THE LONDON LIST
Part 1. Street food and bars.
Part 1. Street food and bars.
Hello there everyone.
Well, It's been a while hasn't it?
I've had a little hiatus from the blog this year. But fear not. I'm back and in the process of sorting out a spangly new website and new project for a "too skint to eat out in London supper club".
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So I thought I'd start off my new blogs with a little adventure in London.
Show you what I have eaten and drank, and what I thought of them.
I'm definitely well into the street food craze that's been going on in Londinium for a good few years now.
It's brilliant. So many options and you can get a meal for about £4 to £7. Which is great for most of the Londoners like me who can't afford to go eating out. Or eat, in general.
Pretty much everywhere you go in London these days has a street food market going on so if you are coming to visit then check out your local listings.
Time out London is one of the best for checking out what's going on in the city.
Here's a few of my best picks for street food in The Big Smoke.
Camden Locks Market
Here's what they say:
West Yard at Camden Lock Market hosts our world class street food area The Global Kitchen. Our Global Kitchen hosts the most diverse and exciting array of street food vendors in London selling award winning cuisine from around the world at affordable prices. From Ethiopian curry to kangaroo burgers, pulled pork wraps to mac and cheese. Our handpicked selection of street food is second to none.
Here's what I say:
Cookies and Scream do amazing vegan and gluten free cakes and bakes. Also an orgasm inducing peanut butter pie and Mexican chilli chocolate affagato
You've also got tons of rotating food stalls from gooey sourdough toasties , don't knock a good toastie these are phenomenal.
Gourmet Mac n, Cheese, traditional fish and chips, amazing BBQ meats, A Jerk station, Louisiana chilli shack ( which has amazing cowboy beans and corn bread waffles).
Russian perogi, Shrimp rolls and Cupcakes and Shhht! which does bakes, and brilliant GIANT cookies.
Check it out. you won't be disappointed.
If you are looking for an all day Metal Experience then Camden is your best bet.
There's lots of Market stalls and shops selling Alternative clothing, jewellery, New Rocks etc. Tattoo and piercing shops.
Here is where you will find ALL the Metal my friends.
Check out these watering holes.
Now, if you want a proper Heavy Metal experience then head to
The Devonshire Arms
Nothing but Heavy Metal blasting from the speakers, cheap drinks, good friendly atmosphere and suitably attired punters.
I met a priest here, he was drinking triple gin and coke and had yellow eyes.
I don't think he was a real priest.
Also for the ladies, the toilets are well kept and clean. Which is rare for a Metal bar and a deal breaker for me.
Next is the famous
The Worlds End
Another good rock bar with cheap drinks.
It's huge inside with a friendly atmosphere.
Again, good toilets for the Ladies.
Me and the Sis had a Pantera sing along in here. It was during the day and we were both still sober. It just has that effect on you.
Beside The Worlds End you have
The Underworld
This is one of Camden's famous live gig venues and it holds Rock Club nights on Saturdays and Sundays too.
Perfect for shakin yer bootay.
Then there's
The Electric Ballroom
Another famous Camden live gig and club night venue.
They have a night that is strictly dedicated to Power Ballads. Frikin Awesome.
I also saw my one true love Pepper Keenen here last year when COC reunited for some gigging.
Sigh........... He's still so pretty.
Next you want to go to
The Black Heart
I love this bar. Though I can't really choose between this and The Dev.
This is a dark watering hole with interesting décor.
They have loads of fancy pants real ales and spirits here (the smoked Mezcal is amazing but £7 a pop. ooft).
The prices are a bit high here but if you like your craft ales and good tunes then this is the place for you. Just make sure you rob a Granny before you come in.
They also have loads of live gigs upstairs and a rotating kitchen Pop up serving BBQ meaty rolls from Smoke n Roll who also have a stall at Camden Lock Market.
Only downsides.... The toilets are manky (mixed, and bog roll hung on chains. I don't want other people fingering my toilet paper).
Ok, so that's Camden out of the way.
Let me give you the links to another few great food markets worth Checking out.
Borough Market is by far my food Heaven.
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| Fresh Oysters. yum, yum, yum. |
I would say try to go on a Thursday when there aren't as many tourists.
They have everything. EVERYTHING!
Just go, trust me. I've spent whole days here just sipping on cocktails and eating samples.
Fresh oysters, amazing Charcuterie, fresh veg, Bread, cakes, street food stalls, a real ale bar called The Rake. It has it all.
Hands down the best food market in London.
You also have Street Feast,
which has loads of roaming street food markets around London but mostly in Shoredich and Dalston. The street food vendors here are top class and they are great for Hipster watching. Count the man buns.
Then you have Kerb,
Another street food collective with sites around London.
One more market of note is Broadway Market
They have a stall here called Deeny's which serves Haggis Toasties.
Oh my god they are good.
I had the Macbeth. Sourdough bread with spicy haggis, red onion marmalade and cheddar cheese. Heaven.
You basically can't turn a corner in London without running into some sort of street food market so go on and explore my friends.
OK, so now let's talk about some other worthy places of note for drinking
(there are quite a few "rock" venues in London but this is my pick of the best).
The Crobar
This is a PROPER Metal bar near Tottenham Court Road.
Metal on the Stereo, good drinks prices, really cool friendly staff and they serve Picklebacks. What's not to love?
If you are going to the Crobar then The Carlisle Arms is just round the corner (kinda)
Another good rock bar with decent prices.
It's teeny tiny though so you probably won't get a seat in busy hours but most of the patrons like to stand outside and drink.
Good place if you like to mingle outside and talk to randoms.
Next up is another one of my favourite bars Slim Jim's.
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| Picklebacks. Ignore my face. They are awesome. Just ask Nicola. She's smiling. |
This is up near Angel and is by far my favourite bar in London.
Rock n roll bar with dedicated rock DJ's, firkin awesome cocktails and good times.
There are hundred's of bras hanging from the ceiling and I have witnessed one very drunk Lady donating hers to the bar. She got a free drink.
As I am a well endowed woman, my underwear sets me back £35 a pop so there is no drink there worth me giving my boulder holder away for.
Not a chance.
So that's Street food and Bars outta the way.
Next blog will be PLACES INDOORS I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO AFFORD TO EAT IN.
Thanks for tuning in. Over and out.
Next blog will be PLACES INDOORS I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO AFFORD TO EAT IN.
Thanks for tuning in. Over and out.
