London Master Thread

[a good yeshiva bachur]

Is the transfer from LHR to LGW complicated?
Seems like theres only a shuttle bus…
Has anyone done this before? Any recommendations?

[Def]

Anyone use a luggage storage service in LHR? Do they close or they're open all night?

[tavster]

Anyone been to Reuben's lately? How's the food? and has the downstairs ever reopen?

[Gvann]

Anyone use a luggage storage service in LHR? Do they close or they're open all night?

Bump

[Yid888]

Anyone know rules about car rentals from LHR?
In 22. I reserved a small car from Hertz with an underage fee. Will there be any issues? Also I have PC. Any idea if it will help?
Any tips please lmk

[bp27]

Going to London for two days, staying in West End. Based on previous posts, I know that there are DD (Hermolis) sandwiches available in the Airport and in various stores, as well as kosher food at Selfridges.

Wondering from anyone's recent experiences how much I can rely on this? Hoping not to schlep too much food, but don't want to starve. Don't either want to have to schlep to GG or Stamford Hill with such limited time.

[Ploni3]

I was there a few weeks ago. Selfridges had a few sandwiches that were expiring that day. I found a  decent selection of fresh DD sandwiches at WH in departures area of terminal 2. I went into a few of the stores in the West End area that were supposed to be carrying DD sandwiches based on the list on Hermoles website and none had.  I ended up just getting a few days of food from Tony Page and a few grocery items in a regular store off the LBD list plus fruit and vegetables.

[bp27]

I was there a few weeks ago. Selfridges had a few sandwiches that were expiring that day. I found a  decent selection of fresh DD sandwiches at WH in departures area of terminal 2. I went into a few of the stores in the West End area that were supposed to be carrying DD sandwiches based on the list on Hermoles website and none had.  I ended up just getting a few days of food from Tony Page and a few grocery items in a regular store off the LBD list plus fruit and vegetables.

Thanks for the quick reply. Sounds like I shouldn't rely on finding sandwiches. Good to know that there were plenty in the Airport. Hopefully I can find some sandwiches there in Arrivals.

[Ploni3]

If not, Tony Page food was good and they wrapped it well. LBD glatt but obviously more expensive than DD sandwiches.

[kopite1]

Thanks for the quick reply. Sounds like I shouldn't rely on finding sandwiches. Good to know that there were plenty in the Airport. Hopefully I can find some sandwiches there in Arrivals.

The offering in Selfridges is very small compared to what it was a few years ago. There is usually a decent selection of DD sandwiches in the
John Lewis food hall which is 5 mins walk from Selfridges.

Alternative there’s always Reubens on Baker St

[hakohen]

Day stopover in London. We're thinkin to do this (and take the ferry from Big Ben to Tower of London):


Anyone have any input what to skip or what else to add?
Is it worth paying for the Tower of London (to see the jewels) or Tower Bridge's glass walkway?

TIA

[HiMish]

Anyone been to Reuben's lately? How's the food? and has the downstairs ever reopen?

There last night. It’s a real old school deli (reminds me of Essen in Flatbush), food is delicious and portions are huge. Seems like downstairs is reserved for events. Also, was very busy we didn’t book a table but were lucky to be fit in unlike others who didn’t get seated

[HiMish]

Day stopover in London. We're thinkin to do this (and take the ferry from Big Ben to Tower of London):


Anyone have any input what to skip or what else to add?
Is it worth paying for the Tower of London (to see the jewels) or Tower Bridge's glass walkway?

TIA

Would skip trafalgar as there’s not much there I was there a few yrs ago had a bunch of street performers and more happening, but apparently that was stopped now just the statue (of which London has no shortage). Would recommend going to the Eye instead and ferrying from there to the tower/bridge. The jewels are stunning and def worth it if it’s something you would appreciate.

[yellowsky]

Going to London for two days, staying in West End. Based on previous posts, I know that there are DD (Hermolis) sandwiches available in the Airport and in various stores, as well as kosher food at Selfridges.

Wondering from anyone's recent experiences how much I can rely on this? Hoping not to schlep too much food, but don't want to starve. Don't either want to have to schlep to GG or Stamford Hill with such limited time.

I'd love to taste a Dans Deals sandwich 

[DealJew]

Is there a car rental agency in the Stamford Hill area that is open on chol hamoed?

[DealJew]

Is there any place to book cheaper tickets to maddame tussauds than the website itself?

[Gvann]

Is anyone recently flown out of lhr? Flying virgin Atlantic business trying to figure out if we need to get there especially early cause the website says to due to operational constraints

[Ploni3]

Flew Lufthansa J about a month ago. Check in was 10 minutes and about the same for security.

[G11600]

Is there any place to book cheaper tickets to maddame tussauds than the website itself?

https://www.daysoutguide.co.uk/home/

Never seen them check tickets, but not tried at Madame Tussaud’s.
Worst case you’ll have to pay difference.

[mevinyavin]

Sukkos in London $375 before bags
JFK to LGW non-stop with Norse
Dates flexible (check it out yourself)
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Also from Boston
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