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
 

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
 

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 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
 

That’s Shoe Business


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

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

Sanrizz


Address:
38A Brunswick Centre, London WC1N 1AE
Telephone:
020 7833-1300
Website:
http://www.sanrizz.co.uk/
Description: Hairdressing salon in the Brunswick centre. Slightly pricey but offers promotions for returning customers that are good.
Sanrizz
 

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
 

Senate House Library


Address:
Senate House Libary, Malet Street, London WC1E 7HU
Telephone:
020 7862 8500
Website:
http://www.senatehouselibrary.ac.uk/
Description: Library open to University of London students just off Russell Square. Two beautiful older rooms on the 5th floor.
Senate House Library
 

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

Prufrock


Address:
23-25 Leather Lane, London EC1N 7TE
Telephone:
020 7242 0467
Website:
http://www.prufrockcoffee.com/
Description: Great coffee on Leather Lane within walking distance of the college. Good for studying as well.
Prufrock
 

Roti King


Address:
40 Doric Way, London NW1 1LH
Telephone:
0796 609 3467
Website:

Description: Those Goodenoughers studying at UCL without the time to hurry back to college for lunch have an excellent option, just the other side of Euston Station. Roti King is, like many authentic restaurants, oddly signposted and requires going down a flight of stairs on a street that at first glance isn’t too salubrious. Go to the east side of Euston station (use the cash machines there too, because you will need cash, as they don’t take cards), turn left/north, and head to doric street. Ignore the sign

Robert Dyas


Address:
Brunswick Centre, Unit 37, London WC1N 1AF
Telephone:
020 7837 2591
Website:
http://www.robertdyas.co.uk/
Description: A home furnishing store good to buy home basics nearby at the Brunswick centre. Not as cheap as Ikea or Argos, but nearby and of good quality. They do student discounts.
Robert Dyas
 

Robert Dyas


Address:
4 High Holborn, London WC1V 6DR
Telephone:
020 7405 5246
Website:
http://www.robertdyas.co.uk/
Description: A home furnishing store good to buy home basics. Not as cheap as Ikea or Argos, but good quality. They do student discounts.
Robert Dyas
 

Orchard Kitchen


Address:
11 Sicilian Avenue, London WC1A 2QH
Telephone:
020 7831 2715
Website:
http://www.orchard-kitchen.co.uk
Description: Posh vegetarian – food is great. One to go to for a birthday treat. They have three other venues locally.
Orchard Kitchen
 

Mary Ward Café


Address:
42 Queen Square, London WC1N 3AQ
Telephone:
020 7269 6000
Website:
http://www.marywardcentre.ac.uk/
Description: A café nearby serving up delicious vegetarian and vegan fare until quite late.
Mary Ward Café
 

Michael’s Shoe Care


Address:
4 Procter St, London WC1V 6NX
Telephone:
020 7405 7436
Website:

Morito


Address:
32 Exmouth Market, London EC1R 4QE
Telephone:
020 7278 7007
Website:
http://morito.co.uk
Description: Delicious tapas with a North African twist on Exmouth market. I have brought many visiting friends here and it has never disappointed. Fab!
Morito
 

London Review of Books bookshop


Address:
14 Bury Place, London WC1A 2JL
Telephone:
020 7269 9030
Website:
http://www.lrbshop.co.uk/cakeshop
Description: Inviting book shop near the British Museum with a café that serves up a great variety of teas and delicious cakes. Welcoming atmosphere to sit down and peruse the books on sale.
London Review of Books bookshop
 

London Welsh Centre


Address:
157-163 Grays Inn Road, London WC1X 8UE
Telephone:
020 7837 3722
Website:
http://www.londonwelsh.org/
Description: Right around the corner from Goodenough. Is a good place to go watch rugby, particularly the 6 Nations games during the winter.
London Welsh Centre
 

Luce e Limoni


Address:
91-93 Grays Inn Road, London WC1X 8TX
Telephone:
020 7242 3382
Website:
http://www.luceelimoni.com/
Description: A slightly fancier local Italian alternative to the traditional Ciao Bella albeit pricier.
Luce e Limoni
 

Kimchee


Address:
71 High Holborn, London WC1V 6EA
Telephone:
020 7430 0956
Website:
http://www.kimchee.uk.com/
Description: A Korean restaurant just down Lamb’s conduit at High Holborn. It is popular and regularly packed so make sure to arrive early or book ahead.
Kimchee
 

La Porchetta


Address:
33 Boswell Street, London, WC1N 3BP
Telephone:
020 7242 2434
Website:
http://www.laporchetta.net
Description: On Boswell Street not far from the college. It is quiet and cosy and the food is nice and tasty.
La Porchetta
 

Hummus Brothers


Address:
Victoria House, 37-63 Southampton Row, London WC1B 4DA
Telephone:
020 7404 7079
Website:
http://www.hbros.co.uk/
Description: A chain of cheap, good value and healthy restaurants offering up a range of hummus-based dishes. Three nearby outlets at Holborn, Exmouth Market and Soho.
Hummus Brothers
 

Hummus Brothers


Address:
88 Wardour Street, London W1F 0TH
Telephone:
020 7734 1311
Website:
http://www.hbros.co.uk/
Description: A chain of cheap, good value and healthy restaurants offering up a range of hummus-based dishes. Three nearby outlets at Holborn, Exmouth Market and Soho.
Hummus Brothers
 

Hummus Brothers


Address:
62 Exmouth Market, London EC1R 4QE
Telephone:
020 7812 1177
Website:
http://www.hbros.co.uk/
Description: A chain of cheap, good value and healthy restaurants offering up a range of hummus-based dishes. Three nearby outlets at Holborn, Exmouth Market and Soho.
Hummus Brothers
 

Indian Veg Restaurant


Address:
92-93 Chapel Market, London N1 9EX
Telephone:
020 7837 4607
Website:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Indian-Veg/167764983255707
Description: Good Indian vegetarian spot on Chapel Market near Angel. Everything is vegetarian and many things vegan. It is self service buffet and you just keep going back as often as you want and all for about £6 (drinks extra). They only take cash and don’t serve alcohol but you can bring your own and there are lots of places locally that sell cold Kingfishers or Cobras. Best about this place is that it is plastered floor to ceiling with vegetarian propaganda – even in the loo.

Gresham College


Address:
Barnard’s Inn Hall, London EC1N 2HH
Telephone:
020 7831 0575
Website:
http://www.gresham.ac.uk/
Description: Glorified think thank off High Holborn. Offers lectures at lunch and in the evenings.
Gresham College
 

Gray’s Inn Barbers


Address:
47 Gray’s Inn Road, London, WC1X 8PP
Telephone:
020 7404 4416
Website:

Gail’s Kitchen


Address:
11 – 13 Bayley Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1B 3HD
Telephone:
0207 323 9694
Website:

Hare and Tortoise


Address:
11-13 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AF
Telephone:
020 7278 9799
Website:
http://www.hareandtortoise.co.uk/
Description: Large, tasty and reasonably priced portions of Asian fusion cuisine right nearby at the Brunswick centre. They do very quick takeout as well.
Hare and Tortoise
 

GBK


Address:
44-46 The Brunswick Centre, WC1N 1AE
Telephone:
020 7278 7168
Website:
http://www.gbk.co.uk
Description: A branch of the national GBK chain that serves up decent burgers and offers a 30% student discount (registration necessary).
GBK
 

Espresso Room


Address:
31-35 Great Ormond Street, London WC1N 3HZ
Telephone:
0776 071 4883
Website:
http://www.theespressoroom.com/
Description: A great local independent coffee spot on Great Ormond Street. Limited opening hours (weekdays only) and teeny tiny but they really know about coffee.
Espresso Room
 

Fork


Address:
85 Marchmont Street, London WC1N 1AL
Telephone:
020­ 7387 2860
Website:
http://www.forkdeli.co.uk
Description: Coffee shop on Marchmont street right around the corner from Goodenough.
Fork
 

Euston Tap


Address:
190 Euston Road, London NW1 2EF
Telephone:
020 3137 8837
Website:
http://www.eustontap.com/
Description: Good pub near the College up on Euston Road near UCL.
Euston Tap

 

Fleet River Bakery


Address:
71 Lincoln’s Inn Fields, London WC2A 3JF
Telephone:
020 7691 1457
Website:
http://www.fleetriverbakery.com/
Description: A small café near Holborn Station, LSE and the Queen Mary Centre for Commercial Legal Studies. It serves up delicious hot lunches in huge portions with healthy salads on the side, tasty and fresh sandwiches and mouthwatering baked goods. The scone with clotted cream is particularly decadent.
Fleet River Bakery
 

Duke of York Pub


Address:
7 Roger Street, London WC1N 2PB
Telephone:
020 7242 7230
Website:
http://www.dukepub.co.uk/
Description: Small art deco pub down Doughty mews behind London house.
Duke of York Pub
 

Drummond Street


Address:
Drummond Street, London
Telephone:

Website:

Description: A street just north of Euston road with plenty of curry houses. In particular, check out Ravi Shankar. Some good vegetarian options.
Drummond Street
 

Drink Shop Do


Address:
9 Caledonian Road, London N1 9DX
Telephone:
020 7278 4335
Website:
http://www.drinkshopdo.com
Description: During the day, Drink Shop Do is a coffee shop with yummy cakes. In the evening it hosts a range of activities and then turns into a great dance spot. Nice and close by King’s Cross.
Drink Shop Do
 

Drycleaning Lamb’s Conduit


Address:
80 Lamb’s Conduit Street, London WC1N 3LQ
Telephone:
020 7404 9919
Website:

Continental Stores


Address:
54 Tavistock Place, London WC1H 9RG
Telephone:

Website:
http://www.storestreetbloomsbury.co.uk/shop-eat/ss-espresso/
Description: A fabulous coffee shop on Tavistock Place right around the corner from Goodenough. A good selection of sandwiches and excellent coffee. A great study spot (I’m slightly biased I wrote my entire dissertation here – the barristas are friendly and wonderful!) Is the sister shop of Store Street Espresso not far away.
Continental Stores
 

Chicken Shop


Address:
199-206 High Holborn, London WC1V 7BD
Telephone:
020 7661 3040
Website:
http://www.chickenshop.com/holborn
Description: Very delicious roast chicken (better than Nando’s although less choice in terms of hotness). 1/4 of a chicken and one side is enough for one person and costs £9.
Chicken Shop
 

Ciao Bella


Address:
86-90 Lamb’s Conduit Street, London WC1N 3LZ
Telephone:
020 7242 4119
Website:
http://www.ciaobellarestaurant.co.uk/
Description: Ciao Bella serves up delicious Italian food to a local crowd. It is great for eating in or for delivery and is frequented by many Goodenough members. It is very popular at all times of the day and it is worth calling in advance to book a table.
Ciao Bella
 

CV Hair and Beauty


Address:
57 Marchmont Street, London WC1N 1AP
Telephone:
020 7837 0021
Website:
http://www.splashsalons.com/
Description: Student discount, coupon for new customers. Jose comes recommended.
CV Hair and Beauty
 

Charles Dicken’s Musem


Address:
48 Doughty Street, London WC1N 2LX
Telephone:
020 7405 2127
Website:
http://www.dickensmuseum.com
Description: The former home of Charles Dickens on Doughty street just around the corner from Goodenough. Nice café at the back.
Charles Dicken’s Musem
 

Burger and Shake


Address:
47 Marchmont Street, London WC1N 1AP
Telephone:
020 7837 7718
Website:
http://burgerandshake.co.uk
Description: You’ll never settle for the likes of GBK and Byron after you eat from here. On Marchmont street the other side of the Brunswick.
Burger and Shake
 

C. Antoniou Bespoke Tailors


Address:
248 Gray’s Inn Road, London WC1X 8JR
Telephone:
020 7837 5168
Website:
http://www.allinlondon.co.uk/directory/1197/26381.php
Description: I needed a tweed jacket relined and checked prices with all the tailors in the neighbourhood. Antoniou is by far the cheapest (in some cases half or a quarter of some of the quotes I got) and they do a very good job.
C. Antoniou Bespoke Tailors
 

Camino


Address:
3 Varnishers Yard, The Regent Quarter, London N1 9FD
Telephone:
020 7841 7331
Website:
http://www.camino.uk.com/
Description: Spanish restaurant near King’s Cross with a good bar and dance music till late.
Camino
 

Café 49


Address:
49 Marchmont Street, London WC1N 1AP
Telephone:
020 3538 3474
Website:

Description: This place is 5 minutes walk from Goodenough and has absolutely sensational sandwiches, scrumptious salads, and potent pesto pastas. The coffee is delicious, the staff are friendly and the prices are affordable. Definitely worth a visit folks! #WSHOM
Café 49
 

Bounce


Address:
121 Holborn, London EC1N 2TD
Telephone:
020 3657 6525
Website:
www.bouncepingpong.com/
Description: The ultimate ping-pong bar, they have over 40 tables (have to be booked in advance at an hourly rate), provide rackets and balls for players. Late evening, whilst keeping the ping-pong players, it turns into a dance bar, with mostly contemporary RnB music. Really amazing and unique place, if you like table tennis it is a must to try. Booking tables is pretty expensive, but they always have a few community ones open for people who just wander in.
Bounce

British Library


Address:
96 Euston Road, London NW1 2DB
Telephone:
0843 208 1144
Website:
http://www.bl.uk/
Description: Sign up for the readers card even if you don’t want to take books out as you can then study in all areas of the building. To do so you must provide proof of address and ID (preferably a passport, only UK citizens can show their driver’s license). Has a decent lunch service.
British Library
 

Boots


Address:
40-42 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AE
Telephone:
020 7278 5040
Website:
http://www.boots.com/
Description: A pharmacy chain. One outlet in the Brunswich, another much bigger outlet not far away on Kingsway in Holborn.
Boots
 

Bloomsbury Coffee House


Address:
20 Tavistock Place, London WC1H 9RE, (underneath the St Athans Hotel)
Telephone:
020 7837 2877
Website:
http://www.bloomsburycoffeehouse.co.uk
Description: A quiet coffee shop with a lot of tables to do work.They offer a breakfast and lunch service. It’s within walking distance to UCL and IALS.
Bloomsbury Coffee House
 

Beas of Bloomsbury


Address:
44 Theobalds Road, London WC1X 8NW
Telephone:
0207 242 8330
Website:
http://www.beasofbloomsbury.com/
Description: Afternoon tea is great at this little café just down the road. Forget the Ritz – this is the place to go. Try the meringues
Beas of Bloomsbury
 

Bikefix


Address:
48 Lamb’s Conduit Street, London WC1N 3LH
Telephone:
020 7405 1218
Website:
http://bikefix.co.uk
Description: The local Bloomsbury cycle shop located on Lamb’s Conduit. Renowned for the high quality of their bike repairs. Sell bikes and accessories.
Bikefix
 

Bahn mi Bay


Address:
4-6 Theobalds Road, London WC1X 8PN
Telephone:
020 7831 4079
Website:
http://banhmibay.co.uk
Description: A little Vietnamese café – great for a quick takeaway lunch. Slightly overpriced for sit-in dinner however.
Bahn mi Bay
 

Abeno


Address:
47 Museum Street, London WC1A 1LY
Telephone:
020 7405 3211
Website:
http://www.abeno.co.uk
Description: Japanese restaurant near the British museum that does delicious okonomiyaki.
Abeno
 

Asadal


Address:
227 High Holborn, London WC1V 7DA
Telephone:
020 7430 9006
Website:
http://www.asadal.co.uk/
Description: Good Korean restaurant in Holborn.
Asadal
 

Argos


Address:
5 Grays Inn Road, London WC1X 8PH
Telephone:
0345 1657221
Website:
http://www.argos.co.uk/
Description: A cheap store where everything is ordered through the catalogue, nothing is displayed in store. Good for cheap home furnishings.
Argos
 

06 St Chad’s Place


Address:
06 St Chad’s Place, London WC1X 9HH
Telephone:
020 7278 3355
Website:

Antalya


Address:
103-105 Southampton Row, London WC1B 4HH
Telephone:
020 7580 5355
Website:
http://www.antalyarestaurant.co.uk
Description: Delicious Turkish food near the College on Southampton Row. Lovely owners that sponsored the TEDx at the College. Generous portions and very tasty.
Antalya