London (UK)

[Giles]

@Finn666:

btw. guys, are there enough places where we can change money € -> £ and the other way around? thx.

No.  London is one of the major tourist destinations in the world, so we deliberately provide no provision to change your money, after all we don't want you to spend whilst you are here and help our balance of trade…

[Finn666]

@Giles:

No.  London is one of the major tourist destinations in the world, so we deliberately provide no provision to change your money, after all we don't want you to spend whilst you are here and help our balance of trade…

that´s what i thought, thx

[simonc]

Raffa I was just out in central London just now and the wind chill has gotta be -10, bring your mittens.

[Finn666]

yeah that´s what i thought after looking at the weather forecast…

IHSH-11, IHSH-20 and IHM-01 packed and ready to go. actually wanted to take some chucks, but now the IHVB-01 has to run the streets along with me! oh well, could be worse

[hendryhartman]

Hi guys im in london until next friday, do you guys where can i get a heavy weight jeans above 21oz around here?
Thank you

[toddjcoley]

Rivet and hide, they have steel feather and iron heart.

[Graeme]

If you're after fish and chips in central London, then I can recommend Golden Union, which is at the top of Poland Street, just off Oxford Street.

http://www.goldenunion.co.uk/

They cook their chips in a mixture of duck fat and vegetable oil, and they're very good.

[Giles]

Def going to try that next time I am in town….G

[toddjcoley]

Been there yum yum

[Morose_Penguin]

Ok, it turns out that the latest BFI LFF is showing the latest film by one of my favourite directors: Jim Jarmursch. Sorted. I will be in London from 18:00-ish 19th October until 12:00-ish 21st October.

Looking forward to it already, this will be the closest I get  to a holiday this year.

[trail and arrow]

hi, can anyone point me i the direction of a shop selling good sunglasses in london.
thanks in advance!
st

[simonc]

My wife uses this company for optical, but they always have smaller interesting brands http://www.auerbach-steele.com/

[shego]

I'm looking to move house / flat. Anyone who needs a housemate or knows of a spare room, shout.

I cook, clean and drink beer. Minimum requirements surely.

[davito]

Patty and Bun at James Street near Bond Street tube station. Delicious burgers, great sight, nice friendly service, cool Music

[davito]

@theblmoof:

Try American classic they got loads of red wings. last time i went there, there were SDA, sugarcane. It is worth to visit.

^Very nice store

Vintage showroom at Earlham street also well worth a visit.

Nigel Cabourn Army Gym at Henrietta Street, very very beautiful shop

[juodek]

Hi guys,
this might have been posted in the Real McCoy's tread already, but it might definitely be useful here too.
The Real Mccoy's London store is to open at 15 Henrietta Street (Covent Garden), around 10-12 December time according to the facebook page.

[Guest]

• Flat Iron (great food presentation, attentive staff, fair priced)

• SAID Chocolate (get their chocolate tea, simply amazing.. thick, rich chocolate.. not watery, not milky. just right)

• Vintage Showroom (great little store with actual vintage stuff)

• Coffee on Monmouth St (thanks, @Winchy)

[arrow]

Greetings folks!

I'm traveling to London for the 1st time in the upcoming week (from San Francisco).  Besides doing the all day tours, I want to check out some reggae clubs as well.  Would anyone here have any recommendations of which venue to check out?

Hopefully I get to visit Rivet & Hide and other cool shops.

[twin]

@arrow  Make sure you stop by Rivet and Hide. For a visit with Danny.

[nixage]

Resurrecting this thread.

I haven't been to London since 1994 when I was stationed in England.  Planning on a trip beginning of December.  Any suggestions on what area to stay in and stores is appreciated.