Guidebook for London
Food Scene
Casual cafe and dining. The Canadian/Kiwi chef, Anna Hansen MBE, has earned a number of awards for the fusion of everyday cooking with modern ingredients. There's a bar section too.
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The Modern Pantry
47-48 St John's SquareCasual cafe and dining. The Canadian/Kiwi chef, Anna Hansen MBE, has earned a number of awards for the fusion of everyday cooking with modern ingredients. There's a bar section too.
Pho is an excellent casual Vietnamese franchise restaurant. Good for street food and take away. Only drawback is that it's closed on Sundays :(
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Pho Clerkenwell
86 St John StPho is an excellent casual Vietnamese franchise restaurant. Good for street food and take away. Only drawback is that it's closed on Sundays :(
Fix Coffee
161A Whitecross StGreat little cafe!
Pham Sushi
159 Whitecross StGreat sushi -- take-away and eat in!
Essentials
Waitrose is a high quality supermarket right around the corner from us. This particular branch has a wide selection of food products. There are delicatessen and sushi sections too.
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Waitrose & Partners Barbican
Whitecross StreetWaitrose is a high quality supermarket right around the corner from us. This particular branch has a wide selection of food products. There are delicatessen and sushi sections too.
Barbican Launderette
2 Fann StIf you need fast drying of your laundry. There's a washing machine in the flat.
Drinks & Nightlife
Among a multitude of cultural offerings, the Barbican's coctail bar has happy hour between 4 & 5 pm. 5 pounds for all cocktails.
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Barbican Centre
Silk StreetAmong a multitude of cultural offerings, the Barbican's coctail bar has happy hour between 4 & 5 pm. 5 pounds for all cocktails.
Sutton Arms
60-62 High StGreat local pub.
A great neighbourhood bar in our estate. Very good, cosy atmosphere.
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The Shakespeare
57 Allen RdA great neighbourhood bar in our estate. Very good, cosy atmosphere.
Arts & Culture
Because the Barbican is known for it's Symphony Hall, Theatre, Cinema and Art Gallery, I chose to highlight the excellent library, which is open to the public. There's a great magazine section.
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Barbican Library
Silk StreetBecause the Barbican is known for it's Symphony Hall, Theatre, Cinema and Art Gallery, I chose to highlight the excellent library, which is open to the public. There's a great magazine section.
Great way to learn more about London's history close by. Their permanent exhibition is free. Newly refurbished.
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Museum of London
Museum of LondonGreat way to learn more about London's history close by. Their permanent exhibition is free. Newly refurbished.
World class contemporary art museum. On foot from the flat: ontinue past St Paul's and cross the river on the Millennium Bridge (for pedestrians only).
Permanent exhibitions are free. Great book shop. Great place to hang out. Great views of London skyline. Open late (10 pm) on Fridays and Saturdays.
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Tate Modern
BanksideWorld class contemporary art museum. On foot from the flat: ontinue past St Paul's and cross the river on the Millennium Bridge (for pedestrians only).
Permanent exhibitions are free. Great book shop. Great place to hang out. Great views of London skyline. Open late (10 pm) on Fridays and Saturdays.
Shopping
Street market around the corner on Wednesdays around noon.
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Whitecross Street Market
132 Whitecross StStreet market around the corner on Wednesdays around noon.
London's storied meat market. Open Monday to Friday from 2am (visitors and buyers should arrive by 7am to find full range of stalls open) Closed on Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.
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Smithfield Market
Grand AvenueLondon's storied meat market. Open Monday to Friday from 2am (visitors and buyers should arrive by 7am to find full range of stalls open) Closed on Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays.
Entertainment & Activities
Barbican Cinema 1
Silk StreetGreat cinema!
Getting Around
St. Paul's Station
CheapsideCentral Line is a brisk walk away.
Barbican Station
Aldersgate StreetConvenient, nearby central node on the London tube map.