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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 most romantic restaurants to dine in the capital? These fabulous eateries are the perfect date night spots.  Through the right lenses (i.e. very loved-up ones), London is one of the most romantic cities in the world – so it follows that it’s home to some top-quality romantic restaurants too.  From sky-high dining …

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London is no stranger to Japanese culture – never is that clearer than in the abundance of anime shops dotted across the city. These are the ones to have on your radar.  Whether you’re into collecting manga comics, kawaii plushies, graphic novels, or anime characters, if you know where to look, London has one of …

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Looking for the best restaurants in Walthamstow? Here’s our pick of stellar spots serving up tasty dishes in the capital. London’s central bubble gets most of the fuss when it comes to places to dine. But head a little bit further out into Walthamstow and you’ll find some excellent places to chow down. Walthamstow’s foodie …

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Looking to visit the top 24 hour and late-night restaurants London has to offer? There’s nothing worse than when you’re out and hunger strikes when all the best spots have closed, forcing you to grab a cheap sandwich from an off-licence that tastes like disappointment and regret. Luckily, London has plenty of brilliant places open …

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Looking for the best board game cafes in London? Unleash your competitive streak at one of these brilliant spots for gaming. What once was a nerdy pastime has become rather cool in recent years, if the number of gaming cafes popping up in the capital is anything to go by. With expansive games libraries and …

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Looking for the best restaurants in Victoria? From classic British fine-dining to pared-back Scandi cool, these mouth-watering places deserve a spot at the top of your list.  Victoria has quickly become a hang-out spot for Londoners in the know. But why? That would be because there are so many unmissable restaurants and brilliant bars dotted …

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Carol season is upon us. But where to go to catch a good sing song? These are the Christmas concerts you shouldn’t miss. Dust off your choir books and get your vocal cords warmed up: it’s that time of year where we can all indulge in a Christmas sing-song or two.  The capital has got …

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Spending Christmas Day in the capital? Here’s how you can make the most of it. Some people like to say that London goes to sleep on Christmas Day. We tend to think that depends on how you look at things. On the one hand, the quiet streets do have a sleepy feel to them (and …

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Celebrating Diwali in London? The capital is going all out for the Festival of Light – these are the events not to miss. From Diwali discos to adorable crafting sessions, London loves a Diwali-themed event.  Whether you traditionally celebrate the religious holiday or not, there are so many things to get involved with.  Though the …

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