Those London Students

I'm a London based student blog who writes about everything I love about the capital. I'm Bryonie. My blog is: http://www.thoselondonstudents.wordpress.com

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~ Tuesday, July 10 ~

Coffee at Hurwundeki

by Bryonie

The garage exterior of Hurwundeki

Cafe and a salon

Hurwundeki, a cafe in Bethnal Green, instantly sparked my curiosity when wandering around the area. Surprisingly situated between car repair garages and discount furniture outlets, the cafe is like a hidden gem in an otherwise lifeless road.

Just like its mixed-matched location, the cafe also sells vintage clothing, is part hair salon, specialises in Korean food, and has an array of what looks like a children’s junkyard playground outside, complete with toy horses and a Cinderella inspired pumpkin coach.

Tags: London Coffee Hurwundeki East London Shops Vintage Bethnal Green Food Drink Students University College LSE UCL KCL QMUL Imperial College London University College London university of westminister london metropolitan university goldsmiths queen mary university london University of East London
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~ Saturday, July 7 ~

Clint Eastwood burger and fries at Lucky Chip (Taken with Instagram at Sebright Arms)

Lucky Chip was nice but very overrated. The burger was amazing, but I’m still Meatliquor’s biggest fan.
A friend told me that it’s better at Netil Market when you eat it outdoors. If only London was sunny for a few days, then I’d have a reason to eat food outdoors.
Bryonie xx

Clint Eastwood burger and fries at Lucky Chip (Taken with Instagram at Sebright Arms)

Lucky Chip was nice but very overrated. The burger was amazing, but I’m still Meatliquor’s biggest fan.

A friend told me that it’s better at Netil Market when you eat it outdoors. If only London was sunny for a few days, then I’d have a reason to eat food outdoors.

Bryonie xx

Tags: Lucky Chip Sebright Arms Food London East London Hackney Chips Fries Burgers Dinner Meatliquor
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~ Friday, July 6 ~

Lucky Chip & Cocktails

Tonight I’m going to Lucky Chip in East London to try ‘the best burger in London’, apparently.

I’m a veggie, so will be trying the Clint Eastwood burger. (I’ll let you know my verdict.)

If it’s better than Meatliquor, it will definitely be the best in London.

Then afterwards I’m making cocktails for my friends at my flat. I make a really good zombie. But we’re also going to try making mojitos - which from experience, either turn out very well or very limey and disgusting!

Bryonie xx

Tags: Burgers East London Food London Lucky Chip Meatliquor Cocktails Alcohol
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~ Monday, June 4 ~

Field Day 2012

by Bryonie

Image from the 405

Village Mentality tent

Brass band tent

I have to admit that after trying big all weekend camping festivals like Reading Festival, I much prefer the rise of the new day festivals in London. Why? For one, it’s easier to walk about because they don’t take place on a farm in the middle of no where, instead it’s in one of London’s parks. They’re really easy to get to and from, as they are close to a tube/bus stop (no pestering your family to drive you down!). Ticket prices are generally a lot cheaper and more affordable. And finally, you don’t have to camp (hooray!) – meaning no smelly, disgusting strangers, or awkward conversations with your friends who should really make use of the communal showers.

This Jubilee weekend, despite the awful weather, I went to Field Day festival in Victoria Park, Hackney.

Tags: Andrew Bird Beirut Candy floss Cotton candy East london Festival Festivals Field Day Franz Ferdinand Friends Gigs Grimes Hackney Jubilee KCL LSE London Music QMUL Queen SBTRKT SOAS Students Summer Swing Tent UCL University University College London goldsmiths
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~ Wednesday, April 11 ~

How to Spot a Hipster in 5 Easy Steps

by Bryonie

What is a Hipster?

Hipster (noun) definition: Definitions are too mainstream. Hipsters can’t be defined because then they would fit into a category, and thus be too mainstream.

But if they cannot be defined, how are we supposed to spot one? Well, TLS is hoping to point you in the right direction if you want to fake it in London.

As one of the most upcoming stereotypes and categories of people in modern society (yes, they do in fact fit into a category), hipsters are beginning to be seen everywhere in popular culture. Just think about all those indie style bands in the charts at the moment. Look at their haircuts. Look at their clothes. Take One Direction for example (even though no one ever should), it clearly wasn’t their mother’s idea for them to have floppy messy hair and wear skinny jeans that reduce any hope of future grandkids. Instead their stylists are trying to recreate the cool “hipster” look that is central to London’s East End.

London is a city that has always been fashion forward and setting the trends for other cities. That’s why no one does hipster like East London.

Here’s my 5 easy ways to spot a true hipster in London:

Tags: Hipster Hipsters London East London Shacklewell Arms University College UCL LSE QMUL Goldsmiths Central Saint Martins How to Fashion Culture SOAS Stereotypes
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~ Sunday, March 11 ~

It was such lovely weather today that I went for a walk in East London.

I tried to go to a cafe called “Tina, We Salute You” which has a very good reputation. But it was extremely disappointing, as it only had about 3 cakes: 1 vanilla cupcake and then sort of marshmallow chocolate squares. I wanted it so bad to be really awesome because the name is so awesome.

I was also expecting a lot more because Time Out had given it 5 stars. Sadly it doesn’t live up to hype.

But it did have quite nice art on the walls. Not as good as this graffiti near Columbia Road Market.

Bryonie xx

Tags: Graffiti London East London Hoxton Tina We Salute You Cafes Cake Food Columbia Road Columbia Road Market East London
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~ Friday, December 9 ~

Boiler Room

by Bryonie

On Wednesday night I found myself wandering around Old Street, trying to find a corner where two streets met, a location we’d only been texted hours before. My friends and I managed to spot a hidden door in a warehouse where a few people had walked into; we assumed this was it. Knocking on the door, a bouncer came out and said, “Yes?” and we replied: “Is this the er, Boiler Room?” He let us in.

Tags: Boiler Room London DJ Shadow Music University East London College Students UCL KCL LSE Imperial SOAS QMUL University College London City University Goldsmiths Courtauld Central St. Martins
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~ Saturday, October 15 ~

Top 10 Free Things to Do in London

by Bryonie

Image from info barrel

This may be your first year in London as a student or it may be your third, but by now you must know the streets to avoid for tourists and the places that get so busy and boring that you can’t bear to face them. Let’s be honest, Oxford Street and Covent Garden will never be as great as the first time you went. But sometimes the tourist attractions can look so appealing, especially if they’re free! So here are Those London Students’ pick of the top 10 free things you can do in London.

Lucky Chip & Cocktails

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