London City Guide: Miche's Edition

Style icon and sneakerhead Miche's Guide to a First Timer's foray into London Town.
August 15th, 2024

The London City guide perfect for first time fashion enthusiasts, foodies, and travelers who love to explore the diverse and vibrant neighborhoods of London town. Whether you're a sneakerhead, a foodie, or a globetrotter, this guide will help you discover the best spots to visit in the city, from stylish hotels and trendy restaurants to unique boutiques.

 

Favourite Neighbourhoods

South London: 

Why I Love It - South London is where I've lived my whole life. Being from South makes me proud, and we have the best food spots down here.

West London:

Why I Love It - West London inspires me to create content. If you want to go somewhere and get dressed up, it's the perfect place to go!

East London: 

Why I Love It - East London is just a vibe! I love that I can go there casually. It’s so diverse, and there’s always something happening.

Where to Stay

The Gantry in Stratford: The interior of The Gantry reminds me of New York, which I love. It has a similar feel to London and is the perfect place to stay.

3 Must Visit Restaurants

Novikov:

Why I Love It - I love dressing up for a date night with friends here. Their prawn moneybags are to die for!

Cottons Restaurant:

Why I Love It - For authentic Caribbean food, you can’t beat Cottons. Their oxtail and piña coladas are amazing.

Panton Yokocho:

Why I Love It - My newest favorite! Their ramen reminds me of the authentic ramen in Japan.

3 Must Visit Breakfast/Coffee Spots

Palaette:

Why I Love It - Amazing for brunch!

Break The Fast:

Why I Love It - A must-visit for a Caribbean brunch.

Blank Street Coffee:

Why I Love It - I love finding independent coffee shops, and at the moment, I’m loving Blank Street.

Unique Shops & Boutiques:

Heretic Nine:

Why I Love It - For unique and stylish finds.  Look out for their pop-up shops!

Reclaimed Vintage:

Why I Love It - Perfect for vintage fashion lovers.

Jaded London:

Why I Love It - Trendy, edgy, and always on point.