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Speakers' Corner has existed since late Victorian times, and welcomes a motley assembly of orators who tend to cover political or religious subjects. See full article

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Tempted by tassels, looking for a 19th-century snuff spoon, on the hunt for a Georgian objet d'art? Fancy an original sixties minidress, or a dashingly deco party frock? Then head to Portobello Road, world famous for its Saturday antiques market. See full article

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There will be reactionary types who'll hate the Clove Club, its tablecloth-free lack of schmooze, the 'tyranny' of the no-choice menu. Their loss. (...) Lunch, from £25 a head for three courses; nine-course set dinner, £47 a head. See full article

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This bar/club/music venue definitely succeeds in fulfilling the Shoreditch/Hoxton check list. The walls are covered in graffiti, local art work has been curated to jazz up the space, indoor ivy trails across the ceiling and there is a retro football table and pinball machine (...) the recently opened roof garden is a big attraction. See full article

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This is a charming little pub with a spacious garden lit by fairy lights and enclosed by ivy-covered walls. The food portions are a decent size and there’s plenty of beer to choose from. See full article

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Every clubbing city has a staple; a star at its centre everything else revolves around. For London, it's undoubtedly Fabric. See full article

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The music pushed at the club is rooted in house, techno, electro and disco, but often incorporates dubstep, drum & bass and bass music. Open since 2005, the club is known for its intimate atmosphere and solid soundsystems. See full article

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Barrafina has been my favourite tapas restaurant since the first visit, clearly everyone in London think so too. The queue forms as soon as the bar like restaurant opens at 12 for lunch and 5 for dinner. £25. See full article

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The restaurant's name might not be about the scent hound, but try Ferguson's food and you'll be back here sniffing around like an overexcited dog in no time. Mains from £13.50. See full article

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Plan B is firmly on the hip club and discerning dance music map, with A-list guests hosted by leading promoters on the ground floor, while the downstairs gives bright new things a platform to grow. See full article

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Brunch has never been a native British preoccupation, and yet neither were burgers or hot dogs or any number of current foodie obsessions until certain people just started doing them well. And Caravan, for the most part, is doing what it does very well indeed. Mains 10£. See full article

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Today, the house is still an architectural treasure trove which belies its somewhat dour exterior and the museum holds, or has on loan, some fine paintings as well as drawings and sketches. See full article

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The range of drinks covers most bases: quaffable wine, ales, and a cocktail list split between classics and shouldn’t-work-but-do reinventions (...) Lovely. See full article

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Small dishes, modern food, design dining room 30£

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(...) their restaurant feels distinctly like a Platts-Martin production – Value driven (£25/£40 prix fixe menu) , stunning but classical (and rich) French cooking in a low-profile and comfortable ambiance. See full article

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High ceilings and white walls keep things light and airy, while the rustic wooden tables add a casual industrial chic vibe (...) This place is all about the wine. An offshoot of independent Borough Wines, they put a lot of thought into the daily-changing 25-strong menu, and it goes from high end to peasant juice, depending on your budget See full article

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One of the smarter options on our list, this vast 1.5 acre rooftop plot comprises three different themed gardens complete with oak trees, a stream and its own flock of flamingos. See full article

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Gazing grandly over Trafalgar Sq through its Corinthian columns, the National Gallery is the nation's most important repository of art. See full article

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One of those little flickers of nightlife brilliance, Passing Clouds throws legendary parties that go on until the early hours of the morning. The music is predominantly world oriented (...) See full article

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Sitting grandly on the banks of the Thames is Tate Modern, Britain's national museum of modern and contemporary art (...) Entry is free. See full article

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The Abbey is not just one of the finest examples of ecclesiastical architecture in Europe, it's also the shrine of the nation where monarchs are anointed before their God and memorials to the nation's greatest figures fill every corner. See full article

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Dark, intimate, with a great sound system and courteous clubbers, Plastic People is consistently one of London’s best clubbing experiences. See full article

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(...) the best steak in London and meat lover’s heaven. All the meat comes from Ginger Pig (the best British butcher), dry aged for at least 35 days and cooked simply on a charcoal grill. £70. See full article

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Though it has only been open for a week, the team here offers smooth service, fantastic cuisine and a warm atmosphere. The dishes are delicately flavoured but executed with excellence. If you’re in the area, this is definitely the hot new spot to do lunch or a light dinner. 30£. See full article

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KOKO is a fantastic venue to watch a band, hit the dance floor or simply enjoy a social drink. It ticks all the boxes and is one of the best venues of its ilk in London. See full article

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As a bolthole to escape the weekend Shoreditch hordes, Callooh Callay is simply frabjous. It’s regularly cited as one of London’s best bars, with a cocktail list of enormous ambition (...) See full article

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International cuisin, modern restaurant, cosy dining room, wine bar. 20£ mains

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This is a significant restaurant. It was once the breakfast room for the Townhall hotel’s guests, but now it is London’s worst kept culinary secret (...) The results are hearty dishes which are breathtaking, marvelously simple and free from the pomposity of Viajante’s prerequisite theatrics. £30.See full article

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