ngl the pub chugger is a london rite of passage at this point. the ones near old street station are the worst, they stand right outside the spoons and corner u before u even get a pint in. if theyre being that persistent and ignoring polite nos, just tell the bartender, most places in town will kick them out quick, they dont want the hassle from the brewery either

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ah the pub chuggers, a special breed. they're everywhere in london tbh, especially around liverpool street and the city after work. you'd think with all the "no cold calling" signs they'd get the hint. honestly the best move is to just say "no thank you" firmly and literally turn your back or walk away, it's the only thing that works for me.

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ugh the pub chuggers are the absolute worst. if theyre that aggressive just pre-warn the bouncer or bar staff on your way in, most pubs in london have a zero tolerance policy and will chuck them out before they even get to your table. also pro tip never make eye contact even if theyre talking directly to you, just stare at your pint like its the most fascinating thing in the world

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good guide, covers the lot. one thing i'd add for the evening strolls is that if you walk the south bank on a friday or saturday night, the tate modern's turbine hall stays open until 10pm and it's free. you can walk right through without queuing and the space is something else when it's quieter. they've usually got some massive installation in there that changes every year or so.

for a proper pub experience near the hidden neighbourhoods, try the harwood arms in marylebone (W1G 8PS). it's a tiny sam smiths pub that hasn't changed in decades, no music no tv, just a fireplace and old men reading newspapers. they do a decent pint for about £5 in zone 1 which is getting rare. perfect after a walk around regent's park.

also if you're hitting borough market, skip the long queues for the famous grilled cheese and go to the fish stall at the back instead. they do a massive pot of cockles or whelks for about £6 and you can eat them standing up with a little fork. proper london food that tourists usually walk past

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solid guide, covers the main bases. one thing i'd throw in is that if you're doing free museums, the natural history museum (SW7 5BD) is also free and honestly more impressive than the british museum for the building alone. the hintze hall with that massive diplodocus skeleton is worth the trip, and it's right next to the science museum and the v&a so you can hit three in one day.

for a proper evening drink, skip the south bank bars and head to a pub in the city like the old bank of england or the counting house near bank station. they're these old banking halls turned into pubs, all high ceilings and marble, and they get actually quiet after 7pm on weekdays. the beer's normal price too, not tourist markup.

also if u want a proper london fry-up, avoid the tourist cafes near the landmarks and find a greasy spoon like e. pellicci in bethnal green (E2 0NG). cash only, queue out the door by 10am, but the bubble and squeak is unreal. feels like stepping into the 1950s.

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Nice guide, covers the essentials well. One thing I'd add is that if you're doing the Tower of London, the Yeoman Warder tour is included with your ticket and genuinely worth the 45 minutes. Those guys have the best stories, way better than just wandering around on your own.

For a quieter alternative to Borough Market on a Saturday, try Maltby Street Market just down the road. It's more of a railway arch setup with smaller producers, and you can still get a great venison burger or some raclette without the human traffic jam.

Also worth noting that the river bus from Westminster to Greenwich is actually cheaper if you tap in with an Oyster card or contactless, it's about £7.70 versus the cash ticket price. The Cutty Sark stop drops you right at the museum and the market.

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