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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.

Want to learn more about the members of the Bloomsbury Group? Read on to discover who they were, what they did, and why their legacy is so important. Labelled by many as snooty bohemians and as creative trailblazers by others, the members of this early 20th century group were elusive and, at times, controversial.  But …

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Ready to celebrate at Hyper Japan in London? The UK’s top Japanese festival returns to the capital this month and you do not want to miss it. Bringing with it an abundance of live performances, cultural workshops, and excellent street food, Hyper Japan will highlight the very best of J-culture. The festival returns to Evolution …

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Tired of waiting in hotel check in queues? Stay at one of these self check-in hotels in London and get straight to the good stuff. Say goodbye to queuing, having to show forms of I.D and interacting with other humans (the bit we loathe the most really isn’t it?), and hello to contactless check in. …

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Looking for country pubs near London? These are the most charming spots pulling the best pints, not far from the capital. We love the business of London and all it has to offer, but we do need a break sometimes. Escape the concrete jungle to these idyllic country pubs near London. Sometimes you just need …

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Ready to explore one of London’s quirkiest museums? Of course you are – here’s why you need to visit the Foundling Museum. Situated in Brunswick Square, the Foundling Museum pays homage to the Foundling Hospital, Britain’s first home for children at risk of abandonment. Today, it’s a dazzling centre of hope that uses creativity to …

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Searching for the best Chinese food in London? These Chinese restaurants bring an authentic taste of China to London. China is a large country with a whopping 31 provinces, which means there’s lots of tasty Chinese food to try and you probably haven’t even tried it all yet– there really are that many dishes. Chinese …

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Get ready to discover the most lively restaurants in London – fun, food, and booze are all guaranteed. Fancy something a bit different? Bored of the usual dining experience? Well, we’ve got you. Here is a list of all the hottest lively restaurants in London for you to try. Think dancing on tables, acts, singalongs …

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Looking for some really tasty and authentic Malaysian food in London? Of course you are – these are the best Malaysian restaurants in London to try out now. Whether your favourite is a steaming hot bowl of brothy Laksa, sizzling stir-fried noodles or the famous Nasi Goreng, London has plenty of amazing Malaysian restaurants to …

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Looking for the best activity bars in London? From channelling your inner Phil Taylor at Flight Club to diving into Ballie Ballerson’s euphoric ball pit, these are the top spots in the capital. Games + booze = the ultimate night out.  One thing’s for sure: London isn’t short of brilliant bars. But, if there’s anything …

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Looking for the best pubs in Islington? These are the best pubs for pub grub, beer gardens and everything in between. As you may well already know, Islington is home to plenty of boozers. But this only makes it harder for the pint seekers to find the very best watering hole. Ever wound up in …

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