
london as an undergraduate
Items in this hypelist
arts π

Wallace Collection
England Β· The Wallace Collection Β· Manchester Square, London, UK

Tate Britain
England Β· Tate Britain Β· Millbank, London SW1P 4RG, UK
Imposing gallery with historic and contemporary British art, notable for its JMW Turner collection.

Tate Modern
England Β· Tate Modern Β· Bankside, London SE1 9TG, UK
Modern-art gallery with international works on display, plus a cafe with panoramic river views.

National Theatre
England Β· National Theatre Β· London SE1 9PX, UK
Home to prominent theatre company presenting new plays, classic drama and Shakespeare productions.

V&A Museum
England Β· V&A Museum Β· Cromwell Rd, London SW7 2RL, UK
Blockbuster exhibitions and permanent decorative arts collection, with design shop and ornate cafe.
coffee βοΈ

Buns from Home
England Β· Buns From Home Β· 128 Talbot Rd, London W11 1JA, United Kingdom

CafΓ© Vins
Carnaby Β· CafΓ© Vins Β· 1 Marlborough Ct, Carnaby, London W1F 7EE, United Kingdom

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

Tomtom Coffee House
England Β· Tomtom Coffee House Β· 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 Β· GAIL's Bakery Β· 128 Wardour St, London W1F 8ZL, UK

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

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

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

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

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

Hermanos Colombian Coffee Roasters β Victoria Station
England Β· Hermanos Colombian Coffee Roasters β Victoria Station Β· 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.
bookshops π

John Sandoe (Books) Ltd
England Β· John Sandoe (Books) Ltd Β· 10 Blacklands Terrace, London SW3 2SR, UK
Independent bookshop since 1957, crammed with thousands of fiction, non-fiction and classic titles.

Watkins Books
England Β· Watkins Books Β· 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 Β· Waterstones Β· 203-206 Piccadilly, London W1J 9HD, UK
A mainstream and academic book retailer that encourages browsing; some stores have cafes.

Daunt Books Marylebone
England Β· Daunt Books Marylebone Β· 84 Marylebone High St, London W1U 4QW, UK
Well-known chain store specialising in travel books, non-fiction & literary titles.
music & dancing πͺ©

Jazzlive at The Crypt
England Β· Jazzlive at The Crypt Β· St Giles Church, Camberwell Church St, London SE5 8JB, UK

The Piano Bar Soho
England Β· The Piano Bar Soho Β· 16 Carlisle St, London W1D 3BT, UK
Stylish cocktail lounge with low sofas and armchairs, featuring live piano playing.

Koko
England Β· Koko Β· 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 Β· 100 Club Β· 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 Β· The Blues Kitchen Camden Β· 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 Β· 606 Club Β· 90 Lots Rd, London SW10 0QD, UK
Jazz club and eclectic restaurant with nightly live music from British-based musicians.

Ronnie Scott's
England Β· Ronnie Scott's Β· 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 Β· Ministry of Sound Β· 103 Gaunt St, London SE1 6DP, UK
Flagship all-night club from trailblazing global dance and house music brand.

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

Juju's Bar and Stage
England Β· Juju's Bar and Stage Β· Ely's Yard, 15 Hanbury St, London E1 6QR, UK
Innovative cocktails & global bites in art-decorated surrounds with diverse music & dance nights.
shopping π

Skin Cupid - Korean Beauty Flagship Store
England Β· Skin Cupid - Korean Beauty Flagship Store Β· 111, 119 Charing Cross Rd, London WC2H 0EB, UK

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

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

Choosing Keeping
England Β· Choosing Keeping Β· 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 Β· Camden Passage Β· Camden Passage, London N1, UK

Portobello Road Market
England Β· Portobello Road Market Β· London W11 1LJ, UK
Vintage goods, street eats, souvenirs & more on offer at a bustling weekly market.

Brick Lane
England Β· Brick Lane Β· Brick Ln, London, UK

Spitalfields Market
England Β· Spitalfields Market Β· 65 Brushfield St, London E1 6AA, UK
Lively market with independent vendors for clothing, jewelry, home items, art & gourmet products.

Camden Market
England Β· Camden Market Β· 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 Β· Antiques Of Kingston Β· 29 Old London Rd, Kingston upon Thames KT2 6ND, UK
touching grass π³

St Dunstan in the East Church Garden
City of London Β· St Dunstan in the East Church Garden Β· St Dunstan's Hill, London EC3R 5DD, UK
City garden amongst the ruins of a grade I listed church with a tower & steeple by Christopher Wren.

St James's Park
England Β· St James's Park Β· London SW1A 2BJ, UK
Green space with a lake with daily pelican feeding, a grass-roofed cafe and ceremonial displays.

Hyde Park
England Β· Hyde Park Β· London, UK
Huge green space, home to Diana Memorial Fountain, with boating and swimming in the Serpentine lake.

The Regent's Park
England Β· The Regent's Park Β· London, UK
Modern, glass-clad cafe and sports administrative centre, with pitches and changing rooms.

Battersea Park
England Β· Battersea Park Β· London SW11 4NJ, UK
Large parkland with woods, boating lake, peace pagoda, adventure playground and children's zoo.

Greenwich Park
England Β· Greenwich Park Β· London SE10 8QY, UK
Large park with expansive views, home to the Royal Observatory, Maritime Museum & Meridian Line.

Hampstead Heath
England Β· Hampstead Heath Β· London, UK
Green oasis for recreation, with swimming ponds, woodland and city views from Parliament Hill.

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

Richmond Park
England Β· Richmond Park Β· Richmond, UK
Expansive walled park, originally a 17th-century hunting ground and still home to hundreds of deer.
eats π

Ugly Dumpling
England Β· Ugly Dumpling Β· 30 Rathbone Pl, London W1T 1JG, UK

Dozo Soho
England Β· Dozo Soho Β· 32 Old Compton St, London W1D 4TP, UK
Upmarket, contemporary restaurant & cocktail bar serving classic & innovative Japanese fare.

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

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

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

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

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

Morinoya
Pimlico Β· Morinoya Β· 1 Gillingham St, Pimlico, London SW1V 1HN, UK
Compact Japanese restaurant serving sushi, dumplings & katsu curry, plus poke bowls.

Mercato Mayfair
England Β· Mercato Mayfair Β· 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 Β· Sandwich Sandwich Β· 1 Gresham St, London EC2V 7BX, UK

La Mia Mamma King's Road
England Β· La Mia Mamma King's Road Β· 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 Β· Jolene Bakery & Restaurant Β· 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 Β· Tea House Theatre Β· 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 Β· VIANDAS Β· 38-40 Thurloe St, South Kensington, London SW7 2LT, UK

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

Brixton Market
England Β· Brixton Market Β· Electric Ave, London SW9 8JX, UK
Vibrant, eclectic market with street stalls and covered arcades offering food, fashion and homeware.

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

Hawksmoor Seven Dials
England Β· Hawksmoor Seven Dials Β· 11 Langley St, London WC2H 9JG, UK
Prime cuts of matured beef, seafood & other British classics served in striking environs.

The Queens Arms
Pimlico Β· The Queens Arms Β· 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 Β· Kintan Japanese BBQ Oxford Circus Β· 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.
pubs & drinks π·

Cahoots Underground
Carnaby Β· Cahoots Underground Β· 13 Kingly Ct, Carnaby, London W1B 5PW, UK
Afternoon tea & cocktails served in a vintage-style speakeasy set in a disused underground station.

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

Nightjar Shoreditch
England Β· Nightjar Shoreditch Β· 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 Β· Night Tales Loft Β· 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 Β· Cahoots London Β· 13 Kingly Ct, Carnaby, London W1B 5PW, United Kingdom

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

Fox on the Hill - JD Wetherspoon
England Β· Fox on the Hill - JD Wetherspoon Β· 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 Β· The Sun of Camberwell Β· 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 Β· The Cocktail Club - Cocktail Bar in Oxford Circus Β· 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 Β· Lord Nelson Β· 243 Union St, London SE1 0LR, UK
Hip and quirky bar with exotic decor and creative, eclectic food including horse burgers.
entertainment

Electric Cinema
England Β· Electric Cinema Β· 191 Portobello Rd, London W11 2ED, UK
Edwardian picture house now with sofas, screening mainstream and art house films, plus bar and food.

The Top Secret Comedy Club
England Β· The Top Secret Comedy Club Β· 170a Drury Ln, London WC2B 5PD, UK
No frills, low-ceilinged basement bar/club with a regular programme of stand-up and improv shows.












