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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.

Looking for the best cheese restaurants and bars in London? Get ready to discover the top spots in the capital to get your fromage fix. Cheese, glorious, cheese. London is pretty cheese mad, and we couldn’t be happier. Did you know there’s actually a chemical reason as to why we love cheese so much?  It’s …

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Searching for the best Virtual Reality experiences in London? Don your headset and get ready to enter a different reality.  VR has exploded in popularity in recent years, and it’s no surprise that the capital’s cool kids have hopped right on the trend – an abundance of spots have opened up to offer virtual reality …

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Ready to discover the best restaurants in Putney? From fabulous Thai restaurants to the River Cafe, these are the places to eat you shouldn’t miss.  It may be relatively unassuming but Putney really delivers when it comes to being foodie’s hub in London – in fact, this leafy Thameside area is home to some of …

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Looking for the best cheese shops in London? Ditch the supermarket cheddar for a tastier offering from one of these spots. Cheese shops have always been pretty popular in London, but they seem to be having a resurgence in recent years. And, although it’s a little more expensive than buying your cheese from the supermarket, …

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Looking for the best coffee shops in Wimbledon? These are the top spots serving near-perfect brews and tasty brunches. Wimbledon is back on the radar and it’s being swamped with cute cafes and coffee shops… And we’re not complaining. This area of the capital might not be as famed for their cuppas as the likes …

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Searching for the best restaurants in Shoreditch? Get ready to discover the area’s must-try restaurants.  It’s no secret that Shoreditch is the epitome of East London cool. So much so that Shoreditch’s restaurant scene has exploded to the point where it’s firmly established as one of London’s culinary hotspots.  From chic Peruvian eateries to high-end …

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Justice has truly been served – Croydon has been announced as The Mayor’s London Borough of Culture for 2023. It’s no secret that we love Croydon – we could gush for days about this cool corner of the capital (though that probably wouldn’t make for the most interesting read).  And, it turns out that the …

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Have you heard of the Tyburn Tree? Here’s what you need to know about one of London’s grisliest secrets. Next to Hyde Park, Tyburn Tree was an infamous hanging site for thousands of prisoners throughout the 16th and 17th centuries. Whether the crime was treason, murder, or even petty theft, plenty of people met their …

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Planning a romantic getaway from London? These dreamy hotel retreats are the perfect places. It should be no surprise that we think London is the most beautiful city in the world – after all, the city is filled with so many romantic things to do.  But, sometimes a romantic getaway outside of the capital is …

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