London
If you are on a budget or you are a student or you know someone who is this post will be super helpful because it lists down affordable eating and drinking locations in the capital. The tips will surely help you make appropriate savings that will help make a huge difference.
Being a student in an expensive city like London is hard. Forget the hard work of studying at
university, surviving financially as a student in London is just as
challenging. When it comes to money, one in five have never budgeted, which has
led to 84% of people worrying about making ends meet — with the biggest damage
being dietary requirements (60%), soon followed by mental health (50%),
relationships (42%) and grades (34%) consequently.
But there is help from services like Oxford tube that provide discounted tickets of a London to Oxford and vice versa coach to young people. And here is a fun guide full of
affordable eating and drinking locations in the capital that will make student life a tad bit financially merrier
Restaurants and Cafés
According to the Student Living Index of
2017, the average student dishes out £43.30 per month on going out with friends.
To help you get the most out of your money, take a look at some of the top
suggestions for eating out in London:
Franco
Manca
If you love your Italian cuisine, the name Franco Manca says it all. With over 40
pizzerias in London alone, the sourdough pizzas are to die for and are super
affordable. Accompanied with quality ingredients, the brick oven bakes the
pizzas, subsequently leaving a beautiful crust to munch on — and no, crusts
don’t give you curly hair!
When we say affordable, we mean cheap as
chips. Although with this USP comes a downside — Franco Manca is no secret to
Londoners, meaning that there’s always a queue outside. A tomato, garlic and
oregano pizza could be yours for only £4.95 (with
extra toppings ranging from £0.50-£1.75).
You’ll need something to wash down your main, so non-branded beers and ciders
are available to purchase for £3.65 and are just as good, if not better! Post
pizza, grab yourself a desert for just £3.95 too!
The average food spend at Franco Manca is around
£12.00 per person, allowing you to enjoy a night out knowing you won’t be
breaking the bank.
Haché
Burgers
Haché
is a popular burger bar in London; even the celebs like to dine there from time
to time. If the food was good enough for Amy Winehouse, it’s worth a try to get
those taste buds going! (Amy’s favourite on the menu was the Steak Canadien).
The main menu stands out from any other
restaurant in London, offering sharing starters which is ideal for you and your
foodie friends who want to start off the evening in the right way at a split
price. Although this is a burger bar, there are plenty of vegetarian options
that help make a more inclusive environment for all. Burgers are presented in
fresh ciabatta or a brioche bun — served with tomato and sliced sweet red onion,
along with a little bit of mustard mayo which is to die for. Sides, desserts
and drinks are also reasonably cheap!
Tatler magazine even quoted: “You could get a
decent burger, but nothing like Haché.”
Terry’s
Café
Let’s face it, we’ve all woken up craving a
full English breakfast after a heavy night out in London. Terry’s
Café is here to help you start your day off in the
right way — fixing that headache (and heartache?) in a jiffy. The café itself
is in Suffolk and is heavily proud of its British culture — as you walk in this
will be evident with the countless of black and white photographs documenting
local history.
The breakfast menu is quite cheap for a London
café, with a standard fry-up costing you £8, allowing you to make additional
stretches if you want to add something more onto your plate. If you can’t
stomach a fry-up on the morning, alternatives range from filling omelettes to
porridge!
On your visit, you must order a pot of tea —
what they’re most known for — and if you enjoy it that much, you can buy a box
to take home!
Bars
One of the heightened parts of university life
is the drinking culture — and we understand that there are places in London
that charge extortionate prices when there are cheaper alternatives. We take a
look at some of the hidden gems that will save you a fortune:
The
Shoreditch
If you love to boogie on the dancefloor, take
a trip to The
Shoreditch, who are specialised in making the most
delicious cocktails with a Tiki theme. Offering a Happy Hour service, you can
purchase two cocktails or four beers for £10 — and there’s no rush, with this
offer spanning from 2pm to 10pm daily!
Café Kick
and Bar Kick
All week from 4pm till’ 7pm, you will be able
to grab some deals down at Café Kick, where
cocktails come at a low price of £5 and house beer at £2.50 a bottle. If you’re
closer to Bar Kick,
this branch offers the same deals — perfect for students dotted around the
capital.
Bar Elba
We all love taking pictures of the London
skyline, and there’s no better place to do it than at rooftop bar, Bar Elba,
which overlooks everything. Take plenty of pics — Instagram at the ready!
Accompanied with their two-for-one Happy Hour deals (5pm-7pm), it is the
perfect location to start a sophisticated night out.
Love
Chichi
Where to eat and drink in London
If you are on a budget or you are a student or you know someone who is this post will be super helpful because it lists down affordable eating and drinking locations in the capital. The tips will surely help you make appropriate savings that will help make a huge difference.
Being a student in an expensive city like London is hard. Forget the hard work of studying at
university, surviving financially as a student in London is just as
challenging. When it comes to money, one in five have never budgeted, which has
led to 84% of people worrying about making ends meet — with the biggest damage
being dietary requirements (60%), soon followed by mental health (50%),
relationships (42%) and grades (34%) consequently.
But there is help from services like Oxford tube that provide discounted tickets of a London to Oxford and vice versa coach to young people. And here is a fun guide full of
affordable eating and drinking locations in the capital that will make student life a tad bit financially merrier
Restaurants and Cafés
According to the Student Living Index of
2017, the average student dishes out £43.30 per month on going out with friends.
To help you get the most out of your money, take a look at some of the top
suggestions for eating out in London:
Franco
Manca
If you love your Italian cuisine, the name Franco Manca says it all. With over 40
pizzerias in London alone, the sourdough pizzas are to die for and are super
affordable. Accompanied with quality ingredients, the brick oven bakes the
pizzas, subsequently leaving a beautiful crust to munch on — and no, crusts
don’t give you curly hair!
When we say affordable, we mean cheap as
chips. Although with this USP comes a downside — Franco Manca is no secret to
Londoners, meaning that there’s always a queue outside. A tomato, garlic and
oregano pizza could be yours for only £4.95 (with
extra toppings ranging from £0.50-£1.75).
You’ll need something to wash down your main, so non-branded beers and ciders
are available to purchase for £3.65 and are just as good, if not better! Post
pizza, grab yourself a desert for just £3.95 too!
The average food spend at Franco Manca is around
£12.00 per person, allowing you to enjoy a night out knowing you won’t be
breaking the bank.
Haché
Burgers
Haché
is a popular burger bar in London; even the celebs like to dine there from time
to time. If the food was good enough for Amy Winehouse, it’s worth a try to get
those taste buds going! (Amy’s favourite on the menu was the Steak Canadien).
The main menu stands out from any other
restaurant in London, offering sharing starters which is ideal for you and your
foodie friends who want to start off the evening in the right way at a split
price. Although this is a burger bar, there are plenty of vegetarian options
that help make a more inclusive environment for all. Burgers are presented in
fresh ciabatta or a brioche bun — served with tomato and sliced sweet red onion,
along with a little bit of mustard mayo which is to die for. Sides, desserts
and drinks are also reasonably cheap!
Tatler magazine even quoted: “You could get a
decent burger, but nothing like Haché.”
Terry’s
Café
Let’s face it, we’ve all woken up craving a
full English breakfast after a heavy night out in London. Terry’s
Café is here to help you start your day off in the
right way — fixing that headache (and heartache?) in a jiffy. The café itself
is in Suffolk and is heavily proud of its British culture — as you walk in this
will be evident with the countless of black and white photographs documenting
local history.
The breakfast menu is quite cheap for a London
café, with a standard fry-up costing you £8, allowing you to make additional
stretches if you want to add something more onto your plate. If you can’t
stomach a fry-up on the morning, alternatives range from filling omelettes to
porridge!
On your visit, you must order a pot of tea —
what they’re most known for — and if you enjoy it that much, you can buy a box
to take home!
Bars
One of the heightened parts of university life
is the drinking culture — and we understand that there are places in London
that charge extortionate prices when there are cheaper alternatives. We take a
look at some of the hidden gems that will save you a fortune:
The
Shoreditch
If you love to boogie on the dancefloor, take
a trip to The
Shoreditch, who are specialised in making the most
delicious cocktails with a Tiki theme. Offering a Happy Hour service, you can
purchase two cocktails or four beers for £10 — and there’s no rush, with this
offer spanning from 2pm to 10pm daily!
Café Kick
and Bar Kick
All week from 4pm till’ 7pm, you will be able
to grab some deals down at Café Kick, where
cocktails come at a low price of £5 and house beer at £2.50 a bottle. If you’re
closer to Bar Kick,
this branch offers the same deals — perfect for students dotted around the
capital.
Bar Elba
We all love taking pictures of the London
skyline, and there’s no better place to do it than at rooftop bar, Bar Elba,
which overlooks everything. Take plenty of pics — Instagram at the ready!
Accompanied with their two-for-one Happy Hour deals (5pm-7pm), it is the
perfect location to start a sophisticated night out.
Love
Chichi
I stand super impressed by the street style from London Fashion Week aw18 and the ongoing Milan fashion week aw18. My love for fashion weeks as also mentioned in my trends and street style round up post from ss18 is more for the street style and the vibe in the city than the fashion shows. So a bit off that i have missed out on two successive seasons of fashion weeks because of my sisters weddings but guess thats what life is, different priorities different times!!! Ok anyways i have been all over the internet aka instagram to check my favourite fashion girls and fashion accounts also the #lfw #londonfashionweek #mfw #milanfashionweek and got these kickass street style looks that are super chic and effortless yet super fun and interesting. No unachievable unwearable looks that can neither handle a job nor are weather appropriate, seriously those looks might make good pictures but they never inspire me. Practical fashion made special does and here it is.
The key fashion pieces spotted are 1. the heritage check 2. the pant suit 3. the beige trench 4. the vinyl trench 5. wide leg trousers/ jeans 6. the blazer 7. the hand held bag 8. the dad sneakers 9. the sock boots 10. the white boots 11. the belt on the waist
London fashion week a/w 18 street style
Milan fashion week a/w 18 street style
I see myself wearing so many of the above looks with the pieces already existing in my wardrobe.
Thank you for stopping by, see you with my next.
Love
Chichi
LFW & MFW A/W18 street style
I stand super impressed by the street style from London Fashion Week aw18 and the ongoing Milan fashion week aw18. My love for fashion weeks as also mentioned in my trends and street style round up post from ss18 is more for the street style and the vibe in the city than the fashion shows. So a bit off that i have missed out on two successive seasons of fashion weeks because of my sisters weddings but guess thats what life is, different priorities different times!!! Ok anyways i have been all over the internet aka instagram to check my favourite fashion girls and fashion accounts also the #lfw #londonfashionweek #mfw #milanfashionweek and got these kickass street style looks that are super chic and effortless yet super fun and interesting. No unachievable unwearable looks that can neither handle a job nor are weather appropriate, seriously those looks might make good pictures but they never inspire me. Practical fashion made special does and here it is.
The key fashion pieces spotted are 1. the heritage check 2. the pant suit 3. the beige trench 4. the vinyl trench 5. wide leg trousers/ jeans 6. the blazer 7. the hand held bag 8. the dad sneakers 9. the sock boots 10. the white boots 11. the belt on the waist
London fashion week a/w 18 street style
Milan fashion week a/w 18 street style
I see myself wearing so many of the above looks with the pieces already existing in my wardrobe.
Thank you for stopping by, see you with my next.
Love
Chichi
London is full of pretty places, maybe should not be even said, it is definitely the most instagram worthy city in the world. So much character, parts so distinct of each other all rocking their own vibe. New and better dazzle being added on the daily so writing an instagram guide for the city is a herculean task or should i say an unjustifiable task. Hence i call this post A girls London Instagram guide. Girls who love to chat with their girlfriends sitting in pretty places sipping tea and eating avocado toast and the likes. I will write less because Instagram is pictures so let these pictures do the talking.
1. Aubaine Selfridges - Wisteria season in London is short and sweet but Aubaine has them laden all year round. Breakfast is the best time and you can dot so at leisure. What to order - Avocado breakfast with tea and juice. Tip to get the best shots as told by the staff, the cafe opens at 9.30 but if you reach by 9 they let you in to take pictures. Nearest tube station - Bond street
2. Peggy Porschen cakes - All seasons are done justice at peggy. But spring is got to be my favourite. Flowers and pink can’t get any better. What to order- Your choice of cupcake with a pot of tea or juice. Tip to get the best pictures at peggy porschen cakes- I haven’t waited much anytime but a good tip will be to reach off time when people wouldn’t really go for cake and tea. Around 10 or 6. People know others are waiting so they order, take pictures, eat + enjoy and leave. Nearest tube station - Victoria
3. Farm girl cafe - Has the most famous pink table in London. The table in the open at the corner is what you have to get. Well I have got it every time without wait. And the only tip is to go a little early say around 11.30 for lunch or 8.15 for breakfast. If you can’t go early best don’t go. On my last visit there was a cue within 15 mins and i also spotted a couple of famous bloggers waiting, lol!!!! What to order - Avocado toast, rose latte, acai bowl. Nearest tube station - Notting hill gate
4. Spring restaurant - This one is a more formal sit down out of the lot. But very pretty and well done. The pink sofa makes the prettiest picture, couldn’t resist lounging on it. You can take your time here, i wouldn’t mind hours by the window. The food also comes super fast. What to order - Lemon cod + fresh juice but the menu keeps changing. Tip to get the best picture - You can book in advance and reach early. Nearest tube station - Holborn
5. Elan cafe - The latest pretty place entrant in the market where i have yet to go. But i know i will love and can't wait.
Those are some of the prettiest and my favourite places to take instagram photos in London. 3 are also spotted in the Christmas time in London Vlog. Hope this post is helpful in planning out your London itinerary, also please share any of your favourites.
Suggested post - The cutest streets in London
Thank you for stopping by, see you with my next.
Love
Chichi
A girls London Instagram guide
London is full of pretty places, maybe should not be even said, it is definitely the most instagram worthy city in the world. So much character, parts so distinct of each other all rocking their own vibe. New and better dazzle being added on the daily so writing an instagram guide for the city is a herculean task or should i say an unjustifiable task. Hence i call this post A girls London Instagram guide. Girls who love to chat with their girlfriends sitting in pretty places sipping tea and eating avocado toast and the likes. I will write less because Instagram is pictures so let these pictures do the talking.
1. Aubaine Selfridges - Wisteria season in London is short and sweet but Aubaine has them laden all year round. Breakfast is the best time and you can dot so at leisure. What to order - Avocado breakfast with tea and juice. Tip to get the best shots as told by the staff, the cafe opens at 9.30 but if you reach by 9 they let you in to take pictures. Nearest tube station - Bond street
2. Peggy Porschen cakes - All seasons are done justice at peggy. But spring is got to be my favourite. Flowers and pink can’t get any better. What to order- Your choice of cupcake with a pot of tea or juice. Tip to get the best pictures at peggy porschen cakes- I haven’t waited much anytime but a good tip will be to reach off time when people wouldn’t really go for cake and tea. Around 10 or 6. People know others are waiting so they order, take pictures, eat + enjoy and leave. Nearest tube station - Victoria
3. Farm girl cafe - Has the most famous pink table in London. The table in the open at the corner is what you have to get. Well I have got it every time without wait. And the only tip is to go a little early say around 11.30 for lunch or 8.15 for breakfast. If you can’t go early best don’t go. On my last visit there was a cue within 15 mins and i also spotted a couple of famous bloggers waiting, lol!!!! What to order - Avocado toast, rose latte, acai bowl. Nearest tube station - Notting hill gate
4. Spring restaurant - This one is a more formal sit down out of the lot. But very pretty and well done. The pink sofa makes the prettiest picture, couldn’t resist lounging on it. You can take your time here, i wouldn’t mind hours by the window. The food also comes super fast. What to order - Lemon cod + fresh juice but the menu keeps changing. Tip to get the best picture - You can book in advance and reach early. Nearest tube station - Holborn
5. Elan cafe - The latest pretty place entrant in the market where i have yet to go. But i know i will love and can't wait.
Those are some of the prettiest and my favourite places to take instagram photos in London. 3 are also spotted in the Christmas time in London Vlog. Hope this post is helpful in planning out your London itinerary, also please share any of your favourites.
Suggested post - The cutest streets in London
Thank you for stopping by, see you with my next.
Love
Chichi
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