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St. Katharine Docks | London Gems

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One of the best things about the stunning metropolis that is London is variety. Everything really is here. Whether it is marina views or green scenery, if you want something different, just start walking in the other direction.

St Katharine Docks is beautiful. This small harbour next to Tower Bridge has plenty of places to eat and drink. The best thing about this marina is just to sit, have a drink or a meal and watch the world go by. There are also shops, two art galleries, festivals and events. Every Friday at St Katharine Docks, between 11:00 & 15:00 hours they hold their Award winning Good Food Market on Marble Quay.

There is also a Starbucks, a Cote Brasserie (which I think does very good food), a Cafe Rouge, and one of the most famous historic pubs in London, The Dickens Inn. St Katharine Docks are also taking part in the Thames Festival.

Perfect for: soaking up 1000 years of history, being near water, yacht/boat watching, eating, drinking, shopping, stunning views and meeting up with friends.

St. Katharine Docks
50 St. Katharines Way, London E1W 1LA, England

Bermondsey Square | London Gems

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Bermondsey SquareI completely forgot about this wonderful part of London until I stumbled upon it last week. It is tucked away, but upon finding it there is plenty to entertain yourself with; an independent cinema; Shortwave, a hotel; The Bermondsey Square Hotel, the restaurant of Masterchef presenter Greg Wallace: Greg’s Bar & Grill, a Sainsbury’s Local and even a ping pong table.

Bermondsey Square has a lot going for it. Even if you are feeling poor and just want to watch the world go by you can buy a snack from Sainsbury’s and sit down on one of the benches.

Last week there was music coming from Shortwave and a thriving night life. The cinema is also a bar with seats outside. People enjoyed themselves and there were people playing ping pong. People with suitcases walked past on their way to The Bermondsey Square Hotel. Bermondsey Square was voted South London’s coolest quarter in Vogue’s annual Secret Address Book. Vogue are bang on. This is a London Gem.

Perfect for: Eating, fun, drinking, ping pong, watching a film, people watching, staying at the hotel…like I said, for such a small square, it certainly packs a punch.

St Christopher’s Place | London Gems

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St Christopher's PlaceLondon is full of hidden gems. You could live in London your entire life and still not see everything it has to offer. So we at Frost thought we would help you out. We are going to be scouring London for all of those wonderful places you just have to go. We would also love it if you gave any recommendations. Email us at frostmagazine@gmail.com or comment below.

Here is the first London Gem: St Christopher’s Place. Just off the hustle and bustle of Oxford Circus is a beautiful, quiet spot full of shops and places to eat. Just look out for the landmark purple clock. It has an eclectic mix of shops, boutiques, restaurants and bars, including Mulberry’s oldest boutique. It also has over 20 restaurants and cafés.

To get to St Christopher’s Place you just take a little alleyway parallel to James Street before you get to Selfridges on Oxford Street. This historical place has all of the buzz of London but with less of the stress. It is across the road from Bond St station on the north side of Oxford Street.

Perfect for: Alfresco dining, buzz without the stress, having less people around, shopping, relaxing and watching the world go by.

1 St Christophers Pl  London W1U 1LT,  020 7224 4080