A few days in london, some advice?

Question

Hi, tomorrow I'm going down to london for a few days with a friend and we need some advice!

We're not used to the big city and I've only been a couple of times before. A few questions we have...

Whats the best way to travel around?
Whats the nightlife like and wheres the best places to go on a night out?
What are the nightclubs like? Are they really strict and hard to get into?
Whats the best way to travel after a night out?
What sights should we see on our short stay?

Answer 1

Definitely travel by tube, it's easiest.

Good place to go out is Covent Garden, there are lot's of great pubs and bars there. Worth a visit especially in the evening.

I also recommend going to camden, got a more bohemian feel to it.

Nighlife is great, hard to tell you where to go and I don't know what preferences you have, but there is everything from jazz clubs to disco to hardcore clubbing. Buy a Time Out Magazine from a newsagent it will tell you what is going on at the moment.

A great Pub that must be visited is Waxy O'conners near Leicester Square it is uniquely designed and good atmosphere. If you have some time to spare, a London Walk is a great experience, please see link below.

I lived in London for 7 years and I love the place

Answer 2

London is awesome. I've loved my time here.

Hi, Here's what I always pass along re: what to see in London!
Wear good walking shoes because London is a superb walking city. Bring a good map of the city and begin. Be a happy tourist and first hop on one of the major red double decker tour buses which afford you a perfect overview of London and you can "hop on and off" as often as you please...some for two days! I love www.theoriginaltour.com ! Highlights (see www.londonwalks.com): National Gallery, Trafalgar Square, Tate Modern Museum, London Eye, Covent Gardens (great shops n restaurants), St. Paul's Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, see a play!, Harrods, Harvey Nichols, Tower of London.
Know London has many beautiful parks which can be your oasis when needing a rest. Kensington Gardens in one of the world's wealthiest areas - See Princess Di's Kensington Palace and shop Kensington High St. and wander up Church St. for boutiques and such. Nearby: Royal Albert Hall, Science Museum, Natural History Museum and Victoria & Albert Museum. Hyde Park connects to Kensington Gardens. Explore Chelsea for boutiques as well. St. James Park - beautiful, sole restaurant inside. Green Park - high tea at the Ritz, Fortnum & Mason, Picadilly Circus (think Times Square). Shopping streets: Oxford, Bond, check for weekly markets...BUY "TIMEOUT LONDON" weekly magazine. Boat trip on the Thames - a must. Don't forget - you can take the EUROSTAR Chunnel train to Brussels or Paris for day trips (2.5 hrs +/- each way!) Hope this helps. Have a fantastic time! :)

Answer 3

Get a Tube pass for the duration of your stay. It'll be a big help as you won't have to worry too much about getting around!
(you probably only that one central zone around picadilly circus, etc. don't remember off the top of my head, sorry)


Oh and go to Wagamama if you've never been...awesome noodle bar!

Answer 4

I like pogo.