A Really Fun Guide to London
I’ve absolutely loved exploring London during my studies. This city has so much to offer! From events and live music to pubs, nightlife, food, and even just relaxing in the parks, there’s something for everyone. Here are some of my top picks:
Pubs
Two of my favourite pubs are along the River Thames, and the views are absolutely gorgeous!
- Oyster Shed (City of London): Perfect view of the Shard! It’s a bit on the pricier side, but the riverside ambiance makes up for it.
- The Ship (Wandsworth): Watching the sunset here is simply stunning.
Other nightlife
- Cafe Sol (Clapham): Always a fun night out with good music and a great vibe.
- The Blues Kitchen (Camden): A chill, low-key bar with live music.
- SOMA (Soho): Minimalist underground speakeasy cocktail bar. I’ve been to the Soho branch, but I’ve heard that the Canary Wharf one is also good.
- Pear Tree Cafe (Battersea Park): Great vibes day or night, perfect for grabbing an iced coffee or a drink.
Restaurants
- Flat Iron (Multiple locations): Amazing steak! I recommend the flat iron steak with truffle mac and cheese.
- The Flygerians (Peckham): Really good Nigerian cuisine. Their jollof rice, efo riro, and plantain is delicious.
- El Metro Tapas Bar (Fulham): Great tapas selection and vibey interior.
- Masigo (Angel): Lovely service and fantastic Korean food.
- Willows (Clapham): Perfect for brunch! You can build your own brunch board with lots of options.
Scandinavian Food
As a Norwegian, I had to dedicate a section to Scandinavian food. It’s always nice to get a little taste of home!
- ScandiKitchen (Fitzrovia): Cafe and shop with the best of Scandinavian food and products.
- TotallySwedish (Barnes): Swedish food with that familiar Nordic comfort.
- Black Sheep Coffee (Multiple locations): This chain actually serves Norwegian waffles with brown cheese and jam and they’re so good!
Parks
I love chilling in these parks with a book or having a picnic and playing games with friends:
- Battersea Park
- Kensington Gardens
- Richmond Park
Other Fun Stuff
- Gravity (Wandsworth): Arcade, bowling, minigolf, darts, bar, and gokarting. All in one place!
- BookBar (Islington): Bookshop meets coffee and wine bar. Sit down with a book, coffee, or glass of wine and enjoy.
I hope you get the chance to check out some of these places and enjoy my top picks in London!
- Erica