Monthly Archives: April 2015

XOYO


Address: 32-37 Cowper Street, London EC2A 4AP
Telephone: 020 7354 9993
Website: http://www.xoyo.co.uk
Description: Club in Shoreditch that has a stready stream of gigs.
XOYO
 

Whole Foods


Address: 20 Glasshouse Street, London W1B 5AR
Telephone: 020 7406 3100
Website: http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com
Description: Food store chain that toutes itself as offering healthy, organic food.
Whole Foods
 

Zetter Town House


Address: 86-88 Clerkenwell Road, St John’s Square, London EC1M 5RJ
Telephone: 020 7324 4444
Website: http://www.thezettertownhouse.com
Description: A cocktail bar in Clerkenwell, the sister bar of 69 Colebroke row. Part of the Zetter Hotel which also houses Bistro Bruno Loubet.
Zetter Town House
 

Westminster – Houses of Parliament


Address: Westminster, London SW1A 0AA
Telephone: 020 7219 3000
Website: http://www.parliament.uk/visiting/
Description: If you didn’t have the chance to see the Houses of Parliament with the College tour at the beginning of the year, do not despair! You can still get tours of the Parliament and sit in on the House of Commons.
Westminster – Houses of Parliament
 

Wahanda


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Website: www.wahanda.com
Description: A website to find hairdressers.
Wahanda
 

Westfield


Address: Straford Avenue, London E20 1EJ
Telephone: 020 8221 7300
Website: http://www.uk.westfield.com/london/
Description: Huge shopping mall with large selection of big names under one roof. Locations in Stratford and Shepherd’s Bush.
Westfield
 

Westfield


Address: Ariel Way, London W12 7GD
Telephone: 020 3371 2406
Website: http://www.uk.westfield.com/london/
Description: Huge shopping mall with large selection of big names under one roof. Locations in Stratford and Shepherd’s Bush.
Westfield
 

Wiltons


Address: 1 Graces Alley (off Ensign Street), London, E1 8JB
Telephone: 020 7702 2789
Website: http://www.wiltons.org.uk
Description: Atmospheric bar in an old music hall. Has shows as well.
Wiltons
 

Zoo


Address: Zoo, Outer Circle, Regent’s Park, London NW1 4RY
Telephone: 0844 225 1826
Website: http://www.zsl.org/zsl-london-zoo/whats-on/zoo-lates/
Description: The Zoo in Regent’s Park. Puts on great zoo lates during the summer where you party and explore while dressing up in animal fancy dress!
Zoo
 

Worship Street Whistling Shop


Address: 63 Worship Street, London EC2A 2DU
Telephone: 020 7247 0015
Website: http://www.whistlingshop.com
Description: Another speakeasy, cool underground bar in Shoreditch which distills it’s own liquors. The cocktails are really creative and tasty. For example, you can get a peunut butter and strawberry jam bourbon drink.
Worship Street Whistling Shop
 

The Wellcome Institute


Address: Gibbs Building, 215 Euston Road, London NW1 2BE, UK
Telephone: 020 7611 8888
Website: http://www.wellcome.ac.uk
Description: Near UCL, the Wellcome institute has interesting exhibits and a good café. Good to study as well.
The Wellcome Institute
 

Viet Eat


Address: 48 Kingsway, London WC2B 6EP, United Kingdom
Telephone: 020 7404 4138
Website: http://www.vieteat.co.uk
Description: Yummy Vietnamese ‘street food’ fare, student discount for eat-in meals. Wifi and charging ports in tables! Near LSE.
Viet Eat
 

Victoria & Albert Museum


Address: Cromwell Gardens, London SW7 2RL
Telephone: 020 7942 2000
Website: http://www.vam.ac.uk
Description: World renowned free museum in South Ken. Find the beautiful café to enjoy afternoon tea. Hosts lates the last Friday of every month with activities and special events.
Victoria & Albert Museum
 

The Wallace Restaurant


Address: The Wallace Collection, Hertford House, Manchester Square, London W1U 3BN
Telephone: 020 7563 9505
Website: http://peytonandbyrne.co.uk/the-wallace-restaurant/index.html
Description: Tea room within the Wallace Collection – beautiful space. Great for afternoon tea or breakfast but they also do dinner a couple of nights a week. The Wallace Collection itself is a museum.
The Wallace Restaurant
 

Tibits


Address: 12-14 Heddon Street, London W1B 4DA
Telephone: 020 7758 4112
Website: http://www.tibits.ch/en/home.html
Description: Vegetarian – amazing – so much choice and flavour. Even if not veggie it’s great.
Tibits
 

Uber


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Website: https://www.uber.com
Description: The famous car service app that is growing in popularity worldwide. Drivers are not always as knowledgable as black cab drivers that have to take the Knowledge and can get lost or take longer to get you to destination than cab drivers. Technically is cheaper than black cabs but beware of surcharge pricing.
Uber
 

Time Out


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Website: http://www.timeout.com/london
Description: Legendary website chock full of London recommendations. Also has ticket deals on plays and restaurants that are worth checking. Sign up to the mailing list to stay up to date.
Time Out
 

Vanilla Black


Address: 17- 18 Tooks Court, London EC4A 1LB
Telephone: 020 7242 2622
Website: http://www.vanillablack.co.uk
Description: Posh vegetarian – food is great. One to go to for a birthday treat. Three venues locally.
Vanilla Black
 

The School of Life


Address: 70 Marchmont Street, London WC1N 1AB
Telephone: 020 7833 1010
Website: http://www.theschooloflife.com/
Description: Just around the corner from Goodenough on Marchmont street. A pop science motivational shop.
The School of Life
 

The Oval


Address: Kia Oval, Kennington, London SE11 5SS
Telephone: 0844 375 1845
Website: http://www.kiaoval.com/
Description: Famous cricket pitch on the southside of the river.
The Oval
 

The O2


Address: Peninsula Square, London SE10 0DX
Telephone: 020 8463 2000
Website: http://www.theo2.co.uk
Description: Huge arena in Greenwhich that hosts many international artists. Big names.
The O2
 

The Modern Pantry


Address: 47-48 St John’s Square, London EC1V 4JJ
Telephone: 020 7553 9210
Website: http://www.themodernpantry.co.uk
Description: Very trendy fusion brunch place in Clerkenwell. Delicious for supper as well.
The Modern Pantry
 

The Lamb


Address: 94 Lamb’s Conduit Street, London WC1N 3LZ
Telephone: 020 7405 0713
Website: http://www.youngs.co.uk/pubs/lamb‎
Description: The local pub on Lamb’s Conduit just around the corner from the College.
The Lamb
 

The Lexington


Address: 96-98 Pentonville Road, London N1 9JB
Telephone: 020 7837 5371
Website: http://www.thelexington.co.uk/
Description: The default go-to for a night out for Goodenoughers. Nearby on Pentonville road and has two levels, one with oldies music, the other with more dance music. Sometimes there is a small cover charge to get into the second floor.
The Lexington
 

The Harrison


Address: 28 Harrison Street, London WC1H 8JF
Telephone: 020 7278 3966
Website: http://www.harrisonbar.co.uk/
Description: Pub behind the College on Harrison street. Delicious food. Live music on Sundays.
The Harrison
 

The Dovetail


Address: 24/28 Broadway Market, London E8 4QJ
Telephone: 020 7275 7617
Website: http://dovepubs.com/
Description: Belgian food. Soups, stews, moules frites and so on. Makes Belgo look positively common.The beer selection is vast as well. Located on trendy Broadway market.
The Dovetail
 

The Chap Olympiad


Address: Bedford Square, London, WC1
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Website: http://www.thechapolympiad.com/
Description: A yearly day of revelry in Bedford square in Bloomsbury. Includes such diverse activities as a swooning competition.
The Chap Olympiad
 

The Bull and Last


Address: 168 Highgate Road, London NW5 1QS
Telephone: 020 7267 3641
Website: http://www.thebullandlast.co.uk/
Description: Voted the best gastro pub in London. Can be a great option for during a day out up at Hampstead Heath.
The Bull and Last
 

The Bree Louise


Address: 69 Cobourg Street, London NW1 2HH
Telephone: 020 7681 4930
Website: http://www.thebreelouise.com/
Description: Pub with a very wide selection of ciders and other specialty beers. Near the vegetarian curry houses around the corner on Drummond street.
The Bree Louise
 

The Breakfast Club


Address: 12-16 Artillery Lane, London E1 7LS
Telephone: 020 7078 9633
Website: http://www.thebreakfastclubcafes.com/
Description: A London brunch classic. Has several branches. The Shoredithch one also houses the Mayor of Scaredy Cat Town cocktail bar behind a refrigirator. Expect long lineups.
The Breakfast Club
 

The Balfour


Address: 75-77 Marchmont Street, London WC1N 1AP ‎
Telephone: 020 7713 6111
Website: http://www.balfourrestaurant.co.uk
Description: Italian on Marchmont Street just behind the Brunswick centre. An alternative to Ciao Bella.
The Balfour
 

Tate Britain


Address: Tate Britain, Millbank, London SW1P 4RG
Telephone: 020 7887 8888
Website: http://www.tate.org.uk
Description: British masterpieces. Free.
Tate Britain
 

The Breakfast Club


Address: 33 D’Arblay Street, London W1F 8EU
Telephone: 020 7434 2571
Website: http://www.thebreakfastclubcafes.com
Description: A London brunch classic. Has several branches, the original one being the Soho one. Expect long lineups.
The Breakfast Club
 

Terroirs


Address: 5 William IV Street, London WC2N 4DW
Telephone: 020 7036 0660
Website: http://www.terroirswinebar.com/
Description: Yummy French restaurant near Covent Garden with great wine list.
Terroirs
 

Tayyabs


Address: 83 Fieldgate Street, London E1 1JU
Telephone: 020 7247 6400
Website: http://www.tayyabs.co.uk/
Description: Great pakistani restaurant serving north-west Indian and Pakistani cuisine. You can bring your own alcohol for no fee / small fee. Book in advance and turn up exactly on time. The grilled lamb chops for a starter is their signature dish and the best thing on the menu. Very cheap – spend more than £15/head and you will regret having that much food.
Tayyabs
 

Store Street Espresso


Address: 40 Store Street, London WC1E 7DB
Telephone: 020 7637 2623
Website: http://www.storestreetbloomsbury.co.uk/shop-eat/ss-espresso/
Description: A great coffee shop on Store Street near the UCL and LSHTM campuses as well as Senate House. Is the sister shop of Continental Stores on Tavistock place. Nice independent – good choice after the British Museum or an Oxford Street shop. Brownies to die for.
Store Street Espresso
 

St-Etheldreda Church


Address: 14 Ely Place, London EC1N 6RY
Telephone: 020 7405 1061
Website: http://www.stetheldreda.com/
Description: Oldest Catholic church in the country. Used for the movie “Four weddings and a Funeral”
St-Etheldreda Church
 

That’s Shoe Business


Address: 73 Leather Lane, London EC1N 7TJ
Telephone: 020 7831 9883
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The Attendant


Address: Downstairs, 27a Foley Street, London W1W 6DY
Telephone: 0207 637 3794
Website: http://www.the-attendant.com/
Description: Coffee in an old Victorian urinal in Fitzrovia. They have kept the old fittings. Very small and busy. I’ve only coffee but I know friends have had cocktails…
The Attendant
 

Tate Modern


Address: Tate Modern, Bankside, London SE1 9TG
Telephone: 020 7887 8888
Website: http://www.tate.org.uk/
Description: Impressive modern art collection. Free. Some paying exhibits.
Tate Modern
 

St John Bread and Wine


Address: 94-96 Commercial Street, London E1 6LZ
Telephone: 020 7251 0848
Website: http://www.stjohngroup.uk.com
Description: Delicious restaurant that makes dishes out of unusal animal parts. The Bread and Wine outpost in Shoreditch offers slightly less dishes and is slightly less pricey.
St John Bread and Wine
 

Spices


Address: 10 Chapel Market, London N1 9EZ
Telephone: 020 7837 7151
Website: http://www.spicesn1.co.uk
Description: An Indian restaurant north of King’s Cross. They do a student discount.
Spices
 

Sir John Soane’s Museum


Address: 13 Lincoln’s Inn Fields, London WC2A 3BP
Telephone: 020 7405 2107
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SOAS


Address: Thornhaugh Street, London WC1H 0XG
Telephone: 020 7637 2388
Website: http://www.soas.ac.uk/
Description: If you know anyone who goes to SOAS, get them to sign you in as a guest as every Wednesday from 1-4pm when they have a bulk food stall in the JCR. The prices are heavily subsidized and the quinoa ends up being a fraction of the price of what you pay in Alara. And you fill your own bag. So worth it if you’re a heavy consumer!
SOAS
 

St John


Address: 26 St. John Street, London, EC1M 4AY
Telephone: 020 7251 0848
Website: http://www.stjohngroup.uk.com
Description: Delicious restaurant that makes dishes out of unusal animal parts. The Bread and Wine outpost in Shoreditch offers slightly less dishes and is slightly less pricey.
St John
 

South Molton Street


Address: South Molton Street, London
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Description: Street with higher end high street clothing shops in Mayfair with brands such as Claudie Pierlot, Maje, Les Petites and Whistles.
South Molton Street
 

Somerset House


Address: Somerset House, Strand, London WC2R 1LA
Telephone: 020 7845 4600
Website: http://www.somersethouse.org.uk/
Description: Next to King’s College looking out over the Thames. Beautiful inner courtyard that becomes a skating rink at Christmas time. Home to the Courtauld Art Institute.
Somerset House
 

Sketch


Address: 9 Conduit Street, London W1S 2XG
Telephone: 020 7659 4500
Website: http://sketch.uk.com
Description: restaurant + club
Sketch
 

Southbank Centre


Address: Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd, London SE1 8XX
Telephone: 0844 875 0073
Website: http://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/
Description: A staple of the South Bank. Has a constantly changing line-up of festivals and markets. Good café spot for studying.
Southbank Centre
 

Soho Whisky Bar


Address: 42 Old Compton Street, London W1D 4LR
Telephone: 020 7018 1168
Website: http://www.sohowhiskybar.com/
Description: The place to go for Japanese whiskys. Located underneath Bincho in Soho.
Soho Whisky Bar
 

Shoreditch Grind


Address: 213 Old Street, London EC1V 9NR
Telephone: 020 7490 7490
Website: http://www.shoreditchgrind.com/
Description: Good coffee shop on the edge of the Old street roundabout. Two other locations in Soho and Holborn. Also does cocktails in the evening.
Shoreditch Grind
 

Shoreditch


Address: Shoreditch, London
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Description: The heart of trendy East London.
Shoreditch
 

Sharps Barbers


Address: 9 Windmill Street, London W1T 2JF
Telephone: 020 7636 8688
Website: http://www.sharpsbarbers.com
Description: Sharps is a modern take on a traditional English barber shop. The store is split between a cafe at the front which serves amazing coffees and beers (which come free with the haircut) and the barbershop which is built into the back. It has a great reputation locally for providing up market haircuts and the full barber services. So if you want anything above average this is the place to go. Its a great experience and a really nice atmosphere and is well worth a visits

Sagar


Address: 17A Percy Street, London W1T 1DU
Telephone: 020 7631 3319
Website: http://www.sagarveg.co.uk
Description: South-Indian vegetarian food
Sagar
 

Ryman’s


Address: 70 Lambs Conduit Street, London WC1N 3LN
Telephone: 020 7404 4310
Website: http://www.ryman.co.uk
Description: A chain of school supplies stores. Has everything you need to equip yourself with stationary, pens, binders, printers, etc.
Ryman’s
 

Shoreditch Art Galleries


Address: Shoreditch, London
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Description: Every first Thursday of the month the independent galleries open their doors for an evening drinks reception.
Shoreditch Art Galleries
 

Seven Dials


Address: Seven Dials, London
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Description: Area of Covent Garden full of shops and restaurants.
Seven Dials
 

Rules


Address: 35 Maiden Lane, London WC2E 7LB
Telephone: 020 7836 5314
Website: http://www.rules.co.uk
Description: The oldest restaurant in London just off of Covent Garden.
Rules
 

Salaam Namaste


Address: 68 Millman Street, London WC1N 3EF
Telephone: 020 7405 3697
Website: http://www.salaam-namaste.co.uk/
Description: A delicious Indian restaurant located literally steps away from the college. They do interesting twists on traditional dishes and are great for takeout or delivery.
Salaam Namaste
 

Secret Cinema


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Website: http://www.secretcinema.org/
Description: Stage screenings of famous movies with a twist. Immersive theathre. Sign up to the mailing list for more info.
Secret Cinema