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London TR by Yehoshua
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A Trip to See the Queen's Place: dpk4588 Takes on London by dpk4588


Suggested 1 Day Itineraries
1 Day In London by Davidmal
12 Hour Layover by Aaaron
11 Hour Layover by Mootkim

Drivers
Yitzchok: +44 (0) 20 7101 3535 - 8 Seater New VW Transporter (spacious).
Heathrow Drop-off 75GBP Pick up: 85GBP (plus 25GBP and he brings 8 Danishes to the airport too)
Hourly 65GBP
Daily 475GBP
Very Reliable, very nice and funny guy. Frum, professional and has taken very good care of my client - RCARentals (FlightBlitz).
Emmes Car Service (Stamford Hill) +44 20 8809 4444
Darkei Noam Car Share +44 20 8800 5566
Hotels
General Hotels
NameAreaWebsite          Review
Andaz Liverpool StreetCity               Link
Hyatt Regency London - The Churchill              West EndLinkmguy
Marriott - Grosvenor SquareWest End               Link
Marriott Marble ArchWest End               Link5 minute walk to Western Marble Arch Synagogue

Hotels in Jewish Areas
NameAreaWebsite          Review     Notes
Croft Court Hotel                                   Golders Green          Link
Holiday Inn Brent Cross                                  Golders Green          Link
Holiday Inn Express                                   Golders Green          LinkKosher breakfast, Shabbos meals. Contact hotel for more info.
King Solomon Hotel          Golders GreenLink
Nox HotelGolders GreenLinklocated near Shuls/kosher restaurants/underground station
KipAccomGolders GreenLinkrun by a frum guy. Individual rooms for rent.
Park Avenue HotelStamford HillLinkFormerly Kadimah
The Pillar HotelHendonLink

Restaurants
NameLocationTypeHechsher     Notes
86 BistroHendonMeatLBDCLOSED
AsadoStamford HillMeatKED'Mediterranean bistro'
AvivEdgwareMeatKF
Ayelets Catering and DelicatessenHendonDeli/Takeout/ShabbosLBDMoroccan Style
Balady AlaeshGolders Green+High BarnetFalafel/ShawarmaSKA
BalaganBorehamwoodMeatLBDMiddle Eastern
Bagel BarHendonCafèLBD
Bagel Bar GrillHendonMeatLBD
Beit CafeGolders GreenDairyLBDNEW
BooyaGolders GreenIce CreamNEW
Bread BakeryGolders GreenBakery/CaféLBDGreat salad selection!
Burger BarGolders GreenMeatLBD
Cafe AromeEdgwareDairyRESCLOSED
Dagim - Fish&ChipsStamford HillFresh fried fishKEDTake away only - No seating
DarnaGolders GreenMeatKFIsraeli inspired. Formerly Soyo Diner.
DelicatessenHampsteadMeatKFMediterranean & regular options
Deli98Stamford HillDeli/Takeout/ShabbosKEDGreat pulled beef sandwich
FlipsideGolders GreenCLOSED
Eli’s Pizza Borehamwood+EdgwarePizzaLBD
Habiba’s DeliGolders Green+HampsteadMeatLBD
Head RoomGolders GreenCaféKFsocial enterprise café by mental health charity Jami
Hot CutGolders GreenMeatKFMeat Sandwiches etc
Hummus BarGolders Green+HendonMeatLBDHighly reccomended - reserve well in advance.
Isola BellaGolders GreenDairy/Fish/ThaiLBDCLOSED
KaifengHendonChineseLBD
KanteenGolders Green/HendonDairy/FishKFInside Brent Cross Shopping Center
La FiestaGolders GreenMeatLBDArgentinian steakhouse.
MaximGolders GreenDairyKED
MazalCamden TownMiddle Eastern MeatKF NEW
Met-Su-YanGolders Green+EdgwareAsianKF
Mr BakerHendonCafé/BakeryLBDSame location as Mr Falafel and Mr Neapolitan
Mr FalafelHendonLBDNextdoor Mr Baker - uses their seating
Mr NeapolitanHendonPizza/PastaLBDInside Mr Baker. Best artisanal pizza in town!
NovellinoGolders GreenDairyLBD
Novellino BistroGolders GreenMeatLBD
One AshbourneGolders GreenMeatKF50% off steaks on Sundays & Tuesdays
Oven EatGolders GreenBakery/CafeLBDNEW
PitaGolders GreenMiddle Eastern MeatKFShawarma/Falafel/Schnitzel etc
PizazaGolders GreenPizzaKFCool on screen ordering at table. Delicious foodSee inside the shop!
PizazaHendonPizzaKFNo screens, and smaller than GG.
PizazaEdgwarePizzaKFHas a playroom for kids
Pizza ShaiHendonPizzaSKA
PortoberryHendonHealth Food/DairyLBDAcai bowls, Poke bowls, Bubble tea, Frozen yogurt etcNEW
Reich'sGolders GreenDeli/Takeout/ShabbosKED
Reuben'sWest EndMeatSKADeli upstairs-Restaurant downstairs
SababaBorehamwoodDairyLBD
SliceGolders GreenPizzaLBDNew York style pizza
SoYoGolders Green+EdgwareDairy/FishKFGood breakfast selection
Sami'sGolders GreenSchwarmaLBDThere are Hendon & Edgware locations as well.
Satmar DeliStamford HillDeli/Takeout/ShabbosKED
Shefa MehadrinGolders GreenDeli/Takeout/ShabbosVarious
Sushi HavenGolders GreenSushiLBDAlso have counter inside Kosher Kingdom
TaboonGolders GreenFalafelLBD
The KitchenEdgwareMeatKFCLOSED
TishBelsize ParkMeatLBDOpen for Shabbos meals
Tony PageWesminsterMeatLBDFine Dining - near  Hyde Park
Tuk TukGolders GreenPan-AsianLBD
White FishHendonFishLBDReopened
White House ExpressHendonMeatLBD

London food instagram account for pictures of the food click here!



CLICK HERE for many more bakeries, groceries etc.

Hechsherim Key - As always, AYLOR.

KF - Federation of Synagogues

KED - Kedassia - Local "Heimish" Hechsher

LBD - London Beth Din

SKA - Sephardi Kashrut Authority

RES - Rabbi Eliezer Schneebalg - Machzikei Hadas Edgware





Landmarks & Attractions
You can get 2 for 1 entrance on many of the top attractions by using a railway ticket for travel. (Or just by buying a cheap railway ticket and not traveling). See all the details here: http://www.toptiplondon.com/places-to-visit/2-for-1-offers
AttractionURLNotes
Abbey RoadLink     Famous Abbey Road crossing for Beatles fans.
British LibraryLinkBritain's national library, which houses some fascinating collections including these.
Buckingham PalaceLinkPalace tours only in Aug-Sep. Details for Changing of the Guard here. This tour walks along with the guards from the beginning of their march to the palace and then will get you a nice view of the actual ceremony. 10% off code: FUNGUARD10PC
City CruisesLinkSightseeing cruise on the River Thames.
Harrods of KnightsbridgeLinkLargest department store in Europe, with some really cool (expensive!) stuff on display.
HMS BelfastLinkMuseum on a former battleship.
Horse Guards ParadeLink
Imperial War MuseumLinkHighlights: Holocaust Exhibition, Trench Experience
London EyeLink
Old BaileyLinkWatch criminal trials taking place.
Shakespeare TheatreLink
The ShardLinkView London from the viewing gallery or have drinks at the bar on the 52nd floor. Best time to go is twilight/evening. Possibly a better alternative to the London Eye.
StonehengeLinkPrehistoric monument.
Thames RibLinkHigh-speed RIB boat tour.
Tower of London                             Link     Historic fortress where the Crown Jewels can be viewed.
WB Harry Potter Studio Tour      LinkSee Hogwarts, Diagon Alley etc. See here for a tip on finding last-minute availability
Windsor CastleLinkHistorical castle, and the Queen's weekend home.



General Information

Emergency Numbers
Police/Fire/Amb - 999
Hatzolah NW - 0300 999 4 999 (Golders Green/Hendon)
Shomrim - 0300-999-0123

-If you plan on using public transportation, get an Oyster card. They are much cheaper and easier to use than conventional travel cards, and never expire. They can be bought in many stores in London, or online. These days one can use contactless credit cards instead of Oyster.(Check here to see if your foreign contactless card will work.)

-Here is a handy planner for the public transport system.

-DD's Kosher Sandwiches can be bought in most major airports and stations and at some supermarkets around London.  Check here for a list of locations.

-Kosher in the West End/City -
Selfridges food hall has a variety of kosher groceries and prepackaged ready food by 1701.
Hermolis  also have a deli counter there.  The range includes schnitzels, spring rolls, kebabs, breaded lamb chops, chicken wings, fish products and salads. Traditional Shabbat dishes will be on sale on Thursdays and Fridays. Supervision is provided by the Kashrut Division London Beth Din
In the City Munch'n'Crunch have a stand in Hatton Garden with kosher meals, sandwiches, sushi and coffee. It is located at 32 Hatton Garden, on the lower-ground floor of Jewellery Emporium. There is also Mincha there at 1:30.

-Kosher food at non-kosher hotels, restaurants etc. can be ordered from the following kosher caterers in London. They provide double-wrapped meals to any location and could also match the menu of your location.
Hermolis (KED/LBD)
Royal Cuisine (KED/LBD)
1701/Adafina (LBD)

Zmanim - MyZmanim London

Minyanim - There are many shuls all over London, however there are a couple of places that have more constant Minyanim throughout the day.

Golders Green
General Golders Green Mincha/Maariv times
Hagers (Beth Yisochor Dov Beth Hamedrash)
R' Chuna's (Beth Shmuel Synagogue)

Stamford Hill
Satmar 26 (Clapton Common)
Pinters
Biala Shul (47 Moundfield Rd, London N16 6DT, UK)
Here is a list of addresses and zmanim for the above, and other places.

-Minyan in the West End could be found at the Marble Arch Synagogue. Shacharis during the week is followed by breakfast, and a kiddush on Shabbos.

-Most food products in general stores do not have a hechsher on them. This does not necessarily mean they are not kosher. For example, Coca-Cola does not have a hechsher, but it is kosher. Here is an online kosher product search that could help. Link to Android app.

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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #1700 on: November 15, 2016, 11:18:06 AM »
Anywhere to get a late mincha like 45 min after Skia in gg?
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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #1701 on: November 22, 2016, 06:48:28 AM »
Anywhere to get a late mincha like 45 min after Skia in gg?
Sorry a bit late for you but this link is updated with many mincha/maariv times for Hendon & GG.

http://www.ggbh.info/Timetable/mincha-times2.pdf

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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #1702 on: November 22, 2016, 07:06:13 AM »
Sorry a bit late for you but this link is updated with many mincha/maariv times for Hendon & GG.

http://www.ggbh.info/Timetable/mincha-times2.pdf
Thanks! Good as a reference.
What restaurant is open the latest in GG?

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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #1703 on: November 22, 2016, 07:38:02 AM »
Thanks! Good as a reference.
What restaurant is open the latest in GG?
Not sure but Saturday night I saw pizaza saying open till 3am
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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #1704 on: November 22, 2016, 09:18:00 AM »
Not sure but Saturday night I saw pizaza saying open till 3am

Either Pizaza /  White House Express

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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #1705 on: November 22, 2016, 09:49:14 AM »
Either Pizaza /  White House Express
is that every nyt?

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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #1706 on: November 22, 2016, 10:53:36 AM »
is that every nyt?
Google says Pizaza is open until 1am every night and 3am on Motzei Shabbos and WH Express website says open until late every night. Either way, on any given night - one or the other of those (they are next to each other on GG road) will almost certainly be the last restaurants to close in the area.

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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #1707 on: November 22, 2016, 11:11:45 AM »
Google says Pizaza is open until 1am every night and 3am on Motzei Shabbos and WH Express website says open until late every night. Either way, on any given night - one or the other of those (they are next to each other on GG road) will almost certainly be the last restaurants to close in the area.
Last week was looking for 3 AM.
I couldn't find. Now I know why.  :)
In brooklyn you have until 2 AM and also a 24 hr supermarket. GG is much different.

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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #1708 on: November 28, 2016, 12:09:32 AM »
Last week was looking for 3 AM.
I couldn't find. Now I know why.  :)
In brooklyn you have until 2 AM and also a 24 hr supermarket. GG is much different.
pizaza was closed at 3?
Or you just missed them?
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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #1709 on: December 01, 2016, 07:36:44 PM »
pizaza was closed at 3?
Or you just missed them?
It was a Wednesday night.

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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #1710 on: December 01, 2016, 07:37:44 PM »
Are there any wine stores or sweet shoppes that deliver to GG?

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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #1711 on: December 02, 2016, 01:14:47 AM »
Are there any wine stores or sweet shoppes that deliver to GG?
There was a wine store on gg open late Thursday night past 11
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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #1712 on: December 02, 2016, 03:03:45 AM »
There was a wine store on gg open late Thursday night past 11
Do you what the name of the store is? Do they deliver?

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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #1713 on: December 02, 2016, 03:40:49 AM »
Do you what the name of the store is? Do they deliver?
Probably Kosher Kingdom (on GG road) - largest kosher store in NW London. Will be open late on Thursday (as will Tapuach in Hendon).

Grapevine http://www.kosherwineuk.com/ in Hendon is a specialist wine / gift store and will certainly deliver.
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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #1714 on: December 02, 2016, 07:57:10 AM »
Probably Kosher Kingdom (on GG road) - largest kosher store in NW London. Will be open late on Thursday (as will Tapuach in Hendon).

Grapevine http://www.kosherwineuk.com/ in Hendon is a specialist wine / gift store and will certainly deliver.
Tyvm I called the Grapevine. They charged me 5.99 for a taxi for delivery as their driver had already left for deliveries

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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #1715 on: December 04, 2016, 10:00:25 PM »
Hello all!

All things being equal, any advice about spending the 4 days before Christmas in either A) London, B)Prague/Vienna, or C) Another European destination?

I have 4 days in transit before I head Stockholm to New York and would love any suggestions.

Any help would be much appreciated!!

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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #1716 on: December 04, 2016, 10:05:25 PM »
With a name like sir Francis
K think London is up your alley
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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #1717 on: December 27, 2016, 08:05:19 PM »
Recommendation for hotel centrally located for family - 2 adults 2  teens?  Guessing we need 2 rooms. Anyone have luck with brg?  Thanks!

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« Reply #1718 on: December 28, 2016, 02:34:27 PM »
Recommendation for hotel centrally located for family - 2 adults 2  teens?  Guessing we need 2 rooms. Anyone have luck with brg?  Thanks!

If you have IHG points, holiday inn bresnt cross.  10 minute walk to shuls and restaurants and a quick free shuttle ride to the tube station

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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #1719 on: December 29, 2016, 05:32:49 PM »
If you have IHG points, holiday inn bresnt cross.  10 minute walk to shuls and restaurants and a quick free shuttle ride to the tube station

Thanks!