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your london guide
We’re so pleased to have so many of you joining us from near and far. For those traveling from abroad, we’ve put together a short guide below - you’ll find a few of our favorite London spots, some classic local experiences, and a touch of very British lingo to help you settle in like a true Londoner.
Speak like a Brit.
DAILY TERMS:
Cheers = Thank you
Loo = Bathroom
Fancy = Feel like (e.g. 'do you fancy a drink')
Queue = Line (e.g. get in line)
Knackered = Exhausted
FOOD RELATED:
Chips = Fries
Biscuit = Cookie
Crisps = Potato Chips
Courgette = Zucchini
Aubergine = Eggplant
APPAREL RELATED:
Vest = Undershirt
Pants = Underwear
Shirt = Button-down shirt
Jumper = Sweater
Brolly = Umbrella
Customs & Culture
Afternoon Tea: A 'light' meal typically served mid-afternoon featuring tea, finger sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and jam, and cakes. It’s a refined and delightful ritual, often enjoyed in hotels or tea rooms.
Sunday Roast: A cherished British tradition where families and friends gather on Sundays for a hearty meal. It typically includes roasted meat (e.g. beef, lamb, or chicken), roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding and vegetables. It’s often enjoyed at home or in a pub.
Pub Culture: Pubs (public houses) are a cornerstone of social life in the UK. They’re more than just places to drink — they’re community hubs for catching up, enjoying pub quizzes, watching sports, and sharing meals. Ordering a pint and having a "pint and a chat" is classic British.
Queuing: Brits are famous for their orderly queues. Whether waiting for a bus, at a checkout, or for a ticket, forming and respecting the queue is a must — cutting in line is a big no-no.
Tipping: Generally not required (not even pubs or bars) other than sit-down restaurants at 10-12.5% as standard if not already included in the final bill.
Nancy's Favorite Spots
Neighbourhoods: Covent Garden (as tourists) + Marylebone (as locals)
Attraction: Kew Royal Botanic Gardens
Museum: Victoria & Albert Museum
Shopping: Selfridges & Liberty London
Culture: Shakespeare's Globe + West End Shows
Gavin's Favorite Spots
Neighbourhoods: Barbican
Attraction: St Paul's Cathedral
Museum: British Museum
Park: Hampstead Heath + St Dunstan in the East
Pub: The Churchill Arms (Kensington)
London, UK
Nancy & Gavin
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