Don't expect anything fancy in London on a Christmas day. More or less everything is closed. Underground and bus lines are all cancelled.
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All underground lines and bus lines are closed. Also few taxis were driven. |
We didn't and therefore a larger apartment proved to be the best solution for holidays. Since only handful of the places are open and these are hard to find, you set price to the 1st class cooking facilities.
After the lazy morning we headed to a walk around over the nearby Tower Bridge and back over the London Bridge. A decent walk and gorgeous site. Many people walking, mostly tourists.
By the Queens Walk (south bank of Thames between the Tower Bridge and London Bridge) we found a waterhole which was open. Only couple pubs are open this day, so we went in. So, if you are a tourist in a Xmas day in London wanting decent food and drinks, head here. We noticed other spots open here as well.
Hornimans at Hays is a big pub by the river. Two I.P.A.s and a coke for £10.65. Food, which we did not take this time, seemed to be good. Also many locals having a Xmas lunch which is always a good sign.
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Hornimans at Hays is situated just after the City Hall towards the London Bridge. |
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If you are on architecture, the new City Hall is definetly worth visiting. |
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One of the few public houses open on the Christmas Day. |
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Hornimans at Hays was invested in the Season's decorations. They were plenty! |
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In London there is just The Real Ale. No lager to me, please |
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My choice for the Christmas Ale was Jaipur I.P.A. which is stronger than ale usually, 5.9%. Very tasty & rich with Kentish hops. |
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Every seat were taken. |
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List of Guest Ales and their strengths. |
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Accessibility thought in a toilet. And that smell of naphthalene - the same as in my local, Hugo, in Turku. |
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Detail from the Gentlemen's room. |
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And the most importantly, the selection. |
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