This is a great place to eat if you're visiting the Tower Bridge or the Design Museum. It's right on the water and although I didn't have time to eat there, the food looked fantastic. Also, just a beautiful restaurant.
They also have a room filled with full-scale models of dozens of famous sculptures from around the world, Michelangelo's David, Trajan's Column in Rome, etc. Definitely worth checking out.
Not sure if I added the right V&A. The one I'm recommending is the V&A Museum in S. Kensington. Just rediscovered the place on my last trip back to London -- a temple to human creativity and ingenuity -- from giant, ancient religious sculpture to contemporary fashion and jewellery. I'm not a museum Not sure if I added the right V&A. The one I'm recommending is the V&A Museum in S. Kensington. Just rediscovered the place on my last trip back to London -- a temple to human creativity and ingenuity -- from giant, ancient religious sculpture to contemporary fashion and jewellery. I'm not a museum person, but this is pretty unmissable.…see moresee less
One of my favorite stores in the world. Beware, they close exactly when they say they're going to close regardless of how many customers are waiting outside. If you want to bring a true piece of London back for someone, this is the place. I've always wanted a walking stick (with a dog on the handle One of my favorite stores in the world. Beware, they close exactly when they say they're going to close regardless of how many customers are waiting outside. If you want to bring a true piece of London back for someone, this is the place. I've always wanted a walking stick (with a dog on the handle if anyone is listening) from here.…see moresee less