{"id":435,"date":"2012-12-28T12:00:55","date_gmt":"2012-12-28T12:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/testblog.townfish.com\/?p=435"},"modified":"2015-02-18T11:41:16","modified_gmt":"2015-02-18T11:41:16","slug":"london-blog-favourites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.townfish.com\/dev\/london-blog-favourites\/","title":{"rendered":"10 London Blogs You&#8217;ll Love"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\">One of the greatest appeals of London is the sheer amount of places to go. There are enough bars and restaurants alone to do one of each every day and never get through them all in a lifetime. Add in galleries, museums, cafes and\u2026 well, you get the idea.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The question is, how can you find the best London has to offer? With so much out there, nobody wants to waste their time and money in an establishment that isn\u2019t fully deserving of either. Life is too short for bad wine, as they say.<\/p>\n<p>However, there is help at hand for Londoners seeking sound advice for the best of London. The capital boasts some of the best city bloggers in the world, and they\u2019re both passionate and dedicated to the hunt for London\u2019s hidden gems.<\/p>\n<p>A good London blogger is worth their weight in gold when it comes to recommendations, and most of them do it for nothing more than the joy of writing about the city they love.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s our pick of some of the fantastic London blogs that offer a guide to London that you won\u2019t find in any tourist literature.<\/p>\n<h2>Bakercourt<\/h2>\n<p>Do you love baking and London? Do you trawl the streets of London for biscuits, cakes and pastries? You\u2019re not alone. Luckily so does Stacey, our London flour expert. Follow Stacey\u2019s travels to find the best brownies, cookies and anything else sweet and worth a mention. And with gorgeous photography alongside, our mouths are watering already.<\/p>\n<p>Site: <a href=\"http:\/\/bakercourt.blogspot.co.uk\/\">http:\/\/bakercourt.blogspot.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Twitter: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/baker_court\">@baker_court<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Gingle Lists Everything<\/h2>\n<p>&#8220;Eating. Drinking. Clubbing. Free things. Fun things. Quirky things. This is what I do.\u201d London addict Gingle loves her lists. She loves to write them,\u00a0 cross things off and add more to the list. And luckily for us she invites us to join her in her \u2018crossing off fetish\u2019. Gingle has several lists, which you can have a look at and see how she got on when she crossed them off. Or if you\u2019re feeling adventurous, go and visit something that hasn\u2019t been crossed off yet and tell her how it went. We love a good list!<\/p>\n<p>Site: <a href=\"http:\/\/ginglelistseverything.blogspot.co.uk\/\">http:\/\/ginglelistseverything.blogspot.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Twitter: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Ginglesnuff\">@Ginglesnuff<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Little London Observasionist<a href=\"http:\/\/www.townfish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Image-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-437\" style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc ! important;\" title=\"Our Favourite London Blogs - Little London Observationist\" alt=\"The blogger behind Little London Observationist\" src=\"http:\/\/www.townfish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Image-1.jpg\" width=\"132\" height=\"199\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s hard to believe that this project of expat Stephanie Sadler isn\u2019t run by at least a dozen people. However almost all the articles and photography are the result of Stephanie\u2019s passion about her favourite city.\u00a0Sharing her love of London through articles, reviews and photography, this is a blog that uncovers the side of London that many visitors and city-dwellers don\u2019t get to see. In her own words, Stephanie\u2019s focus is firmly on \u2018the little things\u2019.\u00a0\u00a0We particularly love her articles about the Londoners themselves, really highlighting the vibrant and dynamic nature of our city. Teamed with some fantastic photography, the Little London Observationist shows us the best of London, under the surface.\u00a0\u00a0Alongside reviews, this blog is bursting with interviews with Londoners, snippets of London culture, and a glimpse of the unusual, everyday.<\/p>\n<p>Site: <a title=\"This external link will open in a new window\" href=\"http:\/\/littlelondonobservationist.wordpress.com\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/littlelondonobservationist.wordpress.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Twitter: <a title=\"LLOStephskimo\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LLOStephskimo\">@LLOStephskimo<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>London Eater<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.townfish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Image-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-439\" style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc ! important;\" title=\"Our favourite London blogs - London Eater\" alt=\"Dishes from the London Eater blog\" src=\"http:\/\/www.townfish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Image-2.jpg\" width=\"166\" height=\"208\" \/><\/a>Anyone who\u2019s had a bad dinner in London knows how important it is to find the right places to eat in the capital. And whilst plenty of good food is out there, the amount of choice can be overwhelming. Fortunately for foodies, London Eater hosts a huge collection of reviews of London\u2019s finest restaurants. From street food to haute cuisine, the London Eater shares his experiences, accompanying his articles with beautifully appetising photography. Ironically, LE founder Kang was first inspired to write when stranded in West Wales, but fortunately for us his articles are firmly based within London\u2019s city limits. Expect honest, down-to-earth reviews that\u2019ll have you considering taking up eating out in London as a full-time hobby.<\/p>\n<p>Site: <a href=\"http:\/\/londoneater.com\/\">http:\/\/londoneater.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Twitter: <a title=\"London Eater\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LondonEater\">@LondonEater<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>The London Review Of Breakfasts<\/h2>\n<p>Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and these guys make sure you never miss a good start by seeking out the best breakfasts in the city. \u00a0Every article contains the kind of rich descriptions and attention to detail you\u2019d expect from a good novel, getting you as close to visiting as you can be without actually stepping foot outside your front door. There\u2019s even breakfast-related poetry peppered across the articles. When it comes to eggs and bacon, these guys are the true connoisseurs of everything from breakfast to\u2026 well, brunch. And we\u2019re happy to take direction from the bloggers with pen names the likes of \u2018Stephen Fry-up\u2019 and \u2018Eggs Miliband\u2019 anyday.<\/p>\n<p>Site: <a href=\"http:\/\/londonreviewofbreakfasts.blogspot.co.uk\/\">http:\/\/londonreviewofbreakfasts.blogspot.co.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Twitter:<a title=\"Malcolm Eggs\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/malcolmeggs\"> @MalcomEggs<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Ian Visits<\/h2>\n<p>Ian is a renowned London blogger, and it\u2019s not difficult to see why; a quick glance at his blog reveals articles of the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.townfish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Image-3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-441\" style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc ! important;\" title=\"Our favourite Londo blogs - Ian Visits\" alt=\"Image of tunnels from the IanVisits blog\" src=\"http:\/\/www.townfish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Image-3.jpg\" width=\"189\" height=\"127\" \/><\/a>frequency and calibre of some of the big London websites. With almost daily updates, \u2018Ian Visits\u2019 keeps readers abreast of events and news in the city, meaning you\u2019ll never feel left out. The site even has an events calendar separating out the free events for the light of wallet. Lurking within the site\u2019s pages is also a gallery, brimming with some fantastic London street photography that gives a real sense of the hidden gems that can be found all over the city.<\/p>\n<p>Site: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ianvisits.co.uk\/\">http:\/\/www.ianvisits.co.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Twitter: <a title=\"Ian Visits\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ianvisits\">@ianvisits<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>London On The Inside<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.townfish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Image-4.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-443\" style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc ! important;\" title=\"Our favourite London blogs - LondonOnTheInside\" alt=\"bottles of beer lined up\" src=\"http:\/\/www.townfish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Image-4.jpg\" width=\"268\" height=\"178\" \/><\/a>These guys epitomise pure London cool. Promising to seek out the hippest trends, coolest bands, social events and industry secrets, you\u2019ll never feel left in the dark.\u00a0\u00a0For those who deplore chains and the mainstream, this blog is a treasure trove for anything off the beaten track, from quirky pop-up restaurants to secret London gigs. We love the handpicked nature of their selections \u2013 shunning the everyday in order to post about a new hot tub cinema in Hackney sounds like a great idea to us. And for the thrifty, check out their \u2018Swag\u2019 section for the best free events, and a few giveaways to boot.<\/p>\n<p>Site: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.londontheinside.com\/\">http:\/\/www.londontheinside.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Twitter: <a title=\"London on the side\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LondONtheinside\">@LondONtheinside<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Stella&#8217;s Wardrobe<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.townfish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Image-5.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-444\" style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc ! important;\" title=\"Our Favourite London Blogs - Stella's Wardrobe\" alt=\"Stella from Stella's Wardrobe\" src=\"http:\/\/www.townfish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/12\/Image-5.jpg\" width=\"144\" height=\"218\" \/><\/a>Fashion fanatics, look no further. London-based blogger Stella takes us on a tour of the city through her eyes, never leaving the house without her trusty camera. Modelling an amazing new outfit in almost every entry, Stella\u2019s eye for the unusual uncovers some amazing sources for fashion must-haves in the capital, whether new or vintage. And it\u2019s not just apparel Stella seeks out \u2013 amongst her articles are examples of her favourite London hangouts, including cafes, galleries and brunches to die for. All this whilst making being fashionable look completely effortless.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Site: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stellaswardrobe.com\/\">http:\/\/www.stellaswardrobe.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Twitter: <a title=\"Stella Katterman\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/StellaKatterman\">@StellaKatterman<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>The Accidental Londoner<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.townfish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/Image-6.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-768\" style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc ! important;\" title=\"Our favourite London blogs - Accidental Londoner\" alt=\"An image from the Accidental Londoner blog\" src=\"http:\/\/www.townfish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/Image-6.jpg\" width=\"127\" height=\"149\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Describing herself as \u2018a Midlander who isn\u2019t entirely sure how I ended up here\u2019 the Accidental Londoner navigates London, and lets us tag along for the ride.\u00a0It\u2019s a refreshing insight for even the most experienced Londoner, as they can see the city through the eyes of someone discovering it for the first time. And who knows, you might find your attention drawn to something you\u2019ve walked past every day, never thinking to go inside.<\/p>\n<p>Site: <a href=\"http:\/\/theaccidentallondoner.blogspot.co.uk\/\">http:\/\/theaccidentallondoner.blogspot.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Twitter: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AccidentalLDNr\">@accidentalLDNr<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Where That Ben Went<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.townfish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/Untitled.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft  wp-image-770\" style=\"border: 1px solid #cccccc ! important;\" title=\"Our favourite London blogs - Where That Ben Went\" alt=\"An image from Where That Ben Went's blog\" src=\"http:\/\/www.townfish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/Untitled.jpg\" width=\"156\" height=\"156\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.townfish.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/Untitled.jpg 200w, https:\/\/blog.townfish.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/Untitled-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 156px) 100vw, 156px\" \/><\/a>Ben Wallace is a blogger who is going places in London, and fortunately for us is happy to give us some insight into his travels.\u00a0After two years in the city, Ben decided that there was more to London, and set a challenge to visit 101 places and events before the onset of the London Olympics. However, he hasn\u2019t stopped there, and continues to explore the city, keeping us lucky readers in the loop with his latest exploits.<\/p>\n<p>Site: <a href=\"http:\/\/wherethatbenwent.com\/\">http:\/\/wherethatbenwent.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Twitter: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BenWallace10\">@BenWallace10<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Hopefully this diverse bunch of writers will help you explore the best London has to offer. Within this mere handful of blogs are enough London reviews, tips and anecdotes to keep most people occupied for a lifetime!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the greatest appeals of London is the sheer amount of places to go. There are enough bars and restaurants alone to do one of each every day and never get through them all in a lifetime. 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