Places to visit in London

[AnLe]

Hi,

We are (wife and me) coming over to London for a holiday in August, and I would like to ask your help where to go, we have seen bigben, london eye and stonehenge, so something more down to earth, do you have something you would show to a tourist?

For example, since I saw this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4LHLM4WIw0
I have had urge try out "Curry" but I don't really know where to go.

Also was planning to catch comedy show/stand up but googling is little hard because every place tends to say they are the best

Please throw some ideas, pointers, tips and hints.

(I know this is wrong forum for this, but I have had some nice people helping me in past, and good advice, so I trust forum will not fail me this time either)

[djh]

for a curry go to brick lane

also try london aquarium, namco for some fun, the river cruise etc.

[Colesy]

Brick Lane is great place to go for a curry, it is full of Curry Houses, lots more to see and do there too: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brick_Lane

The Comedy Store is the best stand up venue I've been to, they often have big names and don't hold back. Don't sit in the front row! http://www.thecomedystore.co.uk/
-Go to the 8pm showing, the late showings aren't as good, book tickets in advance or turn up an hour before to get one of the limited number of tickets they sell on the door each night.

The Tower of London and London Bridge a must if you've not seen them already, there are a few bars nearby at St Katherines Docks which are nice, the south bank is good to have a walk along. I also really like Wapping which has a few old pubs right on the river.

Camden Town is also worth visiting for something a bit different.

[BennyBoo]

Knock on the door and see if Liz is in for a coffee...

[LitD]

Ace Cafe is a must and the suasge, mash and beans are really good. Most interesting pub is probably Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese on Fleet Street, it was build in 1667 and there's a bar in the sub-sub-basement. Try to get a boat trip on the Thames, they run from outside the Houses of Parliament.

Richmond is nice to walk round and there are a couple of decent pubs by the river. If you want to head further out Henley and Marlow are really pretty and about an hour and a half drive from central London.

[Rikki Kitto]

http://www.timeout.com/london/things-to-do/101-things-to-do-in-london

[Cottis]

If you want a more real experience of a very good curry, I would go here

http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/52/1482996/restaurant/Whitechapel/Needoo-Grill-London

If you want really really good food with huge variety but still very good prices, try Tayabs in Whitechapel. Do not just turn up though, make sure to book Tayabs and take you own beer if you want.

For a couple of hours or so, I would get on a pushbike and go explore a little just to see what is going on. You will cover decent ground but at a slow enough pace to see some funny stuff no doubt. Try the Boris bikes maybe.

[Error404]

Best thing to see in London is signs for the M1, as you know you're nearly out of there

[Cottis]

Ha ha, true in many ways. I could not live there. Too many 30mph zones!

[s2driveruk]

Alex

[Louie C]

Best thing to see in London is signs for the M1, as you know you're nearly out of there

yeah it's nice to visit and then nice to go home

[Laaf]

Almost any pub is nice

[turbodriver63]

Can you view the classic audis in sytner Audi in west London?
Richmond is a nice town for a few beers with good grub down by the river and also nearby in the park.
I haven't been to Camden market, but I hear it is a good place to see.

[jameswkr]

I would also recommend - The science museum, natural history museum and the V&A museum - all near South Kensington station. Kew Gardens. Hampton Court palace.Enjoy your stay - the weather is supposed to improve.....

[bambridge]

Just remember to be streetwise, dont carry a lot of cash or wear flash watches, like every big city theres always some little sc*m who will lift your wifes purse from her bag.