London Calling
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- CincodeMayo0
Awesome advice guys (and gals). I definitely had the Tate on my list, as well as the London Eye. I was looking at markets too and Borough sounds great. I'm a foody so that's awesome. I'll definitely check out those pubs and record shops too. As for music, lately I've been into some Brit stuff...Bloc Party, The Kooks, Arctic Monkeys (mainly stuff along those lines). Would love to see a good concert while I'm out there. Anything to do at the O2 Dome? Is Madame Toussaud's worth it? I know those are kinda touristy...I'm definitely into the museum stuff (although I'd prefer really cool galleries if you guys know of any). Also, is Arsenal the closest team to go to a game? Would love to check out a football match if there are some while I'm there. Thanks again!
- i wouldn't bother with the O2 unless there's something really amazing on. it's a pain in the hoop to get to.paraselene
- check out listings for the roundhouse, koko... vespa may be able to give you some other venue recommendations.paraselene
- kezza_20
walk to alexandra palace down the highgate road via the cemetry through muswell hill.
Now only one brwery in London - fullers in chiswick, the rest have close down.
- makes the river smell like putrid weetabix piss every morning.max_prophet
- I live next to it, got used to it :)kezza_2
- a brave man.max_prophet
- CincodeMayo0
Leaving tomorrow for London. Any last minute going-ons or things I should check out? Restaurants, shops, galleries, concerts, bars, whatever...
- flashbender0
if you're going to be in hampstead, walk through the heath during the day and once you're on the other side check out Highgate Cemetery. Crazy cool victorian graveyard - if you're into that type of thing. It's 5pounds for a tour.
It really boils down to what you want to do since there's about a million things to do.
You might want to check this out:
http://www.timeout.com/londonespecially
http://www.timeout.com/london/fe…
- CincodeMayo0
Worth taking a day trip to Manchester? Boddington's and Man. U Mueseum. Is it worth the trip? Virgin Trains has a rate of about $45USD round trip.
- Nothing is worth taking a day trip to manchester.jevad
- I went there to buy some guns onceflashbender
- Whatever. Manchester is worth going to. It's a great city. Check out the lowry museum in Salford.MissB
- jevad0
I lived across the road from Flash Walk for several years. I really miss Hampstead and being so close to the Heath (no gay sex jokes pls)
- CincodeMayo0
Oh, and one more thing...someone suggested getting a guide. Any good recs? I know the NFT one just came out but I haven't seen any great reviews on it. Frommers? Zagat? Time Out? I'll probably order online but I can't figure out what's good...
- The TimeOut London guide book is probably the bestflashbender
- Gordy220
Go to Spitalfields market on a Sunday, go for a pint in the 10 Bells, walk down Fournier Street, Markets around the back of the Truman Brewery, Pint in Vibe bar and 93 feet east, have a curry on Brick lane.
- I'd probably have a curry anywhere but Brick Lane these days tbh.max_prophet
- and also, fuck the Ten Bells and the trend muppets that frequent it.max_prophet
- You know, I pretty much agree BUT its an experience. Esp. the history of the 10 bells. You ever had a curry in Tayab, nr Whitechapel hospital? Best.Gordy22
- go to tas firin turkish grill on bethnal green rdisakosmo
- olli1010
All good advice so far.
Couple of my faves:
1: Go to Waterloo station, check out the London eye and then walk down South Bank to Tate Modern (having lunch on the way). Then cross the Millennium Bridge and head up to either St. Paul's or down to The Tower Of London.
2: Head on up to Camden on a saturday afternoon and enjoy the hordes of 16 year old punk rock skateboarders
3: Take the tube out to Richmond and enjoy a lovely day shopping or by the river, then head down to the riverside and grab the water taxi and take it back along the Thames to Waterloo (Festival Pier)
4: Get out of London. Go to Victoria station and grab a train down to Brighton (45 mins - 1hr) and be amazed.
- paraselene0
i guess i'll stop making endless notes and just post already.
borough is fantastic, but can be very crowded on a saturday, but it's open on fridays too, so if you can go on friday i think it's much nicer. just next to the market is the southwark cathedral, which is one of london's oldest and has been built upon and built upon over the centuries.
another great foodie market (but also with some bric a brac, clothing and retail shops) is broadway market in hackney. it only runs on saturdays. on sunday mornings there's the columbia road flower market. depending on time of year and economic gloom index, it can be relatively manageable or insanely crowded.
good luck!
- bigO0
After the touristy stuff if you have time:
Have a curry on brick lane
Portobello market on Friday
Tuesday, Friday and Saturday wimbledon dog track (only one left in london)
Dogging in Lewisham.happy days.
- epill0
Hampstead is a nice area with huge mansions right?
- CincodeMayo0
Apparently...all I know is Ricky Gervais has a house there. I'm staying with some family friends and apparently their house was built in 1723 or something like that.
- That will be haunted then, watch out for the ghosts.roundabout
- 1723, eh? So it's a recent build as far as The Old Country goes...Nairn
- Leigh0
Check out Shunt lounge.
Hidden in the underbelly of London Bridge Station
- skt0
you should go for a walk on the heath at midnight.
- CincodeMayo0
For sure! I think they live along the Flask Walk! I don't really know what that means but I'll be sure to find out.
- ignore the bit about midnight, unless you want a blowjob from a man you have never met before.skt
- the flask is fairly famous pub in highgate, which is on the other side of the heath.skt
- I like that pub. Useless fucking bar staff won't even mix a cocktail however. but at least they have a covered with heaters for smokingmax_prophet
- hapeterorpete
- bleh.. outdoor area for smokingmax_prophet
- great pubkezza_2
- flashbender0
last weekend I took the river ferry from embankment pier to greenwich. You get a fantastic view along the river and it is only like £3 if you have an oyster card.
At greenwich you can see the prime meridian and world clock and the national maritime museum among other things. Then you can go through the foot path underneath the Thames to isle of dog and get on the DLR.
If you're lucky you can get the front seat and pretend you're driving the train. wooo! That'll take you to Bank station and you're back in the proper city.
There is also a nice market in Greenwich that you can check out http://www.greenwichmarket.net
as for food, it varies. have a look here:
http://www.usembassy.org.uk/ukcu…
- 23kon0
Skt is right.
Skip through Hamstead Heath in the evening.
Might bump into George Michael !
- CincodeMayo0
Anyone ever been on the Boddington's Brewery tour in Manchester? Any other good brewery tours closer to London?
- never been on a brewery tour that hasn't bored the piss out of me.skt
- Free beer at the end of every tour I've been on. What's not to like?CincodeMayo
- i would rather just go to the pub and pay for it. saves time.skt
- Guinness Brewery tour is like €16.
Free pint at the end, though..rafalski - That's a few hours from Hampstead...JerseyRaindog