worthy10 Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 I'm back again, sorry. Good central location hotels? Restaurants? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyjoojar Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 You lazy lazy bastard!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worthy10 Posted September 1, 2018 Author Share Posted September 1, 2018 You lazy lazy bastard!!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 Visited Hide Piccadilly recently; excellent  Then round the corner to 45 Jermyn Street  The Stratford American bar is iconic  Fancy a curry? Any of the Cinnamon ones, but Amaya is fabulous  The Rib Bar at the Jumeirah is sensational  Ken Ho’s Memories of China is really good  Beer? I am currently enjoying Meantime London Pale Ale  And then either Ronnie Scott’s or 606 for an evening of jazz. I prefer the 606 and, if you do go, there’s a great pub around the corner, the Chelsea Ram  Etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worthy10 Posted September 1, 2018 Author Share Posted September 1, 2018 Visited Hide Piccadilly recently; excellent  Then round the corner to 45 Jermyn Street  The Stratford American bar is iconic  Fancy a curry? Any of the Cinnamon ones, but Amaya is fabulous  The Rib Bar at the Jumeirah is sensational  Ken Ho’s Memories of China is really good  Beer? I am currently enjoying Meantime London Pale Ale  And then either Ronnie Scott’s or 606 for an evening of jazz. I prefer the 606 and, if you do go, there’s a great pub around the corner, the Chelsea Ram  Etc that's great thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Zico Posted September 1, 2018 Moderators Share Posted September 1, 2018 Wave at Big Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweep Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 Ate at Hu Tong in The Shard yesterday, probably the best Chinese I've ever had in this country. Lunch time set menu was only £35 a head, so pretty reasonable. The views of course were brilliant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not in Crawley Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 Go to Peckham. It’s ace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 Go to Peckham. It’s ace.   What goes on there?  I've read about some restaurants, but is it a schlepp from Westminster/City? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L/H White Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 Went to the Camden Market last year  Really enjoyed it  Loads going on and a nice way to kill a good few hours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweep Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 L/H White.... One of our favourite "tourist attractions" is a Gastro pub now mate. Bad Times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Winchester White Posted September 2, 2018 Site Supporter Share Posted September 2, 2018 L/H White.... One of our favourite "tourist attractions" is a Gastro pub now mate. Bad Times Flying Scotsman? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweep Posted September 2, 2018 Share Posted September 2, 2018 Indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not in Crawley Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 What goes on there?  I've read about some restaurants, but is it a schlepp from Westminster/City? Just a lot going on, decent pubs, Peckham Levels, the Bussey building and yes some good restaurants like Mr Bao. It’s a decent afternoon out.  You can get the overground on the Thames citylink there. It’s not far out of the centre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Just a lot going on, decent pubs, Peckham Levels, the Bussey building and yes some good restaurants like Mr Bao. It’s a decent afternoon out.  You can get the overground on the Thames citylink there. It’s not far out of the centre.   Thanks, it's on the list for our next visit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L/H White Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 L/H White.... One of our favourite "tourist attractions" is a Gastro pub now mate. Bad Times  fucking brexit mate  the only place in london worth visiting  a real shame that, the citys most popular tourist attraction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter MickyD Posted September 3, 2018 Site Supporter Share Posted September 3, 2018 Ate at Hu Tong in The Shard yesterday, probably the best Chinese I've ever had in this country. Lunch time set menu was only £35 a head, so pretty reasonable. The views of course were brilliant  Last time I went with MrsD to that there London Town, we had the sightseeing trip up the Shard. Just looked at today's prices and it'd cost us £24.95 each just to stand there looking at the view. I reckon if you were doing that anyway then £35 for a Chinese lunch menu is excellent value.  Also last time we went to a couple of theatre shows at £20 each rather than £60-£80 by being at the box office at 10am and asking for day tickets. It's by far the cheapest way to do theatre.  Also also, the cheapest way to do Underground is to use your debit card (touch cards only) and TfL will work out the cheapest option and bill you as such. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweep Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 . Â Also also, the cheapest way to do Underground is to use your debit card (touch cards only) and TfL will work out the cheapest option and bill you as such. Â True, but make sure that you tap in and out of every tube station, a lot of people don't bother tapping their card on the way out, when the barrier is already open, and this then ends up in you paying a lot more, as they have no clue as to where you have or haven't been, so they wallop you with the charges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweep Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Last time I went with MrsD to that there London Town, we had the sightseeing trip up the Shard. Just looked at today's prices and it'd cost us £24.95 each just to stand there looking at the view. I reckon if you were doing that anyway then £35 for a Chinese lunch menu is excellent value.    The restaurant clearly isn't as high as the observation deck area, but to be honest it's more than high enough, brilliant views all around - even the urinals face out over the view, lovely being able to see for miles when you're having a slash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DirtySanchez Posted September 3, 2018 Members Share Posted September 3, 2018 You can also pay £30 to stand on top of the O2 arena  Or just go to Monument and pay about a fiver for a similar view Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DirtySanchez Posted September 3, 2018 Members Share Posted September 3, 2018 True, but make sure that you tap in and out of every tube station, a lot of people don't bother tapping their card on the way out, when the barrier is already open, and this then ends up in you paying a lot more, as they have no clue as to where you have or haven't been, so they wallop you with the charges8 quid  Happened to me though maybe I hadn't touched it properly  Thing was when I touched to get on my cashcard must have been next to my oyster card do it was essentially charging both for the journey  So a £1.50 journey ended up costing my £16!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not in Crawley Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 If you are coming by train the 241 experience offers with your train tickets are worth it. We’ve used them loads. Boat trip starting at the Eye, 12 quid for two of you but there’s loads of good deals: https://www.daysoutguide.co.uk/2for1-london Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter MickyD Posted September 3, 2018 Site Supporter Share Posted September 3, 2018 The restaurant clearly isn't as high as the observation deck area, but to be honest it's more than high enough, brilliant views all around - even the urinals face out over the view, lovely being able to see for miles when you're having a slash Done that up Helvelyn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Site Supporter Tonge moor green jacket Posted September 3, 2018 Site Supporter Share Posted September 3, 2018 And I thought it was raining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonk Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 https://www.visitlondon.com/things-to-do/weekends-in-london Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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