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London Book & Map Gift Set Bundle

 4.8 from 1,500+ reviews

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Two bestselling London books, two exclusive pocket maps and a presentation gift box—everything needed to discover a more interesting side of the capital.

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What's Included in the Bundle

Our two bestselling books

Discover hundreds of fascinating places and characterful pubs through beautiful full-colour photography and concise, useful recommendations.

2 x Pocket Maps

Plan days out with two easy-to-carry London maps, covering the secret places and remarkable pubs featured in the books.

A Premium Gift Box

Both books and maps arrive in a kraft presentation box finished with a burgundy ribbon—beautifully presented and ready to give.

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Your complete gift set is delivered anywhere in the UK at no extra cost, with tracking included.

Trust Pilot Reviews

4.8 from 1,500+ reviews

Discover London's Hidden Gems

Packed with stunning photography

Hundreds of full-colour photographs bring London’s remarkable places and characterful pubs to life.

Discover London's hidden gems

Go beyond the familiar sights to find unusual buildings, overlooked corners and memorable places to eat, drink and explore.

Made to be enjoyed and kept

Thoughtfully designed with rich colour reproduction and a substantial finish—books that feel every bit as good as they look.

A complete gift for London lovers

Two books, two pocket maps and a presentation box, beautifully packaged and ready to give.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is delivery?

UK delivery is completely free, with no minimum spend. Orders are sent using a tracked Evri service and normally arrive within two working days**.
 

What's included in the gift set?

The set includes Secret London, London Pub Guide, two pocket maps and a presentation gift box finished with a burgundy ribbon. Free tracked UK delivery is also included.
 

Are your books available in bookshops

We’re a small independent publisher, so our books aren’t stocked by high-street bookshops. New copies are available exclusively from us at bestofengland.com.

Why aren't your books available from Amazon anymore?

Selling directly allows us to keep our prices fair and provide more personal customer service. If you have a question or problem, you’ll speak directly to the small team behind the books.

Do any of the businesses pay to be included in your books?

No. Every place is selected independently based on our own experience. We never accept payment, sponsorship or complimentary visits in return for inclusion.

What is your sustainability policy? 

We avoid plastic wherever possible, using cardboard and paper-based packaging instead. Our books are printed on FSC-certified paper from responsibly managed sources and dispatched in sturdy packaging designed to protect them in transit.

What is your return policy?

If you’re not happy with your order, you can return it within 14 days. Send the books back in their original condition and we’ll issue a full refund. Customers are responsible for return postage.

Can the books and maps be purchased separately?

No. The books, maps and presentation box are only available as part of this complete gift set.

Are these the latest editions?

Yes. The gift set contains the most recent editions currently available directly from Best of England.

How do I get in touch? 

Email us at harry@bestofengland.com. We’re a small team and aim to respond within one working day.

Amazon Reviews

4.8 from 1,500+ reviews

London Pub Guide - Amazon Reviews

 

Fabulous! ★★★★★
These books are fabulous. I bought several for Christmas presents last year and they were so well received. The pictures are lovely and well written. The customer service is excellent too.
Mrs Campbell | 19 June 2025

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Fabulous Visual Guide ★★★★★
I love the photography in these books. Flicking through the pages just inspires you to get up off the sofa and get out and look at places you have never seen before, despite knowing the areas well. I was given the London pub guide as a gift for my birthday, but I already have a few of the series plus I bought some as gifts for friends too.
s v kilburn | 19 June 2025

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Wonderful London pub guide ★★★★★
Wonderful guide books, perfect as coffee table books. Beautiful glossy photos. Shows unusual venues i just would not know about otherwise. I have about 8 books now and visitors often have a look when they visit. They make fantastic gifts also and all printed in Britain, so supporting a local business. Make a lovely collection!
Fizzer | 23 May 2025

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Lovely guide ★★★★★
Bought this as a Xmas present for my landlord brother, he seemed to like it, gave my parents some reminiscing looking back at pubs and places they knew from growing up, all in all a nice book
Spudz | 6 January 2026

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Great book for a beer enthusiast ★★★★★
Brilliant book, bought for my CAMRA enthusiasts birthday, he loved it!
James | 14 August 2026

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What better way to spend your weekend, than trying a few new pubs or two! ★★★★★
I dare you to venture away from ‘your’ favourite London pub and try some of these suggestions, you won’t be disappointed. Great honest reviews, great friendly pubs that will make you fall in love with going out for a drink again. Varied styles, locations and price ranges. Just brilliant. The Insider knowledge and hints and tips, sheer joy. Easy to read and follow. A great pressie for any friend who loves to try some away from their norm.
Mrs C. | 23 June 2025

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The very best guide books you can buy! ★★★★★
This latest edition of The London Pub Guide by Best of Britain books, is packed full of the most iconic pubs , that you want to go and visit straight away! The photographs are full page and fabulous and there’s a little description of each venue, whether it’s the history or what makes it special. I like the fact that the pubs are in alphabetical order too. The quality of these books is second to none, I’ve bought 15 plus over the last 10 years, they make excellent presents, this one’s a great new addition to our coffee table !
carol g | 17 May 2025

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What a great book ★★★★★
Best of the Britain books are just the perfect guide, easy to navigate, carry and full of information to enjoy your visits....I have a collection which range from Cornwall, Devon & Dorset to London and take them everywhere I travel, packed with lovey photographs and places of interest you wouldn't think of going to.
Highly recommend, value for money and they make such a worthy gift.
Mike S | 1 June 2025

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A fabulous pub guide ★★★★★
I am really enjoying browsing through this book which is full of excellent pub choices alongside vibrant photos which bring them to life. The guide highlights each pub whether for its exceptional food or for unique characteristics such as its history, famous visitors or ambiance and decor. Foodies will appreciate choosing where to go for their next pub meal. I am looking forward to picking out a few of the pubs to visit soon, but spoilt for choice on where to go first! This is a worthy addition to my collection of Best of Britain Guides. I also think this guide would make a perfect gift for someone.
Linx | 21 May 2025

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A fabulous beautifully photographed London Pub Guide ★★★★★
A fabulous, bright colourful book full of unique photographs and interesting information. Over 100 pubs listed, with things of interest - the address, history, decor, food available etc. A really lovely book. I have chosen my top 10 pubs that I would like to visit this summer! Highly recommended, you will not be disappointed and the books ( lots of others available from Best of Britain - even a box set) make lovely presents.
Chris Burkett | 3 June 2025

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Fantastic book, full of interesting pubs to visit in London ★★★★★
I have been extremely excited about the new books being released, a great independent company. I have all their other books. I treasure them and use them all the time. I am not disappointed; I love this new book. The quality is exceptional, the photographs are amazing and it is a perfect size to take away. The guide is full of pubs I have never heard of, and I cannot wait to try. The detailed write up gives an informative insight to the venue together with the history of the pub and suggestions for what you can expect to eat. I cannot wait for my next visit to London to try one of these pubs, the only problem is that there are so many great pubs to choose from! I would highly recommend this book; it is a valuable addition to everyone's bookshelf, or it makes a perfect present. Thank you, Best of Britain, for producing another delightful book!
Louise | 23 May 2025

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Enticing photography! ★★★★★
A beautifully crafted book with enticing photographs, each pub having something different & unique to offer. Concentrating not on various ales or beers to be consumed but interesting architecture, locations & features.
An excellent gift for any male relative or young person living in London. A great way to kickstart your social interaction with the capital city of the UK!
IDM58 | 13 June 2025

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Helpful information for finding hidden gems in the City. ★★★★★
I bought other books from this publisher, as my daughter moved to London, so I thought it would be a great gift for her. I have since recommended these books to others, and bought other titles - as they are so informative and helpful. If you want ideas and places to visit whilst visiting London, this book is perfect to give you some inspiration and find some superb places to eat in the City.
p | 16 June 2025

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Another Fantastic Best of Britain Guide ★★★★★
I love Best of Britain guides and the London Pub Guide is another great guide full of really informative information, superb photography and pubs we never knew existed.We love the editors picks and are making a list for our next visit to London.Great information on eating hostilleries too.Could not more highly recommend this book...a great buy and also great to give as a present
Gemma Felstead | 22 May 2025

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Tremendous Guide ★★★★★
I have a number of these guides by Best of Britain and use them often. Excellent paper quality, terrific photos and informative descriptions make these a must-have guide to ensure you don’t miss out on the best places/venues to visit. They make great gifts too and certainly don’t look out of place on your coffee table. Well worth the price.
Soul Boy Mike | 16 June 2025

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Great books ★★★★★
Just received London For Kids, although you don't have to be a child to enjoy the places recommended. I have quite a few of these now. The quality is exceptional, and they would make a great gift.
PT57 | 19 June 2025

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Amazing book 📕 ★★★★★
Amazing book! Part of a perfect collection and perfect for any present to friends or family!
I really like how is written, pictures and details, also amazing ideas and hidden places that I didn’t know at all!
Very pleased with that!
Erika Dileo | 2 June 2025

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Not just another London Guide ★★★★★
Having purchased other guides from Best of Britain and given them as presents for friends and as corporate presents I was interested to see the new London Pub Guide. As the previous guides had been very well received and as a regular pub goer I was keen to have a look
The guide comes in an easy to use size. It has an eye catching glossy cover. The quality of the photography throughout the guide is of a very high standard, the pictures alone make you want to visit them all.
The guide is easy to use, all the featured pubs are in alphabetical order. Each pub has a page giving the full address, a brief history, interesting facts, some description of layout and décor, food specialities, drinks etc and opposite a full page photograph capturing the charm of the building, interior and cuisine If you are not familiar with London you may have to take a moment to work out the locations as it is not categorised by areas. If you are happy to browse you will not be disappointed
Annabelle Barran | 3 June 2025

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An excellent guide for discovering London’s best pubs ★★★★★
For anyone looking to explore the heart and soul of London through its iconic pub culture, ‘London Pub Guide’ is an essential companion. Expertly compiled and beautifully presented, this compact guide offers a rich blend of historical context, stunning photography, and thoughtfully chosen recommendations that cater to a wide range of tastes.

What makes this book truly stand out is its diversity. While it features some of London’s most celebrated and historic pubs, it also introduces readers to hidden gems tucked away in quiet corners of the city—places with unique character and authentic charm. Whether you’re after a traditional alehouse, a riverside tavern, or a gastropub with a modern twist, this guide has something to suit every preference.

As with other titles from Best of Britain, the quality of content and photography is consistently excellent. I would highly recommend this book for anyone; from first-time visitors to seasoned Londoners, looking to discover or rediscover the capital’s most inviting and memorable pubs.
Dana SK | 19 May 2025

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Top Quality, Top Content and Top Photography ★★★★★
I have 4 of these books now as they are among the best of their kind and essential companions if you are travelling to the places covered. The places they take you to are always fascinating and we have come to use these books as the driver whenever we visit the places - particularly London.
I also have to commend the photographs in the books - they really are top quality. In fact, as I am a keen photographer myself, I have made it a quest to capture as many of the photographs within the book, for myself. All places in the books provide great photograph opportunities.
Whether you just gather information from the books, or like us, use them to prepare an itinerary for a trip, they are essential for a traveller looking to find the more interesting places.
colin gill | 18 June 2025

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They’ve picked the best so you don’t have to go searching. ★★★★★
This is the fifth book in this series I’ve purchased. All are excellent. This isn’t a book telling you what beers are on offer, or what meals should be tried but more of a guide to some hidden gems. The buildings selected are beautiful and I can’t wait to tick them all off. The quality of the publication is top drawer with the photographs beautifully presented. Highly recommended.
Rob Littlewood | 21 June 2025

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Perfect ,concise pub guide with stunning photography ★★★★★
Featuring over 100 pubs this guide is beautifully illustrated with stunning photos of all the pubs. There is a short paragraph about each of the pubs, which is brief and to the point. No need to plough through pages of pretentious waffle, there is just enough information to cover all you need to know, with a little bit of history thrown in here and there. If you enjoy a drink or a meal in beautiful, elegant or quirky typically English pubs, this book is perfect for you. I have a number of other guides in the same series and they are all excellent.
Chris Love | 8 June 2025

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Excellent content and quality of photography ★★★★★
Another excellent book from "Best of Britain. I have a number of their books and they are always consistently excellent quality visually with really good photography and useful narrative. This book on pubs in London is great, with a number of places I have visited over the years included and a few others whcih I have noted down as must visit soons....
Paul Mundell | 22 May 2025

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Another beautiful, quality & informative book. London Pub Guide is packed with great pubs to visit ★★★★★
I have been a fan of these books for a number of years & am very lucky to own several that are not available any more. The guides contain beautiful photographs & an interesting and informative summary of the place/pub/landmark without going over the top with information overkill.
I cannot resist picking up the guide and reading it cover to cover as information is not too long, but is captivating, as I find new places featured despite being well travelled. The guides do not only help prepare for a trip, but by carrying the guide with me, I have discovered many new and interesting places I would not normally have found.
With regards the London Pub Guide, I have already bookmarked around 15 pubs I want to visit on upcoming trips to London this year & only picked the book up half an hour ago.
Congratulations to the team. I am over the moon with the new London Pub Guide and look forward to continue to build my collection of your guides as they are issued.
Dave Howarth | 19 May 2025

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The best guidebooks around. ★★★★★
I love these guides! Gorgeous glossy pages full of beautiful photos & interesting information to inspire your adventures. I’ve already visited several of the pubs listed in this guide & they certainly warrant their place. I’m already planning my next trip & can’t wait to tick a few more off my list. If you like London and like pubs this is definitely the guide for you!
Carole L Bee | 7 August 2025

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Beautiful photography ★★★★★
This book is beautifully produced with good quality paper and the most amazing photos. It’s informative, giving just the right amount of information about each pub - some history when appropriate, some recommendations of good food to be had and also locations. The address and postcode of each pub is clearly given.
Amazon Customer | 22 June 2025

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Very good quality - beautiful books ★★★★★
Have purchased several of these books and they are all put together beautifully. As a regular traveller to London I can say that I can agree with the choices in the London pub guide 2025. Accompanied by exceptional photographs and just the right amount of detail, I would highly recommend
Geoff Thompson | 21 June 2025

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A beautiful book covering some of the best pubs in London ★★★★★
The Best of Britain books are beautiful, and just the right size. The quality of the paper and printing is excellent, and the photographs are incredible. I took this book with me to London and found the addresses and descriptions to be accurate. I believe a map will be coming out soon to accompany the book, which will be a great addition, but I had no trouble finding the pubs on Google maps from the information in the book. I took some photos of the pubs as I thought these might be useful as part of the review, but the photos in the book are so much better! A very handy guide for everyone working in, living in or visiting London.
miss claire delicata | 28 May 2025

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Another glossy marvel from the Best of Britain team. ★★★★★
Second edition of this 'must have' guide. These books are always beautifully produced with bright clear photographs. I live in South London so reading and seeing photos of pubs all over the capital is a great way to arrange trips which coincide with a visit to one of the featured pubs. My wife and I have been seeing how many we have visited and generally agree that the guide has featured the best pubs in any particular area. Highly recommended.
Colin O'donnell | 17 May 2025

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Inspiration for a visit to London ★★★★★
I have several books in this series and they never fail to inspire me to make trips to the places included. Although I don't live particularly close to London, whenever I have plans to go there I check out "The Best of London" and "London for Instagrammers" from this series. I shall definitely be adding this one to the check list as I am very fond of pubs! The photography is beautiful and is accompanied by writing that is just the right length to encourage a visit.
Rachel Macrae | 15 September 2025

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The best guide to The Pubs of London! ★★★★★
The London Pub guide is a beautifully presented, wonderfully photographed book & an essential companion in discovering the best pubs to visit & experience all over the city. What's really great is the sheer number & diverse range & styles of the pubs in the book. This book is the latest in a long line of excellent activity and travel guides published by Harry & his Team - namely The London Food Guide, Secret London, Best of the South Coast of England, Cornwall, Devon & Dorset - and I can highly recommend them all, as I have bought most of them!
Budabar | 4 June 2025

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Visit the Devonshire! ★★★★★
These series of books are excellent. Well curated with excellent photography. They educate you about the options that are possible so you can plan a visit or day out that picks up one of the recommendations.
We own over 6 of these books and use them whenever in the area for inspiration and pointers for a good place to visit.
This guide is well researched and we have been to several of the recommendations and can only agree with the book!
Mu favouriate has to be The Devonshire!
Maurice D. | 20 May 2025

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A beautiful book! ★★★★★
Another beautiful book from Best of Britain! As Londoners who often have visitors this is an invaluable book to have, and though we already know some of the pubs there are plenty that we have never been to. They have gorgeous pictures and interesting facts about each pub, which I love. The pubs are in alphabetical order, so I would advise getting the pocket map. A lovely book, as are all of the Best of Britain books, and I highly recommend them!
bectator | 19 May 2025

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If you love London and guide books-buy this ★★★★★
I was so looking forward to receiving the latest London Pub Guide and it didn't disappoint. Not surprising as all the other Best of Britain guides that we have purchased have inspired and contributed to trips around this wonderful island.
A was a bit surprised how many of the featured pubs I have visited over the years but equally how many 'must visit' places jump out of the places. The photography with well balanced text is excellent and I highly recommend this to everyone planning a trip to explore to our capital and sample great food and drink. Cheers
Amazon Customer | 1 June 2025

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Excellent Guide ★★★★★
This is an extremely insightful list of interesting pubs in London.
I was a police officer in London for 31 years and I only recognise about 10 of the pubs in the book. I am looking forward to trying out lots of the other pubs recommended.
I have bought four of these guides previously, usually when I am about to visit an area in England. I have found the guides a great way to seeing and finding interesting places and pubs I would not have found without them.
I highly recommend these guides and they are also beautifully presented.
Martin Fanner
M J Fanner | 21 June 2025

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Great quality and content! ★★★★★
Another great book from the range. Very high quality - doesn't feel like it's a paperback at all. Simple layout, great glossy photos. The author has written a short but excellent and interesting description for each pub. The description is perfectly punchy and often includes information about the pub's history, it's design and items from the menu. Teasing the reader, leaving you wanting to visiting the pub for the full experience!
DAVID SAMPSON | 25 June 2025

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Hidden Gems! ★★★★★
This book is a must if you want to explore some of the best pubs in London, many of which I hadn't known about until I got this guide. It's packed with great places to visit, each with a description, history and accompanying glossy photo. We have enjoyed planning a route to visit a few on a sunny afternoon and sampling the best the London pub scene has to offer. We have also enjoyed sharing these discoveries with our friends who keep saying "how did you find out about this place" !! This is the 3rd guide I have bought from the Best of Britain series, really pleased with this latest addition, great value and something we keep going back to, highly recommended.
Rob | 15 May 2025

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An inspiring and eclectic pub guide ★★★★★
When pubs are closing all over Britain this guide showcases some beautiful examples of quirky and traditional pubs throughout London. As ever with these guides the photography is excellent and the narrative is enticing making me want to visit all of them. This 2025 update is better than ever and we all need to visit as many as possible to keep the Great British Pub tradition alive.
Simon Harrington | 26 May 2025

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Beautiful Books ★★★★★
These books are wonderful and we really enjoy having them at home as a guide but also to look at the Beautiful pictures. Great quality printing as well.  I really recommend every book in this collection. We have been buying the Best of Britain books collection for many years and will continue buying as long as Harry keeps publishing them.
RLM Smits | 25 May 2025

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Be sure to pack it in your backpack! ★★★★★
I adore these books! Over the past few years, I’ve been building my collection, and they beautifully capture "The Very Best of Britain." Each book is crafted to perfection, being both visually stunning and incredibly informative. My latest treasure is the "London Pub Guide," and it truly exceeds expectations. With its vivid photography showcasing the charming exteriors and inviting interiors of some of London’s finest pubs, as well as the mouthwatering food they serve. This book is an essential companion for anyone exploring this magnificent capital. Be sure to pack it in your backpack, you won't regret it!
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Adele Burton | 16 May 2025

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Beautiful photographs ★★★★★
Beautiful book. The photos are fantastic and the reviews are comprehensive. I have another book in this series Secret London. Would highly recommend any book in this series 'The Best of Britain'
Amazon Customer | 6 June 2025

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Full of inspiration for the discerning pub goer! ★★★★★
This is the fifth "Best of England" book I now have and it doesn't disappoint. London Pub Guide is packed full of beautiful photos and comments on some of the capitals finest hostelries. To me it's the kind of book you pick up, flick through and decide where shall I go today? And it fits neatly into your backpack so when you have been to one pub you can have another quick look to decide where next! All of the "Best of England" books are well presented and informative. The photos alone are worth buying them for as they provide so much inspiration to just go out and explore.
Stephen Kirkland | 23 June 2025

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Excellent guide book, recommend it. ★★★★★
These books are my go to books for planning a visit to a new area. I have them all…..Although not a book you can carry about, it gives you clear insights to what there is to see in and around Great Britain and this book is another superb concise book. It has amazing clarity with the quality of pictures and also the succinct information necessary to make a visit worthwhile. I am impressed with how many pubs there are to visit in London and it would make one hell of a pub crawl, but it’s lovely to see that there are still historical and quaint places in such a large and busy city. My husband once worked London and he has shown me some of the pubs he held meetings in!!
There is still a place for good guide books, in this world of IT it’s nice to hold a book and plan, rather than googling everything. Keep up the good work.
Wendy | 14 May 2025

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Superior London Pub Guide ★★★★★
Absolute gem of a Guide.
Just pick a pub and go. Beautifully curated with stunning photography and detailed descriptions of each pub. I have purchased other Guides in this series and this one is as exceptional as the others.
Anne Edwards | 27 June 2025

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Brilliant guide to London's pubs, must buy! ★★★★★
Another stunning book! The information in the 'Best of Britain' books is always top notch and inspiring but this time the photos are simply beautiful. A great mix of pubs featured and always means we know where to head when visiting any part of London now whether we fancy cocktails or a bite to eat.
clarebear25 | 2 June 2025

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A MUST BUY..!!! ★★★★★
Im generally not one for writing reviews, however i feel i have to inform anyone thinking about purchasing this book to do it.
The London pub guide is one of many books in the Best of Britain range, and it didn't dissapoint.
It has 260 pages of over 100 historic and quirky pubs with stunning glossy photos.
Each pub has been curated beautifully with in depth historic information and what you can expect from each one, like food and what type of Ales are on offer.
If you are like me, a creature of habit, going to the same places, then this book will open up a whole new world of socislising and dining.
The only issue now is which pub do i go to first
Highly reccomended...👍
Amazon Customer | 16 May 2025

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Best Guide books ★★★★★
I was so excited to add this book to my collection! These books are both beautiful and informative, making me want to visit every one of the pubs featured in my latest book. I would not hesitate to recommend them, a wonderful quality product.
Carol H | 29 May 2025

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Fascinating inspire into London's pubs, leaves you wanting to visit. ★★★★★
As a fan and owner of many Best Of Britain books I was keen to receive their latest addition and I was not disappointed. The books are beautifully presented, the photos are clear and inviting and the information just right to leave you wanting more. I love that they talk about the interiors as well as exciting outside spaces. The history of the buildings adds to the book's charm. I shall be frequenting some of the hostelries soon, I have no doubt.
Pamela | 20 May 2025

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Perfect London pub guide! ★★★★★
Another stunning book in this series by Best of Britain. I have purchased a number of these books for our holiday lets in the Cotswolds as they are such high quality and useful books. We get a lot of guests stay with us who either venture to London for the day or make onward trips to the city so I am sure they will find it useful.
I love how the pub suggestions are presented, one on each page, nice amount of text (not too wordy) and a lovely photo next to it. I’m a bit old fashioned and do like to choose a book at times over endless searches on the internet and this one is perfect!
We often go to London and wander aimlessly around but we shall definitely be doing our own research from this book next time to find the perfect spots to stop for somewhere to eat and drink!
Helen75 | 20 July 2025

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A Must of Exquisite Watering Holes in London ★★★★★
The Best of Britain set of books, exceed expectations in every way. I have almost all that have been published and all are excellent quality, beautifully photographed and information, but not overly wordy.

This London Pub Guide, is a great example, from the moment it lands on the map, it demands to be read and is excellently engaging. It features London Pubs you may know and love, but also ones you may have walked past, without truly realising what is inside.

Take for example the The Old Bank of England, in Fleet Street which is so richly decorated, it is like walking into a palace or very well kept Stately Home. Would you have known this from the outside, probably not. Exactly where the London Pub Guide comes in really helpful. Plan a day out around 1, 2 or even more superb London Pub Guide pubs and have a fantastic experience, not just a pie & a pint !
x | 31 May 2025

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Pub compendium ★★★★★
I love this collection of books and have 3 of them now. There is just enough commentary on each one that tempts you to go and try it but then you turn over to the next page and see another pub, beautifully photographed, with an equally tempting commentary! I can see us using this as a 'where to this time?' accessory and look forward to visiting them
Carol | 25 June 2025

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The best London Pub Guide ★★★★★
We have a number of 'Best of Britain' books and, living in London, had to get the London Pub Guide! Thank goodness we did! It's allowed us to discover loads of beautiful, historic, hidden away pubs that we never knew existed - with the added bonus of wonderful food! We particularly like the pubs by the river. These guides have stunning colour photos, together with interesting & informative write ups. It's certainly been a hit in our house - and made us very popular with friends having suggested some AMAZING pubs for catch ups! Don't miss out - get this book and rejuvenate your weekends with lots of new and exciting places (& new areas) to visit.
Miss C J Young | 20 May 2025

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Gorgeous books ★★★★★
This book provides the most sumptuous photos of pubs to visit and the short, no waffle narrative is also very useful. Just makes you want to go out and visit every single one of them! Highly recommended.
Amazon Customer | 6 June 2025

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Beautiful made, very informative. ★★★★★
I own a number of Best of Britain books and they never fail to deliver. They are beautifully printed and contain wonderful pictures of the places it recommends and also give a nice informative guide to said place. The post code printed for each place is also a handy thing to have. Great books, collect them all and then buy more to give to friends and family. They won't be disappointed.
Dean | 22 May 2025

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Another fabulous, informative, illustrated Best of Britain Guide ★★★★★
This is my 8th 'Best of Britain guide' and it certainly does not disappoint. I am writing this as a visitor to London. The guide is full of a whole range of pubs, meeting the needs of everyone in terms of ales, wines, spirits and of course food. I have been amazed at the wealth of information about each pub along with the amazing photography that I have come to expect. I think it has inspired me to 'get out there' and find these establishments and experience them for myself. Such an eclectic mix of places and enough information to plan where you want to go and if you want to eat an over view of what can be expected. I love the brief history of each pub, leaving a desire to find out more. I like the fact that John Snow doesn't allow mobiles and the 'Idiosyncratic flair' of the Hemmingford Arms. I already have the Best of England Pub Guide, and have tried quite a few of the suggestions.....all of which have been worth the visit, so I am certain that this one will not disappoint. In fact I shall use it in conjunction with The Best of Britain, 'Kids Guide To London.' Highly recommend, good value for money and a website link at the back of the book giving an online map to show each place included in the guide. Superb.
Angelica | 22 May 2025

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invaluable ★★★★★
Beautiful photography, well researched; it's become an invaluable way to find lovely pubs away from the tourists.
Richard | 11 July 2025

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An excellent guide to London's best pubs ★★★★★
Having enjoyed several other books in the series of Best of Britain guides, I was looking forward to seeing the new London Pub Guide.
It continues the high standard set by the others, and I intend to use it with my other London guides as inspiration for future visits to London. I will enjoy seeking out some of these hidden gems.
The photography is excellent and the text is succinct and informative.
I look forward to using the London Pub Guide to sample great food and drink in London.
Roy Harding | 4 June 2025

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Pubs matter ★★★★★
A great guide to London pubs. Gorgeous photos and easy to navigate. A guide for London visitors and locals to plan visits. The industry is struggling so good to see a guide supporting pubs that bring communities together.
Mrs W. | 18 June 2025

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Really helpful and beautifully presented book ★★★★★
Just received my copy of this book and it's going to be great to refer to on my frequent trips to London. Another lovely book from this company who always provide such awesome and friendly customer service.
wendytiom | 18 June 2025

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Guide you can’t travel without ★★★★★
I love these guides, I take them whenever we go away, using the top tips, restaurant/pub recommendations along with best locations in that area to visit, it saves so much time wandering. Beautiful pictures and well written descriptions. I think I have them all. Can’t wait for ‘secret England’.
GayleFMartin | 9 June 2025

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Fantastic guide ★★★★★
The London Pub Guide by the Best of Britain publishers is a fantastic publication. It is beautifully produced with great photography and well researched copy. I am a little embarrassed to say though that even though I left London some years ago I think the majority of pubs listed I have been to at some point. Wonderful book
Harry Warren | 29 May 2025

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Fab books ★★★★★
What a delight these books are, you want to visit all of them as the photos are just stunning as are the descriptions of the pubs. My daughter lives in london and has found many new and some favourites to re visit.
S Law Hing Choy | 4 June 2025

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Fabulous guide books ★★★★★
I have got 8 travel guides from The Best of England and every single one of them has been fabulous. We travel mostly in the UK and these are my go to guides whenever we travel to a different area. The guides are easy to use with beautiful pictures and they have never let me down when I’ve been looking for a special place to visit. I highly recommend this whole range.
Granny C | 22 May 2025

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The best guide I have seen ★★★★★
I have purchased several of these guides and none of them disappoint. The new London pub guide is a beautifully illustrated book with quality photos. It gives you a proper insight not only about the pub’s themselves but the lovely buildings that they are housed in. I spend a lot of time in London and would never have known to seek out these great pubs several that are off the beaten track without this guide, the information on each pub is just enough to tempt you in, I will be trying as many out as I can !
Moira Newman
Martin | 14 June 2025

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A look beyond the ordinary pubs ★★★★★
I have a number of the Best of Britain guides and I always find them informative and a great way to explore the areas the books cover, and this book is no exception. I went through this London Pub Guide with my son who knows the area well and he was very impressed to see some of the lesser known pubs included in the guide. Well recommended if you want to visit pubs with character and history.
JJ | 30 July 2025

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London Pub Guide ★★★★★
This is my fifth addition to the Best of Britain series - and, as ever, it's brilliant. Superb photography, clear and concise reviews and an easy-to-use format make this book an absolute must-have for anyone visiting London. You can even get a pocket map to accompany the book, with all the pubs highlighted. If you're in the city for work or pleasure - get organised and take this gem of a book with you. And enjoy.
David Hamilton | 29 May 2025

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Looks great, lovely to hold in your hands ★★★★★
This is book number 6 of the Best of Britain Books I have bought so far,
These books are charming, informative, beautifully laid out, easy to use and have plenty of fantastic photos to help you decide quickly where to pick for your visit.
They take pride of place on my book shelf along and with the other Best of Britain books and guests regularly pick them off the shelf and comment on them.
I have only just got my best of Cornwall book back from my dad having borrowed him it!
Bought this one together with London for kids.
Both wonderful books.
MaRk | 22 May 2025

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Another Best of Britain gem ★★★★★
Delighted to add this book to my Best of Britain library
As a regular London explorer these books give so many more options on places I’ve never seen or heard of. This London for Pubs is no exception. So many great pubs to explore and the ones in the book are well worth a visit. Great pictures and excellently written.
Eds1956 | 29 May 2025

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Well researched book packed with gems and wonderful images ★★★★★
Like all the other Best of England books, this London pub guide contains a wealth of fascinating information and fantastic photographs. I spend a fair amount of time in London, but even a local could be surprised at some of the watering holes included here. From quaint back street hostelries to imposing Edwardian gin palaces, this well-researched book has something for everyone - and its small enough to fit in a coat pocket. Very highly recommended.
Mr. D. J. Millard | 22 May 2025

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An excellent book! ★★★★★
This is an excellently put together book (more of a guide) to the very many different pub buildings in London. Loads of interesting information in the reviews with wonderful photographs. My only adverse comment would be that the map (available separately) should be part of the deal . As arranging the pubs in alphabetical order does not make it easy to navigate a “pub crawl” in any particular area. Maybe by postcode order would be better?
A very giftable book for all those connoisseurs who need a different type of day.
Mrs Diane Hennessy | 12 June 2025

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Easy to use with excellent photography ★★★★★
Excellent guide with first class pictures that give you a real feel for the pub and its location. It is probably the best book of its type on the market. Very comprehensive and could not fault the selection of pubs spread throughout the capital.
Kindle Reader | 20 June 2025

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Great guide - visit all 100! ★★★★★
I already own their Secret London book and have just received the London Pub Guide. It’s great, both as a guide (fab photos) and a record of pubs I’ve actually visited - 10, so only 90 to go!
N. J. Franklin | 24 June 2025

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Brilliant book of pubs - lots to plan for! ★★★★★
I love this book - I have quite a few of these Best of Britain books and this is a great addition to my collection.
The pubs are listed alphabetically but it's also easy to work out where they are as well - there is a picture of each pub and a reasonable amount of detail as well and information about food if it's an option.
I also like the historical facts about some of the pubs and the quirky bits of info too (the pub where there are no mobile phones allowed for example!) I can highlight recommend this book and my husband and I have got our list of establishments to visit for our next London trip.
Trekkie4ever | 23 May 2025

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Like It ★★★★★
Great to find good pubs in any area of London especially those areas you don’t know. The photographs are great. Nice to just flick through on a dull day. Will go back to it time and time again
Gary Reid | 5 June 2025

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Hidden gems ★★★★★
Yet another great book of which I have 10. Great for finding all those hidden gems. The books are very tactical and the photos are beautiful, just lovely to look through.
Debra Pulford | 6 June 2025

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Five-star review ★★★★★
good book with some great pub recommendations
Amazon Customer | 26 May 2026

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An excellent London Pub guide. ★★★★★
I'm a big fan of the Best of Britain guides, and this London Pub Guide is definitely no exception. If you'd rather not just go to any old pub, then this guide will direct you to some of the most interesting, quirky, historical and best-loved pubs in the city. Highly recommended.
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Christopher Lewis | 22 July 2025

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Essential guide to London pubs ★★★★★
This is a great guide to 100 pubs in the central and greater London area. The guide gives the address of each pub and also details of the history of the pub and the type of food available, where appropriate. Very useful for planning a pub tour in a particular part of London.
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Raymond Foster Jenkins | 17 July 2025

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Wonderful book to read and even more fun to work through!!! Highly recommend!! ★★★★★
I'm building my collection up now....not quite as many as some other reviewers have got too, but won't be far behind as these books are addictive!
I thought I'd been to a lot of pubs in London....turns out I was wrong! So many hidden gems and the information/back drop of the pub itself is a really interesting read...especially over a pint!
Like all the other books in available, there is something special about the style and content that keeps you coming back for more and I can't wait to see what future publications will be coming out soon!
Well done to all involved!
Gareth J Thomas | 26 May 2025

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A must have for days out !! ★★★★★
I love this book , great photos , easily set out and can’t wait to start my tick list for my trips to the big smoke!! I love the whole range of these books and have used them in the past and discovered some amazing places that have really helped us enjoy holidays and days away . Can’t recommend them enough !!
Mrs M. | 1 June 2025

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A Great Collection ★★★★★
This series of books is a great guide for getting out and about, I personally have 4 books in the collection, illustrated with great photos, I really enjoy getting to those places and taking my own pics. Would recommend the whole series.
Chrimbo | 9 June 2025

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Great guide ★★★★★
Another great book to add to my collection from this company. Really good and useful guide with plenty of new places to try. Really like the simplicity of this book and others purchased such as Secret London. Highly recommend
Darryl Robinson | 9 June 2025

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Pubs with interesting histories ★★★★★
Yet another well produced book from the Best of Britain. Full of pubs that you have never heard of with interesting histories! Even if you are not a pub fan, these little gems are worthwhile stopping off at for a look around on your travels around London. We will definitely be popping in to pubs from the book on our next visit to London. Well done Best of Britain, this book is a winner!
Sandra Verlander | 22 May 2025

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Not an ordinary Pub Guide ★★★★★
This not a Beer Guide telling you of which Ales or Beers are available at the location shown, but more of a guide showing the wonderful buildings and atmosphere you may find there.
Most of the pubs highlighted by the book are wonderful buildings that deserve to be shown, most have an exterior picture with some showing an interior picture instead, a few show a plate of food instead that you might try at the pub. I do prefer the exterior and interior pictures!
The pictures are opposite a brief description of the pub, which may contain a bit of history of it. or what you may expect there, with its address. The pubs are in alphabetical order so if you wish to visit several, you may have to plan ahead.
A lovely book in the series of the Best OF Britain.
iain | 12 June 2025

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Fabulous London Pub Guide! ★★★★★
We already have 7 books from the Best of Britain series and we are always excited when a new book is released by Harry and the team. The ones we already have are invaluable and we take them away with us when we go on holidays and days out. This new book will be no exception I am sure!

The London Pub Guide arrived this week - it was great to see so many South London pubs getting a mention! We have enjoyed going through the book, lovely layout, brilliant photos and not swamped with too much information, just enough to tickle the 'pub buds'.

We have enjoyed reading brief histories of the pubs and I am pleased to say that I have been in a few of them over the years. We live in London and are already planning to match a trip out somewhere and end up in one of the pubs in the book for either a drink or maybe lunch! Who knows? Maybe we will get to tick them all off eventually...

Thanks for another perfect edition to our bookshelves.
Sarah | 17 May 2025

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Great book ★★★★★
Some really interesting locations in London
S C. | 10 February 2026

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Excellent guide to London pubs ★★★★★
This is an excellent guide to London pubs.
Mrs kl Briere-Edney | 31 December 2025

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5 Stars across the board. Extremely happy ★★★★★
Think this is my 8th book from these guys.
Every topic is very informative and clear.
Excellent pictures
Just makes u want to try to do everything within every book
Can’t wait for the next book to come out, which I’ll definitely be getting
Jason George | 23 September 2025

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A Pub lovers must have ★★★★★
This is must for pub lovers who enjoy the history and charm of some of Londons finest and historic buildings, with excellent photos and snippets from the past history, also most have a update on what’s going on now in 2025, also great to see you can get a map to help you plot a route round your favourites, I also purchased another book in this series called “Secret London” once again a fabulous reference book full of hidden gems that go undiscovered in our busy lives.
Amazon Customer | 19 June 2025

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Excellent book ★★★★★
This is another excellent addition to the Best Of series. The photos and descriptions of the pubs are really good and I can't wait for my next trip to London so that I can include some of them on my travels around the capital.
Suze | 19 June 2025

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Stylish and a must buy for use when in London. ★★★★★
My favourite book of all the ones I have purchased so far from Best of Britain. I always want to go into PUBS that not only looks good from the outside but also delivers a history and style. This book provides information to do this. Would like to get a copy of this on an APP so that when I am in London I can reference it easily. Keep bringing new ones out.
Regular buyer | 10 June 2025

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Just the book you're looking for if you love searching for different pubs in London ★★★★★
Having bought several of the Best of Britain books, i was looking forward to this one as we love discovering new places and pubs in London that we may not have seen before. The wonderful pictures and great descriptions are as good as ever, and we can't wait to go and discover some of these watering holes!
Martin M | 6 June 2025

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Some old favourites and some new suggestions - all very useful! Thanks. ★★★★★
With local favourites including The Ladbroke Arms, The Pelican and The Anglesea Arms all listed and old stomping grounds like the Admiral Cod and the Sloany Pony featuring too, we felt secure enough in this great selection to try the Thomas Cubitt on a foray into Belgravia this week and were not disappointed. In fact this will encourage us to add a few new stops to the repertoire. Nice pics too. Thanks very much.
weofbhpqeorgfh | 8 June 2025

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Yet another Best of Britain gem! ★★★★★
As with all Best of Britain books it is beautiful to look at and contains some fabulous photos and succinct but enticing descriptions. A new release from this company always elicit excitement, almost for the tactile feel of each book as well as its content. That they are produced by a company who so obviously care greatly for their product AND for their audience - I can personally testify to the latter having had numerous and very pleasant email conversations with both co-founders - only enhances their reputation. I own many of the Best of Britain books (see attached photo!) and have given as many away as gifts. As for this edition, from a selfish point of view I would have preferred the pubs to be listed by area rather than alphebetically and the tantalising hint at a map might have contained some details as to how this could be purchased... but these very minor niggles aside I will continue to support this fantastic company and genuinely look forward to each new addition to the canon!
sharpyeagle | 24 May 2025

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Quality and interesting reference for ★★★★★
Another excellent guide book which has quality photos and interesting information for the pubs of London. Missing a map to show location or index to highlight the pubs within a region of london perhaps.
However this guide does not disappoint and is a recommended buy for the visitor or resident of London.
DIY advisor | 20 June 2025

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Informative and Interesting ★★★★★
I have several books in the Best of Britain range and they are really good! This books highlights some unusual and interesting pubs in London; I have visited many pubs in London but these are all new - the quality of photography is good, the information about each pub is clear and easy to read. My only comment is that I would like to see better structure with a contents page and structured chapters.
M. Godden | 10 July 2025

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Really Helpful Book ★★★★★
This is a great book for seeking out interesting and quality pubs in London. It provides a good summary for each, including the general types of ales and some typical menu selections, along with some great photography.
Although listed in alphabetical order, there is an accompanying free on-line guide map, which is mentioned at the end of the book but for which no link is provided, strangely.
I Googled 'Best of England London Pub Guide Map' and it appeared as the first site listed. So that is useful to know.
One person found this helpful
Robert Scowen | 10 July 2025

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Another winner from Best of Britain ★★★★★
This book follows the successful format of the other books from this stable. Punchy and succinct narrative accompanied by quality photography.

I have a number of the other guides and have not been disappointed.

What was a disappointment, and somewhat of a surprise, to me was how few of these pubs I have frequented. This book provides a perfect excuse to get out more and do your own research!
MBP | 8 July 2025

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A great book for discovering wonderful pubs across the great city. ★★★★★
I would say that this is another in a great series of books. I have a good few of them and they are all full of delightful photos and places, and pubs, etc.
I love the quality of the books and always find something/somewhere that I didn’t know about. I recommend this.
A couple of things get me though; It is a disappointment that the pubs aren’t grouped by area. Or, as in a previous book of theirs, a list at the back dividing them in to N. S. E. and W.
There is also no mention within this publication of what other books in the series there are. Surely missing a trick for themselves, at least, if someone has just bought this one or been gifted it.
Neil A P. | 20 June 2025

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Secret London - Amazon Reviews

Secret London …a voyage of surprises ★★★★★
I was delighted to see there is a 2025 edition of the truly wonderful Secret London. I purchased this as a gift for a first time visitor to London and it really is full of secrets and is brimming with excellent photography. Have now bought several of these and they have given joy to all recipients. Highly recommended as a gift and make sure you keep one for yourself!
Ali | 13 June 2025

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Beautifully photographed hidden gems of London. ★★★★★
Such a great little book, which makes an excellent gift for visitors or residents to our fabulous capital city and a cute coffee table book to dip into. A bit like a good cookery book, a picture speaks a 1000 words and this book is beautifully photographed. Flicking through it is easy to find something of interest that you didn’t know about and now want to check out. The text is clear and concise, not too wordy, and it’s great to have nearest tubes pointed out too. A great source of inspiration for some enjoyable days in town.
Poppy | 11 July 2025

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Great aid to London visits ★★★★★
I bought a previous version of this book as a gift, and it had wonderful reports from the recipient. So, I decided to buy the 2025 edition and judge for myself. I am not disappointed. Fair to say that any visitor to London will most likely have been to some of the 126 sites mentioned, but I found that most of the places are new to me. The book is a must addition to those visiting London and is incredibly well (and simply) laid out, with the name of the site, a description and amazing photography. It includes a wide section of “secret” places (parks, eateries, cafes, buildings) and is ideal for planning a visit to the city. Also very useful is the inclusion of the nearest Tube station to each site, and a Google Map marks each location featured in the book. This makes a visit to the city much easier. Top marks.
Patrick Smith | 16 July 2025

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great book, definitely worth visiting London and seeing some of the less touristy places ★★★★★
I bought this book as a stocking filler for my wife, as it turns out unbeknown to me she already follows them on social media so was excited to receive this as a Christmas present. It is chock full of of places to visit, many that are completely new to us, and we are really looking forward to visiting some of them. I would recommend this book to anyone visiting the London, especially if you’ve been to all the major sites and want to look at more unusual places
Oliver Burt | 18 January 2026

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A beautiful book ★★★★★
This is a beautiful book, a perfect gift for a friend, or for yourself. One of the standout features of this book is its stunning photography. Each location is brought to life with rich, atmospheric images. The visuals alone are worth flipping through. The book is also incredibly easy to read. It’s divided into bite-sized sections, making it perfect for quick browsing or dipping into. You don’t even need to visit London to enjoy this book. A great addition to a fabulous series.
Mrs. S. Roberts | 14 June 2025

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Lovely gift ★★★★★
I bought 2 of these books for Christmas gifts. One for a nephew who loves exploring, it’s now a coffee table book in his house. The other for my dad who has dementia and can’t read anymore but who loves the photos which prompt some lovely memories.
Joanne Johnson | 15 January 2026

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Beautiful photographs that remind you of parts of London you might have forgotten about ★★★★★
I bought the book for friends for Christmas - an earlier edition to the one just released and loved looking through it wishing I had a bought myself a copy. I love picture books and find that the book actually alerts me to things i would never find without it. One might find them online but how often do we miss seeing things or finding them because we have no idea they exist. One of my friends loved the images and takes the book around with her whenever exploring the city. london is a wonderful place to explore but is also very tiring on the feet, so to have seriously explored the guide before a trip to town, means I see the things I want to see close by. The friend who does not live in London loves remembering the areas she explored as a young woman and it reminds her of her days here in her teens and twenties. We sometimes forget what a great city we live in and the books help us remember
tiggycat | 18 June 2025

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Great ! ★★★★★
Bought for a Christmas present , they loved it
Louise | 21 January 2026

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Did you know ? ★★★★★
Recipient was thrilled with book that I gifted, as is excited to try some of the places out.
Jkas | 9 January 2026

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Lovely book. Well made, excellent quality. ★★★★★
I bought this book for a gift but had a look inside. Great quality. Beautiful photos. Good for people who love London.
Mrs. Louise Hudson | 9 December 2025

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Gift ★★★★★
Great book. Makes a wonderful gift
michael mann | 6 June 2026

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Lovely Book ★★★★★
Lovely book bought as a gift. Beautiful photographs and details nearest tube station for each wonderful location.
LM | 7 November 2025

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The Christmas present which keeps on giving throughout the year! ★★★★★
The Christmas present which keeps on giving throughout the year! Good quality book with interesting locations. Great customer service from Holly and Harry. Recommended.
Joanna Deehan | 5 December 2025

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a wonderful present ★★★★★
A great Christmas gift
David | 22 January 2026

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Not seen before ★★★★★
Having worked in London for nearly 30 years I was interested to see various locations I had not seen before. I bought the books for Christmas presents and hope the recipients are as pleased as I am.
Ellie | 10 December 2025

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Lovely books ★★★★★
Had the Secrets of London and the Secrets of England given to me as Christmas presents. Lovely books to get my exploring juices flowing. Definately will be seeing some of these places in 2026.
Darron Nicholson | 31 December 2025

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Really nice book. ★★★★★
Bought as a Christmas gift. Looks good. Well packed and quick delivery. Thanks!
Viv Arnold | 30 November 2025

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Great gift ★★★★★
Lovely book. I’ve bought it as a gift rather then for myself,
Susan Hodge | 25 March 2025

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A gem of a book ★★★★★
Fabulous, high quality book. I have a few of these in my holiday let's to give guests inspiration while they are visiting. Wonderfully illustrated and a great mix of places to eat and places to visit. Really great addition to a coffee table and they are lovely gifts for people too.
J Wadman | 19 June 2025

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Beautiful books ★★★★★
Beautiful books, I have 3 of them now and also give them as gifts, which people love. The Cotswolds book is particularly lovely as is Secret London. Photos are lovely and take you to places you may not otherwise have visited. Well worth a buy. Well laid out and helpful.
Libra Chiropractic Clinic and Pilates | 24 August 2025

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Great books with inspiring places to visit ★★★★★
These books are beautifully presented and are a handy size to carry round in a bag and not too cumbersome. Lovely to give as gifts too.
Red Alexis | 20 July 2025

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Excellent guide book! ★★★★★
This is a really useful guide to out-of-the-way and less obvious places to visit in London, many are free. Anyone visiting or living in London would like this. I bought two, one for myself and one for a present. Good quality printing too! Recommended.
Dr Snoopy | 8 December 2025

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Discover London ★★★★★
Having bought the first edition as a gift I just had to have a copy of my own, so was delighted to see a new edition was available. This guide book is different to others. Each superb, full page, photograph is accompanied by a short description of the location. For me this catches my attention and encourages me to go and discover it for myself! Lots of places I have been so close to previously, but had no idea they were there. For instance the Light Tunnel at King's Cross that leads you to the shops and restaurants around the canal area. I have had some boring waits for trains at St Pancras Station and never knew about this! Next time I will allow more time to explore... I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys discovering little gems that create a better and more enjoyable experience in exploring London.
Sue | 25 June 2025

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Fabulous book ★★★★★
Fabulous book, looking at the beautiful photos is in itself is enough but the details and locations are brilliant. I have had the earlier edition but this one is well worth the upgrade. So lovely to visit London and see all sorts of unexpected places rather than the normal visitor destinations. A good book to give as a gift but do keep a copy for yourself!
Turner | 23 June 2025

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Secret London ★★★★★
Great book with lots of interesting information , photographs are amazing . Useful to have the nearest tube in each page . A lovely book to give as a gift .
Susan Burleton | 21 November 2025

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Quality books ★★★★★
I have a few of the "Best of England" books, primarily London focused, and really enjoy the locations and places they come up with along with the pictures of locations and the brief but useful summary of their recommendations. They have also made great gifts for family and friends living in London.
Mr Hugh D Jarvis | 25 June 2025

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These books make a wonderful present for anyone! ★★★★★
Lovely books. Excellent quality paper and so well worth the money!
Keith Warner | 27 November 2025

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Well worth the money ★★★★★
Lovely quality books, bought as gifts. Minor issue with delivery, but resolved so quickly by good customer services
Amazon Customer | 30 November 2025

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A different London ★★★★★
I bought this book as a present but when it arrived wished I had bought two and kept one for myself. Features unusual places, would recommend.
Angela | 12 December 2025

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Excellent book if you are planning a trip to London ★★★★★
Fabulous book, lovely photos showing a wide range of lesser known London places. Some information given about each place and also the full address so you can ‘google map’ them as well as the nearest tube station to help you find them. I want to go to London now and explore all these amazing spots. I’ve got almost every book in the Best of Britain series and I can recommend them all. They make lovely presents too. Just need London for Kids now as I plan to take my grand children there for a few days and I know this will be the only travel book I will need!
Rose Jackson | 27 June 2025

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Good gift ★★★★★
Looks good
Mrs CC Clarke | 30 November 2025

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Lovely book ★★★★★
Lovely book, bought as a gift and they were delighted
Susan Stevens | 24 April 2025

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A must have fabulous book ★★★★★
Fabulous book with lovely photos on every page. I have lived in London for 40 years and there are lots of places I have found in the book I didn't know about. Really great gift.
LJG | 10 December 2025

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Top Quality, Top Content and Top Photography ★★★★★
I have 4 of these books now as they are among the best of their kind and essential companions if you are travelling to the places covered. The places they take you to are always fascinating and we have come to use these books as the driver whenever we visit the places - particularly London. I also have to commend the photographs in the books - they really are top quality. In fact, as I am a keen photographer myself, I have made it a quest to capture as many of the photographs within the book, for myself. All places in the books provide great photograph opportunities. Whether you just gather information from the books, or like us, use them to prepare an itinerary for a trip, they are essential for a traveller looking to find the more interesting places.
colin gill | 18 June 2025

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Wonderful Book! ★★★★★
This is another beautifully put together guide from the Best of Britain range. The photography is stunning and the information provided is first rate. The book doubles as an elegant coffee table read, but will entice you to want to explore the pages first hand. It really is a sumptuous look at the hidden delights of London and did not fail to surprise me, and I’m a Londoner!
Jayne Clark | 18 June 2025

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Such a good book! ★★★★★
My friend loved this book. I am now going to buy it for myself
Woody | 28 December 2025

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Wonderful guide, to wonderful London ★★★★★
Secret London is the fifth book I have purchased from ‘Best of Britain’ and it hasn’t disappointed! I have lived in London all my life and you wouldn’t think I would need a guidebook about my city but flicking through the pages of this beautifully produced book I was amazed how many places I have either never heard of, or visited! It has inspired me to explore London in greater depth and get out and about in my home city! The book is wonderfully written with accurate descriptions and information and the photography is stunning! I would highly recommend this book to anyone visiting London or even if you’re a Londoner yourself!
Mark | 22 September 2025

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My favourite so far! ★★★★★
Stunning book! Beautifully presented with wonderful photographs. I now have five of these Best of Britain books and am delighted with Secret London. Lots of fabulous hidden gems to discover when you are exploring the city. Highly recommend.
mrs d austin | 20 June 2025

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Inspiring travel companion ★★★★★
Another beautiful volume in this series of guides. As ever, the photography is spot-on and the accompanying text is beautifully written. It is a great source of inspiration to discover lesser-known sites around London, and a companion for exploration.
Rachel Macrae | 17 October 2025

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A treasure trove of ideas away from the overcrowded tourist traps ★★★★★
This book is a treasure trove of ideas on what to see and do away from the overcrowded tourist traps. The book’s partner website has a map of all the featured “hidden gem” locations at a glance, an invaluable aid in planning your itinerary. Lovers of art and architecture will be drawn towards one of the country’s oldest working film theatres; marvel at an urban oasis 155 metres above London with its panoramic views through 3-storey glass walls; admire Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s grand station, the design of which was inspired by the Crystal Palace; and won’t want to miss the breathtaking spectacle known by some as Britain’s “Sistine Chapel”. The locations of all these masterpieces are revealed in this beautiful and easy-to-use book. Each location has a full-page colour photograph, with the adjacent page providing an eloquent fact-filled description. There are numerous suggestions for those seeking ‘retail therapy’, from high-end fashion and jewellery to street markets, historic arcades and repurposed industrial heritage sites now hosting independent outlets. For more relaxed browsing, several antique shops, bookshops and libraries are recommended. If you’re feeling peckish, this guide offers everything from jellied eels to Viennese café culture, an artisan bakery to a Michelin star gourmet restaurant, a tiny creperie to a late-night grill house. You’ll find plenty of bars, coffee and tea shops too. Away from the hustle and bustle, canal and river walks, parks and gardens are featured, and photographers especially will enjoy discovering conservation areas with preserved historic buildings.
Mr. C. Owens | 27 June 2025

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Great book of secret gems. ★★★★★
I absolutely love this book and plan on using it this weekend when we come to London for our annual trip up from Somerset. Some new places to find, the book is beautifully presented, lovely pictures and useful with the tube stations to find them. Also great to have the link to google maps so you can plan your tour by area. Highly recommend and looks great on your coffee table too!
Flowerpower24 | 22 July 2025

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Lots of new and exciting places to visit. ★★★★★
Another gem of a book from Simon and the team. Easy to read with beautiful photographs. Lots of quirky and independent places to visit with a short summary of each. It's inspired me to visit London again this summer.
Ali H | 19 June 2025

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A must-have for Londoners and visitors ★★★★★
This is a beautiful book, jam-packed with 126 stunning photos and enticing write-ups of the myriad of gems our capital city has hidden in plain sight. From the Ginger Pig to Smithfield Market and Columbia Road to the Serpentine Galleries; this high-quality, bag-sized, user-friendly book has now become my bucket list. A must-have for anyone wanting to discover our city for the first or the gazillienth time!!
Amanda | 10 July 2025

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Invaluable whether you’re a visitor or a resident ★★★★★
I visit London once a month for work, and Secret London has been a great guide for making the most of the spare time I have on my visit. There’s a bit of everything in the book, from historical sites, to great places to eat/drink to some amazing experiences. It’s an added bonus that it’s a great coffee table book thanks to its fab photography and concise descriptions, there’s always something to grab your attention.
Nikki M | 23 June 2025

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A wonderful way to plan a more interesting visit visit to London ★★★★★
An excellent guide to London and enables you to see places off the regular beaten track. Great pictures too, in fact stunning pictures! Gives information exactly where to locate each place with Post Code and nearest tube station. We have now visited a few more new places since we had the book and still loads more to explore. Definitely recommend this book - it's a lovely book to sit down and plan a visit to London to see things and places that are away from the really busy tourist attractions. The book is set out where there is a lovely picture of the venue on the page and the opposite page gives a write up about the place so you can easily plan your trip to London.
P. Heanes | 6 August 2025

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A great guide for a day tripper to London ★★★★★
I live in the Midlands and to me London is a day trip. This guide is perfect for finding places to visit that are not the usual tourist attractions and makes good reading on a train to visit London. The book sets out the "secrets' in alphabetical order making places you may have heard of easy to find and more than a few of the places are pubs and restaurants - very useful. It is beautifully illustrated with photographs and short descriptions for each of the chosen places. I would have liked a better map in the book but instead the reader is referred to a map on the web.
IME | 6 August 2025

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Beautiful London ★★★★★
Yet another brilliant book in this series. I spent a happy few hours wandering through the pages of my younger years in my hometown. Beautifully photographed, concise and precise information.
Amanda attwood | 28 June 2025

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A Real Gem of a Book ★★★★★
I had seen this book advertised, and as a regular visitor to London to see family, felt it might be a book I could dip into when with my daughter and looking for an interesting restaurant or outing. We don't always want to visit heavily touristy areas, and like to use non-chain eateries where possible. We certainly won't be short of ideas now! 'Secret London' is a real gem, packed full of great ideas for visiting less well known historic buildings or buildings of interest; unique food outlets including bakeries and delicatessens plus a variety of traditional London markets. Also included are a range of sightseeing locations from Thames-side areas to different parks. Additionally there is a wealth of information on different restaurants, eateries and pubs all of which offer something 'different' or are in great settings. There really is a great deal of useful information packed into this book, which is beautifully illustrated, has a strong glossy cover and isn't too big to pop in one's rucksack. I know I will get a lot of use from this lovely guidebook and would highly recommend it.
Nina F. Stevens | 20 June 2025

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Full of unique places to visit in London ★★★★★
I have a few London guide books, and this is the icing on the cake. 100+ unique places to visit, most of which I hadn’t heard of. I was delighted to see so many food shops and bakeries etc. Good for several stops when having a day out! The book is beautifully laid out with amazing photography of each ‘hidden gem’.
D. Freeman | 19 June 2025

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A "Must Have" for London if you enjoy something that little bit special.. ★★★★★
What an absolute Gem of a book.. another one brilliantly produced by Harry and team. Every page beautifully photographed and each place thoughtfully explained. In fact, I am going to use this as my London 'bucket list' for places to go. Thank you for the inspiration!
Lyn-O. | 10 June 2025

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would highly recommend ★★★★★
Secret London & Secret England are both Beautiful books, gorgeous photos. I had an issue with damaged books being sent, but dealt with efficiently, with new pristine books sent out quickly. Would highly recommend.
Kindle Customer | 2 December 2025

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Best guide book! ★★★★★
Great book, full of useful information accompanied by some lovely photography. Inspired me to visit places which I was unaware of! Would recommend to anyone who thinks they know London well and those who visit occasionally.
Anonymous | 4 August 2025

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Another great title in this much loved series of books. ★★★★★
As with all of the books by this author this is beautifully presented and a wealth of easily digested information. I have been going to London weekly for 35 years and loved familiar, forgotten gems and places I haven’t visited yet.
Cary | 19 June 2025

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Great Book! ★★★★★
Fantastic book! Full of hidden treasures, nicely laid out with lots of information and beautiful photography.
YLLAS001 | 20 July 2025

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A Must Have for visiting London ★★★★★
This book is ideal for first time visitors or people who have been many times and think they know the ‘real London’ A treasure trove of places that for me show the capital in its best light. Arranged alphabetically,with an index and an invaluable map which groups the hidden gems by district,so you can explore multiple times. The photos are gorgeous _ i wish I could get some without throngs of people in the way ! I know and have photographed some myself,but this book has given me many more locations to add to my hit-list. Wonderful book
david hall | 19 June 2025

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Visiting London, you need to get this. ★★★★★
Upgraded from last year's book. Have visited locations in the book and as before makes a visit to London so much more interesting and enjoyable. Highly recommend this book to anyone who will be visiting our capital city. If I could give it more stars I would.
Mr. David Walker | 28 July 2025

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Some quirky and unusual places ★★★★★
Another great book by Best of England there are some unusual picks in this one with great photography as usual and short and sweet write ups. Makes a good day out in London a great day.
Jackal | 8 July 2025

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Hidden gems of London ★★★★★
This is such a great book. A must have for those wanting to explore London on a different pathway. Find all those secret little hideaway places. Fantastic photos. A real travel companion and a great coffee table book.
V Myatt | 20 June 2025

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Secret London ★★★★★
Great photos. Lovely book for the coffee table .
Mrs. R. M. Sands | 10 January 2026

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Good coffee table book. Just browse away ★★★★★
Lovely to add your London visitor books Excellent pictures of places we may walk by
sue essex | 6 December 2025

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Great customer service. Excellent books ★★★★★
Great books. Excellent value and received very quickly. Looking forward to visiting the locations detailed. I also received very pleasant communications from the seller which show a personal commitment to positive customer service. Recommend these books I bought Secret London and Secret England .
Jann MCANDREW | 2 December 2025

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Great book! ★★★★★
I have many of these books and this one delivers again. Great quality photos and lots of lovely spots to explore in London. Well done!
Carol H | 30 November 2025

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Secret London - Finding the hidden gems ★★★★★
Quality book from start to finish!
Lynn Stevens | 25 June 2025

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Good buy ★★★★★
Great book - quality & value
Steve D. | 26 March 2026

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Discover some new secret spots! ★★★★★
Click to play video Just got the new 'Secret London' book from Best of Britain. Their previous editions have been brilliant for learning more about London, even as someone from London! The books are full of information and amazing photos. The book themselves are around A5 size and not very heavy so good to carry around with you for reference on your travels. Looking forward to discovering some new secret spots!
Robert King | 4 July 2025

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Perfect book for Londoners and Visitors ★★★★★
Love this book. It’s really well designed and full of places to explore. Highly recommend.
esther johnson | 18 July 2025

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London.. when you thought you knew it, and found you didn't! ★★★★★
Great photography, concise but informative descriptions, I love the 'Best Of' books Buying Best of London led me to this latest gem, if you want to discover London then use these books!
Liz O'Brien | 14 July 2025

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Excellent guide to a different view of London ★★★★★
A beautifully curated book. Amazing little discoveries within the best city in the world. Love the alphabetical presentation. The location descriptions are succinct yet tell you everything you need to know. Rounding off with the nearest tube station is the icing on the cake.
Helen Dyson | 1 July 2025

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Fabulous book ★★★★★
Excellent book. Such a varied choice of exciting places to visit - cafes, museums, parks, shops, streets and so much more. Also contains some places less central which was a nice surprise. Some places I knew already but this book gave me a new insight into them. Many I never knew existed! Brilliant book for those visiting for the first time but also for those who know London better. Something for everyone in this book. Superb photos of the carefully chosen ‘secrets’. I shall be off to London again very soon!
Bevblue | 21 June 2025

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A must have for visiting London ★★★★★
I'm delighted to see this year's edition of Secret London is now available. It can only build on the success of the 2024 edition which i have often used when visiting the city. An excellent guide to places which you might otherwise miss. Not only are places identified but you get nuggets of information to entice you even more. Don't miss out. Get your copy now!
PR Broomhead | 19 June 2025

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Secret London - another fabulous book! ★★★★★
I absolutely love these books! Lovely photos and real gems of places that I would not come across if it wasn’t for these books. Delighted with the latest Secret London and can’t wait to explore these venues using this book as my trusty guide! Thanks 🤩
karen charles-hollis | 21 June 2025

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Unusual places in London ★★★★★
Lots of unusual & interesting place that are missing from a tourist guide
BrenW31 | 2 December 2025

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Inspiring walks ★★★★★
A nicely laid out book, lots of information. I'm giving it to a relative who lives in London. Lots of ideas and places to visit
CLIVE PICKARD | 1 July 2025

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Excellent book ★★★★★
This is a very good book l shall visit London when’s the weather gets warmer and visit some places
Chris | 17 March 2025

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London’s hidden gems in a wonderful book. ★★★★★
I’ve bought a couple of guides in this series and found this 2025 Secret London to be of the same excellent standard. Great ideas and wonderful photos. I headed down to London with this book last week and visited a Portuguese bar in Southwark that was featured in the book - it was a real gem that I’d never have found otherwise. Looking forward to planning my future London trips around this book.
Emerald | 29 June 2025

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Buy Secret London now! ★★★★★
I bought a copy of Secret London for my son, who is planning to live there with his Swedish partner. Having flicked through it myself, I found it hard to give away, as it is full of interesting and lesser known facts and places. And now it is in my son's possession, he is reading and researching in preparation for his next trip - a great success!
Mrs Clare Pilkington | 13 June 2025

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A must for locals and tourists. ★★★★★
Absolutely jammed packed with really interesting and different things to do and see in London. As a Londoner I thought I knew a lot about my home town,I was wrong! Visiting new and different places is just great. This book is a must for locals and tourists. A great honest and very insightful look into off the tourist trap locations and routes. Brilliant. Highly recommended.
Mrs C. | 23 June 2025

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Well worth a look. ★★★★★
Love this book, plenty of things to see do and try. We visit London often so will definitely be using it in the coming months.
paul hudson | 21 February 2026

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Secret London ★★★★★
Great book lots of ideas the next time I go to London
caroline morgan | 30 December 2025

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Really get to know London & have fun! ★★★★★
Exciting. Fun. Waiting for better weather to explore.
Amazon Customer | 5 January 2026

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A great book, thank you ★★★★★
A super guide for those who love London and want to explore more than just the tourist areas
Earth girl gardener | 21 February 2025

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Super book company ★★★★★
Great company to deal with … efficient and fast delivery of great books 100% recommend!
pamela millar | 20 December 2025

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More than a London Guide ★★★★★
This guide is part treasure map, part urban diary. You’ll find forgotten graveyards hiding behind modern flats, mysterious statues with unsolved meanings, and pubs with stories too strange to be made up. Ever wanted to visit a museum dedicated entirely to fans. Or find a Roman temple hidden beneath a corporate lobby? This book doesn’t just point them out—it hands you the key.
louisa | 24 June 2025

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Truly inspiring book of London ! ★★★★★
This book was great! after buying several copies of the first edition ( London for Instagrammers) for myself and friends I was looking forward to seeing this edition. I was not disappointed!
Marmimag | 8 July 2025

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Wonderful ★★★★★
So many places I would like to visit, wonderful photos, great information, it's a book that will entertain for a long time. So happy to have all this in one book, would give more stars if possible.
Sasha | 2 July 2025

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Fascinating stuff! ★★★★★
My wife and I had seen the 2024 edition at our friends' house and were so impressed we decided to get the 2025 version, which is just as interesting. We're going to London soon for a short stay and will be using the book for ideas.
steve johnson | 8 January 2026

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Excellent book ★★★★★
Excellent book
Heather | 16 January 2026

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London at its best ★★★★★
Very interesting if you know London well
Duncan | 8 January 2026

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Great information ★★★★★
Great book
Philip | 11 January 2026

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Great resource ★★★★★
This book was very well received. Interesting and useful resource.
ANN HILL | 27 December 2025

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Wonderful! ★★★★★
Absolutely fantastic!
threepointer9 | 5 January 2026

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Loved it ★★★★★
Loved it
SteveB | 8 January 2026

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Great Read ★★★★★
As described, great read
Amazon Customer | 18 August 2025

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Hi lights of London ★★★★★
Very good books, we go to London a lot, so will use this book a lot
Carol | 23 March 2025

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Great book and with Customer Service ★★★★★
Those little gems - some known, some walked past and others to be discovered. Delivered on time and even a follow up to check all ok. Thank you for the customer service - it really does matter.
Amazon Customer | 11 December 2025

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Another fantastic addition ★★★★★
Another fantastic book. Very informative. Easily find what you are looking for. A great addition to the Best of series.
jayne | 26 October 2025

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Brilliant... Plan your own tour from the little gems highlighted by the book. ★★★★★
Brilliant.... All those little places you didn't know existed highlighted in the book. Great for planning your summers day in London. Took my grandchildren over from the USA on a mystery tour based on the contents turning myself in to a tour guide. Lived in London for three years now live in Essex and didn't realise the little gems available.
Peter Howlett | 1 August 2025

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Great book ★★★★★
A nice colourful book, that is a very easy and informative read
Amazon Customer | 4 August 2025

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Great book. ★★★★★
I was given this book and I have to say it’s brilliant. So many interesting places. I go to London loads and to see places I don’t normally is fab
MF | 24 July 2025

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Who knows ★★★★★
The book is lovely and elegant, but!!! The same problem as all sites, you make the item look big and what a disappointment when it arrives and it’s literally tiny
Lorraine | 26 March 2026

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Recent Trustpilot Reviews

I purchased Secret England and Secret London for my parents and in laws hoping that they would give them ideas for days out and adventures as they are all retired. They all thought that places featured will make a great jumping off point for visits. Everyone agreed about how beautiful the books are too. Customer service was fantastic. All up highly recommend.

Victoria Hockey | 5 January 2026

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I ordered a book as a gift just before Christmas & it arrived in time. It looked very high quality.

Mrs Sally Ben | 5 January 2026

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I couldnt resist the initial offer and was very pleased with the quality and usefulness of all three books. Sadly I didnt check the postal address when I completed the order and it headed off to a relative whose address remained on file from an earlier order. I immediately contacted the company and despite the confusion into which I threw everyone, the books very efficiently diverted at a very busy time. A very approachable and human company. Would definitely use again

Marilyn Le Conte | 5 January 2026

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The Secret England book is beautifully illustrated and certainly provides food for thought about exploring new places. There is so much to see in our beautiful country and this book reminds you of that fact. Well done.

Mamahen | 5 January 2026

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Brilliant book. Now in our later years we are looking to stay at home for holidays and breaks . This book is ideal. Thankyou

Barbara Axton | 5 January 2026

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I ordered Secret England as a Christmas gift. It arrived promptly in a busy period unlike other gifts I ordered from other companies. Great book and I will be ordering more in the future.

David Ruther | 4 January 2026

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Bought all three books as a gift and they are brilliant. Customer service I received when the courier damaged the first ones was outstanding. Harry was super helpful and ensured I had a new set in time for Christmas. No mean feat as I only had them delivered the weekend before! Looking forward to more Best of British products. Would defo recommend

Michelle Fleming-Daniels | 1 January 2026

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I ordered a book as a Christmas gift. It arrived in good time and Customer Services even checked I'd received it, just to make sure. This made me feel valued as a customer. Would highly recommend.

Rosalind Ebbrell | 24 December 2025

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This is the best firm to deal with. They make ordering easy, keep you up to date re delivery, delivery was unproblematic, and this is the first firm ever to have followed up to make sure everything was OK - it was. The product looks beautiful but since it is a present I can't comment on how it will be received - I'll do that after Xmas. A highly recommended firm.

Allennz | 22 December 2025

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Very quick service and follow-up email to check delivery was in order. Books are for a present but after a quick peek they look informative and good quality. Would order from this company again.

Patricia M | 16 December 2025

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Quick service. Showed they cared by emailing to make sure I had received the product. Looks like a great book and I look forward to hearing what my friend thinks of her Christmas present.

Pamela Dicer | 11 December 2025

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Bought for relative who has a few of the collection as wanted more. Delivery issue sorted quickly and handled well.

Kieran Hurlow | 11 December 2025

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Delivered on time and perfect condition. The book looks great but I bought it as a present so cant look in it too much. It does look really interesting - think Ill buy one for myself!

Sally B | 9 December 2025

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I saw the Secret London book advertised on Facebook. It is produced by a small company and is only available online. I like to support independent businesses so ordered it. It was delivered quickly as promised and it looks great.

Customer service was 5/5, with a follow up from Poppy to check it had arrived. Co founder Harry also emailed to say hi.

Its a Christmas present for my husband which hell love. We have lived in London for over 40 years but look forward to visiting some places weve never been. Recommended as a present which keeps on giving throughout the year!

Theatre lover | 5 December 2025

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Really helpful company Id ordered the wrong one we ordered the other one last year. One text and the order was changed and the book arrived in a couple of days. Good looking book which will provide some good ideas of places to visit

Rh | 3 December 2025

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It was easy to order and pay, and the book preview was a helpful touch. My order arrived swiftly, and to my surprise a free London Kids book was included with the Secret London book I ordered. I have decided to keep the London Kids book myself, as it is so interesting, informative, and in my opinion not exclusively for the benefit of children. The Secret London book is full of information, interesting facts and is beautifully illustrated. I'm certain the intended recipient will love the book as much as I do. I even received a follow up email to ensure I had received my order. I am so impressed with the efficient, exemplary service, and would definitely recommend The Best of Britain and their wonderful books.

Sharon Teed | 2 December 2025

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Really beautiful books Ive got 2 as gifts for my family & love that you can focus on certain areas of the UK to discover more. The information on each page is perfect - not too much & the photographs are stunning The books were immaculate on arrival & I loved the aftercare email to check theyd been received. Brilliant! Thank you

Hazel Davison | 2 December 2025

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Quick delivery of what appears to be a great book. Its well written , informative and fun facts . I have bought it for an American friend of mine who loves London and will gift it to him in the pub this week. Then Ill buy another for myself . Maybe itll be a perfect Christmas gift for other international friends who love to visit London as well !

Peter Brown | 2 December 2025

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Lovely books with stunning photos. Fabulous as gifts (which were very well received) or as coffee table books. Excellent customer service. Im sure Ill be ordering more. 10/10

Faith Parsons | 1 December 2025

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Great customer service - first order lost in Black Friday chaos but replacement order sent and fab gifts.

Jo | 1 December 2025

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Ordering was easy, delivery was fast. And the packaging was good, so as not to damage my book being dropped through the letterbox. Customer service was very good and very friendly. I kept getting updated e mails. And now to the book itself. It's of superb quality paper. I've not read it yet, just glanced through and the photos look very good. And the description is good. It appears there is a Google map with all the locations marked on but I've not looked into that yet. But sounds very useful. All in all, a great book, and company. And I felt the book was very reasonably priced.

peter Wilson | 30 November 2025

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I received very quick delivery of three books Secret London, Secret England and the London Pub Guide. They were part of a terrific Black Friday offer which made them exceptional value for money. The books are beautifully made with high quality paper and excellent photographs. I have already noted a few places to visit as soon as I can and I look forward to finding more but there are so many packed into every book its going to be a long term project!

Dave Lawrence | 29 November 2025

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Swift delivery, quality of the books really good. Made lovely presents and looking forward to joining family as they make their visits to the Pubs of London in particular!

Lorraine P | 29 November 2025

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I was very happy with the books - Secret London and Secret Britain, that I am giving as a Christmas present. I had a friendly email after delivery asking if they were OK, which was a lovely, personal touch.

SallyP | 28 November 2025

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The books are lovely, with beautiful photos. Postage was free and I was kept informed of the progress of the order - which came very quickly. I would have no hesitation about buying from this company again.

SAUNDERS | 28 November 2025

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A beautifully produced book, packed full of lovely photos and information that really makes you want to go to London and explore. It arrived promptly and securely packaged. Thoroughly recommend.

Carole Clement | 28 November 2025

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The book is as described, it was very useful to see a preview to give an idea of the quality of the photographs, which are superb, good quality gloss finish on quality gauge paper. I shall certainly be recommending this book and will be buying more from this company in the future.

Susan Forman | 27 November 2025

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Fantastic customer service for such a minor query. Immediately reply, which is so rare nowadays, with a more than satisfactory answer.

Lovely products too. Excellent quality paper and so well worth the money!

Keith W | 27 November 2025

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Ordered 2 copies of Secret London for Xmas presents. Lovely book with a wide variety of places. Delivered very quickly and well packed.

Peter Young | 27 November 2025

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Lovely books at a reasonable price. They make great presents. Delivery was quick and I liked the cardboard packaging as I'll reuse when I send gifts.

S O'Connell | 27 November 2025

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Service is amazing and perfect

Atem Yaak | 27 November 2025

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I ordered these two books but after a week realised the delivery was late I emailed customer services and within hours Harry had responded, checked what had happened and resent the books out Beautiful books and outstanding customer service

Mr Richardson | 25 November 2025

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My book arrived on time,and was packed really well.Its a lovely ,well made book,with great photographs.Its a Christmas gift that Im sure will be liked very much.

Tina Banks | 25 November 2025

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What beautiful books! I ordered the London and also the London pubs book. The illustrations are exceptional and it's just a book you want to flick through regularly. I was also contacted to see if my books have arrived safely. They had, thank you.

Liz J | 25 November 2025

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Quick delivery, great book, good comms.

Diane Feeney | 24 November 2025

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Very quick delivery and the books are excellent

Carol Thomas | 24 November 2025

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Bought the Secret London” book as one of my wifes birthday presents. It is superb. Packed with beautiful photos of places in London, most of which I had no idea existed. The delivery service was great as was the packaging. Fully recommend The Best of Britain!

Mr Castle | 24 November 2025

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What great service the book came within a couple of days and is as advertised. Its very interesting and Im sure my friend will love it

J Moor | 23 November 2025

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Our book purchased was Secret London  It arrived promptly and we are delighted with the quality of photos and interesting text in it . Customer service is excellent as is follow up .

Sue and Mark Burleton | 21 November 2025

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Excellent service. Delivered quickly. Good quality product. Highly recommend.

Jacqueline | 21 November 2025

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Amazing photos and tips for travellers. High quality and a pleasure to read. Thanks so much.

Matthew Riggall | 21 November 2025

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I ordered three books.Arrived quickly and well packaged. I gavethe first one as a birthday present to a London based friend and immediately got a great reaction, so seems like the contents struck a chord of being genuine secrets! Look forward to gifting the others although i'm tempted to keep one for myself having flicked through them.

Nim Singh | 20 November 2025

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Excellent customer service & books arrived promptly. They are for Christmas presents, so not used yet, but books are good quality, full of great ideas & lovely photos.

Elizabeth Anderson | 20 November 2025

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I received only one of two books, initially. Harry's communication and updates in arranging the dispatch of the second book were excellent! The books are super and we are loving our second version of Secret London!!

L Mackinnon | 15 November 2025

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The books are really beautiful (and great gift!)Absolutely wonderful customer service - Harry couldn't have been more helpful! Very pleased with purchase and to support independent businesses like this.

Sarah | 13 November 2025

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Just bought London Pub Guide, and again, this book did not disappoint. We have almost every book in their range and always use them when we are planning any trip. The photos are brilliant and the information spot on. Any book in the range will make an outstanding gift.

Gillian Holloway-Botha | 5 November 2025

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What a wealth of information, so much to take in, a book I shall refer to often, wonderful for those of us who don't get to London often and also for those who live in the city and have no idea of it's secrets.

Mrs. Sonia Reddie | 15 October 2025

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Secret England is another excellent Best of Britain guide. The photography, as always, is excellent with a good, concise description accompanying each entry. The locations are well researched and cover the length and breadth of England. If planning a particular route a useful tool is a Google Map showing each location featured in the book which can be found on the Best of Britain website. A book I can happily recommend.

Christine Price | 3 October 2025

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The Best of Britains, Secret England is an excellent gem of a book, what a treasure. I have several in my collection and use them all the time when travelling but this latest copy blow me away its packed with some of the best places to visit, the images are true to life and stunning as is the narratives. Highly recommend to discover new places or a welcome gift for friends and family. 5 star.

mike storrar | 27 September 2025

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I have just received my copy of Secret England, yet another beautiful book in this series. Lovely pictures as always. Its a useful book if youre visiting a particular area and want to discover the highlights - useful for my foreign visitors!

Trish Woodruff | 27 September 2025

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Superb books, well written, good quality photography, and so informative. Have two of the set now, so just considering the latest addition to the range. Can't rate highly enough.

Paul Bentley | 19 September 2025

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Another of these excellent guides to our beautiful country. Well written with plenty of photos and information about those places you thought you knew, or maybe you didnt!

John M Every | 19 September 2025

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Having purchased travel guides previously from Best of Britain, which I had loved, I was excited to see they had brought out London for kids. I have grandchildren and great grandchildren and now having received the book, I am certainly not disappointed. The book is crammed full of colourful photos and suggestions for days out, which would entertain children of all ages and adults too. What I love about the book, is the many hidden treasures in areas of London, that you would never find, tucked away down side streets, or in areas yet to be explored. The many eateries described and photos of delicious food make any trip to London complete. Bravo for the idea to do a map showing where every suggestion can be found. Cant recommend this book enough.

Lesley Trout | 6 July 2025

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Received my Secret London book today. Excellent quality. Stunning photographs of a variety of places to visit. Proud to be a Londoner and looking forward to exploring more places from this book.

Tracey Buckley | 21 June 2025

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As my husband is from London he really enjoyed this book. Secret London Best of London but most of the books are excellent really interesting. Looking forward to the next one .

marion davis | 18 June 2025

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I do love this company - their travel books are so helpful and the customer service I receive is always exceptional. Just received Best London Pubs 2025 edition which is going to be a great book to have with me on my frequent trips to London. Every book I've purchased from these guys has been so helpful and a delight to read.

Wendy Tippett | 18 June 2025

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I have a few of these travel guides now and really appreciate the beautiful photography, excellent ideas and knowledgeable descriptions of places to visit. The books are always worth turning to for inspiration.

Linxthinx | 28 May 2025

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I have been extremely excited about the two new books being released by Best of Britain, a great independent company. I have all their other books. I treasure them and use them all the time. I am not disappointed; I love both their new books. The quality is exceptional, the photographs are amazing and they are a perfect size to take away. The London Pub Guide is a fantastic book full of interesting pubs to visit, many of which I have never heard of, and I cannot wait to try. London for Kids is full of great ideas for spending time in London but it is suitable for adults too, its not just for kids. I would highly recommend both these new books; they are a valuable addition to everyone's bookshelf, or they make perfect presents. Thank you, Best of Britain, for producing another two delightful books in addition to all of your other lovely books!

Louise Strain | 28 May 2025

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I absolutely love these guides! They are lovely and compact and the photos are beautiful. I have most of them and buy them as presents for family and friends and they love them too.

Sarah | 27 May 2025

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The Best of Britain series are excellent. I've got a few now (including the recently published London for Kids and London Pub Guide) and they are brilliant for working out where to go away and stay, places to eat and drink and stuff to do. Perfect for inspiration and they also make great gifts!

Gavin Hewitt | 27 May 2025

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I have several Best of Britain books and was pleased to receive one of the latest in the series, London Pub Guide. I have always enjoyed the format of these books; easy to follow, excellent photography and every entry concise and informative. Along with the historic and famous pubs (a pub guide like this could not be without them) there are many other pubs among its pages no less interesting and just as worthy of a visit. I notice there is a pocket map available accompanying the book. Would definitely recommend taking this book along (in case you wish to visit one or three!) next time you pay a visit to London.

Christine Price | 25 May 2025

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London for Kids I was given a copy of this book thinking it would not be of interest to me but how wrong I was. This is a book for kids of all ages from 8 to 80, full of interesting places to visit and things to do and the Best of Britains usual excellent photography. The food entries, which appear every few pages, had my mouth watering e.g. Londons best Sausage Roll at the Ginger Pig surely warrants a visit! Good to see many of the entries are free. Would definitely recommend the Best of Britain series of books. They are informative and well presented with excellent photography. London for Kids follows that excellent tradition.

Christine Price | 21 May 2025

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I am seldom inspired to recommend things but 'The Best of Britain' series of books are a truly wonderful collection that I think anyone who loves to travel these shores would find so interesting and beneficial when planning a trip. The photographs are great and descriptions in my view on point. We are discovering so many places we might otherwise have missed. A great size to keep in the car or backpack and imo great value for money.

Neil Bartlett | 20 May 2025

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I absolutely love these guides! You can tell the care and attention that's gone into each one. The photos are so beautiful and you just want to visit all the places shown. I have the full set and buy them even if I have no plans to visit the area, they are just lovely to look through. When I do use them for visits, the descriptions are always spot on

Emma Watson | 18 May 2025

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Such an amazing series of books packed full of fantastic locations, ideas and places to visit, they are so well presented, beautifully written with stunning photography and locations Always love thumbing through the books and planking new adventure and the tactile nature of the books. I cant recommend them enough.

Mr Badham | 16 May 2025

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If you are looking for a compact book, full of beautiful photographs, telling you all about some off the beaten track, hidden corners of London, then look no further. This is the one you want; we're delighted with our purchase and it will be accompanying us on all future visits to the capital.

Andyjap Vinyl | 23 March 2025

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Lovely little book to help with exploring London

Tony S | 17 March 2025

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Great book. Great service and communication from the seller. Looking forward to using it on our next trip to London.

Martin | 11 March 2025

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What an amazing looking and informative book to have in my London visits kitbag....and what a great company to do business with. Very easy and speedy end to end transaction and lovely customer service catch-up email received once my book had arrived. Thumbs up all round.

Paul | 25 February 2025

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This is a fabulous book, I thought I knew London but there are so many hidden treasures still to explore

Mrs K | 24 February 2025

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Beautiful book. Delivered very quickly and well wrapped Queries were answered quickly by e mail. Even a follow up e mail to check that the book had arrived and that I was happy with it.

Robbins | 23 February 2025

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Fabulous book with really interesting places to visit in London. Beautifully presented with lovely photos. Fast delivery . Definitely recommend

Louise | 23 February 2025

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A very good experience- ordering and paying was easy. Delivery was efficient. The book was well wrapped. I received a follow- up email checking that everything was ok. The book was a present and the recipient was delighted. It is informative, providing good photographs, descriptions and postcodes of London attractions that are less familiar.

Sheka | 21 February 2025

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Ordering my book was easy. I recieved an immediate reply from Best of Britain confirming my order and a guide to tracking my purchase. The book was delivered the next day within the noted time slot Excellent service all round

Stephen Lowe | 19 February 2025

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It is a lovely guide with some excellent images. Very impressed.

Mark | 18 February 2025

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Having tried unsuccessfully to buy the Secret London book as a Christmas present - unavailable through Amazon - I put an enquiry about availability on the website on Christmas Eve. On Boxing Day evening I had a reply from Harry saying he had found some extra copies, so I immediately ordered one and received it on the 30th December. My wife was delighted with the book. Thank you for the excellent customer service - above and beyond expectations at this time of year.

Peter D | 10 January 2025

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Lovely book which I bought as a Christmas gift for my husband. Beautiful photos and some great ideas of new places to explore on our next visit to London. Amazing service too - felt like I was dealing with another human being, rather than the usual automated delivery services. Thank you - would definitely recommend to others! 😊

Mrs Furborough | 3 January 2025

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Lovely well illustrated book with beautiful pictures. I thought I knew London until I read this. Great for anyone that wants to explore some of Londons hidden treasures.

Michelle Murrell | 1 January 2025

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