Photo coming — Borough Market
Borough Market
Dozens of traders; the raclette and doughnut queues are real.
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Where to eat in London: the local short list
London eats every cuisine on earth. These are the streets and institutions, not a tourist-trap list.
Photo coming — Brick Lane
Brick Lane
The famous curry row; also bagels at the 24-hour Beigel Bake.
Photo coming — Dishoom
Dishoom
Book ahead; the bacon naan roll breakfast is the move.
Photo coming — Chinatown
Chinatown
Gerrard Street dim sum and bakeries; busiest at lunar new year.
Photo coming — Maltby Street Market
Maltby Street Market
Ropewalk arches, smaller and calmer than Borough.
Photo coming — Padella
Padella
No bookings, queue early; the pici cacio e pepe is famous for a reason.
Good to know
What airport serves London?
London Heathrow Airport. Primary airport: London Heathrow (LHR), ~25 km west. Gatwick (LGW) is the second London airport and often cheaper for European hops.
What is London known for?
London rewards repeat visits: world museums with free entry, a river that stitches it all together, and neighbourhoods that each feel like a different city.
What sport does London live for?
Football is the city's religion; cricket its summer cathedral. London hosts 7+ Premier League clubs (Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham, West Ham, Crystal Palace, Fulham, Brentford). Wembley hosts England and the FA Cup final. Cricket: Lord's (the 'home of cricket') and The Oval. Rugby: Twickenham. Tennis: Wimbledon. The NFL's London games play at Wembley/Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Can I cruise from London?
Yes — Port of Southampton (London's cruise gateway is Southampton (~130 km, ~1.5 hr by train from Waterloo), plus Dover and London Tilbury for smaller ships.). See the cruise guide.
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