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Julianna Barnaby

Julianna Barnaby is the Founder of London x London. A born and bred Londoner and award-winning blogger she loves to delve into the cool, interesting and quirky spots that make London such a dynamic city.

Ready to discover the best Marylebone coffee shops? These are the places making our (very strict) cut. Tucked away behind the madness that is Oxford Street, Marylebone’s cafe scene is surprisingly diverse.  From chic cafes that verge onto restaurant territory to indie coffee shops, here are the best places to grab a brew and a …

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Croydon is a surprising treasure trove of discoveries. Packed with some of the city’s coolest spots and brilliant things to do. These are the spots you shouldn’t miss. With its rich history and the vibrant community spirit still rampant throughout the borough today, there are plenty of fun things to do in Croydon. From cool …

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Looking for the best restaurants and places to eat in Mayfair? Read this insider’s guide.  Don your glad-rags and double-check your credit limit, because a dining experience in London’s fabulously posh stomping ground, Mayfair, isn’t going to come cheap. That’s not to say that Mayfair is exclusively a playground for the rich and famous, there …

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Feeling brave? Get ready to take an al fresco dip in the capital at one of these brilliant wild swimming spots london has to offer. Wild swimming in London? We wouldn’t be surprised if you have a few reservations about it. With its enormous physical and mental health benefits, many would argue that wild swimming …

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Looking for the top spots for outdoor dining in London? These are the restaurants not to miss. The last couple of years have seen Londoners embrace al fresco dining hard – and it looks like restaurants with outdoor seating aren’t going anywhere anytime soon. Where once we would have scoffed at the idea of piling …

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Looking for the best bars in London Bridge? Don’t miss these cool spots – hidden cocktail speakeasies, chic wine bars and drinks with a view…unmissable London bridge bars for your little black book. London Bridge has a surprising number of cool little bars tucked out of sight. What was once a rather dreary area has …

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Camden oozes alternative cool – with a well-cemented reputation as one of London’s livelier areas. Looking for the best Camden bars for your cheeky night out? Here’s where to start. Camden has no shortage of bars: whether you’re looking for a grunge hangout, hidden drinking spots or chic cocktails, you’re guaranteed to find it in …

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The creme de la creme of Southbank pubs to sink a pint in.  Is there anything more quintessentially British than swinging by an old-fashioned London pub for a swift pint and a nice pub lunch? Probably not. Packed with history, the pubs on the South Bank are some of the best in the city – …

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