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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 #1740 on: March 13, 2017, 01:36:15 PM »
Quote from: @Yehuda on March 13, 2017, 01:12:13 PM
From DDF, I would say to skip the London Eye. See the touristy things that kopite1 suggested including Tower of London if you have time. London Dungeon was also fun. If you're there early enough in the morning for Changing of the Guard, I believe this is the link for Matt who provides a great tour, per DDFers. https://funlondontours.com/changing-guard-walking-tour

Now, if you're a Harry Potter fan... ignore all the above and book the tour and let that be the only thing you do on your 1 day.
Tower of London
Is the number 1 entertaining thing in London with history.
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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #1741 on: March 13, 2017, 01:54:02 PM »
Quote from: jose34 on March 11, 2017, 03:07:38 PM
If I am in London for one day I want to make it a full day, any suggestions on the best thing( s) or thing to do.

Is it worth to do the London Eye only, is the River Cruise worth it etc...
1 day in London
I would suggest:
1. Early morning Tower of London
2. Then photo shoot at tower bridge
You could walk to it and back if you want to spend another 40mins total there
We just took photos from further out
3. Then river cruise past London eye, shard and Shakespeare's globe
4. to Big Ben and house of parliament
5. then from there I would do a Uber to Buckingham Palace
Use a app like sygic to spot places on the way and know what your looking at

6. Then maybe I would suggest some shopping:

Choice of oxford St..
Regent St.
Selfridges
Or Harrods

7. And then go eat at Rubins.

Nice day in London.

Check my TR on those things and pics.
http://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=70097.0

I would skip Harry Potter which is fiction and not London
I would skip Matt's Tour because it's too time consuming for a 1 day trip.
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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #1742 on: March 13, 2017, 02:06:46 PM »
Quote from: davidmal on March 13, 2017, 01:54:02 PM
1 day in London
I would suggest:
1. Early morning Tower of London
2. Then photo shoot at tower bridge
You could walk to it and back if you want to spend another 40mins total there
We just took photos from further out
3. Then river cruise past London eye, shard and Shakespeare's globe
4. to Big Ben and house of parliament
5. then from there I would do a Uber to Buckingham Palace
Use a app like sygic to spot places on the way and know what your looking at

6. Then maybe I would suggest some shopping:

Choice of oxford St..
Regent St.
Selfridges
Or Harrods

7. And then go eat at Rubins.

Nice day in London.

Check my TR on those things and pics.
http://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=70097.0

I would skip Harry Potter which is fiction and not London
I would skip Matt's Tour because it's too time consuming for a 1 day trip.
That depends on quality vs. quantity. And the HP comment is... oh forget it.
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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #1743 on: March 13, 2017, 02:22:42 PM »
Quote from: @Yehuda on March 13, 2017, 02:06:46 PM
That depends on quality vs. quantity. And the HP comment is... oh forget it.
Harry Potter while Entertaining I wouldn't say that's London

And if your going for a day to London wouldn't you want to get a over view of the major places that are London
Like Big Ben, Tower of London, Tower bridge, London eye, Buckingham Palace , Selfridge's or Harrods

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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #1744 on: March 13, 2017, 02:33:22 PM »
Quote from: davidmal on March 13, 2017, 02:22:42 PM
Harry Potter while Entertaining I wouldn't say that's London

And if your going for a day to London wouldn't you want to get a over view of the major places that are London
Like Big Ben, Tower of London, Tower bridge, London eye, Buckingham Palace , Selfridge's or Harrods
I listed the highlights of London, and then clarified that if you're a big Potter fan, skip all that and go on the tour. Until you're a huge Potter fan and you go on that tour, you won't understand why it's worth skipping the rest of London for that.
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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #1745 on: March 13, 2017, 02:42:45 PM »
Quote from: @Yehuda on March 13, 2017, 02:33:22 PM
You won't understand why it's worth skipping the rest of London for that.
Lol.
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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #1746 on: March 13, 2017, 06:20:44 PM »
Quote from: @Yehuda on March 13, 2017, 01:12:13 PM
From DDF, I would say to skip the London Eye. See the touristy things that kopite1 suggested including Tower of London if you have time. London Dungeon was also fun. If you're there early enough in the morning for Changing of the Guard, I believe this is the link for Matt who provides a great tour, per DDFers. https://funlondontours.com/changing-guard-walking-tour

Now, if you're a Harry Potter fan... ignore all the above and book the tour and let that be the only thing you do on your 1 day.
Some people love the dungeons. Some find them gory and distasteful and would stay away from it.
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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #1747 on: March 13, 2017, 06:27:09 PM »
Quote from: MeirS on March 13, 2017, 06:20:44 PM
Some people love the dungeons. Some find them gory and distasteful and would stay away from it.
We skipped it.
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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #1748 on: March 13, 2017, 09:45:12 PM »
@davidmal that's a wonderful itinerary.
I'm a HP fan, I grew up with it. But I would never consider spending my one day in London there. Although I've never seen the movies, so that might be it
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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #1749 on: March 13, 2017, 11:54:33 PM »
Quote from: Ergel on March 13, 2017, 09:45:12 PM
@davidmal that's a wonderful itinerary.
I'm a HP fan, I grew up with it. But I would never consider spending my one day in London there. Although I've never seen the movies, so that might be it
I read them all and saw all the movies
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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #1750 on: March 13, 2017, 11:55:09 PM »
Quote from: Ergel on March 13, 2017, 09:45:12 PM
@davidmal that's a wonderful itinerary.
I'm a HP fan, I grew up with it. But I would never consider spending my one day in London there. Although I've never seen the movies, so that might be it
Thanks for compliment
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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #1751 on: March 14, 2017, 08:14:43 AM »
The HP tour is at the Warner Bros studios near Watford. It's a long way from Central London and I don't think you'd want to spend an entire day getting there (no trains nearby).
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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #1752 on: March 14, 2017, 03:07:48 PM »
You take an hour bus ride to HP.

I'll say this one last time, as this is just another reminder of why I've dialed back the forums: for someone trying to tour London in one day, you should hit the main sights as I myself listed. However, if are the type of person who LOVES HP and you're only somewhat interested in London sights, then as a second option (which is only how I listed it originally), you could consider doing HP instead of the tourist sights since it is that amazing for the right person.
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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #1753 on: March 14, 2017, 03:32:09 PM »
Quote from: davidmal on March 13, 2017, 01:54:02 PM
1 day in London
I would suggest:
1. Early morning Tower of London
2. Then photo shoot at tower bridge
You could walk to it and back if you want to spend another 40mins total there
We just took photos from further out
3. Then river cruise past London eye, shard and Shakespeare's globe
4. to Big Ben and house of parliament
5. then from there I would do a Uber to Buckingham Palace
Use a app like sygic to spot places on the way and know what your looking at

6. Then maybe I would suggest some shopping:

Choice of oxford St..
Regent St.
Selfridges
Or Harrods

7. And then go eat at Rubins.

Nice day in London.

Check my TR on those things and pics.
http://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=70097.0

I would skip Harry Potter which is fiction and not London
I would skip Matt's Tour because it's too time consuming for a 1 day trip.
As stated before even if your life depends on HP I would suggest my itinerary  
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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #1754 on: March 14, 2017, 05:59:08 PM »
Quote from: davidmal on March 13, 2017, 01:54:02 PM
1 day in London
I would suggest:
1. Early morning Tower of London
2. Then photo shoot at tower bridge
You could walk to it and back if you want to spend another 40mins total there
We just took photos from further out
3. Then river cruise past London eye, shard and Shakespeare's globe
4. to Big Ben and house of parliament
5. then from there I would do a Uber to Buckingham Palace
Use a app like sygic to spot places on the way and know what your looking at

6. Then maybe I would suggest some shopping:

Choice of oxford St..
Regent St.
Selfridges
Or Harrods

7. And then go eat at Rubins.

Nice day in London.

Check my TR on those things and pics.
http://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=70097.0

I would skip Harry Potter which is fiction and not London
I would skip Matt's Tour because it's too time consuming for a 1 day trip.

Thanks for the clear advice. Really down to the point, will probably follow it. (I actually read your trip report before!)
I was feeling bad and wanted to do Matt's Tour but thanks for advising against it,  at least this time. Your logic makes sense.
Is it worth to do the boat in not good weather also?
Big Ben and house of parliament are on the boat tour?
By Buckingham Palace you mean to actually go inside or just to see it?
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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #1755 on: March 14, 2017, 06:02:19 PM »
Quote from: jose34 on March 14, 2017, 05:59:08 PM
Thanks for the clear advice. Really down to the point, will probably follow it. (I actually read your trip report before!)
I was feeling bad and wanted to do Matt's Tour but thanks for advising against it,  at least this time. Your logic makes sense.
Is it worth to do the boat in not good weather also?
Big Ben and house of parliament are on the boat tour?
By Buckingham Palace you mean to actually go inside or just to see it?
Boat has indoor as well

And it's a great change of pace from taking a taxi

It will take you from Tower of London/tower bridge to Big Ben and House of Parliament
If you want you could also try to squeeze in Churchill's war room then buckingham palace Which is only outdoor

Summer they allow visiting.

If you want you could go around the corner to the garden or the royal mews to see carriages as well before your off to shopping.
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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #1756 on: March 20, 2017, 04:18:30 PM »
So here is what I am thinking and I need some suggestions:

Arrive - Tues Night
Wed - Matt's Changing of Guards Tour - really into changing of the guards.
 
Walk to Big Ben  area - Pictures
London Boat Cruise to Tower Bridge
Then Looking for a free thing to do around the area. Should we take a trip to Harrods?

I am leaving on Thursday Aftn. Looking for a relatively cheaper thing to do on Thursday Morning. Any ideas?



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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #1757 on: March 20, 2017, 04:58:56 PM »
Quote from: jose34 on March 20, 2017, 04:18:30 PM
So here is what I am thinking and I need some suggestions:

Arrive - Tues Night
Wed - Matt's Changing of Guards Tour - really into changing of the guards.
 
Walk to Big Ben  area - Pictures
London Boat Cruise to Tower Bridge
Then Looking for a free thing to do around the area. Should we take a trip to Harrods?

I am leaving on Thursday Aftn. Looking for a relatively cheaper thing to do on Thursday Morning. Any ideas?
London Dungeon was fun.
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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #1758 on: March 20, 2017, 05:24:28 PM »
Tower of London and the crown jewels
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Re: London Master Thread
« Reply #1759 on: March 20, 2017, 05:29:51 PM »
I am looking for something relatively on cheap end ( do they know what cheap means in London :)).
Any recomendations on some nice walking tours or  activities under 20 Pounds that I can fit in Thursday morning when I have an afternoon flight out?
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