Hello! I need something Original from London, can somebody help me out?

Question

I'm visiting London in December and i'm looking for some original places to go and visit. stores that are selling crazy stuff, places with a strange or cool decoration , old or funky closes to buy, shows or a live music bar, original (but cheap) restaurants... all sugestions are very welcome!

Answer 1

Ok, London is good choice.
i've given this advice to many people and the feedback is really good so consider it!

I used to drive some VIP when i lived in London so here is a place not to miss.
Don't be put off by the VIP word because the place is fantastic and you do not need to dress up to get to these place.
The name of the pub restaurant is Dickens's Inn. It's behind tower bridge St Katharine's Way, (St Katherine's Dockand) there is plenty to see there(it's kind of hiden so ; ask when you close).
Is a pub on the ground and 2 restaurants on top and the atmosphere is really good. Next door there is a restaurant where you dine as you would 200 years ago, on metal plates and goblets (no forks or knives)
The view is stunning in the sunset as the put the lights on and it contrasts with the sky. If you wonder about behind the block of flats towards the river, you can get the best view of tower of London (no contest).
Check an underground tunnel with writings about local interesting facts and the displays on the pub about St Katharine and how they moved the whole pub when it was not yet a pub. Very interesting.
Don't be afraid to explore the area as it is well lit and patrolled as it is a residential area and by the end of your night you will ask yourself - How can this people have this place as a backyard?
If you take someone you like, it will be a very interesting night.
Now in Kings Cross ther is a Pot Pub (Pentoville Road) which is a pub with low ceiling with bed pans hanging on your head. It must be a feeling to imagine people used those pans and they are hanging over your head. Nice pubs also by Putney Bridge, Chiswick (the Dove) by chiswick roundabout wich is a cosy pub for locals. And you can also visit the brewery pub around the corner. just ask.
If you get to Soho you must visit the Admiral Duncan Pub wich had a sad encounter with a bomber for being a gay pub. It's a very friendly atmosphere with peolple that will come and talk to you ask your story and tell theirs. Very crouded but nice, good and well behaved people and patrons. Worth the visit. The area itself is a trip to remember. As for bying stuff, you must visit what everybody will tell you as Portobello Road, Candem Town, Covent Garden, (http://www.londontourist.org/markets.html).
unless you spend a whole year in London you will not see all of it.
When you get there, I am certain that you eill find many more places to visit. Just get to know people and they will tell you.
Have a good trip!

Answer 2

There's lots to see.and visit. Here's a brief list of the main attractions.

Palaces - Buckingham Palace, Kensington Palace, Hampton Court Palace. All of these are open to visitors.

Museums and Galleries - Natural History Museum, Science Museum, National Gallery, National Portrait Gallery, The Tate and Tate Modern, British Museum, Imperial War Museum.

Famous Buildings and Monuments etc - The Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, Whitehall and Downing Street, Clarence House, St James Palace, Tower of London, Trafalgar Square, Marble Arch, Monument, Tower Bridge, London Eye.

Churches - Westminster Abbey, St Paul's Cathedral, St Clement Dane, Temple Church, Saint Martin in the field.

There's such a lot to see I can't possibly list them all here. I'd recommend an Eyewitness Travel Guide as they're very comprehensive and include attractions, opening times, photos and maps.

Try the website for The Original London Walks as they do loads of guided tours around the city, They're very cheap and you can take Jack the Ripper, Harry Potter, The Da Vinci Code, Charles Dickens, Museum and Ghost walks. They are very good indeed and you get to see the places lots of tourists don't eve know about.

Travel by tube or bus, It's cheaper than by taxi and very convenient. You can get travel cards from your nearest tube station.

The main shopping streets are Oxford and Regent Street. You can try New Bond Street for Designer labels. Camden for alternative clothing. There's a big mall in Brent Cross also.

As for food, there are places to eat everywhere. China Town in Soho is good and Brick Lane for Indian Food in particular.

There are lots of public parks and green areas in London. I'd recommend lunch al fresco if it's fine.
Have fun.

Answer 3

Virtual Tourist - Off The Beaten Path

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http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Europe/United_Kingdom/England/Greater_London/London-309228/Off_the_Beaten_Path-London-BR-1.html

Answer 4

A place you might like is called the Belgo Centraal Restaurant in Covent Gardens. It's a belgian place that serves excellent mussels with chips, and tons of Belgian beers to choose from. Cool atmosphere, great service.

For one person...Two pints, mussels, chips, and a salmon cakes starter added up to about 40 quid, tip included. But leave plenty of time, because it's very popular and there's always a short wait. (but they have a great little bar upstairs that's convenient to wait in and have a chat.

Answer 5

Pret-a-Manger - chain inexpensive sandwich shop great for lunches to go. I used to get sandwiches there and eat in the park.
WagaMama - near Selfridges, great Japanese noodle soup
Kahn's near Whitley's - best priced indian food.
Pasterie Valerie - on Knightsbridge near Harrods - great cakes.
Also a great show - touristy but fun was Shakespeare in 90 minutes - play in kind of a Monty Python style.
Still not very original is Portobello Market but a great place for souveniers.

Answer 6

there's a small place of work which will locate you a perfect hotel precise exterior the front of Victoria Railway station (between the taxi rank and the buses) that is waiting to propose you. Failing that, a YWCA could be waiting to propose.

Answer 7

for cheap stuff there is camden town (trust me the closthes and stuff are weird) go to their big indoor market it's got some cheap stuff. notting hill market is cool. Go to spitalfields market on a sunday they have some fab stuff too.

Answer 8

ya sure i will help for the same. the real thing is in london is that people's mind and their sweet business nature.which shows royalness and good attitude towards different people who belongs with different community.