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Hourly 65GBP
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Emmes Car Service (Stamford Hill) +44 20 8809 4444
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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 #1280 on: January 28, 2016, 06:30:37 PM »
Quote from: ad120 on January 28, 2016, 02:44:19 PM
I am using public transportation.
IMO it is not worth the schlepp just for food. Should I walk around the city? If so, which sites do I hit?
Depends what you're interested in.
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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #1281 on: January 28, 2016, 07:16:58 PM »
Quote from: Yehoshua on January 28, 2016, 06:30:37 PM
Depends what you're interested in.
If I am understanding correctly I only have about 4 hours to spend....
I would like to see what is considered unique about London, preferably a landmark or two. I am not interested in clubbing (it's daytime anyways), showbiz, or art. Culture is nice however its too short of a time. I am thinking I would want to do sightseeing.
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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #1282 on: January 28, 2016, 07:31:20 PM »
Quote from: ad120 on January 28, 2016, 07:16:58 PM
If I am understanding correctly I only have about 4 hours to spend....
I would like to see what is considered unique about London, preferably a landmark or two. I am not interested in clubbing (it's daytime anyways), showbiz, or art. Culture is nice however its too short of a time. I am thinking I would want to do sightseeing.
Parliament square, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, the London Eye are all in the same area. You can see them all with one stop. Buckingham Palace is not too far either. You wont have time to see Tower of London or the British Museum or Library.
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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #1283 on: January 29, 2016, 01:37:49 AM »
Quote from: hvaces42 on January 28, 2016, 07:31:20 PM
Parliament square, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, the London Eye are all in the same area. You can see them all with one stop. Buckingham Palace is not too far either. You wont have time to see Tower of London or the British Museum or Library.
Is one able to tour the inside of buckingham palace?
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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #1284 on: January 29, 2016, 07:24:01 AM »
Quote from: ad120 on January 29, 2016, 01:37:49 AM
Is one able to tour the inside of buckingham palace?
IiRC summer only
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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #1285 on: January 31, 2016, 12:52:25 PM »
Quote from: hvaces42 on January 29, 2016, 07:24:01 AM
IiRC summer only
I am not much of a church guy so I guess I will do:
London Eye
Big Ben
Buckingham Palace
Picadilly Circus
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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #1286 on: January 31, 2016, 01:17:04 PM »
Quote from: ad120 on January 27, 2016, 04:15:54 AM
Arrive into LGW at 11 AM on March 30 and fly out of STN at 6PM same day. is there enough time to do anything? if so, what?
If you like expensive cars, go to the roads behind Harrods, where people go to show off their cars. It's just not particularly close to anything else.
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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #1287 on: January 31, 2016, 02:07:21 PM »
Quote from: Der Deutsche Jude on January 31, 2016, 01:17:04 PM
If you like expensive cars, go to the roads behind Harrods, where people go to show off their cars. It's just not particularly close to anything else.
Thanks....
Based on the wiki Rueben's is the only kosher joint in London City. Is that accurate?

ETA: Why doesn't their menus list pricing?  :-\
http://www.reubensrestaurant.co.uk/images/menus/takeaway-menu.pdf
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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #1288 on: January 31, 2016, 02:50:54 PM »


Quote from: ad120 on January 31, 2016, 02:07:21 PM
Thanks....
Based on the wiki Rueben's is the only kosher joint in London City. Is that accurate?

That is unfortunately correct.
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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #1289 on: February 10, 2016, 03:51:31 PM »
Last mention of Hilton in this thread was Oct. 2013--top London's in the city center using Hilton points aside from the Hilton Park Lane?
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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #1290 on: March 01, 2016, 07:27:18 PM »
I need some help in deciding which hotel to stay in during my 1 night stopover in London.  I am landing in LGW at 4pm and leaving LHR the next day at 3:15pm.  Is there any hotel that is not far from either airports and is also near kosher food? 
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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #1291 on: March 01, 2016, 09:03:52 PM »
Quote from: Menachem613 on March 01, 2016, 07:27:18 PM
I need some help in deciding which hotel to stay in during my 1 night stopover in London.  I am landing in LGW at 4pm and leaving LHR the next day at 3:15pm.  Is there any hotel that is not far from either airports and is also near kosher food?
Why not stay in central London? Else you can stay near a store selling DD sandwiches.
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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #1292 on: March 01, 2016, 10:31:18 PM »
Quote from: Yehoshua on March 01, 2016, 09:03:52 PM
Why not stay in central London? Else you can stay near a store selling DD sandwiches.

Wouldn't that be a bloody fortune and would not have access to kosher food?
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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #1293 on: March 02, 2016, 01:45:29 AM »
Quote from: Menachem613 on March 01, 2016, 10:31:18 PM
Wouldn't that be a bloody fortune and would not have access to kosher food?
Use a free night or points. DD sandwiches are all over central London.
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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #1294 on: March 02, 2016, 03:35:30 AM »
Quote from: Menachem613 on March 01, 2016, 10:31:18 PM
Wouldn't that be a bloody fortune and would not have access to kosher food?
There is nothing close to the airport with kosher food.

If food is important, your best bet is to stay at one of the Holiday Inns near Golders Green/Finchley, where you'll have plenty of options.
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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #1295 on: March 02, 2016, 01:59:01 PM »

Quote from: ChAiM'l on March 02, 2016, 03:35:30 AM
There is nothing close to the airport with kosher food.

If food is important, your best bet is to stay at one of the Holiday Inns near Golders Green/Finchley, where you'll have plenty of options.

Thank you. I may do that. Any recommendation as to transportation from LGW to Golders Green for a family with luggage?
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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #1296 on: March 02, 2016, 02:17:53 PM »
Quote from: Menachem613 on March 02, 2016, 01:59:01 PM
Thank you. I may do that. Any recommendation as to transportation from LGW to Golders Green for a family with luggage?
Gatwick Express to victoria station and a cab/car service from there
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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #1297 on: March 02, 2016, 02:18:33 PM »
Quote from: Menachem613 on March 02, 2016, 01:59:01 PM
Thank you. I may do that. Any recommendation as to transportation from LGW to Golders Green for a family with luggage?
Your best bet would be a local car service or Heimishe driver, unless you're interested in schlepping on trains.
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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #1298 on: March 02, 2016, 02:20:30 PM »
Quote from: ChAiM'l on March 02, 2016, 02:18:33 PM
Your best bet would be a local car service or Heimishe driver, unless you're interested in schlepping on trains.
Uber was very affordable. Especially with 20% off from Capital One quicksilver.
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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #1299 on: March 02, 2016, 02:22:11 PM »
Quote from: Menachem613 on March 02, 2016, 01:59:01 PM
Thank you. I may do that. Any recommendation as to transportation from LGW to Golders Green for a family with luggage?
Do you intend to tour the city? I'd think that staying in central London and eating DD sandwiches is a lot better for touring on a short stay. You'd be a lot closer to public transit to/from LGW/LHR, not to mention all the tourist sites. Staying in GG will only get you close to restaurants. Think of the time you'll spend getting from GG to central London and back before going back to the airport.
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