Short London trip?

Question

Its my first time coming to London.

Can someone recommend some good shopping and eating places in London?

Answer 1

If it's your first time coming to London I imagine you'll want to go to the main tourist spots?  Oxford Street and Regent Street have all the high street stores on a large scale.  Don't forget Knightsbridge (Harrods etc).  Go to London Bridge / train / tube stop for a walk along the Thames (southbank).  Nice places to eat, great street entertainment and lovely views.  Covent Garden is also a must.  If you want something off beat go to Portobello market and Camden market.

These sites might help:

http://www.portobellomarket.org/

http://www.camdenlock.net/

http://www.timeout.com/london/

Answer 2

Don't just stick to the main places in London. They are fine to explore but they are far too busy and full of tourists. See the real London, go shopping in places like camden market and carnaby street. Go for food in borough market, brick lane and look out for nice restaurants around the city! Dont be afraid to explore. Have a great trip.

http://www.carnaby.co.uk/

http://www.boroughmarket.org.uk/

http://www.camdenlock.net/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brick_Lane

Answer 3

What part of london are you staying in???

Answer 4

Well there's the obvious- Oxford Street for shopping and Upper Street (same rd as Angel tube station) for bars n restaurants.

If you into some more vintage/raver/goth/weird/skater clothes, hit camden high street and the vintage shops in the market. Some decent places to eat  there too.

Oh yes and Covent garden's great for everything as well.

Answer 5

camdun market for both

Answer 6

I'd stick to the central bits if I were you.

Oxford Street, Regent Street, Picadilly, covent garden Leicester square area. Loads of shops and places to eat.