But now, London has caught up with its European rivals, at least in terms of the food being served in the city's restaurants. Pubs and Indian curry houses offer some of the best inexpensive options in London. For tips on where to dine, browse a London restaurant guide . Taxi drivers expect a tip of about 10 percent. Local Time London is five hours ahead of Eastern Time.
Most pubs have a public phone too.
Many BT payphones take all coins from 10p upwards, but an increasing number accept only phonecards, available from post offices and newsstands which display BT's green logo. These cards come in denominations of one, two, five and ten pounds. What To Bring You'll need a warm coat in the winter and a light coat or jacket for summer, and there's rarely a time of the year when a raincoat or umbrella won't come in handy. As in large cities anywhere, men will need a jacket and tie for expensive restaurants and nightclubs. London Media London's newspapers, magazines, and radio and television networks can be a great source of information for everything from current events to entertainment.