{"id":27104,"date":"2016-08-30T13:13:55","date_gmt":"2016-08-30T13:13:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/delightfull.eu\/blog\/?p=27104"},"modified":"2016-08-30T13:41:28","modified_gmt":"2016-08-30T13:41:28","slug":"london-guide-uninitiated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/2016\/08\/30\/london-guide-uninitiated\/","title":{"rendered":"London Guide for the Uninitiated"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A place of patriotism and glory. A place of a huge cultural diversity. A place of hedonism. This city can be almost everything, depending on one\u2019s eyes. Here you have a complete<em><strong> London Guide<\/strong><\/em> in case you want to experience the city to its fullest.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>London attractions you can\u2019t skip\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether or not you are interested in history, the famous landmarks are well worth a sight, if only for their architectural magnificence and bucket-list statuses. With that in mind, take a walk over <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Westminster Bridge<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and view the splendor of Britain\u2019s 500-year-old <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Houses of Parliament<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; book a tour if you are politically interested. Continue on to <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Trafalgar Square<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, crane your neck up at <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Nelson\u2019s Column<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and take a hike around the <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">National Portrait Gallery<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, before wandering up to <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Buckingham Palace<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many others which you also don\u2019t want to miss. Here is an extensive list of the most popular london sightseeing\u00a0destinations, so you won\u2019t miss anything. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">London eye<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tower of London<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tower bridge<\/span>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27106\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27106\" style=\"width: 736px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27106\" src=\"http:\/\/delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/dsc_3614.jpg\" alt=\"LONDON GUIDE FOR THE UNINITIATED\" width=\"736\" height=\"286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/dsc_3614.jpg 3649w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/dsc_3614-322x125.jpg 322w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/dsc_3614-662x257.jpg 662w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/dsc_3614-1020x396.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/dsc_3614-300x117.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27106\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tower bridge crosses the River Thames and is an iconic symbol of London.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">St Paul\u2019s Cathedral <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Westminster Abby<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Big Ben<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">British Museum <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Palace of Westminster <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">London Dungeon<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Globe Theatre<br>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27127\" src=\"http:\/\/delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/globetheatre.jpg\" alt=\"LONDON GUIDE FOR THE UNINITIATED\" width=\"736\" height=\"738\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/globetheatre.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/globetheatre-189x190.jpg 189w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/globetheatre-399x400.jpg 399w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/globetheatre-300x301.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/globetheatre-499x500.jpg 499w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/globetheatre-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/globetheatre-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\"><\/span>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Gallery <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kensington Palace<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hyde Park<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Natural History Museum<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Churchill\u2019s War rooms<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">London Zoo<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tate Modern<\/span><\/span>\u00a0\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_27109\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27109\" style=\"width: 736px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27109\" src=\"http:\/\/delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/tatemodern.jpg\" alt=\"LONDON GUIDE FOR THE UNINITIATED\" width=\"736\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/tatemodern.jpg 1434w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/tatemodern-284x190.jpg 284w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/tatemodern-598x400.jpg 598w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/tatemodern-1020x683.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/tatemodern-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/tatemodern-747x500.jpg 747w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27109\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tate Modern is Britain\u2019s national gallery of international modern art<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h5><b>Best pubs in town\u00a0<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As with any good trip, your visit to London should begin (and end) in a pub. Pubs are the essence of British culture; it was in a pub where Lord of the Rings was first drafted, and where the infamous Gunpowder Plot was conscripted, incriminating the name of Guy Fawkes forever more. London is home to some of the most historical and eclectic pubs in Britain, with everything from dark, crumbling caves for interiors to glittering cavernous halls. To get you started, here are <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">London\u2019s 5 most popular pubs<\/span> according to TripAdvisor:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.mayflowerpub.co.uk\/#_=_\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Mayflower Pub<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Rotherhithe. This pub is almost 400 years old and its owners have tried to retain its original features and ambiance as much as possible, only with a highly plausible update on the food menu. A good starting point for a pub crawl around Rotherhithe that will quite literally take you back in time.<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<a href=\"http:\/\/queensheadpiccadilly.com\/index.php#_=_\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Queen\u2019s Head<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Piccadilly Circus. For a welcome respite from the big shops and gaudy advertisements of modern Central London head to this independent pub that dates back to 1736. Sink some real ale and chow down on some hearty food in this surprisingly good value central location.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27124\" src=\"http:\/\/delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/queenshead.jpg\" alt=\"LONDON GUIDE FOR THE UNINITIATED\" width=\"736\" height=\"491\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/queenshead.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/queenshead-285x190.jpg 285w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/queenshead-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/queenshead-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/queenshead-750x500.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\"><\/span>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/theandoverarms.com\/#_=_\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\">The Andover Arms<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Hammersmith. If you find yourself out in the deep unknown of West London, The Andover Arms will feed, water and bed you for the night in the comfortable surroundings of a traditional English pub, but with just a touch of fancy so that it feels a little bit special.<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.victoriapaddington.co.uk\/#_=_\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Victoria<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Paddington. This pub is a good bolt hole to counterbalance the wide open spaces of nearby Hyde Park. A Fuller\u2019s pub, expect a cozy atmosphere and some classic London beer whilst you revel in the fact that Charles Dickens wrote some of his last novel, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our Mutual Friend<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, whilst sat in your very spot.\u00a0<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27123\" src=\"http:\/\/delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/victoria.jpg\" alt=\"LONDON GUIDE FOR THE UNINITIATED\" width=\"736\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/victoria.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/victoria-285x190.jpg 285w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/victoria-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/victoria-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/victoria-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/victoria-750x500.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\">\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.churchillarmskensington.co.uk\/#_=_\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Churchill Arms<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Kensington. The Churchill Arms is a heart-warmingly quaint little pub found in the shadows of the royal Kensington Palace. Another Fuller\u2019s pub, this merry and comfortable establishment should round off your visit to the classy Kensington High Street and Gardens perfectly, with some good Thai grub on offer to remind you how two cultures can live so cooperatively side-by-side.<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/essentialhome.eu\/landing\/download-catalogue\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/essentialhome.eu\/images\/ext-campaign\/article\/eh-download-catalogue-750.jpg\" width=\"750\" height=\"130\" alt=\"\"><\/a><strong>SEE ALSO: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/delightfull.eu\/blog\/2016\/08\/29\/unique-things-world-daring-swimming-pools\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\">UNIQUE THINGS IN THE WORLD: 8 MOST DARING SWIMMING POOLS<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h5><b>Secret\u00a0places in London that will surprise you\u00a0<\/b><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.tdock.co.uk\/\" title=\"\">Tamesis Dock<\/a><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you are wondering around parliament, this is a perfect stop for a break just an 8-minute walk from parliament. Take a walk just over the bridge, turn right, and carry on walking until you see it. It is a pub on a boat, docked up on the Thames. On top of the dock is a seating area, where you can watch the sunset over parliament and the surrounding city with a cold beer, and some great pub food.<br>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27118\" src=\"http:\/\/delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/tamesis.jpeg\" alt=\"LONDON GUIDE FOR THE UNINITIATED LONDON GUIDE\" width=\"736\" height=\"487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/tamesis.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/tamesis-287x190.jpeg 287w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/tamesis-604x400.jpeg 604w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/tamesis-300x199.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/tamesis-755x500.jpeg 755w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\"><\/span><b><\/b><b><\/b>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">A Cheeky Secret on the Cheap. (Keep this one hush):<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you are looking for a quiet place to have some <em>very cheap<\/em> drinks in the center of London, well you are very lucky you have read this article. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are traveling on the underground, you will likely come across Euston Square. Get off! Most people will go and spend a huge amount at the Euston Tap down the road (worth a look though). However even closer, 10 meters from the main exit, you will see 336 in big text on the nearest building. Forgive us for not giving the street name, we won\u2019t make it that easy for you. Go in and turn immediately to the door on your right. For 2.50 as pint, where you will usually pay around 6, this is the place to have a few cheeky ones, before you move on to the next thing on your agenda. Don\u2019t believe it? Look for yourself!<\/span>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Putt in the Park:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In the Park (next to Acton central railway station) is mini golf where you can get cold beers at the bar while you play. It looks very tranquil, with small streams running through it, and a lot of greenery. \u00a0A fun activity, up to 2-4 persons per game. Consider going next door to the <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Station House<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> after, (can\u2019t miss it) for some fantastic pizzas.<\/span><\/span><\/span>\u00a0\n<div class=\"mceTemp\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27114\" src=\"http:\/\/delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/puttin.jpg\" alt=\"LONDON GUIDE FOR THE UNINITIATED\" width=\"736\" height=\"552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/puttin.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/puttin-253x190.jpg 253w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/puttin-533x400.jpg 533w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/puttin-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/puttin-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/puttin-667x500.jpg 667w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\">\n<ul id=\"attachment_27114\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 746px;\">Putt in the Park<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h5><b>Nightlife<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">London nightlife is awash with diversity and eclecticism. No matter who you are or what your preferences are, there is a community out there that shares your values, be it top-quality claret, raucous cabaret, endless comedy or all-night clubbing. The following is a list of three neighborhoods famed for their unique nightlife and why they need to be checked out:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>1.Camden Town<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Camden is the kookiest, wackiest part of London, where all manner of arts are celebrated and encouraged. The markets contain bargain handmade clothes and leather goods, foods from all over the world and artwork in abundant. You\u2019ll find the pubs and street corners buzzing with quirky characters and loud live music. Check out <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thehawleyarms.co.uk\/\" title=\"\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Hawley Arms<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for rock star fame and <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.camdentownbrewery.com\/about\/\" title=\"\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Camden Town Brewery<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to see where the infamous Camden Beer is brewed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><strong>2.Shoreditch\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shoreditch is one for late night bars and street food. There\u2019s practically a street food festival on every street, and a new bar or restaurant at least every fortnight.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27148\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27148\" style=\"width: 2048px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-27148\" src=\"http:\/\/delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/blueskitchen.jpg\" alt=\"LONDON GUIDE FOR THE UNINITIATED\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1363\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/blueskitchen.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/blueskitchen-285x190.jpg 285w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/blueskitchen-601x400.jpg 601w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/blueskitchen-1020x679.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/blueskitchen-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/blueskitchen-751x500.jpg 751w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27148\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Blues Kitchen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br>\nShoreditch is quite pricey, but the competition keeps the quality of food and drinks up to scratch. Check out<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/theblueskitchen.com\/shoreditch\/\" title=\"\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Blues Kitchen<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for hip-swinging live music every night and <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.8hoxtonsquare.com\/\" title=\"\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8 Hoxton Square<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for top-quality food.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>3.Mayfair<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mayfair is for those who want to splash some cash on high-end dining and classy drinking. For a genuine Mayfair experience that doesn\u2019t break the bank head to <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kittyfishers.com\/\" title=\"\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kitty Fisher\u2019s<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, whose namesake became famous for her taste in London\u2019s wealthy men and their lavish lifestyle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Oxford street <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you love shopping for designer brands, this is certainly the place to be. It has a comprehensive high-end selection in between many coffee shops, restaurants, and bars.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27183\" src=\"http:\/\/delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/1280px-Oxford_Street_Christmas_Lights.jpg\" alt=\"LONDON GUIDE FOR THE UNINITIATED LONDON GUIDE\" width=\"736\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/1280px-Oxford_Street_Christmas_Lights.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/1280px-Oxford_Street_Christmas_Lights-286x190.jpg 286w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/1280px-Oxford_Street_Christmas_Lights-602x400.jpg 602w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/1280px-Oxford_Street_Christmas_Lights-1020x678.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/1280px-Oxford_Street_Christmas_Lights-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/1280px-Oxford_Street_Christmas_Lights-752x500.jpg 752w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\"><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h5><b>GOING OFF THE BEATEN TRACK<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><b>Museums<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">London is renowned for its national museums and art galleries, but if you want to experience something a little different it also doesn\u2019t disappoint.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27129\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27129\" style=\"width: 736px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27129\" src=\"http:\/\/delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/museum.jpg\" alt=\"LONDON GUIDE FOR THE UNINITIATED LONDON GUIDE\" width=\"736\" height=\"491\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/museum.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/museum-285x190.jpg 285w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/museum-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/museum-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/museum-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/museum-750x500.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27129\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sir John Soane\u2019s Museum<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, we have \u2018<\/span><b>Sir John Soane\u2019s Museum\u2019<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the former residence of the architect of the Bank of England. Architectural drawings, works of art and antiquities abound, including the Egyptian Sarcophagus of Seti.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If social history is more your area of interest, then the \u2018<\/span><b>Geffrye Museum<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019 explores the English Home from 1600 to the present day. With a focus on the living room, you may even see your own home style featured.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27173\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27173\" style=\"width: 736px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27173\" src=\"http:\/\/delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/geffrye.jpg\" alt=\"LONDON GUIDE FOR THE UNINITIATED LONDON GUIDE\" width=\"736\" height=\"368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/geffrye.jpg 1519w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/geffrye-322x161.jpg 322w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/geffrye-662x331.jpg 662w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/geffrye-1020x510.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/geffrye-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/geffrye-999x500.jpg 999w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27173\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Geffrye Museum<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those with more unusual interests, there is plenty on offer. \u2018<\/span><b>The Grant Museum of Zoology\u2019<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> hosts \u2018Dead Life Drawing\u2019 where you can sketch a host of \u2018still-life\u2019 models, all with a glass of wine in hand. \u2018<\/span><b>The Viktor Wynd Museum of Curiosities\u2019<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> houses a mixture of bizarre and grim exhibits and even offers a petting evening where you can meet live millipedes. Depending whether you find old dolls creepy or fascinating \u2018<\/span><b>The Pollock Toy Museum<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019 might make it on to your list.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, if you enjoy the macabre,<a href=\"http:\/\/www.thegarret.org.uk\/\" title=\"\"> \u2018The Old Operating Theatre Museum<\/a>\u2019 and \u2018<\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">The Museum of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society<\/span><b>\u2019<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> might be to your taste. Here you can experience what it was like to undergo basic surgery plus get up close to leeches and a mummified hand.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27155\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27155\" style=\"width: 736px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27155\" src=\"http:\/\/delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/oldoperatinf.jpg\" alt=\"LONDON GUIDE FOR THE UNINITIATED LONDON GUIDE\" width=\"736\" height=\"489\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/oldoperatinf.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/oldoperatinf-286x190.jpg 286w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/oldoperatinf-602x400.jpg 602w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/oldoperatinf-1020x678.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/oldoperatinf-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/oldoperatinf-752x500.jpg 752w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27155\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Old Operating Theatre Museum<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><b>Culture<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The music hall was very much a part of London life in the last couple of centuries and \u2018<\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Wilton\u2019s Music Hall\u2019<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Tower Hamlet\u2019s recreates the atmosphere with a variety of performances.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27130\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27130\" style=\"width: 736px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27130\" src=\"http:\/\/delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/wilton-music.jpeg\" alt=\"LONDON GUIDE FOR THE UNINITIATED LONDON GUIDE\" width=\"736\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/wilton-music.jpeg 942w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/wilton-music-285x190.jpeg 285w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/wilton-music-601x400.jpeg 601w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/wilton-music-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/wilton-music-751x500.jpeg 751w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27130\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wilton\u2019s Music Hall<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If you are a fan of Dan Brown you may want to pay a visit to the \u2018Temple\u2019 area of London. Established by the Knights Templar in the 12th Century this area has been central to the practice of law over the centuries, plus it played a pivotal role in \u2018The Da Vinci Code\u2019.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to see life as it was lived in the 18<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Century head to <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">\u2018<\/span><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Dennis Severs\u2019 House<\/span><b>\u2019<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This house looks as though the family who called it home have just walked away, with beds unmade and food on the table.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27184\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27184\" style=\"width: 736px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27184\" src=\"http:\/\/delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/dennis-severs.jpg\" alt=\"LONDON GUIDE FOR THE UNINITIATED LONDON GUIDE\" width=\"736\" height=\"491\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/dennis-severs.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/dennis-severs-285x190.jpg 285w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/dennis-severs-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/dennis-severs-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/dennis-severs-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/dennis-severs-750x500.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27184\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dennis Severs\u2019 House<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you enjoy National Trust properties, then surprisingly there is one right in the heart of the capital. \u2018<\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Fulham Palace\u2019<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers art, history and a diverse range of events throughout the year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27187\" src=\"http:\/\/delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/fulhalmpalace.jpg\" alt=\"LONDON GUIDE FOR THE UNINITIATED\" width=\"736\" height=\"552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/fulhalmpalace.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/fulhalmpalace-253x190.jpg 253w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/fulhalmpalace-533x400.jpg 533w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/fulhalmpalace-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/fulhalmpalace-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/fulhalmpalace-667x500.jpg 667w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Life in Roman times can even be glimpsed at the \u2018<\/span>Guildhall Art Gallery<b>\u2019<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. When the building was restored in 1988 the circular walls of an amphitheater, with all its bloody history, came into view.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are also plenty of places to explore in London if you enjoy a boutique shopping experience. \u2018<\/span>Camden Passage\u2019<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is probably the most well-known center of independent stores, with its cluster of cafes and shops, many of which have a vintage vibe. Perhaps less well known but equally attractive to visit is <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">\u2018<\/span><\/strong><\/span><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Little Venice\u2019<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">.<\/span> <\/strong>Here is a hub of waterside cafes, shops and restaurants and you can even jump on canal boats to take you to your next destination.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h5><b>London Parks and Green Spaces<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As much as London is a bustling urban center what makes it so attractive to visitors is the array of green spaces dotted around the capital.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Central to all activity in London is, of course, the Thames and you can travel along the 40 mile \u2018Thames Path\u2019 on foot or bike. Why not stop off at \u2018<\/span><b>The Prospect of Whitby\u2019<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, one of Charles Dickens\u2019 favorite pubs, for lunch.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27151\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27151\" style=\"width: 736px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27151\" src=\"http:\/\/delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/prospect.jpg\" alt=\"London Guide\" width=\"736\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/prospect.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/prospect-285x190.jpg 285w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/prospect-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/prospect-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/prospect-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/prospect-750x500.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27151\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u201cThe Prospect of Whitby\u201d, London\u2019s oldest riverside pub<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you need a little Zen in your life, then the \u2018<\/span><b>Japanese Roof Garden at the School of Oriental and African Studies\u2019<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> might be the perfect place to relax. With the garden\u2019s focus on forgiveness, all will seem well with the world after a visit. You can continue the Japanese theme by visiting the \u2018<\/span><b>Kyoto Japanese Garden\u2019<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Kensington.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27143\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27143\" style=\"width: 736px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27143\" src=\"http:\/\/delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/kyotogarden.jpg\" alt=\"LONDON GUIDE\" width=\"736\" height=\"549\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/kyotogarden.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/kyotogarden-254x190.jpg 254w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/kyotogarden-536x400.jpg 536w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/kyotogarden-1020x762.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/kyotogarden-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/kyotogarden-670x500.jpg 670w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27143\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kyoto Japanese Garden<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">\u2018Postman\u2019s Park\u2019<\/span><b>,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a short distance from <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">\u2018<\/span><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">St. Paul\u2019s Cathedral\u2019<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">, <\/span>is dedicated to bravery. The touching exhibits are dedicated to those who have lost their life trying to save others. Download the app related to the park if you want to learn more about each individual featured.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27189\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27189\" style=\"width: 736px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27189\" src=\"http:\/\/delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/postmans.jpg\" alt=\"LONDON GUIDE FOR THE UNINITIATED LONDON GUIDE\" width=\"736\" height=\"552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/postmans.jpg 3264w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/postmans-253x190.jpg 253w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/postmans-533x400.jpg 533w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/postmans-1020x765.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/postmans-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/postmans-667x500.jpg 667w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27189\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Postman\u2019s Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h5><b>Exclusive Food<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you choose which London restaurant you want to head, decide on exactly what you want to eat as there is something to suit almost every taste.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27144\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27144\" style=\"width: 736px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27144\" src=\"http:\/\/delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/chinchin.jpeg\" alt=\"LONDON GUIDE FOR THE UNINITIATED LONDON GUIDE\" width=\"736\" height=\"552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/chinchin.jpeg 1280w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/chinchin-253x190.jpeg 253w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/chinchin-533x400.jpeg 533w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/chinchin-1020x765.jpeg 1020w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/chinchin-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/chinchin-667x500.jpeg 667w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27144\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u201cChin Chin Labs\u201d: Ice Cream Chemistry At Its Best<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ice-cream is catapulted into the future at \u2018<\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Chin Chin Labs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019 in Camden. A variety of frozen dairy treats are concocted by a generous application of liquid nitrogen. Next, travel from the future to the past, and visit a traditional stalwart of London culinary expertise, the \u2018Pie and Mash Shop\u2019. If you dare, you could even try the jellied eels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>In London recently there has been an upsurge in restaurants who offer seclusion. \u2018Back in 5 Minutes\u2019. \u2018Four O Nine\u2019, \u2018Old Tom and English\u2019 and \u2018Freud\u2019 are all great examples. Some of these restaurants are reservation-only, so research each one before you head out.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h5><b>Cool Cocktails<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Matched by this trend for exclusivity is the desire to enjoy the decadence of cocktails. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">\u2018<\/span><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Callooh Callay\u2019<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Shoreditch, \u2018Happiness Forgets\u2019, \u2018Love &amp; Liquor\u2019, \u2018The Lucky Pig\u2019, \u2018Mr. Fogg\u2019s\u2019 and the creatively named \u2018Opium Cocktail and Dim Sum Bar\u2019 will have you up late with not a care in the world about that early-morning alarm. In fact, the enjoyment of the night will more than make up for your heavy head in the morning.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_27145\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-27145\" style=\"width: 736px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-27145\" src=\"http:\/\/delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/calloh-callay.jpg\" alt=\"LONDON GUIDE FOR THE UNINITIATED LONDON GUIDE\" width=\"736\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/calloh-callay.jpg 1029w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/calloh-callay-286x190.jpg 286w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/calloh-callay-602x400.jpg 602w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/calloh-callay-1020x678.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/calloh-callay-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.delightfull.eu\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/calloh-callay-752x500.jpg 752w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-27145\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u2018Callooh Callay\u2019 in Shoreditch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Want to take that feeling of living in the era of prohibition to a whole other level? Then take\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a look at what\u2019s on offer at \u2018<\/span><b>The Mayor of Scaredy Cat Town\u2019<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This speakeasy bar hidden within the Shoreditch branch of \u2018The Breakfast Club\u2019 can only be accessed by a Smeg Fridge. If you do gain access, remember to abide by the one rule of the establishment, never leave by the fridge door.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h5><b>Do your own research!<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When in doubt, look to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TripAdvisor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. TripAdvisor holds more than 320 million reviews of over 6.2 million businesses and attractions worldwide, with 200 new contributions posted every minute.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> London has ranked highest on MasterCard\u2019s Global Destinations Cities Index as the most visited city in the world for the past 7 years.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> That\u2019s a lot of visitors, with a lot of opinions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For local knowledge, your point of call should be <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.timeout.com\/london\" title=\"\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time Out London<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Time Out has a large workforce that includes volunteer contributions from your everyday Joe trying to get his entertainment fix, to full-time slaves of the recreational lifestyle, who spend every waking minute sourcing the best up-and-coming and underground bars, restaurants and events, and visiting all those with undeserved hype so that you don\u2019t have to. Independent guides are numerous too, covering lots of sectors, whether you are looking to do <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.visitlondon.com\/things-to-do\/budget-london#QIZPXU2YqMkEmhRB.97\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">London on a budget<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wearewildgoose.com\/team-events\/team-building-activities-london\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">London with a team<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.telegraph.co.uk\/travel\/destinations\/europe\/united-kingdom\/england\/london\/articles\/Londons-top-ten-dates\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">London as a couple<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, to name but three.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social media will also be massively helpful. Good bars, restaurants, journalists and entertainment entrepreneurs are generally good friends with each other, so by following one\u2019s Twitter or Instagram thread, a plethora of local, independent and specialized businesses will open up to you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For gigs and music events you\u2019re really spoilt for choice. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.residentadvisor.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resident Advisor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will cover all your electronic music needs, showcasing the most popular current events alongside an intricate list of clubs and live music to satisfy even the most obscure tastes. 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