If money was no object, what would you do in your hometown? That’s the question we put to our Hometown Tourists. We wanted to know what you do when you have extra money to spoil yourself, or your ultimate self-indulgence if you won the lottery. Well... they’ve come back with some fantastic recommendations and ... [read more]
214 Bermondsey
If you or anyone you know, really like gin - you've got to go here. 214 Bermondsey is a one-room temple to gin underneath an Italian restaurant in Bermondsey. Behind the bar - every kind of gin you can think of, and many that you can't - make sure you try a gin flight, where a friendly and knowledgeable ... [read more]
JW Steakhouse
The finest cheesecake 'this side of the pond', mind-blowing steaks and a ridiculous selection of Bourbon make JW Steakhouse on Park Lane one of my very favorite restaurants. The British cuts are from local family farms, with quality grass fed beef from pasture grazing cattle. Take a look at their Share Menu ... [read more]
The Drift
Part of the Drake And Morgan portfolio, The Drift is a slightly crazy restaurant bar built into the side of The Heron Tower in Bishopsgate. This sanctuary in the heart of the city is reasonably priced and offers a great selection of cocktails, wine and Modern European cuisine. Sit back, stay a while and enjoy ... [read more]
Gillray’s
Located right by the Thames, almost adjacent to The London Eye, Gillrays could singlehandedly undo years of bad press that British food has suffered from over the last few decades. Their steaks are second to none, and they also serve up a number of delicious regional foods from all over the UK. Photo Credit: ... [read more]
London’s Smallest Police Station
London's Smallest Police Station, located in the south-east corner of Trafalgar Square is a pretty cool thing to see. It’s often overlooked. It's basically a hollowed out lamp post installed in 1926 - and apparently with a direct line to Scotland Yard! It was put there to monitor protests - as Trafalgar ... [read more]
Hampstead Heath
Sunshine or Stargazing? This countryside in the city, Hampstead Heath is 320 acres of green space and London's highest point. In the summer it's an amazing place for sunbathing and outdoor activities. Swimming in the Ladies’s pond or the Men’s Pond, is not for the faint-of-heart as the water is a chilly 3⁰C. ... [read more]
Speakers’ Corner, Hyde Park
Since 1872 people have been taking their place at Speakers' Corner in Hyde Park when they've had something to say. You can pretty much talk about whatever you want, provided you avoid profanity or don't provoke too many complaints. It's great to go down and see who's exercising their free speech, and the ... [read more]
The National Gallery
Take a free art tours at The National Gallery in Trafalgar Square. With over 2000 paintings, many that you'd have heard of, The National Art Gallery is one of Britain's true cultural treasures. Which makes the free, expert led, hour long tours that the gallery offers extra great! For the culture vultures this ... [read more]
