London on the cheap: we supply our top tips for keeping the costs down when out in central.
Well, Freshers Week stumbles upon us. Those loan cheques are winding their way into your accounts as you read this, yet this doesn’t mean you should spend it all at once. We've put together a guide to some of the best places to while away the hours (and hours) between lectures without impacting hard on that bank balance. First up, central London.
Film
Prince Charles Cinema
From £4-12
A great selection of double bills to choose from, as well as their vintage and cult seasons. Silent films with live piano are also well worth exploring to get a feel for historical movie experience. If you can stump up for the lifetime membership (or even just the yearly membership) then you may become a regular for even cheaper rates.
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Food
Bodeans BBQ Restaurant
From £6.75 for a pulled pork sandwich
Fast growing into an institution, gorgeous portions and even tastier sauce ensure great value for your hard-earned buck. We've eaten in some of the finest restaurants in the UK and still rate the pulled pork as one of the best things in town. Now there’s a recommendation for you!
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After Dark
Market Place
From £3.80 a pint
Many a time have we seen the courtyard area outside filling up come 5:02pm on a week night. Very reasonable prices on drinks considering the location. Sounds Of The Universe All Stars (as in the record shop) should be worth a punt for delicious tunes to listen to whilst sipping a cold one.
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Culture
Wellcome Collection
Free
Interesting and off-kilter exhibitions such as the history of drug culture and an exploration of hygiene make for an intriguing way to spend an afternoon. Entry is always free and they've got a pretty nice cafe as well. What more could you want?
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Shopping
Phonica Records
From £5.99 for 12" singles
Phonica Records doesn't have its finger on the pulse; it is the pulse. Specialist record shop selling the hottest slabs of wax from all dance genres. Free gigs and free beer at their in-store gigs are always good fun, and the comfy sofas make for a nice hang out on any given Saturday.
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