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I enjoyed watching office workers hurrying home, sat on one of the bar’s terraces with a nice cold beer…

A great place to relax with your shopping and soak up the city’s vibe.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19130 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19129
Far from just housing run-of-the-mill stores, the city had some great and unusual wares on sale. Honest Ed’s is the city’s first budget department store and there are some real fashion bargains to be had in here!

My only advice – make sure you have enough room in your backpack to get all those purchases home!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19129 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19128
For Europeans who, like me, are less clear about the rules of baseball, don’t worry – there are drinks and hotdogs on offer to keep you entertained too!

The season runs April through September.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19128 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19127
I recommend the veal and aubergine (eggplant for Americans) sandwich. Definitely worth a taste!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19127 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19126
It’s located in Kensington market, about five minutes from the entertainment and shopping districts – and there’s no curfew so you can stay out exploring as late as you please.

This is a friendly place but its real selling point is the combination of the low price of a bed of the night set against their great facilities…]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19126 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16723 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/16723 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15650 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15650 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11244 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11244 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10464 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10464 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9704 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9704 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9269 You don't have to spend money, you can window shop and look at the canada geese scuptures 'flying' down the mall.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9269 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8979
The restaurant itself is a treasure trove of Tiffany glass panels and lights, mismatched furniture means you may be seated on a grand wooden throne or inside a reclaimed streetcar, and should you glance up check out the many artefacts and trinkets that adds to the family atmosphere.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8979 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8426 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/8426 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7556 Water infused with melon. Loads of different teas to try. The afternoon tea itself was served in a bento box and delicious - share it! Lots of cake and interesting sandwiches too.

The deco was so cool - mish-mash chairs and tablecloths, and china cups. We sat out in the back (old coach) with low seats and a rocking chair.

The staff were so nice and helpful. A real oasis.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7556 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7230 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/7230 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/5755 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/5755 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/5192 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/5192 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4706 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4706 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4476 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4476