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"It depends what you class as good. The South Bank has a lot going for it. Covent Garden is fun to explore. What sort of thing are you hoping to find? "
Good bar,clubs and places worth going too |
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"It depends what you class as good. The South Bank has a lot going for it. Covent Garden is fun to explore. What sort of thing are you hoping to find?
Good bar,clubs and places worth going too"
It really depends on your interest. It’s a city of 8+ million people, and over 40 miles across - so it’s hard to narrow down on those criteria! |
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"Well some fabbers seem to think it’s a war zone, so stay safe xo
 . Yeah don’t forget your bullet proof vest ffs!
and don’t venture out after dark  "
And don’t speak to anyone! |
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"Well some fabbers seem to think it’s a war zone, so stay safe xo
. Yeah don’t forget your bullet proof vest ffs!
and don’t venture out after dark
And don’t speak to anyone!"
Don’t make eye contact on the tube |
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"Well some fabbers seem to think it’s a war zone, so stay safe xo
. Yeah don’t forget your bullet proof vest ffs!
and don’t venture out after dark
And don’t speak to anyone!
Don’t make eye contact on the tube "
But that’s the fun part  |
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"Well some fabbers seem to think it’s a war zone, so stay safe xo
. Yeah don’t forget your bullet proof vest ffs!
and don’t venture out after dark
And don’t speak to anyone!
Don’t make eye contact on the tube "
Definitely not! Look down at your book or phone at all times. DO NOT look up! |
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"It depends what you class as good. The South Bank has a lot going for it. Covent Garden is fun to explore. What sort of thing are you hoping to find?
Good bar,clubs and places worth going too"
The Friendly Society in Soho is one favourites, did some epic dad dancing in there a few months ago |
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"Well some fabbers seem to think it’s a war zone, so stay safe xo
. Yeah don’t forget your bullet proof vest ffs!
and don’t venture out after dark
And don’t speak to anyone!
Don’t make eye contact on the tube "
A couple of years ago I made the mistake of smiling at someone on the Tube. I've lived in Manchester too long  |
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"Well some fabbers seem to think it’s a war zone, so stay safe xo
. Yeah don’t forget your bullet proof vest ffs!
and don’t venture out after dark
And don’t speak to anyone!
Don’t make eye contact on the tube
A couple of years ago I made the mistake of smiling at someone on the Tube. I've lived in Manchester too long "
I live here and it’s fun to make eye contact on the tube, but the best is actually talking to someone.... rabbit, headlights spring to mind.
My southern mates still don’t understand how I chat to anyone, for me basic manners and it’s great meeting new characters. |
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"I grew up in an area where you didn't engage on public transport. So I get it. I was in a good mood and forgot! "
I grew up constantly moving so if you didn’t learn to just say hi, you’d never know anyone. Plus from a northern background it’s kind of imbedded in me |
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By *ty31Man
over a year ago
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Hackney, Shoreditch, Dalston, Camden are good for nights out and live music. Soho is good for a pub crawl, especially Dean and Greek streets. The square mile (City of London itself) is busy on a Friday night around Bank and Threadneedle street.
Vauxhall has a lively gay scene.
The Horniman museum is worth a visit for looking at weird stuff as is Vikor Wynds Museum of Curiosities.
The Sky Garden at the Walkie Talkie has amazing views and is free if you book in advance. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Well some fabbers seem to think it’s a war zone, so stay safe xo
. Yeah don’t forget your bullet proof vest ffs!
and don’t venture out after dark
And don’t speak to anyone!
Don’t make eye contact on the tube
A couple of years ago I made the mistake of smiling at someone on the Tube. I've lived in Manchester too long
I live here and it’s fun to make eye contact on the tube, but the best is actually talking to someone.... rabbit, headlights spring to mind.
My southern mates still don’t understand how I chat to anyone, for me basic manners and it’s great meeting new characters. "
Im like that but I think it’s my northern roots. |
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"Well some fabbers seem to think it’s a war zone, so stay safe xo
. Yeah don’t forget your bullet proof vest ffs!
and don’t venture out after dark
And don’t speak to anyone!
Don’t make eye contact on the tube
A couple of years ago I made the mistake of smiling at someone on the Tube. I've lived in Manchester too long
I live here and it’s fun to make eye contact on the tube, but the best is actually talking to someone.... rabbit, headlights spring to mind.
My southern mates still don’t understand how I chat to anyone, for me basic manners and it’s great meeting new characters.
Im like that but I think it’s my northern roots. "
Definitely my northern roots |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Well some fabbers seem to think it’s a war zone, so stay safe xo
. Yeah don’t forget your bullet proof vest ffs! "
I am 34, went to London with work and my dad told me not to talk to strangers |
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By *onty1971Man
over a year ago
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"I would say soho or hoxton / shoteditch for your age group, but it really does depend what you are into, there is something for everyone "
That's right. Everyone can find something that they enjoy in London. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Well some fabbers seem to think it’s a war zone, so stay safe xo
. Yeah don’t forget your bullet proof vest ffs!
and don’t venture out after dark
And don’t speak to anyone!
Don’t make eye contact on the tube "
It's OK no one looks up anyway.
Traveling on the tube has been an adjustment! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Well some fabbers seem to think it’s a war zone, so stay safe xo
. Yeah don’t forget your bullet proof vest ffs!
and don’t venture out after dark
And don’t speak to anyone!
Don’t make eye contact on the tube
A couple of years ago I made the mistake of smiling at someone on the Tube. I've lived in Manchester too long
I live here and it’s fun to make eye contact on the tube, but the best is actually talking to someone.... rabbit, headlights spring to mind.
My southern mates still don’t understand how I chat to anyone, for me basic manners and it’s great meeting new characters.
Im like that but I think it’s my northern roots.
Definitely my northern roots "
Iv had some great conversations on the tube but I'm northern too. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"We are 4 straight guys and like rock/metal scene as well as nightclubs
Couple of us will be out to meet women lol God help use lol"
Well that doesn’t sound positive |
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By (user no longer on site)
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What are your interests OP? I'm a decent guide to the city. Can Steer you away from the tourist traps and the rip off culture here...
Feel free to PM me I can give you a long long list...
Hmmm, that sounds wrong, but you know what I mean... |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"What are your interests OP? I'm a decent guide to the city. Can Steer you away from the tourist traps and the rip off culture here...
Feel free to PM me I can give you a long long list...
Hmmm, that sounds wrong, but you know what I mean... "
I feel like I could benefit from your long list... Being a new Londoner and all. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"What are your interests OP? I'm a decent guide to the city. Can Steer you away from the tourist traps and the rip off culture here...
Feel free to PM me I can give you a long long list...
Hmmm, that sounds wrong, but you know what I mean...
I feel like I could benefit from your long list... Being a new Londoner and all. "
I've often fancied hosting, if that's the apt word, a few different walking tours of London. I know I'd be alright at that. Maybe one day. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"What are your interests OP? I'm a decent guide to the city. Can Steer you away from the tourist traps and the rip off culture here...
Feel free to PM me I can give you a long long list...
Hmmm, that sounds wrong, but you know what I mean...
I feel like I could benefit from your long list... Being a new Londoner and all.
I've often fancied hosting, if that's the apt word, a few different walking tours of London. I know I'd be alright at that. Maybe one day. "
Sign me up! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Well some fabbers seem to think it’s a war zone, so stay safe xo
. Yeah don’t forget your bullet proof vest ffs!
and don’t venture out after dark
And don’t speak to anyone!
Don’t make eye contact on the tube "
Don't speak to anyone on the tube |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
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"What are your interests OP? I'm a decent guide to the city. Can Steer you away from the tourist traps and the rip off culture here...
Feel free to PM me I can give you a long long list...
Hmmm, that sounds wrong, but you know what I mean...
I feel like I could benefit from your long list... Being a new Londoner and all.
I've often fancied hosting, if that's the apt word, a few different walking tours of London. I know I'd be alright at that. Maybe one day. "
It's what I do for social meets for the non-Londoners.
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"I'm heading to London for the weekend and it's my first time going there and looking to know wheres good to go?"
thread needle street, Carnaby Street, beak Street, regent Street and Saville Row |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
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OP, look up Londonist on the interweb. It will help you see what's on when you're here.
London is full of lots of free things to do and lots of very expensive things to do. A little bit of planning will save you criss-crossing the city. Sometimes it is quicker to walk than take the tube (e.g. Covent Garden to Leicester Square is quicker, and nicer, above ground) and if you are crossing areas then get the bus. It's cheap and you can see the sights of London.
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By *ty31Man
over a year ago
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"We are 4 straight guys and like rock/metal scene as well as nightclubs
Couple of us will be out to meet women lol God help use lol"
Rock/metal wise, Camden Town is probably best area. The Dublin Castle is a great boozer with live bands and the Elephants Head is a unique little dive bar.
Otherwise the other options are Crobar (in the West End), Slim Jim's Liqor Store (Upper Street in Islington). Kentish Town may be worth a look too. |
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"We are 4 straight guys and like rock/metal scene as well as nightclubs
Couple of us will be out to meet women lol God help use lol"
Camden Town will be right up your street. My favourite part of London and my place of birth so obviously fucking awesome!
Underworld right near the tube should work, or the Dublin Castle. Also check what's on at the Electric Ballroom, they have decent rock/metal nights but also cheesy pop nights, don't get them mixed up  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"We are 4 straight guys and like rock/metal scene as well as nightclubs
Couple of us will be out to meet women lol God help use lol
Rock/metal wise, Camden Town is probably best area. The Dublin Castle is a great boozer with live bands and the Elephants Head is a unique little dive bar.
Otherwise the other options are Crobar (in the West End), Slim Jim's Liqor Store (Upper Street in Islington). Kentish Town may be worth a look too. "
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"I'm heading to London for the weekend and it's my first time going there and looking to know wheres good to go?"
It very much depends on what you want, without being arrogant I have experienced most things from galleries to dungeons! PM me and let me know |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
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"I'm heading to London for the weekend and it's my first time going there and looking to know wheres good to go?
It very much depends on what you want, without being arrogant I have experienced most things from galleries to dungeons! PM me and let me know "
A gallery with a dungeon would be a fantastic addition to the riches of London.
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"What are your interests OP? I'm a decent guide to the city. Can Steer you away from the tourist traps and the rip off culture here...
Feel free to PM me I can give you a long long list...
Hmmm, that sounds wrong, but you know what I mean...
I feel like I could benefit from your long list... Being a new Londoner and all.
I've often fancied hosting, if that's the apt word, a few different walking tours of London. I know I'd be alright at that. Maybe one day. "
There,s a guy on y** t**e that wears a bowler hat and suit who films and gives a quick basic run down of the historical parts and places of Interest in different areas of london watched him do abbey road today and about the beatles..   |
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"OP, look up Londonist on the interweb. It will help you see what's on when you're here.
London is full of lots of free things to do and lots of very expensive things to do. A little bit of planning will save you criss-crossing the city. Sometimes it is quicker to walk than take the tube (e.g. Covent Garden to Leicester Square is quicker, and nicer, above ground) and if you are crossing areas then get the bus. It's cheap and you can see the sights of London.
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look up getting a oyster card but you can only use it in certain areas of london I think anyway.. |
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"OP, look up Londonist on the interweb. It will help you see what's on when you're here.
London is full of lots of free things to do and lots of very expensive things to do. A little bit of planning will save you criss-crossing the city. Sometimes it is quicker to walk than take the tube (e.g. Covent Garden to Leicester Square is quicker, and nicer, above ground) and if you are crossing areas then get the bus. It's cheap and you can see the sights of London.
look up getting a oyster card but you can only use it in certain areas of london I think anyway.."
No as far as I'm aware you can use it on all TFL transport that covers almost every inch of London and some surrounding areas. You don't need one though as you can use your contactless. |
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"OP, look up Londonist on the interweb. It will help you see what's on when you're here.
London is full of lots of free things to do and lots of very expensive things to do. A little bit of planning will save you criss-crossing the city. Sometimes it is quicker to walk than take the tube (e.g. Covent Garden to Leicester Square is quicker, and nicer, above ground) and if you are crossing areas then get the bus. It's cheap and you can see the sights of London.
look up getting a oyster card but you can only use it in certain areas of london I think anyway.."
No as far as I'm aware you can use it on all TFL transport that covers almost every inch of London and some surrounding areas. You don't need one though as you can use your contactless. Just remember that at the tubes and buses are all cashless. |
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Split your money, pickpockets are rife. I keep a 20 in my back pocket to offer would be muggers. A quick 20 may fend them off taking more. If you keep your wits about you then hopefully all will be ok. Avoid crowded places and do not drink too much. Always plan your escape route and never rely on the last bus or train in case it gets cancelled. That advice was given to me by a Londoner and has served me well |
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"OP, look up Londonist on the interweb. It will help you see what's on when you're here.
London is full of lots of free things to do and lots of very expensive things to do. A little bit of planning will save you criss-crossing the city. Sometimes it is quicker to walk than take the tube (e.g. Covent Garden to Leicester Square is quicker, and nicer, above ground) and if you are crossing areas then get the bus. It's cheap and you can see the sights of London.
look up getting a oyster card but you can only use it in certain areas of london I think anyway..
No as far as I'm aware you can use it on all TFL transport that covers almost every inch of London and some surrounding areas. You don't need one though as you can use your contactless. "
Cheaper to use your debit card if you have contactless |
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"Split your money, pickpockets are rife. I keep a 20 in my back pocket to offer would be muggers. A quick 20 may fend them off taking more. If you keep your wits about you then hopefully all will be ok. Avoid crowded places and do not drink too much. Always plan your escape route and never rely on the last bus or train in case it gets cancelled. That advice was given to me by a Londoner and has served me well "
Oh for goodness sake!!  |
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"OP, look up Londonist on the interweb. It will help you see what's on when you're here.
London is full of lots of free things to do and lots of very expensive things to do. A little bit of planning will save you criss-crossing the city. Sometimes it is quicker to walk than take the tube (e.g. Covent Garden to Leicester Square is quicker, and nicer, above ground) and if you are crossing areas then get the bus. It's cheap and you can see the sights of London.
look up getting a oyster card but you can only use it in certain areas of london I think anyway..
No as far as I'm aware you can use it on all TFL transport that covers almost every inch of London and some surrounding areas. You don't need one though as you can use your contactless.
Cheaper to use your debit card if you have contactless "
Actually we have found its exactly the same price on oyster or contactless. |
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"Split your money, pickpockets are rife. I keep a 20 in my back pocket to offer would be muggers. A quick 20 may fend them off taking more. If you keep your wits about you then hopefully all will be ok. Avoid crowded places and do not drink too much. Always plan your escape route and never rely on the last bus or train in case it gets cancelled. That advice was given to me by a Londoner and has served me well "
lol hey central London is ok as a rule  |
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"Split your money, pickpockets are rife. I keep a 20 in my back pocket to offer would be muggers. A quick 20 may fend them off taking more. If you keep your wits about you then hopefully all will be ok. Avoid crowded places and do not drink too much. Always plan your escape route and never rely on the last bus or train in case it gets cancelled. That advice was given to me by a Londoner and has served me well lol hey central London is ok as a rule "
All of London is ok as a rule.
We have never had an issue or felt unsafe. |
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"Split your money, pickpockets are rife. I keep a 20 in my back pocket to offer would be muggers. A quick 20 may fend them off taking more. If you keep your wits about you then hopefully all will be ok. Avoid crowded places and do not drink too much. Always plan your escape route and never rely on the last bus or train in case it gets cancelled. That advice was given to me by a Londoner and has served me well "
I've lived in London my whole life and never been pickpocketed or planned an escape route. You have 24 hour tube at the weekends, tons of night buses and uber!
It's just a capital city, not a war zone! |
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"OP, look up Londonist on the interweb. It will help you see what's on when you're here.
London is full of lots of free things to do and lots of very expensive things to do. A little bit of planning will save you criss-crossing the city. Sometimes it is quicker to walk than take the tube (e.g. Covent Garden to Leicester Square is quicker, and nicer, above ground) and if you are crossing areas then get the bus. It's cheap and you can see the sights of London.
look up getting a oyster card but you can only use it in certain areas of london I think anyway..
No as far as I'm aware you can use it on all TFL transport that covers almost every inch of London and some surrounding areas. You don't need one though as you can use your contactless.
Cheaper to use your debit card if you have contactless
Actually we have found its exactly the same price on oyster or contactless. "
Really. That’s odd as TFL have made it cheaper on purpose as they want to reduce the use of Oyster cards . I’ve seen the memo and tested it. |
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"OP, look up Londonist on the interweb. It will help you see what's on when you're here.
London is full of lots of free things to do and lots of very expensive things to do. A little bit of planning will save you criss-crossing the city. Sometimes it is quicker to walk than take the tube (e.g. Covent Garden to Leicester Square is quicker, and nicer, above ground) and if you are crossing areas then get the bus. It's cheap and you can see the sights of London.
look up getting a oyster card but you can only use it in certain areas of london I think anyway..
No as far as I'm aware you can use it on all TFL transport that covers almost every inch of London and some surrounding areas. You don't need one though as you can use your contactless.
Cheaper to use your debit card if you have contactless
Actually we have found its exactly the same price on oyster or contactless.
Really. That’s odd as TFL have made it cheaper on purpose as they want to reduce the use of Oyster cards . I’ve seen the memo and tested it. "
Not according to the TFL website. I use contactless and oyster all the time, it's the exact same price. |
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"Split your money, pickpockets are rife. I keep a 20 in my back pocket to offer would be muggers. A quick 20 may fend them off taking more. If you keep your wits about you then hopefully all will be ok. Avoid crowded places and do not drink too much. Always plan your escape route and never rely on the last bus or train in case it gets cancelled. That advice was given to me by a Londoner and has served me well lol hey central London is ok as a rule
All of London is ok as a rule.
We have never had an issue or felt unsafe. "
their still are troublesome areas but i was saying central London is fine |
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"We are 4 straight guys and like rock/metal scene as well as nightclubs
Couple of us will be out to meet women lol God help use lol"
If you like metal bars Garlic and Shots in Soho is pretty good, it's run by Swedish metal heads, it's oddly clean cut for a metal place but I guess that's the scandi influence. Then I remember the Crobar being fun later at night. Otherwise my preferred area for pub and bar crawls tends to be Hoxton/Shoreditch/Brick Lane/Dalston.
Nightclubs in London are hit and miss depending on who's playing/promoting. Unfortunately the nightclub scene is more heavily legislated than it used to be so you don't get the same freedom feeling as back in the 90s but if you're into larger events then Steelworks is a very impressive venue especially for Techno and similar styles... |
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"Split your money, pickpockets are rife. I keep a 20 in my back pocket to offer would be muggers. A quick 20 may fend them off taking more. If you keep your wits about you then hopefully all will be ok. Avoid crowded places and do not drink too much. Always plan your escape route and never rely on the last bus or train in case it gets cancelled. That advice was given to me by a Londoner and has served me well
I've lived in London my whole life and never been pickpocketed or planned an escape route. You have 24 hour tube at the weekends, tons of night buses and uber!
It's just a capital city, not a war zone!"
I lived there nearly fifteen years in all of the traditionally fairly rough areas - Clapton, Brixton, Harlesden, Mile End, Tottenham, Turnpike Lane, that really shitty part between Stamford Hill and Stoke Newington etc. I have had phones stolen once or twice and might have got mugged once, had I not talked myself out of it. However a good friend of mine was there at the same time as me, lived in nicer areas, managed to get mugged five times in three years round Notting Hill and Clapham. I think some people carry themselves in a way that invites attention from acquisitive types, and some don't. I'm quite good with accents so I think I blend in more, whereas my friend has a very obvious New Zealand twang so he gets seen as an 'outsider' whereas I just sound 'local'. |
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"We are 4 straight guys and like rock/metal scene as well as nightclubs
Couple of us will be out to meet women lol God help use lol
Rock/metal wise, Camden Town is probably best area. The Dublin Castle is a great boozer with live bands and the Elephants Head is a unique little dive bar.
Otherwise the other options are Crobar (in the West End), Slim Jim's Liqor Store (Upper Street in Islington). Kentish Town may be worth a look too. "
I was going to mention the crow bar. Would have said The big red but it’s just closed. I went to the Dublin castle the other week on a Sunday, that was fun. |
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"Split your money, pickpockets are rife. I keep a 20 in my back pocket to offer would be muggers. A quick 20 may fend them off taking more. If you keep your wits about you then hopefully all will be ok. Avoid crowded places and do not drink too much. Always plan your escape route and never rely on the last bus or train in case it gets cancelled. That advice was given to me by a Londoner and has served me well "
I do the complete opposite of this and I’m just fine. This above is not how to enjoy London. |
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I am not sure if the threat from moped riders is hyped by the press but I also walk on the pavement well away from the kerbs and at pelican crossings I stand towards the back of the queue. That way at least the moped thieves are at a disadvantage. |
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"I am not sure if the threat from moped riders is hyped by the press but I also walk on the pavement well away from the kerbs and at pelican crossings I stand towards the back of the queue. That way at least the moped thieves are at a disadvantage. "
Yes we know you don't like London but you don't have to keep scare mongering!
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"I am not sure if the threat from moped riders is hyped by the press but I also walk on the pavement well away from the kerbs and at pelican crossings I stand towards the back of the queue. That way at least the moped thieves are at a disadvantage.
Yes we know you don't like London but you don't have to keep scare mongering!
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By *icketysplitsWoman
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OP, I'm a very short, middle aged woman of colour. I'm often out on my own, including late at night. I also live in one of the areas many would consider rough (I don't and have lived here for over 30 years).
I am unafraid of getting pick-pocketed or mugged. Keep your wits about you, particularly crossing the road (cyclists), and you'll be fine. MOST people visiting and living in London do not experience London as a dangerous place.
Using your contactless card is the easiest way to use public transport. Don't forget to tap in AND out on the tubes and trains. You could get charged the highest day rate fare if you do forget. You can take as many buses as you like for £1.50 in an hour. Transport is available 24 hours by bus and on many tube lines over the weekend.
Just enjoy it. |
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"I am not sure if the threat from moped riders is hyped by the press but I also walk on the pavement well away from the kerbs and at pelican crossings I stand towards the back of the queue. That way at least the moped thieves are at a disadvantage. "
Is the moped thefts still a big thing? I've seen a few BBC things about them |
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