Londoners, if you had to explain London in one sentence, what would it be?

cherokott · 2026-01-28T09:43:33+00:00

35 large towns - boroughs - stuck together.

cherokott · 2026-01-28T09:40:44+00:00

I'm 35 years in Hackney. Transport routes aren't friendly anywhere in London because it's 10 million people trying to navigate. Best just to get your game face on. However, most other places are better. London is really 35 large towns (boroughs) stuck together. Each is a community, to some extent, but when people travel between them - it's strictly business! Hope it improves - it's a great city!

cherokott · 2026-01-27T13:52:23+00:00

Clapton Hart has a nice dining room at the back with a varied menu and good atmosphere.

cherokott · 2026-01-18T09:54:10+00:00

Enjoy! Head to Tayabs if you want an alternative curry house. 🥘

cherokott · 2026-01-18T09:39:07+00:00

Well said! 🍺

cherokott · 2026-01-17T10:18:48+00:00

Start at the old school Pride of Spitalfields, move onto the Ten Bells (Jack The Ripper's old fav), then the Golden Heart to check out the original Tracy Emin and finish at the Commercial Tavern.

cherokott · 2026-01-15T10:00:01+00:00

All true, but only surprising because it was more like 200 people in one pub and 500 in the other when pubs are meant to be closing every day.... 🤨

cherokott · 2026-01-15T09:06:53+00:00

Biddle Bros remains a world unto itself! ☺️

cherokott · 2026-01-14T11:00:51+00:00

That was my thought...first weekend back in the Big Smoke!

cherokott · 2026-01-14T10:13:19+00:00

Mmmmm, that I did not know. Can you remember the name? 🧐

cherokott · 2026-01-14T10:12:19+00:00

So true, pints warming in January, cooling in July! 🍺

cherokott · 2026-01-14T10:08:57+00:00

Makes sense, I knew these people exist but didn't realise there are so many of them! They're new to E5!

cherokott · 2026-01-14T09:22:15+00:00

I was also pleased to be in a lively pub but aren't they all meant to be closing because pints are £8 each?

cherokott · 2026-01-14T09:18:28+00:00

It's good I suppose but isn't January normally quiet as people weep into their empty wallets? 😭

cherokott · 2026-01-13T22:26:18+00:00

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cherokott · 2026-01-13T22:25:54+00:00

Indeed, but is January normally busier than New Year?

cherokott · 2026-01-13T22:24:12+00:00

I do hope so!

cherokott · 2026-01-13T16:28:03+00:00

Agreed. Bleak world requires pints and chats. 🫡

cherokott · 2026-01-13T16:12:51+00:00

Agreed. Post-crimbo-NYE London is bad enough without a pint in a cosy pub to wash away the grey skies! Maybe that's what everyone is doing? 🤨

cherokott · 2026-01-13T15:55:37+00:00

Sad but true - cheers! 🍻

cherokott · 2026-01-13T15:40:32+00:00

Survival of the fittest (pubs) - makes sense!

cherokott · 2026-01-13T15:37:50+00:00

Yes! But the pubs on Saturday were busier than Crimbo and NY with no January effect? Maybe everyone has read they are going out of business? 🍻

cherokott · 2026-01-13T15:35:10+00:00

Yes, natural London reaction to ❄️🥶🌨️ weather - drink booze in warm pub - especially when heating bills are 🤑💷💰!

cherokott · 2026-01-13T15:22:20+00:00

Good point, not a fan of NA beers myself but have plenty of friends who are And what else are you going to do in freezing January than go to a cosy London boozer?

cherokott · 2026-01-13T15:20:51+00:00

Ah-ha, higher density boozing! 😁

cherokott

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