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Looking for the best places to sip sky-high drinks in London? Add these rooftop bars to your little black book. One of the best ways to see London is from a rooftop. And what’s the best kind of rooftop? A rooftop bar of course. Whether it’s at the height of summer, on a balmy evening …

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Let’s face it, we’re all in need of a break. Although the city at the weekend is a fabulous place, these cheeky weekend trips away from London are the perfect spots to unwind, take time out and discover a new destination.  Think about it, when’s the last time you got out of the city? That’s …

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Heading to Carnaby Street? Check out our guide to exploring the best restaurants, bars and shops on historic shopping street. Carnaby Street is colourful, pedestrianised, and perfect for selfies. It’s also home to some of the best quirky boutiques, pubs and restaurants in London. But it wasn’t always that way. The history of Carnaby Street …

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London’s mews are all the rage. Who can resist the allure of these pretty enclaves dotted around bourgeois parts of the city? But what exactly is a mews? And why are they found in classy areas like Kensington, Belgravia and Notting Hill? It turns out, London’s mews are not only gorgeous, but also a bit …

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Covent Garden is packed with brilliant places to eat. Not sure where to start? Don’t miss this insider’s guide to the best restaurants in Covent Garden.  With the piazza to explore and the abundance of theatres in the area, anyone visiting the area is likely to find themselves looking for places to eat in Covent …

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Ready to catch a film in one of London’s outdoor cinemas? Of course, you are – these are our favourites. We’ll make a bold statement. Outdoor cinemas in London are one of the great joys of summer.  Whether you’re watching classics in an open-air cinema in your local London park, or drinking cocktails at an …

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Known your loaf of bread from your Khyber Pass with our guide to speaking like a cockney.  From Eastenders to Ray Winstone, nothing is more London than cockney rhyming slang… well, apart from maybe a bit of roadman slang. Some theories on cockney rhyming slang’s origins include it being a game, a code, or a …

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Looking for the best restaurants in London with a view? You’re in good company.  We’re lucky to have a whole host of restaurants with fantastic views in London, from high-end modern cooking in landmark buildings like the Shard and the Walkie Talkie to countless riverside pubs serving stick-to-your-ribs grub and pints.  And the views themselves? …

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