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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.

No, you’re not dreaming. You can catch the Northern Lights right here in London in the form of Borealis: a breathtaking spectacular at Guildhall Yard between the 11th and 22nd December. Who needs Scandinavia?  It’s shaping up to be a rather stellar Christmas in the capital, after all, so don your cosiest layers and don’t …

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Looking for banter, booze and a place to bang your fists to the highs and lows of the beautiful game?  We’ve got you covered with this guide to the best sports bars in London.  Ah, London — where participating in a *heated debate* over your favourite football team sparks the start of beautiful friendships and …

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Catch a glimpse into history reimagined as American artist Kehinde Wiley’s National Gallery exhibition opens to the public from 10th December. In Wiley’s first collaboration with a major UK gallery, his refreshing take on classic art explores traditional Western landscapes and themes through paint and film with the addition of much-forgotten black figures.  The gallery’s …

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Located in Mayfair, world-renowned Bond Street is a street like no other. Best-known  for its elegant stores with exclusive brands, luxury goods, fine art, and antiques, it’s an unashamedly swanky spot. Discover the best of Bond Street and its surrounds with this insider’s guide.  Things to Do on Bond Street The Royal Academy of Arts …

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Looking for the best restaurants in Wimbledon? From swanky eateries to laid back gastropubs, don’t miss these brilliant places to eat. Picture this: You walk down the Wimbledon village, restaurants lined up next to each other like ingredients on a chopping board. Hues of blue, white and black compete for your attention against the grey …

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Looking for the best restaurants in Waterloo, London? We’ve got you covered=.  Lucky for you, there are some incredible high-end and affordable restaurants near Waterloo for you to try. Whether you are visiting London’s free attractions during the day or going out for an evening of entertainment, there are plenty of delicious places to eat …

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​​Looking for the best crazy golf London has to offer? Here are ten epic places to hit a hole in on your next mini-golf adventure. London is home to an array of fun crazy golf courses, from exotic themed spots to jazzy indoor spaces. So if you’re craving a little friendly competition, visiting one of …

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Discover the rich history of Croydon airport – London’s lost airport.  An airport? In Croydon? No, we’re not pulling your leg. And it wasn’t just any old airport either: Croydon Airport is famed for inventing Air Traffic Control and was once upon a time, Britain’s gateway to the rest of the world.  Prepare for take …

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Meeting someone in a bar; what a dream.  It might feel like a distant fantasy to bump into your perfect person in real life… but we’re  rejecting the notion that romance is dead. No, we refuse to believe it’s not possible.  But we get it, it can be hard… which is why we’re introducing the …

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