{"id":27065,"date":"2021-09-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-01T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/uncategorized-en-gb\/london"},"modified":"2022-05-10T15:19:43","modified_gmt":"2022-05-10T15:19:43","slug":"london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/en-gb\/countries-en-gb\/united-kingdom-en-gb\/london\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Things To Do in London"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Where do you start with a city like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/trains\/paris\/london?utm_source=omio-magazine&amp;utm_medium=magazine&amp;utm_campaign=city_guides&amp;utm_content=CG_LondonCG_London\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">London<\/a>? Each corner of this sprawling metropolis has its own distinct vibe. If you like the finer things head to the West, if leafy gardens are your thing then North is for you and if you want to be where all the cool kids are, go South.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want a mix of all these things, head to the East. Once a run-down industrial part of the city, London\u2019s East End has seen a surge in popularity over the past 20 years and is now the go-to spot in England\u2019s capital. From Whitechapel to Hoxton, explore the East End on a city break to London.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"search-widget-overlay\" class=\"search-widget-overlay\">\r\n  <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__form\" data-search-widget-container>\r\n    <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__details\">\r\n      <button class=\"search-widget-overlay__close\" data-search-widget-close>\r\n        \u2715\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__text\">\r\n        London      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"search-widget-cta\">\r\n  <button class=\"search-widget-cta__button\" data-search-widget-cta>\r\n    Tickets to London  <\/button>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eat<br><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s official: Londoners love brunch. Walk around any part of the East End during the weekend and you\u2019ll see cafes and restaurants filled to the brim with pretty young things dusting off the cobwebs from the night before with an egg florentine and a bloody mary. For the classic East London experience, go to Bistrotheque. Set in an old warehouse, it\u2019s known for its crisp, whitewashed decor and refined spin on British classics. If you make it through the weekend you\u2019ll be serenaded by a piano player, performing pop favorites with a classical twist.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2_bistrotheque-info-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Be a true East Londoner and while away the hours with a leisurely brunch. Credit: Bistrotheque\" data-id=\"13537\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/?attachment_id=13537\" class=\"wp-image-13537\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Be a true East Londoner and while away the hours with a leisurely brunch. Credit: Bistrotheque<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/3_LG-Hackney-ext-1024x763.jpg\" alt=\"Hidden down a side street, Little Georgia will make sure you start your day right. Credit: Little Georgia\u00a0\" data-id=\"13543\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/3_LG-Hackney-ext.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/?attachment_id=13543\" class=\"wp-image-13543\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Hidden down a side street, Little Georgia will make sure you start your day right. Credit: Little Georgia&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For somewhere a little more relaxed head to Little Georgia, a cozy but bustling cafe. Decked out in Georgian paraphernalia, it sells hearty Central Asian takes on a full English breakfast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If breakfast is not for you, start with a quick lunch at the Dusty Knuckle. A trendy bakery known for its sourdough bread, their sandwiches are full of flavor and unique combinations\u2014try the charred greens sandwich with hispi cabbage and fragrant fennel.<strong> <\/strong>Alternatively, get a warming Pho at<strong> <\/strong>S\u00f4ng Qu\u00ea. Considered an institution by locals, this cheap no-frills Vietnamese canteen will keep you and your wallet full.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not stuffed yet? East London is a mecca for South Asian restaurants, a direct result of a vibrant diaspora. Tayyabs has been providing locals with delicious Punjabi dishes since 1972 and their lamb chops are so beloved that people travel from all over London to enjoy them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Play<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On Saturdays, stroll along the Regents Canal to Broadway Market, a popular spot surrounded by bars and butcher shops. On Sunday, a visit to either the lesser-known Chatsworth Road Market or the infamous Columbia Road Flower Market are a must.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/4_EditorialOnly_shutterstock_1311269441-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Broadway Market is surrounded by bars and butchers. Credit: Shutterstock<br&gt;\" data-id=\"13554\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/?attachment_id=13554\" class=\"wp-image-13554\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Broadway Market is surrounded by bars and butchers. Credit: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/5_EditorialOnly_shutterstock_1307834938-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Get ready to haggle at Broadway Market. Credit: Broadway Market\" data-id=\"13560\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/5_EditorialOnly_shutterstock_1307834938-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/?attachment_id=13560\" class=\"wp-image-13560\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Get ready to haggle at Broadway Market. Credit: Broadway Market<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>From the bars in Shoreditch to the warehouses in Hackney Wick, the hedonist in you will surely find something to do. However, as this is being written in time of COVID-19, it would only be sensible to skip past the basement clubs and suggest airier spots instead. Luckily, the East has a great selection of pubs with beer gardens that are perfect for a socially distanced tipple.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The People Park\u2019s Tavern is a modern pub with a gigantic garden that backs onto the popular Victoria Park. For a more low-key affair, head to the Scolt\u2019s Head, where punters often spill out of their triangular garden onto the streets\u2014it also does one of the best roasts this side of The Angel.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to learn about the area\u2019s love affair with the arts then a visit to the Whitechapel Gallery is a must. Opened in 1901 to bring art to the people of the East End, the space now features modern and contemporary art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/6_Whitechapel-Gallery-Exterior-Photo-by-Guy-Montagu-Pollock-at-Arcaid-1-HR-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"With previous exhibitions from Jackson Pollock to Picasso, The Whitechapel Gallery excels in contemporary art. Credit: Guy Montag\/Whitechapel Gallery\" data-id=\"13567\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/?attachment_id=13567\" class=\"wp-image-13567\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">With previous exhibitions from Jackson Pollock to Picasso, The Whitechapel Gallery excels in contemporary art. Credit: Guy Montag\/Whitechapel Gallery<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/7_PeoplesParkTavernGarden-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Enjoy a social-distanced pint or two at the People\u2019s Park Tavern. Credit: People\u2019s Park Tavern\u00a0\" data-id=\"13573\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/7_PeoplesParkTavernGarden-1.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/?attachment_id=13573\" class=\"wp-image-13573\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Enjoy a social-distanced pint or two at the People\u2019s Park Tavern. Credit: People\u2019s Park Tavern&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stay<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Kip Hotel<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/sp.booking.com\/hotel\/gb\/kip.en-gb.html?aid=1500264&amp;label=goeu_DE_Berlin_GB_London_ow_1_0_1_id0_mag_com_en_EUR_Other_x_other_201028_376217_380553\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kip Hotel<\/a> is situated near Hackney Central station, making it ideally located to explore the further corners of East London. With a stylish monochromatic motif throughout, Kip\u2019s motto is to offer a modern and enjoyable experience with an affordable price tag.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/8_kipbooking1.jpg\" alt=\"The Kip is known for its sleek monochromatic designs. Credit: Booking.com\" data-id=\"13582\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/?attachment_id=13582\" class=\"wp-image-13583\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">The Kip is known for its sleek monochromatic designs. Credit: Booking.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/9_kipbooking2.jpg\" alt=\"Although affordable, the Kip doesn\u2019t skimp on comfort. Credit: Booking.com\" data-id=\"13588\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/9_kipbooking2.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/?attachment_id=13588\" class=\"wp-image-13589\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Although affordable, the Kip doesn\u2019t skimp on comfort. Credit: Booking.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n<div id=\"search-widget-overlay\" class=\"search-widget-overlay\">\r\n  <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__form\" data-search-widget-container>\r\n    <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__details\">\r\n      <button class=\"search-widget-overlay__close\" data-search-widget-close>\r\n        \u2715\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"search-widget-overlay__text\">\r\n        London      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"search-widget-cta\">\r\n  <button class=\"search-widget-cta__button\" data-search-widget-cta>\r\n    Tickets to London  <\/button>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Hoxton Hotel<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/sp.booking.com\/hotel\/gb\/hoxton.en-gb.html?aid=1500264&amp;label=goeu_DE_Berlin_GB_London_ow_1_0_1_id0_mag_com_en_EUR_Other_x_other_201028_376217_380553\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hoxton Hotel<\/a> in Shoreditch brought all the cool kids to the East End and they remained. Known for its sleek design, expect exposed brick, industrial lighting mixed with colorful and comfortable furnishings. The rooms range from \u201cshoebox\u201d to \u201croomy\u201d so there\u2019s something for every budget.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/10_HoxGrill-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"One of the best-known hotels in the area, The Hoxton is an enjoyable experience. Credit: Ross Edmond\/The Hoxton, Shoreditch\u00a0\" data-id=\"13602\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/?attachment_id=13602\" class=\"wp-image-13602\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">One of the best-known hotels in the area, The Hoxton is an enjoyable experience. Credit: Ross Edmond\/The Hoxton, Shoreditch&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/11_TheHoxtonBedroom-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Not afraid of color, The Hoxton makes for an IG-worthy visit. Credit: Ross Edmond\/The Hoxton, Shoreditch\u00a0\" data-id=\"13614\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/11_TheHoxtonBedroom-1-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/?attachment_id=13614\" class=\"wp-image-13614\"\/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Not afraid of color, The Hoxton makes for an IG-worthy visit. Credit: Ross Edmond\/The Hoxton, Shoreditch&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Where do you start with a city like London? Each corner of this sprawling metropolis has its own distinct vibe. If you like the finer things head to the West, if leafy gardens are your thing then North is for you and if you want to be where all the cool kids are, go South.&nbsp;&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.omio.co.uk\/window-seat\/en-gb\/countries-en-gb\/united-kingdom-en-gb\/london\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Top Things To Do in London<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":20983,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2178],"tags":[],"position_ids":[],"class_list":["post-27065","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-united-kingdom-en-gb","entry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>The Best Things To Do in London (by locals) in 2026<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Discover what activities and places you can&#039;t miss out on when you visit London, the United Kingdom. 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