Finding Fun Things in London

No matter how much you think you know about a place, like London, you are always going to uncover something you didn't know about before. For example, when I first started writing about places to go and sights to see in London, I discovered there was something called the "Elfin Oak". It's not one of the widely known sights, and I was glad I was able to share a little about it.

In the following article, the author reveals three places in London she knows about, but others might not, and shares them with us.
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What's On In London: Three Hidden Gems
By Emily Heart

Discovering what's on in London can seem like a big challenge. Almost every neighbourhood has an intriguing and irresistible spot that you feel you have to try out immediately. Where do you start?

Your search may lead to you finding out what's on in London's biggest, brightest and most popular sites, which can be a highly memorable way to spend an evening. But you should cherish those rare occasions when you unearth the hidden gems. That little-known-about bar with a speakeasy feel, or that sleek and pioneering eatery that you just know will become the capital's next can't-miss venue.

A little exploration can be a great way to uncover new territory - a chance visit to a cool new venue might lead to you finding a favourite new hangout. Think you know what's on in London? Sample some of our hidden highlights...

Unique venue: The Thirsty Bear

For many people, there's nothing better than going to the local pub and kicking back with a few beers, safe and comfy in familiar surroundings. But if you're looking for something a little different, step out and find out what's on in London's edgy and exhilarating inns, bars, clubs and speakeasies.

The Thirsty Bear pub in Southwark, rub by the Robot Group, is exactly as futuristic and innovative as it sounds. Here, you can beat the queues, remain seated at all times and pour your own drinks from taps protruding from your table. You can also order snacks, full-on meals, browse the Internet and pick tunes on jukebox all from the comfort of your throne.

So, just how do the Thirsty Bear folks keep tabs on your order? It's all managed through table top iPads, on which you can do just about anything. One night at the Thirsty Bear and you'll wonder why you've ever queued for anything.

Good food: Dabbous Restaurant and Bar

With so many chains and junk food outlets, tracking down good food in London is not always that easy. But a whole world of cuisine is available to you in London, so trying new food and sampling a fresh atmosphere should be at the very top of your menu.

Hit Dabbous Restaurant and Bar in Soho and marvel at a rough and ready interior design. Here, the excited buzz of your fellow diners' chatter will reverberate off exposed pipes, brickwork and sheet metal. Head Chef Ollie Dabbous, an understudy to the incomparable Raymond Blanc, serves a modern Euro menu that can be enjoyed through innovative sharing platters. Once you've finished eating, you can head downstairs to an expansive underground bar where award-winning cocktails are prepped by the former Cuckoo Club barkeep Oskar Kinberg.

Quirky event: Films at the Yard

From the sublime to the ridiculous; quirky events are often the backdrop to the most memorable of days and nights in London. No matter which neighbourhood you're in, you're never too far from a step out of your comfort zone.

Films at the Yard is an intriguing concept that rejects the everyday cinema-going experience. Screening modern-day big-screen classics such as Jurassic Park and Back to the Future, this bare-bones approach to cinema is a sure fire Hackney highlight. Your Odeon experience is enhanced with a screen-side bar, which serves a wide variety of thirst-quenchers and food inspired by the film being shown.

The Nudge is a witty and irreverent guide to what's on in London. Bringing you the very newest, freshest and best bars, restaurants, events and lifestyle tips in the big smoke, The Nudge keeps your finger firmly on the City's pulse.

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