tavistock SquareOnly accessible if you have children, one of the loveliest parks in Central London - great football pitches, climbing frames and sandpits.
Coram Fields, spans seven acres over Bloomsbury and Holborn. This is the site of Thomas Coram’s Foundling Hospital, which was essentially an orphanage with a spectacular history and was the subject of the novel Coram Boy by Jamila Gavin. This was turned into a play by Helen Edmundson for the National Theatre in 2005 and enjoyed enormous success. The hospital itself is now a museum and art gallery, and the Thomas Coram Foundation for Children still exists, and is one of the UK’s largest children’s charities.
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Coram's Fields
93 Guilford StOnly accessible if you have children, one of the loveliest parks in Central London - great football pitches, climbing frames and sandpits.
Coram Fields, spans seven acres over Bloomsbury and Holborn. This is the site of Thomas Coram’s Foundling Hospital, which was essentially an orphanage with a spectacular history and was the subject of the novel Coram Boy by Jamila Gavin. This was turned into a play by Helen Edmundson for the National Theatre in 2005 and enjoyed enormous success. The hospital itself is now a museum and art gallery, and the Thomas Coram Foundation for Children still exists, and is one of the UK’s largest children’s charities.
Sightseeing
Trafalgar Square (Stop B) station
Absolutely beautiful Somerset House - with live music events, wonderful art collections, great restaurants on the river, a must see
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Somerset House
StrandAbsolutely beautiful Somerset House - with live music events, wonderful art collections, great restaurants on the river, a must see
Come here to Bedford Square and you’ll be standing in Bloomsbury’s handsomest square surrounded by attractive Georgian houses. Very little has changed here since it was built in the 1770’s, making this square a perfect example of 18th century uniformity and symmetry. It was here at no 7 Bedford Square that Britain’s best known art movement – the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood – was founded in 1848 by Rossetti, Millais and William Holman Hunt.
Bedford Square
20 Bedford SquareCome here to Bedford Square and you’ll be standing in Bloomsbury’s handsomest square surrounded by attractive Georgian houses. Very little has changed here since it was built in the 1770’s, making this square a perfect example of 18th century uniformity and symmetry. It was here at no 7 Bedford Square that Britain’s best known art movement – the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood – was founded in 1848 by Rossetti, Millais and William Holman Hunt.
If you love architecture you should stroll along Woburn Walk, a beautifully preserved typically Dickensian Georgian terrace here that was designed in 1822 by Thomas Cubitt. W.B Yeats lived at number 5 between 1895 and 1919, and wrote some of his greatest poetry during this time.
Woburn Walk
Woburn WalkIf you love architecture you should stroll along Woburn Walk, a beautifully preserved typically Dickensian Georgian terrace here that was designed in 1822 by Thomas Cubitt. W.B Yeats lived at number 5 between 1895 and 1919, and wrote some of his greatest poetry during this time.
If you love browsing through boutiques you should come here to Lamb’s Conduit Street. Lined with independent shops, cafes and restaurants, this street has a real air of diversity and eccentricity for you to discover. No shopping trip here would be complete without a stop of at The Lamb – one of London’s finest old pubs which still contains Victorian snob screens. These are made of cut glass and pivot at head height so that gentlemen in the lounge could block out the working class drinkers in the bar!
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Lamb's Conduit Street
Lamb's Conduit StreetIf you love browsing through boutiques you should come here to Lamb’s Conduit Street. Lined with independent shops, cafes and restaurants, this street has a real air of diversity and eccentricity for you to discover. No shopping trip here would be complete without a stop of at The Lamb – one of London’s finest old pubs which still contains Victorian snob screens. These are made of cut glass and pivot at head height so that gentlemen in the lounge could block out the working class drinkers in the bar!
As St George’s Church (originally built by Nicholas Hawksmoor between 1716 and 1731) has been wonderfully renovated in recent years, this is a must-see in Bloomsbury. It has a really unusual steeple, which actually resembles a stepped pyramid, with a statue of King George I on top. This is the only statue of this non-English speaking monarch in Britain!
St George's Campden Hill
Aubrey WalkAs St George’s Church (originally built by Nicholas Hawksmoor between 1716 and 1731) has been wonderfully renovated in recent years, this is a must-see in Bloomsbury. It has a really unusual steeple, which actually resembles a stepped pyramid, with a statue of King George I on top. This is the only statue of this non-English speaking monarch in Britain!
Sicilian Avenue is, technically speaking, a cut-through between Kingsway and Vernon Place, but there are cut-throughs and there are cut-throughs, and this is a special one. With a mix of neo-classical and classical Italian architecture very much in mind, the short street boasts majestic columns, Romanesque archways and detailed stonemasonry running up the walls between the residential flats either side. They’ve also managed to squeeze a few trees in there! And don’t forget the cafés.
Sicilian Avenue
Sicilian AvenueSicilian Avenue is, technically speaking, a cut-through between Kingsway and Vernon Place, but there are cut-throughs and there are cut-throughs, and this is a special one. With a mix of neo-classical and classical Italian architecture very much in mind, the short street boasts majestic columns, Romanesque archways and detailed stonemasonry running up the walls between the residential flats either side. They’ve also managed to squeeze a few trees in there! And don’t forget the cafés.