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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
Hotels in Jewish Areas
Yamor Suites-
Restaurants (Partial List)
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
General Information
Emergency Numbers
Police/Fire/Amb - 999
Hatzolah - 020 8806 1123
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.
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
| Name | Area | Website | Review |
| Andaz Liverpool Street | City | Link | |
| Hyatt Regency London - The Churchill | West End | Link | mguy |
| Marriott - Grosvenor Square | West End | Link | |
| Marriott Marble Arch | West End | Link | 5 minute walk to Western Marble Arch Synagogue |
Hotels in Jewish Areas
| Name | Area | Website | Review | Notes |
| Croft Court Hotel | Golders Green | Link | ||
| Holiday Inn Brent Cross | Golders Green | Link | ||
| Holiday Inn Express | Golders Green | Link | Kosher breakfast, Shabbos meals. Contact hotel for more info. | |
| King Solomon Hotel | Golders Green | Link | ||
| Park Avenue Hotel | Stamford Hill | Link | Formerly Kadimah | |
| The Pillar Hotel | Hendon | Link |
Restaurants (Partial List)
| Name | Location | Type | Hechsher | Notes |
| 86 Bistro | Hendon | Meat | LBD | |
| Asado | Stamford Hill | Meat | KED | 'Mediterranean bistro' |
| Aviv | Edgware | Meat | KF | |
| Bread Bakery | Golders Green | Breakfast/Lunch | LBD | |
| Burger Bar | Golders Green | Meat | LBD | |
| Cafe Arome | Edgware | Dairy | RES | |
| Dagim - Fish&Chips | Stamford Hill | Fresh fried fish | KED | Take away only - No seating |
| Delicatessen | Hampstead | Meat | KF | Mediterranean & regular options |
| Deli98 | Stamford Hill | Deli/Takeout/Shabbos | KED | Great pulled beef sandwich |
| Flipside Burger Bar | Golders Green | Meat | LBD | 'Upscale' burger joint. Good food. Very noisy |
| *Hummus Bar* | Golders Green | Meat | LBD | Highly reccomended - reserve well in advance. |
| Hummus Bar | Hendon | Meat | LBD | Hendon branch. Slightly varied menu. No reservations. |
| Isola Bella | Golders Green | Dairy/Fish/Thai | LBD | |
| Kaifeng | Hendon | Chinese | LBD | |
| Kanteen | GG/Hendon | Dairy/Fish | KF | Inside Brent Cross Shopping Center |
| La Fiesta | Golders Green | Meat | LBD | Argentinian steakhouse. |
| Met-Su-Yan | Golders Green | Asian | KF | |
| Met-Su-Yan | Edgware | Asian | KF | |
| Mr Baker | Hendon | Bakery/Pizza/Sushi | LBD | OK food. Limited seating |
| One Ashbourne | Golders Green | Meat | KF | |
| Pizaza | Golders Green | Pizza | KF | Cool on screen ordering at table. Delicious food. See inside the shop! |
| Pizaza | Hendon | Pizza | KF | No screens, and smaller than GG. |
| Reich's | Golders Green | Deli/Takeout/Shabbos | KED | |
| Reuben's | West End | Meat | SKA | Deli upstairs-Restaurant downstairs |
| SoYo | Golders Green | Dairy/Fish | KF | Good breakfast selection |
| Sami's | Golders Green | Schwarma | LBD | There are Hendon & Edgware locations as well. |
| Satmar Deli | Stamford Hill | Deli/Takeout/Shabbos | KED | |
| Shefa Mehadrin | Golders Green | Deli/Takeout/Shabbos | Various | |
| Sushi Haven | Golders Green | Sushi | LBD | Also have counter inside Kosher Kingdom |
| The Kitchen | Edgware | Meat | KF | |
| Tish | Belsize Park | Meat | LBD | Open for Shabbos meals |
| White Fish | Hendon | Fish | LBD | |
| White House Express | Golders Green | Meat | LBD | |
| White House Express | Hendon | Meat | LBD | |
| Zest | Finchley | Mediterranean/Dairy | SKA |
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
| Attraction | URL | Notes |
| Abbey Road | Link | Famous Abbey Road crossing for Beatles fans. |
| British Library | Link | Britain's national library, which houses some fascinating collections including these. |
| Buckingham Palace | Link | Palace 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 Cruises | Link | Sightseeing cruise on the River Thames. |
| Harrods of Knightsbridge | Link | Largest department store in Europe, with some really cool (expensive!) stuff on display. |
| HMS Belfast | Link | Museum on a former battleship. |
| Horse Guards Parade | Link | |
| Imperial War Museum | Link | Highlights: Holocaust Exhibition, Trench Experience |
| London Eye | Link | |
| Old Bailey | Link | Watch criminal trials taking place. |
| Shakespeare Theatre | Link | |
| The Shard | Link | View 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. |
| Stonehenge | Link | Prehistoric monument. |
| Thames Rib | Link | High-speed RIB boat tour. |
| Tower of London | Link | Historic fortress where the Crown Jewels can be viewed. |
| WB Harry Potter Studio Tour | Link | See Hogwarts, Diagon Alley etc. See here for a tip on finding last-minute availability |
| Windsor Castle | Link | Historical castle, and the Queen's weekend home. |
General Information
Emergency Numbers
Police/Fire/Amb - 999
Hatzolah - 020 8806 1123
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.
« Last edited by ad120 on June 16, 2019, 10:29:51 PM »
