Not For Tourists - NFT, Not For Tourists guide to London

Dear NFT User,

Weve seen a lot these last couple of years. There was the Royal Wedding, which cheered up even the most miserable bastards among us. The glorious sight of spitfires and hurricanes flying over the capital was enough to make one feel proud to be British, and a style icon was born when Kate Middleton wore Alexander McQueen up the aisle. Then in 2012 we got an extra days holiday to have a knees-up in honour of Her Majs Diamond Jubilee (of course it rained).

Then there was the Olympics: otherwise known as that running-jumping-swimming-cycling-diving event thingummy, the name of which we cannot mention for trademark reasons; luckily it all went smashingly, we were ready (eat it, Mitt Romney!), and Britains dignity, respectability and credibility remained intact. Well, there was that moment when Boris got stuck on the zip wire... oh, and the mix up with the North and South Korean flags ... Russell Brand at the lacklustre closing ceremony. But other than that, all good. Well done everyone, jolly good show. And most exciting of all, the arrival of His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge in 2013.

Elsewherespecifically, Sarf of the riverwe have a new Renzo Piano-designed 72-storey glass shard-like pyramid-idoididooby tower. Once destined to be the tallest building in Europe... well, with all that new Russian money we knew that wouldnt last, but well always have the view. We could make a joke about the best thing about the view is that its the one place you cant see The Shard, but that would be a little shabby. Anyway, so that happened.

And to think all this happened amid a backdrop of financial collapse, Mayan nihilism and Danny Boyles supremely dreary view of the Industrial Revolution. But thats where a stiff upper lip comes in handy. All of which is to say, here it is, a guide to the most delicious, intoxicating, awe-inspiring, groovy destinations in the city. The best places for quaffing, boogying, spending, and caffeinating ourselves silly in one of the best cities in the world. Or just spots that we likethose that become part of our everyday as Londoners and which weve chosen to share with you.

Dont forget to visit us online at www.notfortourists.com for updates and added content. And while were at it, check out the NFT appits a great way to take the little black book on the go. No, well never shake the tactile pleasure of the printed page, but that doesnt mean we wont find new ways to reach out and connect. As usual, dont hesitate to let us know how you feelyour comments (and criticism!) are always very much appreciated.

Jane, Scott, Claire, et al.

Table of Contents

Central London

West London

North London

East London

Southeast London

Southwest London

Parks & Places

Colleges & Universities

Sports

Transport

General Information

Arts & Entertainment

Where the mullah meets the hookah, a stroll down Edgware Road is soundtracked by gurgling shisha pipes and bangin Arabic pop music. To the east, ostentatiously bejewelled madams patrol Montague Square. Theyd turn their noses up at a shawarma at Beirut Express , and probably wouldnt deign to shop at Maroush Deli . Good, more for the rest of us.

Cinemas

Odeon Marble Arch 10 Edgware Rd

Everyman Baker Street 96 Baker St

Coffee

Apostrophe 19 Baker St

Bagel Factory 39 Paddington St

Caffe Nero 184 Edgware Rd

Eat. 400 Oxford St

Eat. 114 Baker St

Kings Caf 177 Edgware Rd

Palm Cafe Shisha Bar 7 Crawford Pl

Pret A Manger 556 Oxford St

Starbucks 29 N Audley St

Starbucks 34 Edgware Rd

Landmarks

Marble Arch Oxford St & Park Ln

Speakers Corner Cumberland Gate & Park Ln

Nightlife

Duke of York 45 Harrowby St

Sequoia Ruby Lounge 23 Orchard St

Post Offices

Baker St 111 Baker St

Edgware Rd 354 Edgware Rd

Restaurants

Beirut Express 112 Edgware Rd

Locanda Locatelli 8 Seymour St

Maroush VI Express 68 Edgware Rd

Nippon Tuk 225 Edgware Rd

Shopping

Maroush Deli 45 Edgware Rd

Phil Parker 106 Crawford St

Primark 499 Oxford St

Spymaster 3 Portman Sq

Totally Swedish 32 Crawford St

Supermarkets

Sainsburys 55 Bryanston St

Granted, the plush boutiques and old moneyisms of Marylebone are far removed from most Londoners lives, but thats not to say you cant go window shopping, and with VV Rouleaux and The Button Queen nearby, you could even craft your own outfit. Dont forget to stop in at Claridges to tell Gordon Ramsay to f*** off, then sedate yourself in the beautiful book haven that is Daunt .

Coffee

Apostrophe 23 Barrett St

Caffe Nero 273 Regent St

Caffe Nero Marylebone Rd

Coffee Republic 2 S Molton St

Costa 69 Wigmore St

Eat. 9 Avery Row

Eat. 319 Regent St

Eat. 25 Hanover Sq

Eat. 92 Wimpole St

Eat. 214 Oxford St

Paul Rothe & Son 35 Marylebone Ln

Pret A Manger 31 Cavendish

Pret A Manger 1 Tenterden St

Pret A Manger 18 Hanover St

Starbucks 22 Princes St

Starbucks 14 James St

Starbucks 63 S Molton St

Landmarks

Hertford House Manchester Sq

Jimi Hendrix Memorial Blue Plaque 23 Brook St

St. Christopers Place 23 Barrett St

Libraries

Royal College of Nursing Library 20 Cavendish Sq