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50+ Must-See London Attractions
"đłđ˛đżâď¸đđđąThe Sky Garden at 20 Fenchurch Street is a unique public space that spans three storeys and offers 360 degree uninterrupted views across the City of London. Visitors can wander around the exquisitely landscaped gardens, observation decks and an open air terrace of what is London's highest public gardenđ˛đłđ´đąđâď¸đż #skygarden #london #beautiful #views #restaurant #stunning #londonbridge #bigben #toweroflondon #theshard #mustsee. A post shared by Life FR (@life_fr_) on Jan 2, 2018 at 10:22am PST"
"For a lunch date to remember, 155 meters high at the top of the famous âWalkie-Talkieâ building, the Sky Garden offers spectacular views of the city. But itâs the incredible tropical garden which makes this iconic London landmark a must-see. There are multiple restaurants and bars to choose from, but for informal yet stylish lunchtime dining, we highly recommend Darwinâs Brasserie to take in some of the best views of the city."
"A magnificent three-floor space, Sky Garden hosts two of the most exclusive rooftop restaurants in London: Fenchurch Restaurant and Darwin Brasserie, and two exciting rooftop bars: Sky Pod Bar and City Garden. Sky Pod Rooftop Bar is open all day from early morning coffees, through to lunchtime bites and afternoon drinks, while at night it comes alive with music, lights and cocktails.skygarden.london"
"Chin Chin Ice Cream was lauded as Europe's first liquid nitrogen ice cream parlour when it opened up in 2010 and it hasnât taken long for that style to get a foothold in the favour of the general populace. Chin Chin now boasts multiple outlets across London where the clever clogs behind the counter are hand-churning enticing ice cream flavours like tonka bean and burnt butter caramel with liquid nitrogen. Adding liquid nitrogen means that the fat and water particles in the ice cream remain small and tightly knitted together during the freezing operation, resulting in intensely creamy ice cream."
"Donât go to Chin Chin Labs for your average cake and cookie because âsimpleâ really isnât in their vocabulary. They are most famous for their ice-cream made with liquid nitrogen but what a lot of people donât know is they make and bake a whole load of cakes, cookies and pies downstairs in their in-house bakery. Find things like their naughty titty cakes, party cakes and hot cherry pies."
"The ice cream pioneers behind Chin Chin Labs have expanded its epicurean empire. The Chin Chin Club in Soho opens this month as a revolutionary cake and ice cream club. On the menu are deluxe sundaes, choux buns, and cookies with molten centres."
"The menu at this Soho dessert stop features a lot of the delicious treats mentioned on this blog, but most famous are their biskies â a biscuit/cookie/cake hybrid filled with tasty buttercream, jams and caramels. Flavours include passion fruit and salted caramel, apple crumble, chocolate lava and miso caramel. If youâre feeling extra naughty, order one of their indulgent freakshakes to go with it."
"Fun shop, fun website, inventive creations â two sisters established this Soho mecca and are always a step ahead of foodie trends. The sisters explain, âWe are a bit health conscious and are not fans of overly fatty or sugar laden foods, so we always keep our fat and sugar content to âjust as much as needed to make something deliciousâ."
"Itâs pretty, itâs pink and the cakes and treats are equally as gorgeous to eat as well as look at. Their famous for their âbiskieâ creations which are a cross between a cake and a cookie sandwiched with cream or chocolate. If you prefer you can go for one of their perfectly presented cakes by the slice."
"Restaurants British Old Street. Housed in two big railway arches right next to Shoreditch Town Hall, this trendy biker cafĂŠ serves up a hearty menu, from beefburgers to pulled pork in a brioche bun. For the veggies, there are plenty of options, like mac and cheese or a superfood salad."
"Head to Brick Lane and you will be amazed by hundreds of vintage clothing rails, jewellery, tables of sunglasses and stacks of antique chairs. This is one of Londonâs hippest areas in East London which is perfect for vintage finds, people watching and just enjoying the mixture of cultures. In recent years, the street market has incorporated several indoor markets like The Tea Rooms, Backyard Market, Sunday Upmarket, Boiler House and the Vintage Market."
"Another Tower Hamlets market being held back, a return to the vintage clothing and street food paradise that is Brick Lane is likely at least another weekend away. Weâll keep you updated on any more openings we hear of â and with the summer starting to begin in earnest, weâll keep our fingers crossed that wandering lazily through the stalls, street food in hand, becomes a reality very soon. Also published on Medium."
"The best day to visit Brick Lane market is Sunday when the streets fill with stalls selling second-hand goods. Popular with young Londoners on the lookout for a bargain this market has a lively artistic vibe. Whilst browsing youâll also stumble upon various street performers to entertain you and discover good value places to eat."
"The stalls at Borough Market Š Max Van Den Oetelaar via Unsplash. Image courtesy of Max Van Den Oetelaar via Unsplash. Come with an empty stomach and discover a gourmet's paradise at Borough Market near London Bridge."
"Let's not sugarcoat it â doughnuts are filthy and thatâs why we love them. These bad boys at Borough Market mean business. They come with cream bursting out the sides so a napkin is essential."
"Londonâs most famous food market has a mixture of fresh produce, speciality food and street food. The market is now open seven days a week. Saturday is the busiest day."
"Cardinal Place is a state of the art shopping heaven located in Central London. The central location of the mall attracts several tourists. It is situated next to Victoria station and very close to the famous Westminister Cathedral."
"As their slogan, âEat Dirty, Vegan Styleâ would suggest, Rudyâs Dirty Vegan Diner serves up American-style comfort food, such as burgers, hotdogs, buffalo wings, sandwiches, mac n cheese, fries and more!. The Reuben sandwich and the mozzarella sticks are firm fan favorites. Not only this but theyâre also known for their incredible vegan milkshakes; think chocolate peanut butter, banana biscoff and chocolate peppermint cream."
"If youâre looking for over-the-top vegan junk food that will convince even the most ardent of meat-eaters, then look no further than Rudyâs Vegan Diner. The Camden Market-based diner offers all the staple US diner classics from The Dirty Burger to The Dirty Dog. Rudyâs even offer a Reuben sandwich with all the trimmings, including sauerkraut and Russian dressing."
"In a nutshell: Restautant for the vegan butcher Where is it?. 206A Upper St Islington, London N1 1RQ Why should you care?. After the launch of their vegan 'butcher' (which has proven to be very popular indeed), Rudy's have brought their vegan diner to Islington right next door."
"This Stoke Newington spot has held a Green Flag award since 2006, and is deservedly popular. It's very child friendly, with a decent play area and even a small zoo (and, like Richmond park, boasts deer also). In a pre-lockdown world, the park often hosted events, from twilight walks in search of bats to football festivals to sessions discovering the edible fruit and flowers which grow in the grounds."
"Itâs got tennis courts and bowling green for when youâre feeling particularly energetic, but the park itself is big enough to get a good stroll in. You can see the whole thing by walking the perimeter, looping in the Grade-II listed Clissold House and the lakes on the way. If that doesnât earn you a picnic after, nothing does."
"Clissold Park is a great park to come and enjoy some nature in London. Easy to get to from Stoke Newington you can enjoy peaceful waters and cute, inquisitive deer within minutes of leaving central London."
"St. Giles-in-the-Fields is known as the Poetsâ Church and has a number of important burials plus a burial pit of plague victims"