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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 #800 on: October 19, 2015, 02:16:20 PM »

Quote from: Dan on October 19, 2015, 02:15:26 PM
List of where to find these sandwiches?

Would still go to places for dinner I'd imagine, no?

With the amount of time you have, you can definitely fit in dinner.
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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #801 on: October 19, 2015, 02:17:40 PM »
Quote from: Dan on October 19, 2015, 02:15:26 PM
List of where to find these sandwiches?

Would still go to places for dinner I'd imagine, no?
Most Tesco and Sainsbury stores in London. For the full list, look here and here. The app Kosher Near Me is very helpful at finding the closest location to where you are.
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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #802 on: October 19, 2015, 02:17:59 PM »
Quote from: itsyehuda on October 19, 2015, 02:16:20 PM
With the amount of time you have, you can definitely fit in dinner.
True, but don't expect too much from the food.
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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #803 on: October 19, 2015, 02:18:00 PM »
Quote from: Dan on October 19, 2015, 01:32:22 PM
Top restaurants/bakeries to be sure to hit up?
I'm not a big food guy but perhaps Grodzinsky's bakery?
There are like 5/6 of them around the city, mainly in the frum areas. They aren't all owned by the same people but apparently they're all pretty good.

And as people have already mentioned, DDs sandwiches, made by Hermolis are available in many non Heimishe areas as well.
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« Reply #804 on: October 19, 2015, 02:18:36 PM »
There's also the 1701 takeout in Selfridges

http://1701dev.hypedev3.co.uk/selfridges/
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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #805 on: October 19, 2015, 03:20:30 PM »
Quote from: Dan on October 19, 2015, 02:15:26 PM
List of where to find these sandwiches?

Would still go to places for dinner I'd imagine, no?
Yeah, but be prepared for it to be expensive and time consuming (just to get there).
It's like being in Manhattan and eating in the Five towns.
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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #806 on: October 19, 2015, 03:24:15 PM »
Quote from: Dan on October 19, 2015, 02:15:26 PM
List of where to find these sandwiches?

Would still go to places for dinner I'd imagine, no?
There's a link in the wiki
Quote from: itsyehuda on October 19, 2015, 02:18:36 PM
There's also the 1701 takeout in Selfridges

http://1701dev.hypedev3.co.uk/selfridges/
Link to this as well.

London isn't renowned for it's food and rightly so. You won't find anything on par with NY, LA or Paris. There are however some decent places. La Fiesta in GG has some decent meat, Kaifeng has good chinese and Isola Bella has decent milchig. Don't miss Pizaza either. For a nice night out, try Bevis Marks followed by drinks at the Shard (min £25 spend pp and find a babysitter).

When in November are you planning to come?
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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #807 on: October 19, 2015, 03:44:49 PM »
firstly kudos to chaim'l & Co for the fantastic wiki,

Just an FYI, I know Dan isn't a fan of these passes but I got great value from a 3 day London Pass, certainly worth looking into

Also for those that would go to the London Dungeons, I found the London Bridge Experience to be much much better
 
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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #808 on: October 19, 2015, 04:18:27 PM »
hey what does everyone do for phones? unlocked smartphone with SIM rental, similar to Israel
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« Reply #809 on: October 19, 2015, 04:23:02 PM »
Quote from: jshelton on October 19, 2015, 04:18:27 PM
hey what does everyone do for phones? unlocked smartphone with SIM rental, similar to Israel

sorry didn't realize there was a thread already for these types of questions http://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=2051.0
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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #810 on: October 19, 2015, 06:01:47 PM »
What about Beit Hamadras http://www.beithamadras.co.uk/ ?
Is it Glatt?
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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #811 on: October 19, 2015, 06:12:34 PM »
Quote from: jshelton on October 19, 2015, 04:18:27 PM
hey what does everyone do for phones? unlocked smartphone with SIM rental, similar to Israel
Look into GiffGaff
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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #812 on: October 19, 2015, 06:17:19 PM »
The Shard is a must (if you're without kids)
Went there in the evening for a drink and took pics of the magnificent views of the London city skyline and the Thames.
It is the tallest building in the UK at 1,014 ft (309m) and was opened to the public in February 2013
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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #813 on: October 19, 2015, 06:18:03 PM »
Quote from: MeirS on October 19, 2015, 06:12:34 PM
Look into GiffGaff
I might have a couple of sims to spare. PM
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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #814 on: October 20, 2015, 09:24:48 AM »
Quote from: ChAiM'l on October 19, 2015, 03:24:15 PM
Isola Bella has decent milchig. Don't miss Pizaza either.


Isola Bella is very good, Pizzaza is opposite Isola Bella.
Also, Kanteen in Brent Cross shopping center is decent. I think they have a branch in Hendon too
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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #815 on: October 20, 2015, 09:25:44 AM »
Quote from: MeirS on October 19, 2015, 10:31:57 AM
Oh, and I forgot to mention, I think they're all free.

In general in London all good tourist attractions are either very expensive or free... :)
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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #816 on: October 20, 2015, 01:30:39 PM »

Quote from: Yehoshua on October 19, 2015, 02:17:40 PM
Most Tesco and Sainsbury stores in London. For the full list, look here and here. The app Kosher Near Me is very helpful at finding the closest location to where you are.
Will just say that when I was there I could not find any on these dd sandwiches- and was pretty stuck without lunch because of it

It was the week after succos- but I don't see why that should be so hard on them...

(And my cousin who lives there said she's heard good things about them- but also was never around  when she needed it)
Just saying to maybe have some bakery goods with you as back up , or call them to make sure they delivered that day...
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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #817 on: October 20, 2015, 01:41:57 PM »
Quote from: Let3 on October 20, 2015, 01:30:39 PM
Will just say that when I was there I could not find any on these dd sandwiches- and was pretty stuck without lunch because of it

It was the week after succos- but I don't see why that should be so hard on them...

(And my cousin who lives there said she's heard good things about them- but also was never around  when she needed it)
Just saying to maybe have some bakery goods with you as back up , or call them to make sure they delivered that day...
Weird. When I was there in July and January/February I found them at no fewer than 3 different locations.
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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #818 on: October 20, 2015, 02:15:57 PM »
It probably depends on what you were expecting. If you're expecting them to be "literally everywhere", you may be disappointed. Although considering the ultra orthodox population of Central London, they are rather common.
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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #819 on: October 20, 2015, 02:27:05 PM »
Quote from: MeirS on October 20, 2015, 02:15:57 PM
It probably depends on what you were expecting. If you're expecting them to be "literally everywhere", you may be disappointed. Although considering the ultra orthodox population of Central London, they are rather common.
I never said they were literally everywhere, rather they were at most Tesco and Sainsbury locations in Central London. I also linked to the website and app what proves this to be true.
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