Dive bars are an experience. They’re not fancy, they don’t have a five-star menu, and you probably wouldn’t recommend them to your friends. However, this horrible reputation is many times undeserved. Dive bars in both the US and the UK are havens for locals. They might be full of kitsch or memorabilia from employees. They […]
Guest Post: 10 London restaurants you don’t want to miss by Study Across the Pond
The UK often gets a bad rap when it comes to food, which is a little unfair. Here at Across The Pond, we pride ourselves on knowing all things British as for the past 10 years, we have helped over 10,000 North American students achieve their dream of studying in the UK. Some of our […]
The London Fiver – Five of the Most Interesting Alternatives for Afternoon Tea in London
Afternoon tea, that light meal served between 4 and 6 PM, is a staple of British culture. In addition to enjoying a hot cuppa of the caffeinated beverage, you might enjoy some sandwiches, pastries, cakes, or even biscuits. Anna Maria Rusell, Duchess of Bedford, is credited with beginning the tradition, and, as such, there’s some […]
The London Fiver – Five of the Best Tea Shops in London To Pop Into On Your Next Trip to London
Tea, the classic staple of British beverages. Whether one enjoys a cuppa for breakfast, to relax, or while enjoying a traditional afternoon tea meal, it is a drink full of flavor and culture. When traveling in London or new to the city, you may want to take the opportunity to branch out from your local […]
The London Fiver – Five Best Places in London to Indulge Your Sweet Tooth on Your Next Trip
Everybody yearns for something sweet. Whether as part of a meal or as a small snack, once in a while, we all just want something with some sugar in it, and of course, there are plenty of options out there. Whether you want pastries, chocolate, ice cream, or something else, London certainly has plenty of […]
The London Fiver – Five of London’s Best Bakeries to Visit on Your Next Trip
I love pastries. Sometimes, I love them a little too much. Whether it’s cupcakes, bread, rolls, cannolis, donuts, cronuts, or any other type of delicious baked goods, there are plenty of places in London where you can find them. Some are big, well-known establishments, while others are your friendly neighbourhood bakery; yet, both have their […]
The London Fiver – Five of the Best American Restaurants in London For When You’re Homesick
There’s no place like home. Finding yourself in London, whether you’re just there for a visit or living there long-term, you may get a longing for some of the comforts of home—namely the food. It may seem strange for Americans to think of their own food as a something foreign, but in London, it’s a […]
The London Fiver – Five Fun London Pubs Worth a Visit That Aren’t Your Bog Standard Pub
A pub is a great place to relax and London certainly has plenty of options for that. However, what if you want something more? Something a little different? Well, if that sounds like you, London also has plenty of interesting and fun pubs in which to take your pint. Whether it’s the décor, the selection, […]
Basil! The London Fiver – Five of the Strangest London Restaurants To Enjoy a Meal On Your Next Trip
Lots of people out there want an interesting dining experience. For most, it means they want great food, great service, and maybe some interesting décor. However, some restaurants go the extra mile in making a dining experience worth remembering. In London, there are many strange and interesting restaurants that Londoners and tourists can visit for […]
London Pubs: The Top Five Strangest Pubs in London – Have You Been to One?
Everyone has their favorite local, the place where you go at the end of the day to unwind, have a pint, and forget that dreaded cell they still call an office. However, when you’re on holiday, you may not want to find a normal pub. You may want something with a bit of flair, a […]
Fortnum & Mason Has Opened Its First New Store in 307 Years in St Pancras Station
Fortnum & Mason, the posh department store that’s known as the green grocer to the Queen, has opened it’s first new store in the UK in 307 years, so it’s quite an occasion. St Pancras train station is the location for the new mini store. The 200sq m store, located in what was part of the […]
Video: The Cabmen’s Shelters Inside London’s Secret Green Sheds
Check out this great video from the BBC about London’s mysterious Cab Shelters. From the BBC: To the untrained eye, they are green sheds – an incongruous sight on the busy streets of urban London. But these wooden structures have, in fact, been part of the street-scene in the capital since 1875 – a refuge […]
Summer London: The Top 5 London Beer Gardens
The British summer has always been a fickle thing; so when we get a few days of sunshine, people across the country head straight outside and take advantage of a rare hot spell to kick back in a beer garden. If you’re working in the City, you’ll want to cool off after a hot day […]
10 Top, Fast Budget Eats in London When You’ve Only Got 10 Minutes
London is awash with great dining, whether you’re a fan of the mighty steak or a vegan platter. It’s also a city where everyone is always busy, has too little time, and is always rushing from one place to the next trying to get through that ‘to do’ list. Deal sites like Deal Zippy always […]
High(est) Tea in London: Paramount Launches High Tea 32 Floors Above Soho
High tea is taken to another level at Paramount, the restaurant and bar at the tip of Centre Point. Ascend 32 floors and enjoy its all-new high tea – the highest in London, no less – with 360-degree views of the capital. Whether with leaves (£28) or with bubbles (£42), high tea at Paramount is […]
The Delicious Looking Chocolate Version of London
Chef and Artisan Chocolatier Damian Allsop has made his own Chocolate versions of London. Each flavor evokes a certain part of London and the bar itself is in the shape of the Great London Map. From the website: Each bar is an individual journey inspired by the cultures around the iconic London Street Sign. These unique […]
‘A table for children, please’ – Top 5 London child friendly restaurants in London
If you’re like me then you are often daunted at the thought of going for lunch or dinner with the little ones. With three children of my own, finding child-friendly restaurants has never been easy. We always go to our usual, which we have been going to for the past five years and to be […]
Gordon Ramsay at Claridge’s to Close in June 2013
Bad news for fans of TV’s favorite foul mouthed chef – his flagship restaurant, located in the luxury hotel Claridge’s is going to be closed. According to the Daily Mail: Gordon Ramsay’s contract to run the restaurant at Claridge’s hotel is not being renewed, it has been revealed. His 12-year stewardship of the Art Deco dining […]
Maps: A London Pub for All Reasons
The folks over at Herb Lester Associates make beautiful maps of London, focusing on specific areas. They’ve just released a new map just in time for the holidays that focuses on the best places in London to grab a pint. From their website: There are pub guides for real ale drinkers, for amateur historians and […]
London Books: Eat London 2 – All About Food by Peter Prescott & Terence Conran
Despite Britain’s historically poor culinary reputation, London is now a centre of world food and a destination for the foodie. This begs the question, though, how does one navigate London’s numerous gastropubs, fast food places, etc and separate them from the true culinary gems? Enter the book Eat London 2 by Peter Prescott & Terence […]
Guest Article: London’s Best Historic Pubs by David Long
For all the millions who have come to know London’s familiar face, like any truly great city it retains its secrets. For every Hampton Court or Westminster Abbey there are many hundreds of lesser treasures, so many indeed that the sheer weight of cultural and architectural wealth can overwhelm and each day these same visitors […]
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