| Lentulus | 27 Aug 2009 10:21 a.m. PST |
I am going to be working in the city for a week in September and wonder what is to be done in London (let's say London Transport zone 1 for the sake of argument) after working hours on a weekday. The British museum has the decency to be open until 8 on Thursday and Friday; I am a middle aged geek so "night life" means TV in the hotel room. So what touristy things do not roll up the sidewalks at 5 in September? How about a decent used bookstore with something like late hours? |
 20thmaine  | 27 Aug 2009 3:06 p.m. PST |
Well, there's a fair bit of culture in London – theatres, music venues (classic, rock, hip-hop, C&W). Vast number of cinemas, the BFI for obscure stuff. Pick up Time Out (or peruse the web site : timeout.com/london ) and wonder how you'll fit everything in. Main shops like Foyles open late ('til about 10PM). |
| Lentulus | 27 Aug 2009 5:56 p.m. PST |
Thanks, I have bookmarked that. |
| Jana Wang | 27 Aug 2009 8:54 p.m. PST |
I think the Tate is open late one night as well. It's more recent art, but sometimes they have special exhibits that are interesting. |
| Whatisitgood4atwork | 27 Aug 2009 9:34 p.m. PST |
The Tate, if I remember correctly, is also free, which is very decent of them. |
| CLDISME | 28 Aug 2009 7:05 a.m. PST |
walks.com London Walks walking tours has a few evening tours including a few pub hopping ones. |
| Cerdic | 28 Aug 2009 7:36 a.m. PST |
The London Eye keeps going till fairly late. A 'flight' takes half an hour and is well worth a go. |
| ezza123 | 28 Aug 2009 8:57 a.m. PST |
Lentulus, If you are stuck for something to do on the Thursday evening, why not come along to the Exiles for a game the-exiles.ning.com Not only would you get a game, but we would also buy you a drink or two. Dependent on which Thursday you would be around, we would be playing on 3 Sep ACW or Indian Mutiny (don't know which one yet), 10 Sep Normandy, 17 Sep Spanish Civil War and 24 Sep Carthage v Syracuse. Ezza |
| Lentulus | 28 Aug 2009 10:56 a.m. PST |
ezza123, 24 September is when I will be in town. I will investigate the getting there and PM you. Always nice to meet people outside of the work world. |
| John the Confused | 29 Aug 2009 11:57 a.m. PST |
Most styles of food can be found in London. Here is a link to guide. london-eating.co.uk I have not used this guide but it seems to give a selection. |
| Thomas Nissvik | 02 Sep 2009 3:12 a.m. PST |
These guys are my favourites.
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Be aware that there is an adult store downstairs, but if that is not your thing, you need only stay on the ground floor. They have a nice selection of military history at very good prices. I think they are open to at least 7, can't promise, but since they are within spitting distance of Foyles that you will be visiting anyway, check them out. |
