‘Cabbies Top Tips’ When in London
Fish & Chips
Rock and Sole Plaice
Check out London’s oldest fish & chip restaurant at Endell St London, a favourite of the iconic London cabbie. Established in 1871 Rock & Sole Plaice is popular with locals and tourists and offers the finest fish and chips in town using a traditional 140 year old recipe, all locally sourced and sustainable.
47 Endell St, London WC2H 9AJ
The Seashell Restaurant
The Seashell Of Lisson Grove has built up a renowned reputation for fresh and high quality fish and chips. They source their fish from highly trusted and reputable supplier direct from Billingsgate Market, the largest inland fish market in Great Britain. Another cabbie favourite.
49-51 Lisson Grove, London NW1 6UH
Traditional London Pubs
The Grenadier in Belgrave Square
A landmark in its own right, The Grenadier in Belgrave Square is royalty amongst London pubs.Originally built in 1720 as the Officers Mess for The First Royal Regiment of Foot Guards, the Grenadier became a licensed premise in 1818 to serve as The Guardsman Public House; it was latter renamed The Grenadier.
18 Wilton Row, Belgrave Square, Greater London SW1X 7NR
The Westminster Arms
The Westminster Arms is in the heart of political London, a stone’s throw from the Houses of Parliament. It features a division bell so MPs can dash back to the House in time for the vote. As well as politicians and journalists, the pub is usually bustling with civil servants, tourists, conference delegates, actors and models.
9 & 10 Storey Gate, London SW1P 3AT
Prospect of Whitby in Wapping
Prospect Of Whitby is a traditional British pub in Wapping serving great cask ales and freshly cooked traditional pub food. The Prospect of Whitby is London’s oldest riverside pub dating back to 1520. The original flagstone floor survives and the pub also has a rare pewter-topped bar.
57 Wapping Wall, London, E1W 3SH
Pie n’ Mash!
Arments of London Pie and Mash
Arments make traditional pie and mash using the family recipe which has been handed down for generations – which has changed little since we started over 100 years ago – remaining a secret to this day. From Postal Pies, Pies for Parties to Souvenirs, Arments is the place for all the Buzz about pies.
7-9 Westmoreland Rd, Walworth, London SE17 2AX
Goddards at Greenwich Pie and Mash
Goddards at Greenwich, a family run business serves London’s most traditional meal of pie mash and liquor. This meal can be traced back through the 1800’s and is an important part of London’s food history. They are open everyday serving handmade pies which are baked throughout the day.
22 King William Walk, Greenwich, London, SE10 9HU
Markets
Borough Market London
Borough Market is London’s most renowned food market; a source of exceptional British and international produce. It is a haven for anybody who cares about the quality and provenance of the food they eat – chefs, restaurateurs, passionate amateur cooks and people who just happen to love eating and drinking.
8 Southwark St, London SE1 1TL
Portobello Road
Portobello Road, the world’s largest antiques market with over 1,000 dealers selling every kind of antique and collectible. Visitors flock from all over the world to discover one of London’s best loved landmarks which contains the most extensive selection of antiques in Britain.
Portobello Road,London, Greater London, W10 5TA
Greenwich Market
Discover London’s only historic market set within a World Heritage site. Surrounded by independent and boutique shops and a well established designer-maker trend means you are sure to find something different.
5b Greenwich Market, London SE10 9HZ
Our Favourite Cafe’s
Fernando’s Cafe
On our work lunch we usually head down to visit Fernando’s. You certainly wont be disappointed, lovely food, great friendly staff, super fast service. Options range from a wide varieties of pasta dishes, lots of different style chicken dishes and much more.
55 St Martins Lane, London WC2N 4EA
Terry’s Cafe
Terry’s is a real treat for breakfast and to be honest it’s pretty good for lunch and dinner too! You can tell that the very best and freshest ingredients are used to build your custom breakfast. Great decor and atmosphere. Superb Monmouth Coffee and lovely tea.
158 Great Suffolk Street, London SE1 1PE