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Lady Liza's Top London Picks!
My must-see and must-do and must-eat London list
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Kensington, London, Royaume-Uni
L'avis 5 étoiles de Liza Jane Last Night of the Proms review.. Woke up at the crack of Dawn to queue up for the Last Night of the Proms and worth every moment!! Last Night of the Proms at Royal Albert Hall was definitely one of my best London life experiences to date! When I heard about this event, three years ago I knew I had to go. Finally, living in London this summer granted me the chance to realize my dream. When I got there, about 63 people were queued in front of me (I was number 64) and around 10am we were given our tickets. We were allowed to leave the line for no more than 45 minutes at a time (although the queue checkers were lenient) and had to be there for the mandatory checks throughout the day. The people at the front of the line were Aussies who camped overnight and even brought out a cooker for brekky. Most people brought blankets and picnic and lots of wine and bubbly to enjoy in the queue. Once there, the first half was quite formal and the second half was a riot. Yes, it was definitely exhausting standing for hours but once everyone started singing "You'll Never Walk Alone" and a Liverpool Flag was flying, I quickly forgot any foot pains. After learning all the words to God Save the Queen (which the yanks have turned into another song, sincerely appalled to realize that) and Rule Britannia, I felt like an adopted Brit and was singing all the way to the Tube waving my Union Flag. The atmosphere was just magic and getting caught up with all the singing made me understand why my Danish and German Queue-mates told me that the Brits were known for singing well. To top it off, during one of the song, members of Team GB came out on stage to celebrate and sign. I nearly wanted to cry I was so swept up with happiness by then! I had a stupendous time, seriously and majorly TOTES BRILL to the full extent! Can't wait to go back! -
L'avis 5 étoiles de Liza Jane I wanted to cry when I walked through the room of Enlightenment. I want to get married here. I want to live here. It's like walking into a living history book, what an amazing gift this place is! -
L'avis 5 étoiles de Liza Jane Last time I visited the Tate they had a Rodin exhibit. There is now a viewing platform. At the time I visited it was closed, may have been due to an incident (I heard some rumbling about). In any case, the Tate Modern remains a gem along the southbank that is not only FREE to visit but absolutely world class. One of my favorites museums, I love Modern Art so this is right up my alley. -
L'avis 5 étoiles de Liza Jane Let's meet at the National Gallery, Room 34. That's where you'll find the Fighting Temeraire from Skyfall fame or if not, go on a hunt for Sunflowers from Van Gogh or other masters. Then, when you've had enough, for the afternoon, step outside into one of the most notable sights in London, onto Trafalgar Square itself. Climb a lion, sing the Canadian national anthem with drunk Canucks and just pinch yourself, your in London mate. I miss London something terrible and the National Gallery and I became very familiar during my time there. I can't say I have a favourite museum in London but it's more about the accessibility to all this amazing art in one city. It's priceless. -
L'avis 5 étoiles de Liza Jane Exquisite Tea. Some places don't need a lot of words. -
L'avis 5 étoiles de Liza Jane Tucked away from the main road, I fell in love with this place as soon as I stepped through the door. Thanks to my amazing BF for the stop on our London tour. It's like a farmer's market meets decadent cheese shop. Communal tables at the back and a delightful afternoon tea selection. I will be frequenting this place often. -
L'avis 5 étoiles de Liza Jane Everything I expected, even if you are not here to shop just visit the food hall below...trust me. It's like food court heaven. -
Londres, London, Royaume-Uni
L'avis 5 étoiles de Liza Jane When you can show a local friend who has grown up in London something they have never heard of or been to before that is when you know yelp legitimately hooks up the best, the latest, and the greatest with locals and adopted locals alike. Hands down, as Andrew said, an 'epic' elite do was thrown by Alex and the hard working yelp crew. What an amazing venue the old Vic tunnels are. As I walked from Waterloo station and was enticed by the bohemian graffiti tunnels, I was filled with anticipation at what awaited us beyond the security manned doors. Checking in process was as smooth as silk and getting the extra elite swag always makes me feel so special. Then once we enter the venue we were treated by a row of amazing stalls as well as a perfect ambiance only a secret underground tunnel can provide. Dark, slightly grungy, mysterious and absolutely rocking with a great DJ! I loved the light and flavorful puffed rice/chick pea flour chat from Horn OK and the decadent and beautiful cupcakes from yummy boutique, the peanut butter marshmallow was worth every delicious calorie. Bubbleology had a master artist at hand who shook me up a refreshing taro bubble tea. Even the Avo hotel had an artist on hand who beautifully hennaed my hand, need to post a pic of that one, it is the most intricate and beautiful henna I've ever had done on myself! From start to finish, this was definitely a top rate, 5 star yelp event that only yelp can do!! Thanks again to Alex and the whole yelp crew for giving us such a great party! Being a yelper has turned my London life up a notch with great events, reviews, and community events like this one! Bravo! -
L'avis 5 étoiles de Liza Jane Seriously fantastic venue for meetings and so central. I also attended the chase visa event here and it was such a treat to have something so central to call a refuge, just wished I got to spend more time there, truly classy venue! -
L'avis 5 étoiles de Liza Jane I love Waitrose even more than I love Trader Joe's and I know that saying a lot. I must admit, I did work for Trader Joe's and seeing the waste and at times inconsiderate staff and managers pushing people to work to the point of injury got to me with TJs. Besides the rant, I really appreciate that people at the registers at Waitrose are encouraged to sit and customers, even the poshest in Hampstead, are encouraged to do their own bagging. I love the fresh, good, locally sourced produce and yes I know the prices here make Whole Foods (at home) seem cheap and cheerful but the quality is stellar. From the Hollandaise to Heirloom Purple Carrots, I've never had anything I didn't like that wasn't great quality. I unfortunately can't say the same for Sainsburys down the road and definitely not with the imitation produce I've purchased from Morrison's. Waitrose, you'll always be my favourite English Grocer. Beware of the store during rush hour though, it's more mental than the tube! -
L'avis 4 étoiles de Liza Jane Right now, this place is a 10 minute walk from me and the only reason to give it an extra star. It quite literally feels like Christmas Shopping everyday. This in essence is everything I hate about Malls. As a yank, I vastly perfer the outdoor malls that is done so well here, although I did get nearly trampled on Oxford Street this week. What can I say, a mall of this size in London feels wrong to me but yeah, this is the Olympic year and with a great view of the Olympic park from John Lewis, there is no reason to complain. In addition they have Waitrose, which is the only shop locally to provide me with my Kale Fix. There is also an Olympic image gallery sponsored by Panasonic that is worth a gander. It's nearly Oxford Street indoors and if you haven't been, I think worth the visit. Just get ready to throw elbows. Wear protection if available, I wish I had my brother's old Tae Kwon Do padding for moments like these. -
L'avis 5 étoiles de Liza Jane I'm from LA and I absolutely LOVE the tube. It is amazing to get around a city as fantastic as London on public transportation. It nearly makes me want to cry. It's so easy to use and efficient. I think about the amount of pollution and street maintenance saved as well as not having a general public that has to worry about car payment, petrol prices, insurance and the exorbitant cost of personal transportation. Bravo London, my hope is that one day LA will have a vast network as well connected. Well, I can dream can't I? P.S.: There is underground art everywhere around the London Tube, just look out for it! -
L'avis 3 étoiles de Liza Jane Ate here for my boyfriend for valentine's day fish and chips! I'm a novice in the world of fish and chips but I though this place was low key and fantastic. It was busy the whole time but the line moved quickly. The portions are generous so if you are solo, a small anything would be fine. Great price for the quality. We ordered the fish box that was a generous portion of chips and fish "nuggets" small filets, I'm guessing the end pieces from some of their cod cuts. The coffee was crap but then again, why would you have coffee at a fish and chips place? I'm not sure what the quality is for their higher quality cuts of fish, guess I'll have to come back and find out. The fish box seemed really popular though! The chips were thick, just how we like them. The fish was fine indeed. If it's a bloody cold day, order the soup instead. I scalded my mouth for a week devouring that soup. I'm back in LA now, still suffering. I do however have my sights set on some fish tacos back in LA. -
L'avis 5 étoiles de Liza Jane Travel Books. Maps. Every book lovers delight... I love this place.