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So London has been voted the second most Instagrammable place in the world. And let’s be honest, no one is surprised. There’s quite literally a photo op at every corner in this beautiful bustling city. And we’ve partnered with Secret London to round up some of the very best Instagrammable spots that simply have to feature on your feed.
1. Mari Deli, Hammersmith
Inject a little bit of la dolce vita onto your feed with an Aperol Spritz and a snap outside this quaint Italian deli. The classic olive green car parked outside, laden with fresh produce makes for the perfect backdrop.
How to get there: Catch the train from London Waterloo to Richmond, and then hop on the bus to Balfern Grove and walk few minutes.
Mari Deli can be found at 1a Eyot Gardens, W6 9TN
2. Biscuiteers
It’s the world’s only biscuit boutique and icing cafe… what more do you need to know? Except for the fact you can claim 15% off all icing events and afternoon tea with this SWR reward.
How to get there: Catch the Jubilee line from London Waterloo to Baker Street, and then hop on the Hammersmith & City line to Ladbroke Grove then walking for 8 minutes.
Biscuiteers can be found at 194 Kensington Park Road, W11 2ES.
3. The Barbican Conservatory
Located in London’s second biggest conservatory, this mini urban jungle is one of the capital’s God Tier Instagrammable spots. A tropical oasis slap bang in the middle of the city? You best believe we’re snapping it up.
How to get there: Catch the Jubilee line from London Waterloo to London Bridge, and then hop on the Northern line to Moorgate then walking for 6 minutes.
The Barbican Conservatory can be found at Barbican Centre, Silk St, Barbican, EC2Y 8DS.
4. Cecil Brewer Staircase
You came for the shopping… but you stayed for the staircase snap.
How to get there: Catch the Northern line from London Waterloo to Goodge Street. It's a couple of minutes walking from there.
Cecil Brewer Staircase can be found at The Heal’s Building, 196 Tottenham Ct Rd, W1T 7LQ
5. Hazlitt’s Hotel
Check yourself into this opulent Georgian hotel and live out your Regency fantasy. You know you want to.
How to get there: Catch the Northern line from London Waterloo to Tottenham Court Road. It's a 5 minutes walking from there.
Hazlitt’s Hotel can be found at 6 Frith St, W1D 3JA
6. The Buttery
The Buttery’s rustic terrace gives off the comfortable, laid-back vibe of one’s own back garden. But no one’s gonna believe you made a brunch that good at home, sorry!
How to get there: Catch the bus 211 from London Waterloo (Stop B) to Victoria Coach Station (Stop V), and then walk for a couple of minutes.
The Buttery can be found at 35, 137 Ebury St, SW1W 9QU.
7. No. Fifty Cheyne
The prices in this boujee Chelsea brasserie might be eye watering. But you haven’t got to set foot inside to get a gorgeous pic for your feed.
How to get there: Catch the train from London Waterloo to Clapham Junction, and then hop on the bus 170 to Beaufort Street.
No. Fifty Cheyne can be found at 50 Cheyne Walk, SW3 5LR
8. Rivoli Ballroom
This still-intact 1950’s ballroom is one of few of its kind in London. Complete with its original chandeliers, glitter balls and huge chinese lanterns, there’s no wonder it’s featured in countless tv, film and music video productions.
How to get there: Catch the bus 172 from London Waterloo to Crofton Park.
Rivoli Ballroom can be found at 350 Brockley Rd, SE4 2BY
9. Mosaic House, Chiswick
Carrie Reichardt’s mosaic masterpiece/residential home in Chiswick took nearly 20 years to create and features work from some of the world’s best mosaic artists. That’s well worth an Insta pic in our books.
How to get there: Catch the train from London Waterloo to Richmond, and then hop on the Overground to South Acton.It's a 8 minutes walking from there.
Mosaic House, Chiswick can be found at 4-6 Fairlawn Grove, W4 5EL.
10. Foster Books
This 18th century bookshop looks as though it’s been plucked from… well, a book! Go and hunt for your first editions and get a couple candid browsing pics while you’re there.
How to get there: Catch the train from London Waterloo to Chiswick, and then hop on the bus E3 to Windmill Road Chiswick.
Foster Books can be found at 183 Chiswick High Rd., Chiswick, W4 2DR.
11. Tate Britain
If you thought the last spiral staircase was sexy and stylish, this one is something of a geometric spectacle.
How to get there: Catch the train from London Waterloo to Vauxhall, and then walk for 10 of minutes.
Tate Britain can be found at Millbank, SW1P 4RG
12. Sucre
Over three centuries old, this former concert hall now serves the people with fine dining in favour of music. And have you ever seen something so chic as a chandelier made of crystal?
How to get there: Catch the Bakerloo line from London Waterloo to Oxford Circus. It's a 5 minutes walking from there.
Sucre can be found at 47B Great Marlborough St, W1F 7JW.
