London's public transport is a grind, the people are unfriendly, and its main square is populated with vermin - the latest book is maintaining Lonely Planet's reputation for telling it how it is. But with tips on the the best places to go, best places to eat, and the best places to drink it gives readers a handy insider's guide to the capital city. It includes those forgotten corners that have remained unchanged for years: that random pub in Soho with walls packed with history, or the huge selection of beautiful green London spaces to wander around on a sunny afternoon.

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