# Hidden Gems in London

Lesser-known London spots that reward a bit of extra effort to find, from a canalside cafe to a below-street cocktail den. · community starter list

Looking for hidden gems in London? This community-voted list of 6 currently puts Towpath Cafe (Haggerston, London) in the top spot. Rankings move with every vote — last updated Aug 14, 2026.

**Where:** [Third Platz](/.md) / [United Kingdom](/united-kingdom.md) / London
**Updated:** 2026-08-14 10:28:42

1. **[Towpath Cafe](/e/302.md)** (cafe) — A small cafe strung along the Regent's Canal towpath in Haggerston, open seasonally with simple daytime food and coffee. — score 0
2. **[Rochelle Canteen](/e/303.md)** (restaurant) — A restaurant inside a former school on Arnold Circus, reached through an unmarked door in a brick wall, serving a short seasonal British menu. — score 0
3. **[Cahoots](/e/304.md)** (bar) — A subterranean Soho cocktail bar styled as a disused 1920s Underground carriage depot, serving retro-themed drinks and small plates. — score 0
4. **[Cadet](/e/305.md)** (bar) — A neighbourhood wine bar on Newington Green with a small-producer wine list and relaxed atmosphere. — score 0
5. **[The Fat Badger](/e/306.md)** (bar) — A pub and cocktail bar on Golborne Road in north Notting Hill, known for its drinks list and relaxed neighbourhood feel. — score 0
6. **[The Churchill Arms](/e/307.md)** (bar) — A flower-covered historic pub on Kensington Church Street combining a traditional bar with a long-running Thai kitchen. — score 0

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