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Lauren Kendrick

Lauren is the Features Editor for London x London. She grew up outside of the capital but has spent the last couple of years exploring all there is to know about London and compiling handy guides for you to read - mainly the best places to eat (and there are MANY).

You'll likely find her in a cool new bar sipping a cocktail or two. A spicy margarita is her poison of choice, in case you were wondering.

On the hunt for the best restaurants in Holborn? Prepare to have your taste buds wowed by these must-try dining hotspots. Think Holborn is just full of offices and legal buildings? Think again.  This historic part of the city has so many good restaurants to choose from – the area’s post-work crowd are certainly well …

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Discover the best things to do in Rotherhithe: waterside pubs, hidden cafes, and even a Finnish sauna hidden in a church. Things to do in Rotherhithe Walk Rotherhithe Street The best way to explore Rotherhithe is to walk the length of Rotherhithe Street.  Spanning 1.5 miles, it’s the longest street in London, but don’t worry …

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Just across the river from Westminster and central London, Vauxhall is one of London’s low-key excellent spots. Discover the best pubs in Vauxhall with this cheeky guide. There’s definitely a sense that Vauxhall’s become the new ‘it’ place for London locals and visitors alike. Maybe it’s the modern character immediately visible in the swanky new …

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Wandering around London you’ll have spotted lots of statues and monuments. Ever wanted to know the history behind them? Sure you do…  A stroll around London will see you passing many famous statues and monuments, especially in the Centre of London. But how did they get there and what are they for?  There’s plenty of …

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Strawberry Hill House is one of London’s Gothic Revival architectural masterpieces. Here’s what you need to know.  Strawberry Hill House is one of those gloriously weird and wonderful spots in the city you should really visit if you haven’t already.  Looking like someone nabbed it off a wedding cake, it’s certainly one of the more …

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Looking for cool places to play beer pong in London? Look no further than these brilliant beer pong bars.  Ohh beer pong. Messy. Raucous. A whole lotta fun.  The rules of the table are easy: throw the ball and eliminate all your competitors’ cups which, once you’ve landed the ball in their cup, they have …

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Have you heard of Sambourne House in London? Here’s why you should visit this beautiful home that sits at 18 Stafford Terrace. Words by Kareem Ghezawi  Take a walk down an average London street and you’ll be presented with rows of identical period homes that you typically wouldn’t give much attention to.  But, in truth, …

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Looking for the best spiritual shops in London? These are the top places to buy crystals, incense, herbs and more. What’s a spiritual shop you may ask? A spiritual shop is a meditation-lover’s candy store, stocked with everything from crystals and minerals to unique gifts, incense, books, energy-clearing herbs and even angel cards.  Whether you’re …

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