6 LONDON POINTS THAT LOCALS LOVE by David Miller

6 LONDON POINTS THAT LOCALS LOVE

As well as its famous tourist spots, London is full of outback spots that locals love. We've rounded up six secret places in London you need to know, from craft and food discovery harbors to brilliant bookstores and unexpected museums. We also have luxury apartments for a London vacation that are perfect just for strolling around - perfect inspiration for planning your next trip!

Little Venice

You don't have to go to Amsterdam to see the boat scene in person. Insiders know that London has its own canal filled with narrow boats, including Little Venice, a collection of colorful houseboats moored north of Paddington and dropped by willows and wild birds. Find out where Regent's joins the Grand Union Canal near Warwick Avenue Station. The water triangle in the center of Little Venice, an oasis of calm, is called the Browning Basin because the 19th century English poet Robert Browning lived nearby. Treat yourself to a coffee or breakfast at home at the Waterside Café or a picnic across from Rembrandt Gardens. Beautiful Victorian mansions with lovely gardens descend the canal and visitors can walk west to Edgware Road or Paddington Pool, take a boat trip or relax in the floating cafe or beach pub. London Perfect Apartment Leicester near Notting Hill sleeps four people in a sleek contemporary style. Blomfield Street, W9

Coal Yard in London

A secret London shopping and dining destination in real style, Coal Drops Yard has only emerged in recent years. Launched in late 2018 and designed by Thomas Hedwick, this building has been renovated from a former 19th century coal field that has now been incorporated into modern architecture. Visitors will find great independent shops, cafes, bars and restaurants on the various levels of this indoor and outdoor space. Pop-ups and festivals enliven the complex, just a few minutes' walk from King's Cross St. train station. Pancras. Expect fashion, household items, accessories and snacks, as well as great coffee. Brands in this combination include skincare label Aesop, popular interiors by French Caravane, concept shop Earl of East, and Tom Dixon lamps. You can't beat Barrafina for a meal; For drinks, try Spiritland or Vermuteria. Many places also offer online shopping, shipping, and imports. Königskreuz, N1

Dennis Sievers' house

A London secret gem, this Georgian house in Spitalfields is in the little black book of a self-respecting stylist. Dennis Sievers' home recreates the family world of the Huguenot silk weavers from 1724 to 1914, captured in carefully designed interior sketches in more than 10 rooms. Huguenots are French Protestants who fled persecution in Catholic France and were transferred to London. Looks, sounds, and even smells enliven this time capsule, an intriguing installation by the late American artist Dennis Sievers, who designed it to make you feel like you've just intruded on your family's everyday life. Chair wigs, half-eaten dishes, or a flickering fireplace add to the mood. There is a tour led by a curator, but the space is very moving when seen silently by candlelight at night. Even if you can't visit East London, it's worth checking out Dennis Siever's Instagram photos sharing magical moments from this unique home museum. Brick Lane and Spitalfields Market are a short walk away. 18 Folgate Street, E1

Daunt Books in London

When Londoners want travel corrections without leaving home, they end up at Daunt Books, Marylebone's fabulous independent travel bookstore. Harry Potter has a three-story backside with a long oak gallery, an elegant roof, antique pendants, green walls, and domed stained glass for this original bookshop in Edward, which opened in 1912.It is a travel treasure trove, including guidebooks. , travel fiction, maps and phrasebooks governed by the state but selling everything from novels to children's books, art and cooking to mosaics and bags with their own labels. There are shops elsewhere, including Holland Park, but the Marylebone Store is a quintessential secret shop in London for its atmospheric interior and lively surroundings. Bookworms can also shop their collections online. 83-84 High Street Marylebone, W1

Maltby Street Market

One of the most secretive places in London to get on your list is the Maltby Street Market grocery store. It is a small non-radar rival introduced in 2010 to the nearby Borough Market in southeast London, which sits beneath the arch of Victoria's railroad tracks in Bermondsey. Global flavors range from Venezuela to Greece, Vietnam and Ethiopia, with British cheese, Brazilian steak and Japanese bread. Sweets include waffles, brownies, and French cinnamon. As well as market vendors and street food producers selling fresh fruit, vegetables, specialty products (check out the paprika sauce!) And snacks at home, visitors will also find bars on the Ropewalk with indoor and outdoor seating. Top tips include Bar Tozino for delicious Spanish jams, Bon Vino Enoteca for Italian wines, and Little Bird Gin for London-distilled gin cocktails. Come on the weekends for most of the action. Ropewalk, Maltby Street, Bermondsey, SE1

24 hour bagel bakery

Locals make cocktails for Beigel Bake, the legendary 24-hour pretzel bakery on Brick Lane. This inner venue has been serving traditional Jewish pretzels daily since 1974 and is popular with clubbers and shift workers looking for lunch. The oldest pretzel shop in town offers both import and online delivery. The East End of London has long had a love affair with Jewish food, and the pretzels are legendary here. The salted beef cake is a bestseller, but the smoked salmon (salmon) and cream cheese are also delicious. Chopped herring is another classic Jewish topping. The bakery delights serve platters of onions (rolls with white bread), rolls with sausage, Danish pastries, donuts and biscuits. Prince William and Kate were helping make pretzels here last September when they heard the shop was donating food to locals during the pandemic. After your visit, take a stroll down Brick Lane, a street art mall with cafes, bars, interesting shops and Indian restaurants. 159 Brick Lane, E1