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pop across the pond: first time in london, england 💂♂️
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items as a type-a travel maximalist i always curated packed itineraries to get the best bang for my buck – especially with only 4 days to spare in london! hit the same high-street highlights that i did in this metropolis where history and modernity intertw...
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good eats 🥘
things to do in london 🎡
shop 'til you drop 👜
good eats 🥘
everywhere i ate during my 4 days in london – this carefully curated list hits on a range of cuisines in one of the world's top global dining destinations. beginning at the top and working your way down follows the order in which i hit each spot.
bright aussie cafe notorious for their brunch —particularly the banana ricotta hotcakes with honeycomb butter—pair with an espresso martini for a boozy breakfast that ensures you're sufficiently energized for the rest of the day 🥞
Granger & Co.
the original location of this now global chain, enjoy a sophisticated twist on the traditional japanese izakaya style of informal dining—if you’ve ever been to nobu, the quality, style, and presentation of the dishes at zuma is on par with this type ...
Zuma London
coveted brunch spot 40 floors up, order duck & waffle's namesake dish—which has sold over 2 million plates and counting since the 2012 opening—to be blown away by the mouthwatering combination of sweet, salty, and savory found on your plate 🧇
Duck & Waffle
high tea at harrods promises a tiered selection of mouthwatering treats, from delicate finger sandwiches and freshly baked scones to picture-perfect patisserie, all freshly made with seasonal ingredients 🫖
Harrods
a poetic translation of taiwanese xiao chi houses, the michelin bib gourmand has validated the excellence of these steamy buns with awards spanning eight consecutive years, meaning a night at unpretentious bao is sure to be an unforgettable treat 🍞
BAO Soho
potentially the most affordable michelin meal you’ll ever have, smash shareable spanish tapas admist cozy chic decor highlighting a curated catalogue of wines in the perfect spot for a quick lunch! 🥘
Mountain Beak Street
serving up french mediterranean dining in the heart of mayfair, this global chain is the definition of dinner and a show—as in, you can expect lively entertainment like an electric violinist, magician, and salsa dancers throughout the entire dining e...
Bagatelle London
this quirky, 18th-century townhouse tea room transforms into an artsy cocktail lounge every evening. after walking through the funky entryway chock full of bold art, make a pitstop in the bathroom—yes seriously, the bathroom—before heading into the e...
sketch
kickstart your day with an artisanal cup of joe in soho. aside from the edgy artwork, inside find breakfast pastries, cakes, and small bites served alongside coffee and cocktails—their signature espresso martini is to die for! ☕
Grind
an affordable, three-tiered afternoon tea offering—for only £27 dig into four varieties of finger sandwiches, scones served with clotted cream and preserve, and four varieties of sweets to try on top of a large pot of tea of your choosing! 🫖
Soho Wala
extremely reasonably-priced pasta bar described by timeout london as the “#1 cheap eat for under a tenner," join the virtual queue to taste fresh, hand-rolled pasta in borough market with sauces and fillings inspired by the founders’ trips to italy �...
Padella
things to do in london 🎡
discover the quintessential british sites to explore with 4 days in london. following this list from the top down, find soho shopping and iconic landmarks to fill your first day, garden and vibrant neighborhood strolls for your second! your third day will dive back into british history with a theatrical twist, and cap off your trip indulging in the finer things with high tea and shining silver.
after originating in the 1960s as the heart of "swinging london," the psychedelic mod styles of yesterday have since evolved into a lively soho pedestrian area filled with unique shops, independent boutiques, and flagship department stores 🛍️
Carnaby Street
one of the first planned shopping streets in the world, this commercial landscape where tradition and contemporary retail converge is home to a mix of high-street brands, luxury boutiques, and department stores like liberty—if you’ve seen london pict...
Regent Street
a sustaining symbol of british aristocracy, buckingham palace is one of the most visited london attractions and during the summer—from july through september when the presiding monarch is not in residence—the magnificent 19 lavishly decorated state r...
Buckingham Palace
this gothic coronation church is a unesco world heritage site and working place of worship with daily services available for london residents, hosting 39 ceremonies to date as the royal venue for occasions like prince william and kate’s wedding in 20...
Westminster Abbey
connected to the houses of parliament, which—besides being the world’s most famous clock—big ben is often used in media to evoke the setting of london since its distinctive gothic revival architecture symbolizes the british way of life to people arou...
Big Ben
also known as the millennium wheel after being constructed to celebrate the turn of the century, since its opening in 2000 this ferris wheel has become synonymous with the city's skyline and offers a panoramic, 443-foot high viewing experience from i...
London Eye
the west end’s most distinctive shopping street filled with rare and antiquarian independent bookshops, this famous victorian avenue specializes in out-of-print, collectible, and first-edition books 📚
Cecil Court
this luxury shopping destination stretching over a mile is comprised of more than 300 shops with distinctive white star lights strung across the street between orange brick facades housing even more stores to explore ⭐
Oxford Street
explore the albert memorial, kensington palace, and peter pan statue—kensington palace tours are available wednesday through sunday for £20.00 to view the royal halls queen victoria was raised in, with additional intrigue arising as the official lond...
Kensington Gardens
a public royal park filled with a wealth of leisure activities, sports, and relaxation amidst nature—take a winding path to pass the man-made serpentine lake popular for boating and swimming amidst the large flock of swans that call this pond home or...
Hyde Park
picturesque streets lined with victorian townhouses, often painted in bright colors and adorned with beautiful gardens—this architectural charm makes notting hill the perfect place to snap a quintessential london flick for the ‘gram 🏘️
Notting Hill
embrace your artistic sensibilities perusing the opulent interior of the dazzling hertford house in which this private collection resides, a treasure trove of decorative arts including sèvres porcelain, intricate french clocks, gilded furniture, and ...
The Wallace Collection
catch a set in this central hub for the uk's counterculture movement, with many of britain’s greatest groundbreaking artists previously gracing these hallowed halls like pink floyd and soft machine, the rolling stones, jimi hendrix, and the doors 🪩
Roundhouse
travel back to medieval times inside this walled fortress with a free guided experience provided by the famous yeoman warders as they share intriguing tales from over 1,000 years of history—these free tours with the royal bodyguard’s “beefeaters” beg...
Tower of London
across the river thames spy this ubiquitous symbol depicted in artwork, literature, and media capturing the essence of london—snap photos of tower bridge from the south battlements inside the tower of london, between lanthorn and salt tower ⚜️
Tower Bridge
one of the oldest and most renowned food markets in the city with a history stretching over 1,000 years back to the 11th century—if you only stop for one item, make sure it’s the famous chocolate-covered strawberries sold by turnips 🍓
Borough Market
catch a show in the bustling hotspot of theatrical entertainment in london since the 19th century; the west end rivals new york’s broadway with its high-quality productions 🎭
Vaudeville Theatre
the world's largest museum of applied arts, decorative arts and design, housing a permanent collection of over 2.27 million objects. echoing the museum’s tagline—if you're into it, it's in the v&a—discover textiles, furniture, fashion, glass, cer...
Victoria and Albert Museum
synonymous with high-end shopping and affluent residential areas, prestigious knightsbridge is home to some of the world's most famous department stores, including harrods and harvey nichols—these luxury emporiums offer everything from designer fashi...
Knightsbridge
shop 'til you drop 👜
uniquely british brands, department stores, and markets to keep an eye out for while traversing the city on the tube
splurge-worthy timeless silhouettes line the racks 👗
RIXO
carries fashion-forward products from agolde, farm rio, isabel marant and the like at more accessible price points than typical luxury designers 🏪
Liberty London
this adorable stationary and scrapbooking store caters to all things crafting and many of their products—from pastels to ink fountain pens—are imported from japan, so you know you’re getting the best of the best when it comes to fine craftsmanship 🖋...
Choosing Keeping
if you feel like splurging then the iconic british department store selfridges is the place for you—which curates only the most expensive, top-of-the-line designers 💎
Selfridges
a mile of hustle, haggle, color, and energy, this iconic combination of several markets in one offers cooked meals, fruit and veggies, fashion and clothing, bric-a-brac, arcade, and antique vendors—prioritize visiting on saturday when all resident ve...
Portobello Road Market