69 Your guide to LONDON | UNITED KINGDOM 3 -7 NOVEMBER 2014 ripe69.ripe.net Your Guide to London at RIPE 69 | 3-7 November 2014 Hello! Welcome to RIPE 69! Many see London as the best city in the world. We’ve gathered recommendations for restaurants, nightlife, souvenir shopping, and unmissable attractions so that you can spend your time outside of the meeting enjoying this bustling capital. Our handy travel tips will help you get from Buckingham Palace to Big Ben. And if you manage to get lost, you can always engage in some native “banter” with a local, courtesy of our cheat sheet to British slang. Fancy some traditional British pub grub, or a stiff pint? Look no further! We’ve compiled some of the best bars and restaurants for you to peruse. From the Tower of London to the Tate, we’ve listed the must-see gems of London, a city bursting with culture and history. And if you fancy something a little more obscure, we’ve got you covered. Whether you want to trace the footsteps of the notorious Jack the Ripper, venture into the hold of one of the world’s oldest ships, or simply enjoy some newspaper-wrapped fish and chips, there’s something just for you in our Guide to London. Have a wonderful RIPE 69! Your Guide to London at RIPE 69 | 3-7 November 2014 Index Health and Safety 4 Getting Around 5 British Bites 6 - 7 British Banter 8 Places to Eat 9 - 11 Places to Drink 12 - 13 Things to See & Do 14 - 15 Useful Info 16 Your Guide to London at RIPE 69 | 3-7 November 2014 Health and Safety 20:00; Wednesday and Thursday from 07:00-20:00; 09:00-12:00 on Saturday London is a relatively safe city for its size. However, you should use common sense Victoria Railway Station Medi Centre and keep aware of your surroundings. Be (next to Platform 15) careful not to flash around large amounts London SW1V 1JT of money or expensive possessions such Tel: +44 20 7510 0314 as mobile phones. Open Monday-Friday 08:00-20:00, Saturday and Sunday 10:00-16:00 Incidents of crime on public transport in London do exist, but are very rare. The In case of emergency, the nearest hospital London Underground network is one of to the meeting venue is: the safest to ride in the world, and is an Charing Cross Hospital excellent means of transport. Fulham Palace Road London Smoking W6 8RF +44 20 3311 1234 Smoking in workplaces and enclosed public spaces has been illegal in England Familiar pharmacy chains in London since 2007. Some bars have smoking areas (also known as “chemists”) include Boots outside. and Superdrug. Chemists are generally open from 09:00-17:00 but more specific Medical Services opening times are available via the NHS Pharmacy Search: Should you become ill or need medical http://www.nhs.uk/Service-Search/ attention while in London, there are a Pharmacy/LocationSearch/10 number of hospitals and clinics available. Important Numbers Medical Centres and Private Clinics In case of emergency, call 999. You will Hammersmith Surgery reach an operator who will direct your 1 Hammersmith Bridge Road call to the applicable service (fire, police, London ambulance). Alternatively, you can dial 112 W6 9DU (as you would in most European countries) Tel: +44 20 8741 3944 and your call will be handled exactly the Open Monday-Friday 08:00-18:30 same way. Brook Green Medical Centre If you are experiencing a medical issue Bute Gardens that is not an emergency, you can dial 111. London W6 7EG Tel: +44 20 7471 3333 Open Monday, Tuesday, Friday from 08:00- 4 Your Guide to London at RIPE 69 | 3-7 November 2014 Getting Around or a paper Day Travelcard (you can buy these at stations). It is not advised to drive in London due to heavy traffic, especially when Train London is host to an integrated public transportation system. London’s local trains criss-cross the city, extending beyond the Tube network. Most The Oyster Card local trains connect efficiently with the Tube. Local rail services are typically An Oyster card is a plastic smartcard covered by Travelcards, including Oyster that you can use to pay for public cards. transport. You can use an Oyster card to travel by bus, tram, the Tube, Docklands Bike Light Railway (DLR), London Overground and most National Rail services in London is host to a bicycle hire scheme, London. Oyster cards can be purchased the Barclays Cycle Hire. Also known as from London Travel Information Centres, “Boris Bikes”, after the Mayor of London, stations, and Oyster ticket stops. The Boris Johnson, who championed the card itself costs £3. scheme, these bikes are a great way to travel around the city on a budget. You The London Underground (the “Tube”) can hire a bike from various locations, ride it where you like, and return it to Greater London is served by twelve any docking station (there are many Tube lines, along with the DLR and an throughout the city). More information is interconnected local train network. available online: Underground trains generally run from http://www.tfl.gov.uk/modes/cycling/ 05:00 to midnight. barclays-cycle-hire Please note: when using the escalators, stand on the right unless you’re walking Taxi (or running!) up or down them – or risk the wrath of a Londoner in a rush! The British “black cabs” can be hailed Hammersmith station is a ten minutes’ from the street or pre-booked, but are walk from the meeting venue and serves notoriously expensive. Do not get into the Circle, District, Hammersmith & City, any car that is not a licensed “black cab” and Piccadilly lines. unless you have pre-booked it – at best, you won’t be insured. Bus The red, double-decker London bus is an international icon that is recognised worldwide. However, please note that you can’t pay with cash on the bus. You’ll need an Oyster card (with credit on it) 5 Your Guide to London at RIPE 69 | 3-7 November 2014 British Bites Mouthwatering Mains... Fish and Chips Lancashire Hotpot Battered fish (typically cod) and deep- A dish traditionally made from lamb or fried chips. A common take-away food, it mutton and onion, topped with sliced is often accompanied by mushy (mashed) potatoes and left to bake in the oven all peas. day in a heavy pot on low heat. Cumberland Sausage A form of seasoned sausage that’s very long and sold rolled in a flat coil. Black Pudding A type of blood sausage, generally made from pork blood. Pasty A baked pastry filled with spiced meat and/ or vegetables. Yorkshire Pudding An English dish made from batter consisting of eggs, flour and milk. Usually served with roast meat and gravy as part of the traditional British Sunday roast dinner. Shepherd’s Pie Minced lamb with vegetables, topped with mashed potatoes to form a sort of Beef Wellington pie. When made with minced beef, this is A dish consisting of beef coated in pâté and referred to as “cottage pie”. wrapped in puff pastry. Chicken Tikka Masala An extremely popular Indian curry in Britain, made up of chicken chunks marinated in spices and yoghurt and baked in a tandoor oven, served in a creamy tomato and coriander sauce. Toad in the Hole Sausages in Yorkshire pudding batter, usually served with vegetables and onion gravy. 6 Your Guide to London at RIPE 69 | 3-7 November 2014 Sweet Treats... Scones Custard Tart Small, unsweetened or lightly sweetened A baked pastry with an egg custard filling. cakes made from flour, fat and milk, sometimes with added fruit (usually Eton Mess raisins). Often served with clotted cream A traditional English dessert consisting (a thick, spreadable cream) and jam. of a mixture of strawberries, pieces of meringue and cream. The name originates Crumble from the very posh British public school, A baked dish consisting of a sweet base Eton College, who traditionally serve the (usually stewed fruit) topped with a dish at the annual cricket game against the crumbly mixture of butter, flour/oats and pupils of Harrow School. sugar. Mince Pie A small, spiced, fruit-based pie traditionally served during the Christmas season. Bread and Butter Pudding A baked dish consisting of layered slices of buttered bread, raisins, egg, sugar and cream or milk. ...and a Cuppa! A cup of tea, often called a “cuppa” is the hot beverage of choice in England. When people are talking about a cup of tea, they’re usually referring to black tea with milk and, sometimes, sugar. When the tea is particularly strong and milky, it’s often called a “builder’s brew” or “builder’s tea”, after tea often drunk by construction workers on their break. 7 Your Guide to London at RIPE 69 | 3-7 November 2014 British Banter British slang continues to amaze and confuse even other English- speakers throughout the world... All right? Hello, how are you? Banter The playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks. Barmy Crazy. “You’d be barmy to miss the party!” (Go on a) Bender Engage in heavy drinking. Bob’s your uncle That’s it! (Usually added to the end of a sentence). “To find the hotel, turn left and Bob’s your uncle!” Bum The part of your body that you sit on. Chat up To flirt with. Chin wag A conversation or chat. “Got time for a chin wag?” Chippy Fish and chip shop.