Calling on the Lazy Web: London Tips
I landed in London today. I’m here for work for a week. It has been several years since I last visited (briefly), and I did less planning and research than usual. My super sweet husband made me a a trip plan with interesting activities and loaned me his new Blackjack with Zagat, Maps, and Metro info and I bought a decent guide book in the airport. But even with lots of internet research added in, I’m still feeling low on personal insights. This is where the Lazy Web and you, my fellow foodies and world travlers, come in: If you have any personal favorites, tips, or tricks for London, please post them here! I’m staying in Covent Garden (where our office is) but have feet and will walk/tube/whatever, when I’m not overly discouraged by the cold, wind, and rain. (And don’t worry Chuck, a trip to Paul A. Young Fine Chocolates is already on my list.) You can also leave your only-in-London requests and I will do my best to bring back your heart’s desire.
Sean said,
March 6, 2007 @ 2:10 pm
When we were there nearly four years ago, we stayed in Little Venice, part of Maida Vale. Take the Bakerloo line up to Warwick Ave. Aside from really charming and interestingly painted barges along the sides of the canals and some gorgeous Edwardian architecture, there’s a fascinating pub called the Prince Albert. Around a long U-shaped bar are compartments divided by lovely etched glass and carved wood partitions, with 3-foot high doors between. People of different classes would come to this pub back in the day, and the servers would have to kowtow thru the low doors to serve the upper crust in the compartments. On the opposite side, it’s open for all the proles. Check it out!
The adjacent restaurant, the Formosa Dining Room, I remember being quite good as well, and there are a couple other shops and restaurants on this little strip. A great taste of London off the main tourist track.
chuck said,
March 6, 2007 @ 5:55 pm
The Library is the best men’s clothing store there - small but a perfect selection. Just remember the prices are in pounds