Central London Area Guide
A locals' guide to Central London
Where do Central London locals go?
Tate Modern Kitchen & Bar
Nothing quite like sitting down with a cold, crisp glass of wine after a stroll along the south bank. The bar on the 6th floor of Tate Modern also comes with one of the best views in town AND the added benefit of supporting a fantastic arts institution. Later weekend opening times make this a great place to watch the sunset.Read more
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"As well as its world famous market, Portobello Road was home to George Orwell in the 1920s, the author of cult classics Animal Farm and 1984."
The tallest building in the EU, Borough Market and a stunning setting along the Thames - London Bridge has it all!
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What locals say about Central London
“Lillington Gardens Estate was declared a conservation area in 1990. You can walk all the way through the gardens from the top of Tachbrook Street down to Rampayne Street. I live there and it's quiet and lovely. Tate Britain is nearby on Millbank and Damien Hirstâs Newport Street Gallery is to be found just over Vauxhall Bridge. ”
Alex
“I love morning strolls around Holland Park.”
Peter
“SW10 is definitely among the best postcodes in Central London. Elegant, safe, entertaining and ideal for both families and young people.”
Fred
Activities near Central London
Rikette Genesis
Riketté Genesis is a British jazz vocalist on the rise. She is a star in waiting with a fearless attitude who fuses jazz and soul with her luscious voice and beautifully crafted scat sections. She is ready to burst out of London’s legendary jazz circuit with her powerfully sharp and seductive sound. Riketté is inspired by artists such aS JULIE LONDON, SARAH VAUGHAN AND ELLA FITZGERALD. Riketté's cohesive productions run the gamut from smoky, jazz-filled vibes to straight up 1920/40s Swing and beyond. Riketté has performed at some of the leading venues in the UK. She performed at Southbank Centre in London, The Piano Bar Soho, The Radio Academy Festival, WOW Festival, Wilderness Festival and at The Citadel Festival. She has recently performed at one of Nigerias leading music venues in Lagos for the Satchmo’s Jazz Festival.Read more
The Real Thing
Multi-million selling soul band The Real Thing are ready to give their much loved disco-inspired hits a new lease of life, with an extensive UK tour. Featuring the group’s two original vocalists Chris Amoo and Dave Smith, along with their 5-piece band, The Real Thing deliver a funky ‘in your face’ show with a strong ‘retro flavour’ with the band’s classic songs mixed with contemporary grooves. Celebrating over 45 years in the music industry. As well as the success of their debut hit single ‘You to Me Are Everything’, these Liverpool lads boast three million selling hit singles including, ‘Can’t Get by Without You’, ‘Whenever You Want My Love’ and ‘Can You Feel the Force’, making them the UK’s best-selling black group of the late 70s.Read more
The Glenn Miller Orchestra
The world famous orchestra formed after the loss of Glenn Miller present a repertoire of swing and jazz band tunes.
Adriana Lucia, Nidia Gongora And La Muchacha
La Línea Festival presents: Las Poderosas - Colombian Queens. An inspiring evening of Colombian female voices, celebrating music, heritage, and activism. Headlining this exciting double bill is Adriana Lucía, one of Colombia’s most beloved and distinctive voices, celebrated for blending Caribbean rhythms such as cumbia, porro, and vallenato with contemporary pop influences. Co-headlining is Nidia Góngora, the Pacific coast’s iconic voice and guardian of Afro-Colombian heritage. As lead singer of Canalón de Timbiquí, the Latin GRAMMY-nominated singer brings ancestral marimba traditions to global audiences. Opening the show is La Muchacha. Her guitar-led folk and protest-rooted songwriting addresses justice, gender, and community, resonating across Latin America. Presented by La Linea Festival 5+. Under 14s must be accompanied by someone aged 16 or over.Read more
Jasper Tygner & Special Guest
North London DJ, producer, composer and multi-instrumentalist Jasper Tygner will be bringing a bag full of classic rave nostalgia, melodic breaks and high tempo house sounds to the club. Inspired by the deep history of London Underground club culture, his sound nods to some of the key movements over the past 30 years (such as jungle, dubstep and garage), subtly paying homage in an emotive and kaledioscopic fashion. The special guest is a past resident of ours who compliments Jasper’s take on contemporary UK underground dance - after 4 sell out shows their return has been a long the coming… Tickets on sale Tuesday 30th April at 10am BST, RSVP for priority access to tickets via the button. This is an 18+ eventRead more
Comedy Store Players
A regular night, often featuring some legendary faces of the improv scene including Paul Merton, Josie Lawrence and Lee Simpson.
Six
Musical comedy show featuring Henry VIII's six wives finally telling their side of the story through music and accompanied by a six piece band.Read more
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