Tag Archives: city

Escape the City: Middle Piccadilly rural spa retreat, Dorset

Posted on February 18, 2014 by I Love London Town

For those in need of some rest and relaxation It was approaching midnight on New Years Eve as we waited to see in 2013 when my housemate correctly predicted that the forthcoming year would be the best year of my … Continue reading →

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If you love little men …and football …and booze, this place ‘kicks’ all those boxes.

Posted on January 30, 2014 by I Love London Town

Bar Kick: Where scoring’s guaranteed… So I’m not really a football fan. Whenever a big game is on, I basically end up staring at the screen gormlessly whilst nursing a much needed drink to numb the boredom and confusion. … Continue reading →

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#LondonFiveFavourites: Bike Shops in the Capital…

Posted on November 11, 2013 by I Love London Town

Five Favourites: London bike shops In no particular order… Fitzrovia Fitzrovia is my all-time favourite bike shop, not just in London, but in the world. The reason for this lofty position in my estimations? It has the best free-to-use bike … Continue reading →

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Have your perfect night out in London planned for you with Whitenighter

Posted on November 3, 2013 by I Love London Town

Your perfect night, taken care of… You know how it is; it’s a big occasion, maybe a stag do or a girls get-together, you want to plan the ultimate night out for everyone and you don’t know where to start. … Continue reading →

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The Diner, Soho: Start your day on an American breakfast! (Be prepared you may leave drunk.)

Posted on September 27, 2013 by I Love London Town

“Breakfast is the most important meal of the day…” …It’s also the most underwhelming. For me, anyway. I know I’m part of a minority, but I find a bowl of wet bran or dried bread with butter on it the … Continue reading →

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#London -do yourself a favour and read this review. Gingerline is back.

Posted on September 26, 2013 by I Love London Town

Hold your breath and say a prayer… There are those events in London which you wish you could experience. The ones you long to get tickets for, but never can because it’s not …special, it’s an entirely higher echelon beyond … Continue reading →

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Discover countless hidden London places, all at once: YouK Tours

Posted on September 23, 2013 by I Love London Town

Don’t miss what’s right in front of you! You really can live somewhere your whole life until, one day, someone asks if you knew about ‘that little spot’ down ‘that side street’ to the left of ‘that brick wall’. Before … Continue reading →

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“I accidentally headbutted the wall, I laughed so hard…” – Soho Comedy Club

Posted on August 30, 2013 by I Love London Town

Alternative abs exercises: Excessive laughter. I’d been to stand-up before. It was so dire, the only stand-up which occured was when I stood up and walked out. I’m no tough crowd. It’s just that, well, the jokes weren’t funny -which … Continue reading →

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Steak, lobster and cocktails in bags: The Happenstance Bar

Posted on August 24, 2013 by I Love London Town

Crustacians, Cows and Cocktails I Love London Town is all about finding the weird and wonderful in London and encouraging you lot to go ahead and get involved. Well London, I have a great, fun, quirky place to add to the list. … Continue reading →

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The September line-up at the Rooftop Film Club

Posted on August 19, 2013 by I Love London Town

Have you been yet? It’s been running for a good number of years now and has become a firm favourite for countless Londoners -including me -so if you’ve not done the Rooftop Film Club yet, I don’t know what on … Continue reading →