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London City Guide

Welcome to our London City Guide. London has a very special place in our hearts. It’s where The City Lane was founded all the way back in 2009, and we consider it to be our second home. This vibrant, bustling, multicultural metropolis is truly one of the world’s great cities, and one of the few places in the world that literally does offer something for everyone. From sport to culture, food to art, big attractions and hidden gems, you’ll never tire of London no matter how long you’re there for. Take a look through our London City Guide to get a taste of London through our eyes.

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BE A LOCAL

Wouldn’t it be nice to know a local in every city you visited? A person who knows all the best places to eat and drink in town, the city’s hidden gems, and those off the beaten path things to do? Well that’s what we’re here for. We’ve done all the hard work for you, to help you dive right into exploring the world’s best cities like a local.

EAT

City Spice, Spitalfields

LONDON | Us Brits love a good curry, and Indian food is one of the UK's most popular cuisines. There are more Indian food...

Banquet of Hoshena, Shepherd’s Bush

LONDON | Banquet of Hoshena is a one-of-a-kind dining concept transports diners into a whimsical kingdom, taking guests on a journey through to the...

Numnum, Southwark

LONDON | Nestled under one of Southwark’s railway arches lies newly opened modern Chinese restaurant Numnum. Following on from a popular pop-up in Brick...

The Skinny Kitchen, Islington

LONDON | With Dry January and Veganuary over, it’s not shameful to want to drown in a bath of beer whilst simultaneously gorging on...

Arepa & Co, Bethnal Green

LONDON | Rustic, relaxed and quaint - three little words you wouldn’t usually associate with Bethnal Green, but nestled amongst the rows of bars...

DRINK

Tonteria, Chelsea

LONDON | Fun, kitsch and unpretentious – Tonteria is Sloane Square's underground Mexican-themed hidden gem. Founded in 2012, Tonteria (meaning ‘Nonsense’ in Spanish) has...

Little Bird Gin, Bermondsey

LONDON | Little Bird Gin is a Peckham based small batch gin producer that produces two gins, the main "London Dry" containing strong grapefruit and...

Pop Brixton, Brixton

LONDON | Pop Brixton is a not-for-profit community initiative in the heart of Brixton that brings together start-ups working in food, retail, design and...

The Jam Tree, Clapham

LONDON | Following on from the success of the Chelsea site is The Jam Tree’s second site, nestled in Old Town, Clapham. On the...

The World’s End Market, Chelsea

LONDON | The World's End is a Grade II listed public house in Chelsea dating back to 1897, and it was most recently renovated...

DO

Best Of British Produce At Borough Market

LONDON | Borough Market is London's oldest and busiest food market, and one of the most well known food markets in the world. Up...

Pop Brixton, Brixton

LONDON | Pop Brixton is a not-for-profit community initiative in the heart of Brixton that brings together start-ups working in food, retail, design and...

Portobello Road Market, Notting Hill

LONDON | Portobello Road Market or "Portobello Market" in Notting Hill is one of London's most famous markets, and stretches for over two miles from...

National Portrait Gallery, London

LONDON | The National Portrait Gallery opened in 1856 and was the world's first gallery to deal exclusively in portraits. The gallery houses portraits of historically...

The National Gallery, London

LONDON | The National Gallery is an art gallery that's open to the public free of charge, and contains a collection of over 2,300...

CITY GUIDES

Want to travel like a local? Our city guides are designed to give you the inside word on where to eat, drink, shop, and explore in some of the world’s most vibrant cities.

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