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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.

Theatre lovers, get excited. London’s West End is getting a swanky new theatre this autumn and you’re going to want to check out the first production. Excitingly, @sohoplace is the first new-build West End Theatre to open in 50 years – and there’s no better location for it than at Soho Place. Which, FYI, is …

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Heard of London’s disused Tube stations? Discover the capital’s abandoned spots and the fascinating stories behind them.  It turns out that London has lots of disused tube stations. Perhaps it shouldn’t come as a surprise –  the first London Underground train dates back to 1863 – of course, there’s been lots of change since then.  …

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The eagerly anticipated Cross Rail (Elizabeth Line) first opened its doors to the public on May 24th. Here’s what you need to know about phase II of London’s swish new transport route.  The flashy Elizabeth Line has made it way easier to hang out with your friends all over the capital, allowing you to travel …

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Looking for the best immersive experiences in London? Discover otherworldly realities at these immersive experiences. Sometimes you just need to switch off from your reality and be transported into a completely new one. That’s why we’ve found all of the best immersive experiences in London right now. Be transported into intergalactic worlds, see dinosaurs up …

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Looking for the best halal restaurants in London? We’ve got you covered – from decadent Michelin-starred meals to lip-smackingly good roti, these are the places to have on your hitlist.  London has no shortage of halal restaurants… but that doesn’t mean to say that finding a good halal restaurant, nevermind the type you’d rave to …

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Looking for the best restaurants on Northcote Road? These are the top places to dine on this buzzy street. Stretching between Battersea and Clapham, Northcote Road is one of the top places to chow down in London right now.  Filled with unmissable restaurants (this is the spot if you’re after a perfect bowl of pasta), …

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Searching for the best chocolate shops in London? These are the top places to nab a naughty treat or a special souvenir. Chocolate lovers, assemble! London is lucky enough to have some of the best chocolate shops in the world.  From renowned names in the chocolate industry to cool neighbourhood spots serving delish hot chocolate, …

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Theatre Peckham has announced its stellar line-up for the 4th edition of Young, Gifted & Black and it looks set to be one of the top South London events in October. Here’s why you should be excited. Taking place between the 3rd of October and the 2nd of November, Theatre Peckham will be home to …

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London’s Sky Pool is the hottest place to cool off in the capital. Here’s what you need to know before you go. We’re sure you’ve seen a picture of London’s Sky Pool (if not, where on earth have you been?). It took the world – and, more importantly, Instagram – by storm when it opened …

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