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What I Love in London
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items I used to live in London in the 2010s, but was thrilled to recently revisit some old favourites and find some new joys in the city. This list has recommendations of places to visit, eat and drink and, shop.
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See
Shop
Eat
My favourite places to eat in London
I love Caravan for their fresh, seasonal menu. Affordable for large groups or a treat for one. My favourite dishes on the menu are the crispy tofu and the green tahini cauliflower.
Caravan Exmouth Market: All Day Restaurant in Farringdon
Yes, Gail's is a bakery chain. Yes, some people think they're a harbinger of gentrification. But they do a very nice coffee and honey cake and give you space to sit and be for a little while. I also rate their TooGoodToGo offering if you can snag one...
GAIL's Bakery | Bread, Pastries & Cakes | London Delivery
A posh food court with a range of food options from around the world. Ordering is by app. I had nice but messy tacos, my friend had a vegetarian ramen.
Tottenham Court Road - Arcade London
Delicious Sri Lankan food in the heart of Soho. *Very* busy so would definitely recommend booking a table.
Soho - Hoppers London
See
Yes, a museum about gardens and gardening! It's set in the grounds of Lambeth Palace, the home of the Church of England and the Archbishop of Canterbury. There is a permanent exhibition about gardening and garden design in the UK, and a range to temp...
Garden Museum
As a card-carrying Anglican myself, I can safely say that St Paul's is my favourite of the large London churches. I love the grandeur and the mosaic work in and around the dome. My personal favourite thing to do is visit the cathedral for Evensong (c...
St. Paul's Cathedral
Very expansive art museum in a converted power station, devoted to modern art. Spread across two buildings, there is always something to see there. Even if art isn't your thing, it's worth going to the top floor viewing platform for views across the ...
Tate Modern
The original Tate gallery, has been devoted to British art since the establishment of Tate Modern. In addition to temporary exhibitions, the permanent collection is arranged by eras so you can take a tour of British art over the centuries.
Tate Britain
Shop
The mothership of London bookstores. Multiple floors of books, music, gifts and a cafe. Ideal for those whose idea of happiness is a long, lazy browse around a never ending bookstore.
London Charing Cross Road shop - Foyles
One of my favourite stationery stores in London (and the world). Small but perfectly formed with a mixture of vintage stationery, stickers, pens, pencils and postcards.
Present & Correct
Delightfully whimsical stationery store with a large range of notebooks and pens with a French flavour. Also sells ribbons, stickers, postcards and gifts. A little on the spendy side but very good quality
Choosing Keeping
A large art supply store with an extensive range of washi tape, notebooks, pencils, paints and stickers.
London Graphic Centre