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Trip Reports
A Week in London for 2 TR by Davidmal
100,000 Steps by Yuguy
6 Hours in London by Something Fishy
London + Scotland Trip Report by jshelton
London TR by Yehoshua
Mrs. Hvaces42's Surprise London Birthday Adventure by hvaces42
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 #2560 on: April 02, 2023, 08:30:27 AM »
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
Some sort of strike happening in LHR so cant compare to other times.

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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #2561 on: April 03, 2023, 01:05:23 PM »
Does anyone have an updated number for a frum driver in London?

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« Reply #2562 on: April 04, 2023, 04:50:48 PM »
Some sort of strike happening in LHR so cant compare to other times.

I think the strike was only British airways terminal, if I remember TPG said only terminal 5

Well business check in was very smooth and extremely quick bH. Though the tsa worker seemed to be getting paid to keep you occupied as long as possible cause it took him 10 min to scan our bags and baby creams

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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #2563 on: April 04, 2023, 07:23:16 PM »
I think the strike was only British airways terminal, if I remember TPG said only terminal 5

Well business check in was very smooth and extremely quick bH. Though the tsa worker seemed to be getting paid to keep you occupied as long as possible cause it took him 10 min to scan our bags and baby creams
I landed in terminal 2 today and there was no issues
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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #2564 on: April 26, 2023, 02:45:52 AM »
New initiative from Chabad to provide lunch in Docklands, Mondays through Thursdays

https://jewishdocklands.com/product-category/lunch/

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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #2565 on: May 14, 2023, 10:26:02 AM »
Can anyone recommend a driver to the Cotswolds for a day trip from London?

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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #2566 on: May 18, 2023, 08:10:26 AM »
Is something going on in London at the end of June?
I am trying to book two nights in a hotel near the Jewish areas -from the wikii- and they are all booked out.
Any suggestions that are close by but not in the wiki?

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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #2567 on: May 18, 2023, 10:25:05 PM »
 So any suggestions for areas to stay in for two day trip to London? Want to be near kosher food and a Shul. Golders Green area seems sold out.



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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #2568 on: May 18, 2023, 10:48:01 PM »
If you don't need to be in the Jewish area you could stay in the West End and you have Tony Page and the Western Marble Arch Synagogue.

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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #2569 on: May 18, 2023, 10:59:29 PM »
If you don't need to be in the Jewish area you could stay in the West End and you have Tony Page and the Western Marble Arch Synagogue.
Thanks, would rather be in some sort of Jewish area. Other than Golders Green and Stamford Hill what else is there?

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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #2570 on: May 19, 2023, 05:03:29 AM »
Thanks, would rather be in some sort of Jewish area. Other than Golders Green and Stamford Hill what else is there?
St John's Wood, near Regent Park
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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #2571 on: May 19, 2023, 05:18:26 AM »
Thanks, would rather be in some sort of Jewish area. Other than Golders Green and Stamford Hill what else is there?
Hendon and Edgware are very jewish with plenty of restaurants and minyanim, but not sure I'd recommend for tourist as further. from city center.
Also Finchley and Hamstead Garden Suburb which are close to GG and have facilities.

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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #2572 on: May 19, 2023, 09:00:59 AM »
St John's Wood, near Regent Park

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Marriott maida vale is nice and right there

Location is very central. About midway between GG and West End so your not far from either.


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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #2573 on: June 04, 2023, 03:23:37 AM »
Any suggestions for a good low to midrange restaurant with nice outdoor seating?

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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #2574 on: June 06, 2023, 05:01:11 AM »
Any suggestions for a good low to midrange restaurant with nice outdoor seating?
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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #2575 on: June 07, 2023, 08:54:29 AM »
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Tish in Hampstead has a nice outdoor seating area.

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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #2576 on: June 28, 2023, 02:25:10 AM »
3 full days in London. What's the best pass?

My list

Museums

National gallery - Trafalgar
Tate
War rooms

Notable locations
Piccadilly circus
Big Ben - Parliament - Westminster Abbey
Tower of London.
London bridge 
Buckingham Palace - museum

Farther;
Bevis marks
The naval academy is even farther but looks amazing .

Staying in London central so most is a walk or short cab

1 day is the food and wine festival, I have the morning to early noon then midway I have a break and can do Buckingham Palace and museum
 

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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #2577 on: July 11, 2023, 08:39:48 PM »
I am coming to London for a work trip in a couple of weeks.

The office location is 30 Fenchurch St, London EC3M 3BD, United Kingdom.

From what I gather, there isn’t much in the area in regards to minyanim and good.

Any advice on best place to stay with food/minyanim and easy access to my office?

TIA
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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #2578 on: July 12, 2023, 02:35:47 PM »
I am coming to London for a work trip in a couple of weeks.

The office location is 30 Fenchurch St, London EC3M 3BD, United Kingdom.

From what I gather, there isn’t much in the area in regards to minyanim and good.

Any advice on best place to stay with food/minyanim and easy access to my office?

TIA

You are literally around the corner from Bevis Marks which has a daily minyan.
Sandys Row also a short walk for Mincha

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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #2579 on: July 12, 2023, 06:47:15 PM »
You are literally around the corner from Bevis Marks which has a daily minyan.
Sandys Row also a short walk for Mincha
Yeah but Bevis Marks is closed this summer on weekdays for renovations (except for Thursday shacharis).
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