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The London Insider

The London Insider

http://www.london-insider.co.uk

The latest news from London as well as reviews of restaurants, events, and cool places to visit, all from a team of local Londoners with a passion for enjoying life.

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  • Borders Bookstores closing down for good – FAQ

    Posted on Thursday November 26th, 2009 at 11:51 in london news

    Many a tear will be shed for Borders Bookstores as its stores will be closed one by one over the next few weeks. The London Insider has compiled a list of relevant questions about what will happen now that it has gone into administration - and what c...

  • Boulevard Brasserie – Review – Covent Garden

    Posted on Wednesday November 25th, 2009 at 17:07 in dining out reviews

    After going to this restaurant, I feel like giving up on 50% off dining offers forever! My mind tells me that there is always a reason why restaurants that give the discount do, yet I keep hoping to discover good honest food for a bargain. Is there n...

  • Freggo Review – Argentinian Ice Cream in West End

    Posted on Saturday November 21st, 2009 at 04:53 in dining out

    I first heard about Freggo after reading a review of the place in the Time Out London magazine, which gushed about this posh new ice cream parlour which serves ice cream flown all the way from Buenos Aires, Argentina and is the same one that is s...

  • Pearl Liang Chinese Restaurant Review – Paddington

    Posted on Thursday November 19th, 2009 at 16:59 in dining out

    I previously mentioned in my review of Princess Gardens of Mayfair how I felt the dim sum in Pearl Liang was one of the best in London. Indeed, since that review a few months ago, I have been back to the Pearl Liang restaurant numerous times for ...

  • Ghost Forest Exhibition at Trafalgar Square

    Posted on Thursday November 19th, 2009 at 11:57 in events

    An unusual, grand exhibition showcasing the evils of rainforest logging is set to open in Trafalgar Square in the heart of London. The exhibition will consist of huge tree stumps from the jungles of Africa, and will serve to highlight the plight ...

  • Free Coffee & Cakes at Liberty Department Store

    Posted on Monday November 16th, 2009 at 15:28 in events, places to visit

    Coffee and shopping has gone hand in hand (or glove in glove as winter approaches) ever since the arrival across the Atlantic of the first Starbucks in London. While traditionalists and old grannies still stick to shopping and afternoon tea, the ...

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4 stars Anthony Churchill

I'm planning a visit to London next week and your tips on how to save money as well as the deals page will probably save me money for more than a few pints! Excellent resource for anyone planning to visit the capital...

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5 stars dave

Excellent blog! I found out some places that I normally wouldn't be able to find out from my Lonely Planet London travelbook.

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