London Encounter

What Will Your London Encounter Be?

Becoming a cocktail connoisseur in Notting Hill's ultra-cool bars

Learning the Tower of London's gruesome history with a Beefeater as your guide

Bargain-hunting in Spitalfields' vintage designer clothes shops

Eating your way around the world at London's many ethnic restaurants

Enjoying a duck's-eye view of the city on a boat trip along the Thames

Hearing the next big thing before anyone else at a Camden Town gig

Discover Twice the City in Half the Time

Full-color pull-out map and detailed neighborhood maps for easy navigation

Our expert author recommends the very best sights, restaurants, shops and bars

Unique itineraries help you get the most out of your visit

Locals share their London secrets: from a British Museum curator's BM highlights to a Notting Hill bar manager's top local drinking spots