Time Out London City Guide

Beschreibung

About Time Out London

The original and best London guide by the local experts. Time Out London is written by journalists who know the city inside out - from hidden gems to the latest hotspots, from traditional pubs to cutting-edge restaurants.

What’s Inside

Comprehensive Coverage:

• Detailed neighbourhood guides
• London’s best attractions
• Museums and galleries
• Restaurants, pubs and bars
• Shopping districts
• Entertainment and nightlife
• Hotels for all budgets

Local Expertise:

• Written by Time Out London journalists
• Insider knowledge
• Honest reviews
• Updated annually
• Independent recommendations

London Highlights

Iconic Landmarks:

• Big Ben & Houses of Parliament
• Tower of London & Crown Jewels
• Buckingham Palace & Changing of the Guard
• London Eye
• Tower Bridge
• Westminster Abbey
• St Paul’s Cathedral

World-Class Museums (mostly free!):

• British Museum
• Natural History Museum
• Victoria & Albert Museum
• Tate Modern
• National Gallery
• Science Museum

Neighbourhoods:

• West End: Theatres, shopping, Piccadilly Circus
• Covent Garden: Street performers, market, Opera House
• Soho: Nightlife, restaurants, LGBT scene
• Camden: Markets, alternative culture, music
• Shoreditch: Hipster central, street art
• Notting Hill: Portobello Market, colourful houses
• Greenwich: Maritime history, Prime Meridian, park

Culture & Entertainment

Theatre:

• West End shows
• Shakespeare’s Globe
• National Theatre
• Royal Opera House

Music:

• Royal Albert Hall
• O2 Arena
• Jazz clubs in Soho
• Live music venues

Markets:

• Borough Market: Foodie heaven
• Portobello Road: Antiques
• Camden Market: Alternative fashion
• Brick Lane: Vintage and street food

British Food & Drink

Traditional:

• Fish and Chips
• Sunday Roast
• Full English Breakfast
• Afternoon Tea
• Pie and Mash

Pubs:

• Historic coaching inns
• Gastropubs
• Traditional boozers
• Craft beer bars

International Cuisine:

• Brick Lane: Curry houses
• Chinatown: Asian food
• Edgware Road: Middle Eastern
• Michelin-starred restaurants

Shopping

• Oxford Street: High street shopping
• Regent Street: Classic British brands
• Bond Street: Luxury designer boutiques
• Carnaby Street: Independent fashion
• Harrods: Iconic department store
• Liberty: Unique department store

Parks & Green Spaces

• Hyde Park & Kensington Gardens
• Regent’s Park
• Hampstead Heath
• Richmond Park (deer!)
• Victoria Park

Getting Around

Transport:

• Underground (Tube): 11 lines covering city
• Buses: Iconic red double-deckers
• Overground & DLR
• Thames Clippers (river boats)
• Black cabs and Uber

Oyster Card / Contactless: Best way to pay

Zones: Central London is Zones 1-2

Day Trips

• Hampton Court Palace
• Windsor Castle
• Oxford or Cambridge
• Brighton seaside
• Warner Bros Studio Tour (Harry Potter)

Time Out Advantages

Independent Reviews: Not paid promotions

Local Insight: Written by Londoners

Annual Updates: Latest openings and closings

Honest Opinions: Tell it like it is

Comprehensive: Everything from budget to luxury

Practical Info

Currency: Pound Sterling (£)

Language: English (with lots of slang!)

Tipping: 10-15% in restaurants if service not included

Power: 3-pin plugs, 230V

Weather: Unpredictable - bring layers and umbrella!

Best Time to Visit: Late spring (May-June) or early autumn (September-October)

Time Out - Since 1968

For over 50 years, Time Out has been the trusted source for what’s happening in London. From the latest restaurant openings to hidden cultural gems, if it’s in Time Out, it’s worth knowing about.

Why Choose Time Out?

• Written by actual Londoners
• No advertorial content
• Brutally honest reviews
• Regularly updated
• Covers all budgets
• Neighbourhood-by-neighbourhood guides
• What’s on listings
• The most trusted name in London guides