Hidden gems in London

“Cosy and relaxing place for a casual beer. Helpful and knowledgeable staff. They're serving great variety of beers. Atmosphere was cool and friendly with positive vibes. Right in Penge High Street and not far from train station.”

“The new Irish manager (Kieron) is an absolute charm. He made me and my work colleague very welcome. Very clean and tidy this place deserves more visitors. Friendly traditional pub. 100% would vote sit again.”

“Tried the chicken shawarma wrap, and it was absolutely delicious! Generous portions, fair pricing, and great flavor. Easily a 5-star experience.”

“One of the best place where to eat proper Italian Pasta (If not the best) for an affordable price and a big portion. Higlhy suggest to Italian and not Italian for an amazing Pasta experience to share with friends or alone. Super friendly stuff and really nice vibe. Found myself to go back everyweek as It is amazing.”

“Delicious! Been meaning to try it since it had signs saying closed for refurb. We went today and it's better than the one in Canada Water!! This will be our new go to! We had 2x the mixed wrap with fries and bottles of Greek lemonade (also great)”

“We hired the Electric Barge for our wedding reception and were absolutely blown away by how helpful and thoughtful the team was throughout the entire process. From our very first enquiry, through to planning catering with specific dietary needs, and on the big day itself, we felt completely supported. Their patience, friendliness, and generosity turned what could have been a stressful experience into something easy and joyful. With 58 guests on board, the barge felt spacious, giving everyone room to mingle and dance, and enough seating for those who needed it. The route itself was beautiful, passing through wonderful scenery and landmarks. On arrival, guests were welcomed with beautifully presented sharing platters generously portioned and high quality produce. Halfway through, fish and chips were delivered on board at Camden; again, portions were great, everything arrived seamlessly, and it was all served piping hot. The bar was very well stocked, and every member of staff went out of their way to make the day feel special. We opted for the premium drinks package, which gave guests unlimited cocktails, spirits, prosecco, and more. Even with that, and the hire fee, the total was still less than half of what some local pubs had quoted us. Knowing that our booking also supported the charitable efforts for the Floating Classroom made it even more meaningful. If you’re looking for a unique, welcoming, and brilliantly run space for a party or event, we couldn’t recommend the Electric Barge more highly!”

“Had a fantastic time yesterday getting tattooed by Frank( a true gentleman). Everyone there were really friendly and welcoming. I took my own design and Frank adapted it perfectly for me. All other tattoos I saw were great. Get yourself booked in you will not be disappointed. Thank you for everything. Jason.”

“Lovely experience at Nobody’s Business getting a tattoo with Abbie. She does flash designs, but she had no issue with tweaking her design to better suit me, which was brilliant as I’ve ended up with something perfect and unique to me. Abbie was very friendly, the tattoo is top quality, and the end result is fabulous, I love it. Highly recommend Abbie and her designs”

“Big store with stunning clothes, beautiful dresses and tops, shining and colourful outfits. Love the store!! Great costumer service and quality clothes! They also have an Instagram were you can see all the outfits @fashion.rumours! Every week new dresses one more gorgeous than the other!!”

“A high end coffee stop Have wanted to stop by a few times, but never timed it right till the other day. Staff were lovely and friendly, coffee was gorgeous - had an oat cappuccino, smooth and lovely coffee flavour. Plus a citrus cake which was also super tasty. Lovely to support an independent business”

“Chibo has become our favourite spot for brunch and coffee. The food is always so tasty, the coffee never disappoints, and the atmosphere just feels really cozy. The staff are super friendly and welcoming, which makes every visit such a nice experience. It’s one of those places you always look forward to going back to.”

“Overall: ★★★★★ Raynes Park’s finest independent coffee shop serving up Curious Roo coffee and some mighty fine fresh pastries. It’s immaculate despite being small yet it’s child and dog friendly and has a warm, welcoming vibrant atmosphere. Get in, grab a table and enjoy your coffee! This is how a coffee shop should be. Food: Coffee shop What I liked: • Really welcoming • Bright yet comfortable atmosphere • Great coffee • Small well thought out food selection • Fair price point What I didn’t like: Do I recommend going? YES Will I go again? YES Was it good value? YES Price Point: $”

“the food was amazing! I got the english breakfast and it sustained me for almost the hole day. staff is friendly and efficient, the place is ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!!”

“Had a fantastic tour with Kenya back in January exploring many of Kyoto's beautiful sights. One of my favourite parts was visiting the Sake distilleries in the south- they were super interesting but also the surrounding area was virtually free of tourists and felt like a more authentically Japanese area. Very knowledgeable, friendly and especially helpful with taking photos and videos since I was a lone traveller! ありがとうございました！”

“We had a fabulous week on the boat (Greece Lefkada Explorer) with 3 other couples (friends) and great crew looking after the boat and us so well (highly competent skipper Philly and hardworking, genuine host Rhi). Beautiful swimming stops each day and docked at a different pretty island village each night. Relaxing and fun. Good communications from YG from time of booking. No hassles or surprises.”

“We would like to recommend ExpertoItaly as an excellent company. Antonio organised out holiday in Sicily . He selected excellent hotels and organised transfers between them . Everything went very smoothly . At late notice he changed our reservation, due to a family bereavement. There were no additional costs despite the time involved in such a reorganisation. Antonio provides a bespoke service to suit individual tastes. We visited Taormina, Catania, Modica and Siracusa ( the only place we had reservations about was Catania- a bit gritty for us , but the centre of the city has a beautiful Cathedral - the fish restaurants are excellent) Thank you Antonio”

“Only tried tiramasu for food but it was so light, fluffy and delicious. Would come back to try breakfast and/or mains. Enjoyed the atmosphere and feel - lovely for cosy, intimate catch ups with a loved one. Thank you so much Dave for your friendly service and for the complimentary drinks after noticing it was my friends birthday. Would recommend! Update: another complimentary brownie with a candle from Zach after hearing it was my friends birthday! Thank you so much! Also love the heated outdoor area which has shelter from rainy nights”

“Highly recommend Le Chien - hector went for his first groom today and they’ve done a fantastic job. Booked in again in 8 weeks time”

“Finding Flea Jump was the best decision I made for my dogs’ grooming and care! My two dogs, Ravena and Jade, absolutely love coming here. Ravena had her very first groom with them and we’ve never gone anywhere else since. The team always does an amazing job—Ravena’s coat looks gorgeous and shiny, and Jade comes out looking so neat and happy. Their coats are always healthy and shiny, and their nails are done with such care—never any issues with blending and always left so smooth. It’s the little details like this that make such a difference. On top of the grooming, the dog hotel is also fantastic and gives me such peace of mind knowing they are in loving hands. Truly the best place for both grooming and care.”

“I broke my bracelet through the night which I haven’t taken off for 2 years. I knew these guys had a workshop in store as I bought a necklace from them 4 years ago. The bracelet wasn’t made by them but they still fixed it within 5 minutes of me stepping in the store !! Amazing service and love for jewellery. They didn’t even charge me.”

“Had my nose pierced here and couldn’t have asked for a better experience! Dan did an incredible job, thank you! The decor and music is really cool and cleanliness was great. I highly recommend this place!”

“Never tried schnitzel food first time went to this restaurant n truly loved The sizzling Hawain the best in love juicy crispy overload, and the Mushroom Arancini is a delicious mix of crispy and creamy - a golden shell with a rich, earthy mushroom risotto centre. The schnitzel comes out perfectly golden-lightly breaded, tender inside, and seasoned just right. No greasy heaviness, just I at classic crackle when you cut into it. Love the ambiance the staff were very friendly felt relaxed and enjoyed the evening here”

“Incredible restaurant. Tastiest carbonara I’ve ever had served by friendly hosts. Low key and unfussy atmosphere. A perfect blend of quality without taking itself too seriously. Couldn’t recommend highly enough”

“What a brilliant place for a lovely pasta dinner! They make fresh homemade pasta, and you can ask to customize any dish to your taste. Also, desserts are fantastic. Team members are attentive, welcoming, and very positive. We will be back for sure!”

“Amazing food, so good, I’m giving 5 stars for service as they were 2 people short and gave us another glass of wine in apology. This was the squid and prawn orzo, so good. Sea bass ceviche to start was also amazing. This is on our list when visiting London from Calgary in the future.”

“We had a lovely experience. The team was very welcoming. Massages were perfect, just as we both wanted. My partner had a deep massage and he mentioned it was excellent for his back.”

“Great experience with Niko! Lovely shop with very talented barbers. Looking forward to become a on going client of theirs.”

“Amazing service, been twice since moved to the area and always great experience and result. Ibz will takes extreme good care and provides even better result.”

“Came into the shop on Thursday evening and purchased these lovely three cigars. I was delighted to see the familiar face of James, who had first served me on a post A-level celebratory smoke at the shop. The second time visiting the shop I had the pleasure of meeting the charismatic owner - Omar. Everyone who works in the shop is very knowledgable and takes the time to run you through different cigars from different brands and they welcome you with open arms. Looking forward to coming back”

“Thanks to Ms. Jasmin who patiently arranged my recent trip to Georgia and Armenia. It’s the second time that she arranged my trip and it’s always beyond my expectations.Thanks Neo Tourism and to our agent Jasmin.”