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London Themed Gifts: 20+ London Gift Ideas for The London Lover in Your Life
There’s nothing better than a thoughtful gift, that’s personal to the receiver. If you know someone that’s moving to London, beginning their first job in London, or maybe just loves visiting the Capital, then these London themed gifts are perfect for something a little different. These London themed gifts are also ideal if you’re visiting the City and looking for something unique to take home, whether that’s for yourself or as a gift. When visiting London you’ll find lots of souvenir shops and stalls (especially around places like Piccadilly Circus, the Southbank and Oxford Street) but let’s just say a lot of their stock isn’t generally the type of thing…
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Little Nan’s Deptford: Retro Cocktails That Will Blow Your Mind
Little Nan’s Deptford: Arches 13-15, Deptford Market Yard, SE8 4BX Nestled under the arches of Deptford railway station hides the retro, kitsch gem that is Little Nan’s Deptford. A definite must-see, Little Nan’s bar needs to be seen to be believed. Think car bootsale meets the ornaments in your Nan’s dresser meets Pat Butcher’s wardrobe and you’ve got an idea of the decor. Despite sounding like the recipe for an absolute eyesore, Little Nan’s Deptford oozes charm, cosiness and comfort in the way that only a truly cool bar can. You could say it’s like having a drink at your actual Nan’s, if only your Nan served blinding cocktails and…
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4 Passoa Cocktails to Shake Up At Home
This post contains affiliate links – for more info please see our disclaimer Anyone that knows me, knows that cocktails are my thing. An Espresso Martini, Mojito, Old Fashioned, Tom Collins; you name it, I love it. 2020 and 2021 were the years of drinking at home, and with the right equipment and a few key bases, cocktails are definitely not just confined to fancy bars. Since adding the passionfruit liqueur to our drinks trolley around a year ago, we have perfected a few cocktails with Passoa. Made with passionfruit juice and at only 17% alcohol volume, Passoa is a great with mixers or added to cocktails for that tropical taste.…
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LDN Explores: Cycling from Canary Wharf to Greenwich with Santander Cycles
Cycling from Canary Wharf to Greenwich is is a wonderful day out, whether you live in London or are just visiting. Canary Wharf and Greenwich are the perfect contrast, from the tall modern buildings of the financial heart of the city, to the historical architecture of Greenwich. Renting bikes and cycling between the areas means that you get to explore two iconic London neighbourhoods in a chilled out manner, and get a whole lot more exercise than just standing on the tube. Be sure to save this route from Canary Wharf to Greenwich to use when you’re next visiting, or looking for something cheap to do in London. – The…
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Skylight London: Tobacco Dock’s Fun Rooftop Bar for Any Occasion
Skylight London: Pennington Street Carpark Entrance, Tobacco Dock, Wapping, London, E1W 2SF Entering through an East London car park and up a concrete stairwell, you may well wonder where the signs to Skylight are leading you. Fear not, after the slightly backstreet entrance out you pop to be greeted with bunting, fairy lights, multiple bars and that gorgeous view of the London skyline. Boasting several bars, food stalls, games and an ice rink in the winter, Skylight London is the ultimate adults’ playground. Skylight is one of Tobacco Dock’s lesser-known gems; we visited back in July and got loads of messages asking where we were after posting the stunning views…
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LDN Reviews | Fortnum and Mason Afternoon Tea, Piccadilly
It doesn’t get much more British than dining at the Royal family’s favourite food hall, and a Fortnum and Mason afternoon tea is the perfect treat whilst in the Capital. Our Fortnum and Mason afternoon tea review should help you to decide whether it is something to add to your London to-do list (spoiler alert: it definitely is). We’ve also explained the Fortnum and Mason afternoon tea dress code so you arrive dressed fit for a King. There is something magical about stepping off of London’s Piccadilly, up the stairs past three floors of luxurious food and drink displays, and having a piano player welcome you as you step into…
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The Docklands Dreamy Riverside Hangout | Trinity Buoy Wharf
Trinity Buoy Wharf: 64 Orchard Place, London, E14 0JW Having a beer in a Grade II listed building overlooking Canary Wharf, The O2 and London’s only lighthouse, with a burger and chips from an American Diner hand delivered to your deckchair sound a bit unrealistic? Well it was until July 2020, when Trinity Buoy Wharf opened the doors to Trinity Riverside bar, East London’s dreamy new riverside venue. What is Trinity Buoy Wharf? Not only home to London’s only lighthouse, Trinity Buoy Wharf is a quirky arts hub in London’s Docklands with a ton of character and history. Standing since 1866, the lighthouse was used as a training base for…
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Transforming A Cheap Drinks Trolley Into A Swanky Bar Cart
Drinks trolleys are back, and we’ve found the ideal budget-friendly option for the London home. Short on space and spare cash for interior design? We’ve got you covered with the ideal cheap drinks trolley from Amazon. This post contains affiliate links – for more info please see our disclaimer Scrolling through interior decor accounts on Instagram it’s apparent that drinks trolleys are the must-have accessory that’s here to stay. No longer confined to houses that haven’t changed since the seventies, all the cool kids are proudly displaying their spirits, fancy fizz, glasses and cocktail paraphernalia on a bar cart. Practical, stylish, and most importantly freeing up that valuable cupboard space.…
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Kua ‘Aina: Burgers with A Slice of Hawaii in London
Kua ‘Aina London: 26 Foubert’s Place, London, W1F 7PP (just off Carnaby Street) You know what it’s like, you’re desperately fancying a fat burger for dinner, but come 4pm on a Friday everywhere in Central London is either fully booked, or charging silly amounts for a fancy burger PLUS fries. You want something a bit more special than a chain restaurant or pop up market, but don’t fancy swapping your trainers for heels at the end of the working day. Well, the Kua ‘Aina menu has you covered. – Cue a great discovery just off of Carnaby Street; Kua ‘Aina London. On walking past you may assume it’s just takeaway, as…
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Gods Own Junkyard: a Neon Wonderland in London’s E17
Gods Own Junkyard; Unit 12, Ravenswood Industrial Estate, Shernhall Street, London, E17 9HQ One Sunday, with a completely free day ahead and fuelled by a desire to explore, we jumped on the Victoria line towards Gods Own Junkyard, London. I’ve got a ‘London bucket list’ on my phone which this neon light haven has sat on forever, so I was pumped. – – What is Gods Own Junkyard? In the depths of an industrial estate in Walthamstow, E17, hides a container full of neon gems and film props. If you haven’t seen it on Instagram or featured on a blog then where have you been? It truly is a spectacular sight to…
