Guidebook for London

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Guidebook for London

Sightseeing

The mother of parliaments and the home of democracy (discuss!). You can often hear Big Ben from the front garden of this property!
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威斯敏斯特宫
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The mother of parliaments and the home of democracy (discuss!). You can often hear Big Ben from the front garden of this property!
Magnificent Building and full of the history of English royalty, politics and literature.
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威斯敏斯特教堂
20 Deans Yd
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Magnificent Building and full of the history of English royalty, politics and literature.
A sober and balanced reflection on why war is so terrible. But some impressive guns and planes! And a nice park to picnic in. (Closed til July 2014)
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Imperial War Museums
Lambeth Road
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A sober and balanced reflection on why war is so terrible. But some impressive guns and planes! And a nice park to picnic in. (Closed til July 2014)
Excellent small local history museum next to Lambeth Palace. Set in old church with good vegetarian restaurant.
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花园博物馆
5 Lambeth Palace Rd
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Excellent small local history museum next to Lambeth Palace. Set in old church with good vegetarian restaurant.
Fine medieval building. Limited opening hours. Take it in on walk to Westminster.
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Lambeth Palace
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Fine medieval building. Limited opening hours. Take it in on walk to Westminster.
Charity that provides work experience in horticulture. Occasional open days. Interesting public garden with wild flowers on Fitzalan Street.
Roots and Shoots
Walnut Tree Walk
Charity that provides work experience in horticulture. Occasional open days. Interesting public garden with wild flowers on Fitzalan Street.
See if you can spot where you are staying. Great views of the river and beyond. Brings the map of central London to life. This is where the New Year Fireworks fire from!
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伦敦眼
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See if you can spot where you are staying. Great views of the river and beyond. Brings the map of central London to life. This is where the New Year Fireworks fire from!
Like Alice you have to see it! Changing of the Guard if you check times. Nice long walk from here across Westminster Bridge, across Parliament Square and through St James Park to Buck Pal.
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白金汉宫
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Like Alice you have to see it! Changing of the Guard if you check times. Nice long walk from here across Westminster Bridge, across Parliament Square and through St James Park to Buck Pal.
Great walk from Whitehall (the heart of government) to Buckingham Palace (where power used to lie). Many many birds and waterfowl on the lakes and even Pelicans! Good cafes.
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圣詹姆斯公园
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Great walk from Whitehall (the heart of government) to Buckingham Palace (where power used to lie). Many many birds and waterfowl on the lakes and even Pelicans! Good cafes.
Well, there's only a Blue Plaque to see, but if you have seen the Mutiny on the Bounty.
Captain Bligh House
100 Lambeth Rd
Well, there's only a Blue Plaque to see, but if you have seen the Mutiny on the Bounty.
Interesting architecture: front of building.
International Maritime Organization
4 Albert Embankment
Interesting architecture: front of building.
Small museum next to St Thomas Hospital about the history of nursing and Ms Nightingale.
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弗洛伦斯·南丁格尔博物馆
2 Lambeth Palace Rd
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Small museum next to St Thomas Hospital about the history of nursing and Ms Nightingale.
Traditional market and Farmers Market (Friday & Saturday). Underneath the railway bridge to London Bridge station. Street food stalls. Winebars, pubs, coffee shops, cheese shops etc.
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博罗市场
Borough High Street
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Traditional market and Farmers Market (Friday & Saturday). Underneath the railway bridge to London Bridge station. Street food stalls. Winebars, pubs, coffee shops, cheese shops etc.
Medieval Cathedral (heavy Victorian restauration). But interesting set by river. Some concerts.
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南沃克大教堂
London Bridge
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Medieval Cathedral (heavy Victorian restauration). But interesting set by river. Some concerts.
Iconic bridge symbolising London. Next to Tower of London North of Thames. Visits to engine house sometimes possible.
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伦敦塔桥
Tower Bridge Road
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Iconic bridge symbolising London. Next to Tower of London North of Thames. Visits to engine house sometimes possible.
http://www.thegarret.org.uk/ Unusual small medical museum around oldest operating theatre in Britain.
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旧手术室博物馆和草药阁
9a St Thomas St
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http://www.thegarret.org.uk/ Unusual small medical museum around oldest operating theatre in Britain.

Arts & Culture

Interesting private collection. Some events for Cinema buffs including memorabilia sales.
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Cinema Museum
2 Renfrew Rd
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Interesting private collection. Some events for Cinema buffs including memorabilia sales.
Great Theatre that has had a great programme with Kevin Spacey as Director. many productions of classics with international star actors. Good basement bar too!
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老维克剧院
103 The Cut
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Great Theatre that has had a great programme with Kevin Spacey as Director. many productions of classics with international star actors. Good basement bar too!
Contemporary theatre with innovative productions.
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Young Vic
66 The Cut
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Contemporary theatre with innovative productions.
20 min walk just across Lambeth Bridge. Fantastic collection of British Art (Turner, Constable, Henry Moore etc etc) in fine building. Good restaurant. BOAT FROM OUTSIDE DOWN RIVER TO TATE MODERN
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不列颠泰特美术馆
Millbank
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20 min walk just across Lambeth Bridge. Fantastic collection of British Art (Turner, Constable, Henry Moore etc etc) in fine building. Good restaurant. BOAT FROM OUTSIDE DOWN RIVER TO TATE MODERN
Possible the best repertory theatre in the world. Not much more needs to be said.
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国家剧院
Upper Ground
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Possible the best repertory theatre in the world. Not much more needs to be said.
Local fringe theatre. Very good productions with some established thesps tryig things out, revivals of lost classics. Interesting shared space with traditional london boozer.
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The White Bear
138 Kennington Park Rd
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Local fringe theatre. Very good productions with some established thesps tryig things out, revivals of lost classics. Interesting shared space with traditional london boozer.
Great concerts and events. Good for hanging out as base for South Bank exploration. Skylon Restaurant has great view.
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皇家节日音乐厅
Belvedere Road
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Great concerts and events. Good for hanging out as base for South Bank exploration. Skylon Restaurant has great view.
Interesting small collection of the history of this Royal Society if you are passing.
Royal Pharmaceutical Society
66-68 E Smithfield
Interesting small collection of the history of this Royal Society if you are passing.
Contemporary modern art gallery. Great vegetarian restaurant Wed - Sat lunch. Check opening times.
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Beaconsfield Contemporary Art
22 Newport St
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Contemporary modern art gallery. Great vegetarian restaurant Wed - Sat lunch. Check opening times.
Apparently the mecca of gay cabaret in London.
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Royal Vauxhall Tavern
372 Kennington Ln
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Apparently the mecca of gay cabaret in London.
Concert programme. Generally chamber music, choirs and independent orchestras. Restaurant/coffee shop lunchtimes and concert times.
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St. John's Smith Square
Smith Square
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Concert programme. Generally chamber music, choirs and independent orchestras. Restaurant/coffee shop lunchtimes and concert times.
Independent (Modern) Art Gallery. http://whitecube.com/exhibitions/
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白立方伯蒙西
Bermondsey Street
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Independent (Modern) Art Gallery. http://whitecube.com/exhibitions/
Coffee shop. Not to far from Tate Modern (but in back street). Some interesting contemporary arts exhibitions (closed Easter weekend). http://www.jerwoodspace.co.uk/gal_whatson.html
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Jerwood Space
171 Union St
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Coffee shop. Not to far from Tate Modern (but in back street). Some interesting contemporary arts exhibitions (closed Easter weekend). http://www.jerwoodspace.co.uk/gal_whatson.html
Book shop founded by John Calder (Samuel Beckett's publisher http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Calder). Still has interesting catalogue of theatrical books (new and second hand).
The Calder Bookshop & Theatre
51 The Cut
Book shop founded by John Calder (Samuel Beckett's publisher http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Calder). Still has interesting catalogue of theatrical books (new and second hand).
Largest cinema screen in UK. Programme of major films including 3D. Associated with British Film Institute (BFI)
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ODEON BFI IMAX
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Largest cinema screen in UK. Programme of major films including 3D. Associated with British Film Institute (BFI)
British Film Institute -Classic films in rep. Some live directors/actor interviews. Film/DVD shop for "arts" films. Good restaurant and bar- upper level. Cafe at river level second hand book market.
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BFI Southbank
0 Belvedere Rd
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British Film Institute -Classic films in rep. Some live directors/actor interviews. Film/DVD shop for "arts" films. Good restaurant and bar- upper level. Cafe at river level second hand book market.
Part of Southbank Centre - smaller concert venue (2 halls). Many international artists.
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Queen Elizabeth Hall
Belvedere Road
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Part of Southbank Centre - smaller concert venue (2 halls). Many international artists.
Modern Art Gallery with changing programme of exhibitions. http://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/venues/hayward-gallery
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Hayward Gallery
Belvedere Road
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Modern Art Gallery with changing programme of exhibitions. http://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/venues/hayward-gallery
Permanent exhibition (free) of International Modern Art. Usually 2 other feature exhibitions. http://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-modern
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泰特现代艺术馆
Bankside
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Permanent exhibition (free) of International Modern Art. Usually 2 other feature exhibitions. http://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-modern
Model of Shakespeare's Globe - open air theatre in summer. Jacobean indoor theatre (candlelit!) all year (newly opened). Good restaurant with view of river. Coffee shop tends to be haven from crowds.
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莎士比亚环球剧场
21 New Globe Walk
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Model of Shakespeare's Globe - open air theatre in summer. Jacobean indoor theatre (candlelit!) all year (newly opened). Good restaurant with view of river. Coffee shop tends to be haven from crowds.

Drinks & Nightlife

Great local gastropub. Good selection on cask beers and wines. Occasional events and music.
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The Walcot 1830
171 Kennington Rd
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Great local gastropub. Good selection on cask beers and wines. Occasional events and music.
Good beer and traditional food served in a trendified Victorian pub. Comedy nights some Thursdays.
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The Tommyfield
185 Kennington Ln
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Good beer and traditional food served in a trendified Victorian pub. Comedy nights some Thursdays.
Lively pub with good food and beer. Popular with the more bohemian local young professionals.
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The Dog House
293 Kennington Rd
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Lively pub with good food and beer. Popular with the more bohemian local young professionals.
Large Victorian pub now serving possibly the best selection of German Beer and Food (sausages figure strongly) in London. Popular with young Germans. Big football screens.
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Zeitgeist Pub London
49-51 Black Prince Rd
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Large Victorian pub now serving possibly the best selection of German Beer and Food (sausages figure strongly) in London. Popular with young Germans. Big football screens.
http://www.tdock.co.uk/ Basically a pub on a boat (with bar food). Views of Parliament. Near to Lambeth Bridge.
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Tamesis Dock
Albert Embankment
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http://www.tdock.co.uk/ Basically a pub on a boat (with bar food). Views of Parliament. Near to Lambeth Bridge.
Sound gastropub with English dishes. Get crowded. Good beer though.
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The Anchor & Hope
36 The Cut
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Sound gastropub with English dishes. Get crowded. Good beer though.
Vauxhall is also known as Little Portugal with one of the biggest ex-patriot Portuguese communities in the world. This is one of the best restaurants.
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Pico Bar & Grill
74 Albert Embankment
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Vauxhall is also known as Little Portugal with one of the biggest ex-patriot Portuguese communities in the world. This is one of the best restaurants.

Food Scene

Superb up market Indian with fine wine selection to go with fine food. Some famous faces from politics and media from time to time!
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Kennington Tandoori
313 Kennington Rd
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Superb up market Indian with fine wine selection to go with fine food. Some famous faces from politics and media from time to time!
Comfortable and friendly local Italian. Large tables available for groups. (Try the fried courgettes with pine nuts and parmesan).
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Amici Mediterranean and Doost Persian Bar, Grill & Delicatessen
205-209 Kennington Ln
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Comfortable and friendly local Italian. Large tables available for groups. (Try the fried courgettes with pine nuts and parmesan).
I'm glad that when my neighbour set this up he brought the best coffee and croissants to Kennington. Try the breakfast rolls - you won't need lunch! And a fantastic period shop with other fine foods.
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Sally White
353 Kennington Rd
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I'm glad that when my neighbour set this up he brought the best coffee and croissants to Kennington. Try the breakfast rolls - you won't need lunch! And a fantastic period shop with other fine foods.
Asian Fusion restaurant near to river. Great food if you don't want to go too far.
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Chino Latino
18 Albert Embankment
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Asian Fusion restaurant near to river. Great food if you don't want to go too far.
All day cafe (cakes, tea and lunches). No coffee for some reason (they say the smell spoils the taste of tea!? But really nice place to hang out with papers etc. Some events such as poetry in evenings
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Tea House Theatre
139 Vauxhall Walk
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All day cafe (cakes, tea and lunches). No coffee for some reason (they say the smell spoils the taste of tea!? But really nice place to hang out with papers etc. Some events such as poetry in evenings
Reliable Italian cafe serving from breakfast to dinner. Reasonable prices and friendly service. On route to tube at Lambeth North.
Perdoni's
Reliable Italian cafe serving from breakfast to dinner. Reasonable prices and friendly service. On route to tube at Lambeth North.
Gastro pub with high quality food. Occasional live music. Gets busy.
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The Three Stags
67-69 Kennington Rd
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Gastro pub with high quality food. Occasional live music. Gets busy.
This is a pub that focuses on high quality food. Great meals and good atmosphere. Popular with people working in local businesses and locals (esp Sunday Lunch).
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The Black Dog
112 Vauxhall Walk
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This is a pub that focuses on high quality food. Great meals and good atmosphere. Popular with people working in local businesses and locals (esp Sunday Lunch).
Polish themed restaurant. Excellent food and wine. Good bar menu and more vodkas than you could imagine. Set in old coach building house (listed building). Amber decor to support Baltic theme.
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Baltic Restaurant and Bar
74 Blackfriars Rd
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Polish themed restaurant. Excellent food and wine. Good bar menu and more vodkas than you could imagine. Set in old coach building house (listed building). Amber decor to support Baltic theme.
Good value neighbourhood Indian restaurant. Well prepared standard menu. Friendly.
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Cafe Ishaq
48 Kennington Rd
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Good value neighbourhood Indian restaurant. Well prepared standard menu. Friendly.
French run French restaurant in former Irish pub. Also does good breakfast. Traditional French menu. Jazz and bar food (meat and cheese platters) upstairs. (Sister restaurant to Lobster Pot).
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Toulouse Lautrec
140 Newington Butts
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French run French restaurant in former Irish pub. Also does good breakfast. Traditional French menu. Jazz and bar food (meat and cheese platters) upstairs. (Sister restaurant to Lobster Pot).
Querky French fish restaurant. Seagull background sounds greet you...Run by Herve for over 20 years, a Kennington fixture. Traditional approach to cooking - rich sauces, bold fish soups etc.
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The Lobster Pot
3 Kennington Lane
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Querky French fish restaurant. Seagull background sounds greet you...Run by Herve for over 20 years, a Kennington fixture. Traditional approach to cooking - rich sauces, bold fish soups etc.
Modern Turkish cuisine. Popular and reliable. Good atmosphere.
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Tas The Cut
33 The Cut
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Modern Turkish cuisine. Popular and reliable. Good atmosphere.
Great all day cafe with Portuguese pastries (pastel de nata!!) and snacks. Great English Breakfast too. Used by Portuguese and other locals alike. Now has restaurant and bar in evening. V. good value.
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Madeira
46b Albert Embankment
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Great all day cafe with Portuguese pastries (pastel de nata!!) and snacks. Great English Breakfast too. Used by Portuguese and other locals alike. Now has restaurant and bar in evening. V. good value.
Very good tapas restaurant with Spanish staff. Even some flamenco recently!! Good Spanish wine list. Iberico ham good if expensive. Good ambiance especially early evening.
Mar I Terra
14 Gambia St
Very good tapas restaurant with Spanish staff. Even some flamenco recently!! Good Spanish wine list. Iberico ham good if expensive. Good ambiance especially early evening.

Essentials

Friendly local corner shop for basics. Reasonable beer and wine selection.
Sparrow’s Food and Wine
7 Wincott St
Friendly local corner shop for basics. Reasonable beer and wine selection.

Entertainment & Activities

Pleasant Local Green. Popular for kids to play and have picnic. Good children's playground.
Lambeth Walk Open Space
Pleasant Local Green. Popular for kids to play and have picnic. Good children's playground.
Well used local park with nature trail and history trail. Good route to walk to Westminster Bridge on a fine day.
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Lambeth Palace
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Well used local park with nature trail and history trail. Good route to walk to Westminster Bridge on a fine day.
If you still want to see another aquarium this one is pretty good.
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伦敦海洋生物中心水族馆
Westminster Bridge Road
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If you still want to see another aquarium this one is pretty good.
Small collection of farm animals - in the city! Great for smaller children.
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Vauxhall City Farm
165 Tyers St
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Small collection of farm animals - in the city! Great for smaller children.
Slightly gruesome exhibition of historical torture instruments. For children who don't get nightmares ("Kid-friendly"?).
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克林克监狱博物馆
1 Clink St
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Slightly gruesome exhibition of historical torture instruments. For children who don't get nightmares ("Kid-friendly"?).
Galleon (ship) in small dock on the route from Tate to Borough Market.
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金色圣鹿号
Cathedral Street
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Galleon (ship) in small dock on the route from Tate to Borough Market.
2nd World War battleship moored for permanent exhibition.
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贝尔法斯特号轻巡洋舰
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2nd World War battleship moored for permanent exhibition.

Shopping

Independent book shop that selects the books you might select if you are interested in arts, travel, good fiction etc. Occasional readings organised at local venues.
The Kennington Bookshop
Kennington Road
Independent book shop that selects the books you might select if you are interested in arts, travel, good fiction etc. Occasional readings organised at local venues.
Saturday Farmers Market, street food weekdays at lunchtime. Selection of independent shops (Radio Days retro, Railway book shop!, Bodystation therapies, record shop)
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Lower Marsh
Lower Marsh
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Saturday Farmers Market, street food weekdays at lunchtime. Selection of independent shops (Radio Days retro, Railway book shop!, Bodystation therapies, record shop)
Grand Old House (listed building) sitting underneath modern luxury highrise. Sells restored furniture and artifacts. Also has upmarket cafe/restaurant in old ?ballroom.
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LASSCO Brunswick House
30 Wandsworth Rd
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Grand Old House (listed building) sitting underneath modern luxury highrise. Sells restored furniture and artifacts. Also has upmarket cafe/restaurant in old ?ballroom.