This DivaNun Guide is a one pager of everything to do, see, and eat in London.
Historical
Big Ben
It was covered in scaffolding when I was there so I never visited but I did see it while on a bus.
Tower Bridge
Really gorgeous bridge great spot to take photos
Buckingham Palace
St Dunstan's in the East
this really cool dilapadated church which is great for photoshoots
Cultural
Carnival
An annual summer celebration towards the end of August. One of the most crowded events I've ever been to. It honestly stressed me out and was very difficult to leave.
Tate Modern
An amazing museum you need to go
RIflemaker
a really cool museum in an old rifle making shop
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
If you love botanical gardens like me then this place is a must.
Guest Projects
a really cool art space that is right off a cute canal
Barbican Centre
Beautiful brutalist architecture that enclose a cafe, art space, and gorgeous views
Black Cultural Archives
A National Heritage Center dedicated to telling the stories of African and Caribbean People in Britain
Food
East London
Pivaz
A cute little restaurant on Chatsworth Road where I used to live. Great meditterean food for a bomb price
Martello Hall
PIzza shop right next to London Fields that has a really good brunch special
Netil360
Rooftop bar with great city views and a good atmosphere
The Barge House
Brunch spot known for their bread baskets, very delicious
Waterhouse
Tiny spot on a canal that has amazing sandwiches. Try the fried chicken or mushroom burger.
Dishoom Shoreditch
really good indian
Andina London
very good spot for juices or South American themed cocktails
PIzza East
really delicious pizza spot
The Boundary Project
rooftop restaurant that might require a reservation. Best time to go is on Sunday night when they have half priced shell fish!
Gunpowder
Indian
Som Saa
Thai spot
Clapton Craft
nice spot to pick up craft beers
Damascus Bite
amazing middle eastern place in Brick Lane
The Boundary Project
A chic rooftop restaurant and bar that has great specials on Sundays
Pepper & Spice
Jamaican food in Dalston
West London
Shackfuyu
Asian fusion place get the sampler platter so you can try everything this place has to offer
Bun House
get your fill of dumplings at this spot
Crosstown Doughnuts & Coffee
delicious confectionary goods
South London
Mango Indian
one of my fav Indian spots in the city
Fish, Wings, and Tings
get the appetizers which are fried codfish or peas and a cocktail and you have yourself a good afternoon
Healthy Eaters
my favorite spot to get some goat curry and a beef patty
Ghost Whale
nice spot to pick up some craft beers
Persepolis
Vegetarian and Vegan MIddle Eastern food
Ganapati
the location of some amazing swordfish curry and other south Indian fare
Pedler
a nice brunch spot
Morley’s
This fast food chicken shop is only on the south side of the Thames but it’s worth a trip. The best chicken shop chain in London.
Miscellaneous
Transportation
The Public Transportation in London is amazing. The buses are the best fleet ever, they take you all around the city. The trains have numerous stations and plenty of transfer points which make navigating the city a breeze.
Nightlife
Dalston Superstore
a great queer club, had so many good nights dancing here
Eagle London
hosts a party every sunday called Horse Meat Disco
Pxssy Palace
an amazing queer and femme of color centered dance party that happens every couple of weeks
BBZ
another queer and poc centered art and party space that hosts amazing events
5Miles
a cool event space in Tottenham that my friends threw parties at often
Facebook Groups
Hackney Wick Spaces
How I searched for housing in East London
London Fashion Creatives
a facebook event where artists and creatives and models can come together and collbaborate