London. What to do ?

[richart]

Going up to London for the England V Netherlands game, and thought we would go early for a pub lunch. Any ideas on what to do in the afternoon ?

Done most of the tourist things over the years, so looking for something a bit left field. Any recommendations ?

 

[Billythefish]

Going up to London for the England V Netherlands game, and thought we would go early for a pub lunch. Any ideas on what to do in the afternoon ?

Done most of the tourist things over the years, so looking for something a bit left field. Any recommendations ?

flying scotsman in kings cross.

 

[richart]

flying scotsman in kings cross.

Is that a pub ? I meant after the pub, and before the game.

 

[Deleted member 17920]

Is that a pub ? I meant after the pub, and before the game.

Good news Rich, it's closed down!

 

[chrisd]

Pop across to Selhurst Park to see where the FA Cup is going to be housed for the next 12 months! :thup:

 

[Biggleswade Blue]

Going up to London for the England V Netherlands game, and thought we would go early for a pub lunch. Any ideas on what to do in the afternoon ?

Done most of the tourist things over the years, so looking for something a bit left field. Any recommendations ?

A million options, depends on what you like. The National Portrait Gallery is really good. Tate Modern is a weird collection in a great building. Cable Car ride over the Thames? Head to the Monument for great views for just a few £. Go and see an Imax movie at the Science Museum. Queue to sit in the public gallery in the House of Commons/Lords.

 

[richart]

A million options, depends on what you like. The National Portrait Gallery is really good. Tate Modern is a weird collection in a great building. Cable Car ride over the Thames? Head to the Monument for great views for just a few £. Go and see an Imax movie at the Science Museum. Queue to sit in the public gallery in the House of Commons/Lords.

We have been on quite a few boys trips to London, so done most of the obvious things. Went to the House of Commons for tea with Jeremy Hunt, and to House of Lords with Virginia Bottomley. Amazing what you buy at charity auctions after a few beers.

Galleries are a possibilty. :thup:

Can't involve heights though.

 

[Deleted member 18121]

see if you can book into urban golf in soho....

 

[bobmac]

so looking for something a bit left field. Any recommendations ?

I dont think they'll let you on the pitch

 

[Tashyboy]

Camden Town, not sure if markets are open though, if they are the horse market is excellent.

 

[Rooter]

I can see you in Shoreditch richart, going round spittlefields on your microscooter with your ankles showing out the bottom of your skinny jeans. You just need to work on the moustache.

 

[ArnoldArmChewer]

Go for a wet shave at Trumpers.

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

Portobello Road Market is great

 

[Snelly]

Secrets in Hammersmith is nice.

Joking aside, Smithfield Market is fantastic but no good if this match is on a Saturday. Some great restaurants near there too.


I like this place in Farringdon for a decent boys lunch.

http://www.thequalitychophouse.com

Beef chop is amazing. Berry Brothers good ordinary claret to accompany it and it isn't too expensive.

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

Instead of a pub lunch how about a curry in Brick Lane?

 

[Fish]

Stadium tour at the Bridge :thup:

Something off the wall dependent on your time scales but I love it, is getting on a barge at Little Venice and travelling the hidden waterways through London to Camden Lock, even just walking alongside the canals with the many bars and restaurants is pretty cool.

http://www.timeout.com/london/things-to-do/little-venice-area-guide

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Would look at the science museum

 

[spongebob59]

Instead of a pub lunch how about a curry in Brick Lane?

Much better than anything down brick lane and about 10 minutes down the road

http://www.tayyabs.co.uk

 

[Crazyface]

Camden Town, not sure if markets are open though, if they are the horse market is excellent.

This with nobs on !!!!

 

[Hobbit]

Pop across to Selhurst Park to see where the FA Cup is going to be housed for the next 12 months! :thup:

:rofl:Just for a second I thought I'd popped into the comedy thread