london as an undergraduate

Tate Britain

England · Tate Britain · Millbank, London SW1P 4RG, UK

Imposing gallery with historic and contemporary British art, notable for its JMW Turner collection.

Tate Modern

England · Tate Modern · Bankside, London SE1 9TG, UK

Modern-art gallery with international works on display, plus a cafe with panoramic river views.

National Theatre

England · National Theatre · London SE1 9PX, UK

Home to prominent theatre company presenting new plays, classic drama and Shakespeare productions.

V&A Museum

England · V&A Museum · Cromwell Rd, London SW7 2RL, UK

Blockbuster exhibitions and permanent decorative arts collection, with design shop and ornate cafe.

Café Vins

Carnaby · Café Vins · 1 Marlborough Ct, Carnaby, London W1F 7EE, United Kingdom

JENKI Spitalfields

England · JENKI Spitalfields · 43 Brushfield St, London E1 6AA, United Kingdom

Tomtom Coffee House

England · Tomtom Coffee House · 114 Ebury St, Elizabeth St, London SW1W 9QD, UK

Single and blended artisan coffees, breakfast eggs and a menu of snacks, plus evening drinks.

GAIL's Bakery

England · GAIL's Bakery · 128 Wardour St, London W1F 8ZL, UK

Fair Shot Cafe

England · Fair Shot Cafe · 3 Slingsby Pl, London WC2E 9AB, UK

Blank Street Coffee

England · Blank Street Coffee · 44 Charlotte St., London W1T 2NR, UK

BAD BREW INC.

England · BAD BREW INC. · 86 Coldharbour Ln, London SE5 9PU, UK

Redemption Roasters - Piccadilly

England · Redemption Roasters - Piccadilly · 35 Jermyn St, London SW1Y 6DT, UK

Hideaway Coffee House

England · Hideaway Coffee House · 7 Farrier's Psge, London W1D 7DP, UK

Hermanos Colombian Coffee Roasters – Victoria Station

England · Hermanos Colombian Coffee Roasters – Victoria Station · Retail Unit 21, Terminus Pl, London SW1V 1JR, UK

Tiny, atmospheric coffee shop, roasting their Colombian blend on-site for a cuppa, or beans, to go.

Watkins Books

England · Watkins Books · 19-21 Cecil Ct, London WC2N 4EZ, UK

Bookshop specialising in new, second-hand and antiquarian titles in the mind, body and soul field.

Waterstones

England · Waterstones · 203-206 Piccadilly, London W1J 9HD, UK

A mainstream and academic book retailer that encourages browsing; some stores have cafes.

Daunt Books Marylebone

England · Daunt Books Marylebone · 84 Marylebone High St, London W1U 4QW, UK

Well-known chain store specialising in travel books, non-fiction & literary titles.

The Piano Bar Soho

England · The Piano Bar Soho · 16 Carlisle St, London W1D 3BT, UK

Stylish cocktail lounge with low sofas and armchairs, featuring live piano playing.

Koko

England · Koko · 1a Camden High St, London NW1 7RE, UK

Live, big-name indie, rock and dance music plus club nights in palatial former theatre.

100 Club

England · 100 Club · Century House, 100 Oxford St, London W1D 1LL, UK

Compact basement club with illustrious musical history, for gigs, dance classes and secret shows.

The Blues Kitchen Camden

England · The Blues Kitchen Camden · 111-113 Camden High St, London NW1 7JN, UK

Dedicated blues bar serving hickory-smoked comfort food, plus regular live music & DJs.

606 Club

England · 606 Club · 90 Lots Rd, London SW10 0QD, UK

Jazz club and eclectic restaurant with nightly live music from British-based musicians.

Ronnie Scott's

England · Ronnie Scott's · 47 Frith St, London W1D 4HT, UK

European vanguard for jazz and blues from world's top musicians, in basement club with late bar.

Ministry of Sound

England · Ministry of Sound · 103 Gaunt St, London SE1 6DP, UK

Flagship all-night club from trailblazing global dance and house music brand.

STEREO Covent Garden

England · STEREO Covent Garden · 35 The Piazza, London WC2E 8BE, UK

Juju's Bar and Stage

England · Juju's Bar and Stage · Ely's Yard, 15 Hanbury St, London E1 6QR, UK

Innovative cocktails & global bites in art-decorated surrounds with diverse music & dance nights.

Maison Assouline

England · Maison Assouline · 196A Piccadilly, St. James''s, London W1J 9EY, United Kingdom

Dover Street Market

England · Dover Street Market · 18-22 Haymarket, London SW1Y 4DG, United Kingdom

Choosing Keeping

England · Choosing Keeping · 21 Tower St, London WC2H 9NS, UK

Nestled in London's Covent Garden, Choosing Keeping is a charming stationery shop that feels like stepping back in time. It's a haven for paper lovers, filled with exquisite notebooks, pens, and unique writing accessories. Expect a curated selection of high-quality goods and a delightful, old-world atmosphere that inspires creativity.

Camden Passage

England · Camden Passage · Camden Passage, London N1, UK

Portobello Road Market

England · Portobello Road Market · London W11 1LJ, UK

Vintage goods, street eats, souvenirs & more on offer at a bustling weekly market.

Brick Lane

England · Brick Lane · Brick Ln, London, UK

Spitalfields Market

England · Spitalfields Market · 65 Brushfield St, London E1 6AA, UK

Lively market with independent vendors for clothing, jewelry, home items, art & gourmet products.

Camden Market

England · Camden Market · 54-56 Camden Lock Pl, London NW1 8AF, UK

Eclectic market with youthful vibe and stalls/shops selling fashion and accessories, music and more.

Antiques Of Kingston

England · Antiques Of Kingston · 29 Old London Rd, Kingston upon Thames KT2 6ND, UK

St James's Park

England · St James's Park · London SW1A 2BJ, UK

Green space with a lake with daily pelican feeding, a grass-roofed cafe and ceremonial displays.

Hyde Park

England · Hyde Park · London, UK

Huge green space, home to Diana Memorial Fountain, with boating and swimming in the Serpentine lake.

The Regent's Park

England · The Regent's Park · London, UK

Modern, glass-clad cafe and sports administrative centre, with pitches and changing rooms.

Battersea Park

England · Battersea Park · London SW11 4NJ, UK

Large parkland with woods, boating lake, peace pagoda, adventure playground and children's zoo.

Greenwich Park

England · Greenwich Park · London SE10 8QY, UK

Large park with expansive views, home to the Royal Observatory, Maritime Museum & Meridian Line.

Hampstead Heath

England · Hampstead Heath · London, UK

Green oasis for recreation, with swimming ponds, woodland and city views from Parliament Hill.

Primrose Hill

Primrose Hill · Primrose Hill · Primrose Hill, London, UK

Richmond Park

England · Richmond Park · Richmond, UK

Expansive walled park, originally a 17th-century hunting ground and still home to hundreds of deer.

Dozo Soho

England · Dozo Soho · 32 Old Compton St, London W1D 4TP, UK

Upmarket, contemporary restaurant & cocktail bar serving classic & innovative Japanese fare.

Black Bear Burger - Camden

England · Black Bear Burger - Camden · 198 Camden High St, London NW1 8QP, UK

Pizza Pilgrims

Carnaby · Pizza Pilgrims · 11 Kingly St, Carnaby, London W1B 5PW, United Kingdom

BAO Noodle Shop

England · BAO Noodle Shop · 1 Redchurch St, London E1 6JJ, United Kingdom

Pizarro

England · Pizarro · 194 Bermondsey St, London SE1 3TQ, United Kingdom

The Nest

England · The Nest · 14-15 Langham Pl, London W1B 2QS, United Kingdom

Morinoya

Pimlico · Morinoya · 1 Gillingham St, Pimlico, London SW1V 1HN, UK

Compact Japanese restaurant serving sushi, dumplings & katsu curry, plus poke bowls.

Mercato Mayfair

England · Mercato Mayfair · St. Mark's Church, N Audley St, London W1K 6ZA, UK

Hip market in an old stained-glass sanctuary, with food stands, eateries & a vaulted wine cellar.

Sandwich Sandwich

City of London · Sandwich Sandwich · 1 Gresham St, London EC2V 7BX, UK

La Mia Mamma King's Road

England · La Mia Mamma King's Road · 257 King's Rd, London SW3 5EL, UK

Quaint Italian restaurant plating regional fare & fresh pasta offering cookery classes & party hire.

Jolene Bakery & Restaurant

Mayville Estate · Jolene Bakery & Restaurant · 21 Newington Grn, Mayville Estate, London N16 9PU, UK

Contemporary bakery & cafe in a roomy, industrial-chic space, serving refined comfort fare.

Tea House Theatre

England · Tea House Theatre · 139 Vauxhall Walk, London SE11 5HL, UK

Bright cafe and event venue with British menu and theme, for leaf teas, sandwiches, lunch and cakes.

VIANDAS

South Kensington · VIANDAS · 38-40 Thurloe St, South Kensington, London SW7 2LT, UK

Seoul Tokyo

England · Seoul Tokyo · 168 Borough High St, London SE1 1LB, UK

Brixton Market

England · Brixton Market · Electric Ave, London SW9 8JX, UK

Vibrant, eclectic market with street stalls and covered arcades offering food, fashion and homeware.

JUNK SOHO

England · JUNK SOHO · 49 Old Compton St, London W1D 6HL, UK

Hawksmoor Seven Dials

England · Hawksmoor Seven Dials · 11 Langley St, London WC2H 9JG, UK

Prime cuts of matured beef, seafood & other British classics served in striking environs.

The Queens Arms

Pimlico · The Queens Arms · 11 Warwick Wy, Pimlico, London SW1V 1QT, UK

Pale green British gastropub with a small terrace and a separate upstairs dining room.

Kintan Japanese BBQ Oxford Circus

England · Kintan Japanese BBQ Oxford Circus · 21 Great Castle St, London W1G 0HY, UK

Modern place featuring small grills at each table for cook-your-own Japanese BBQ, plus beer on tap.

The Little Scarlet Door

England · The Little Scarlet Door · 12-13 Greek St, London W1D 4DL, UK

Nightjar Shoreditch

England · Nightjar Shoreditch · 129 City Rd, London EC1V 1JB, UK

Speakeasy-style subterranean bar with live jazz and blues, for cocktails and rare spirits.

Night Tales Loft

England · Night Tales Loft · 207, 1 Westgate St, London E8 3RL, UK

Homely furniture and plants give this trendy loft bar a relaxed feel for cocktails and other drinks.

Cahoots London

Carnaby · Cahoots London · 13 Kingly Ct, Carnaby, London W1B 5PW, United Kingdom

These Days Aperitivo Bar

England · These Days Aperitivo Bar · 100 Druid St, London SE1 2HQ, United Kingdom

Fox on the Hill - JD Wetherspoon

England · Fox on the Hill - JD Wetherspoon · 149 Denmark Hill, Greater, London SE5 8EH, UK

Airy hostelry with conservatory area, offering real ales, meal deals and a children's' menu.

The Sun of Camberwell

England · The Sun of Camberwell · 61-63 Coldharbour Ln, London SE5 9NS, UK

Hip pub with old-meets-new decor, open fire and quirky garden, serving British food and craft beers.

The Cocktail Club - Cocktail Bar in Oxford Circus

England · The Cocktail Club - Cocktail Bar in Oxford Circus · 4 Great Portland St, Oxford St, London W1W 8QJ, UK

Dimly lit underground bar with gangland graffiti-inspired decor and a vast cocktail menu.

Lord Nelson

England · Lord Nelson · 243 Union St, London SE1 0LR, UK

Hip and quirky bar with exotic decor and creative, eclectic food including horse burgers.

The Top Secret Comedy Club

England · The Top Secret Comedy Club · 170a Drury Ln, London WC2B 5PD, UK

No frills, low-ceilinged basement bar/club with a regular programme of stand-up and improv shows.