Hotel Art’otel. LONDRES te puedes traer la comida de fuera para hacer un picnic en una de sus mesas estilo merendero con manteles de plástico. 13 Dalston Ln, E8 3DF. dalstongarden.org The Cauldron. Disfruta de una experiencia inmersiva y diferente en una de tus noches en la ciudad en este bar de cócteles. Al entrar te darán una túnica y varita mágica y sentirás que te has trasladado a un bosque encantado para preparar tus pociones especiales. 5d Stoke Newington Road, N16 8BH. thecauldron.io “dalston The heir to all that’s alternative This neighbourhood has taken its place as London’s alterna-tive and hipster area, with a creative community committed to all that’s local and independent. The Dusty Knuckle. Café and bakery where they make some of the best sourdough bread in the city. Their sandwiches are the star of the menu, which changes daily and features ingredients that you might not have thought about mixing before, but which go together just perfectly. Abbot Street Car Park, E8 3DP. thedustyknuckle.com Rio Cinema. This 1930s art deco cinema, which survived the bomb-ings of World War II, is run by a co-operative. The independent cin-ema has a billboard that screens auteur films and big productions in its main auditorium, with 400 red velvet seats and long red curtains. 107 Kingsland High Street, E8 2PB. riocinema.org.uk Violet Cakes. This bakery stopped being one of the best kept secrets in the neighbourhood when the owner, Claire Ptak, was commis-sioned to make Harry and Meghan’s wedding cake. Since then, it has become a place of pilgrimage for many who want to try its delicious cupcakes and macaroons. 47 Wilton Way, E8 3ED. violetcakes.com Dalston Eastern Curve Garden. A meeting place for residents and travellers seeking an oasis of tranquillity. This community garden has a café and bar where you can buy a drink, while you can bring your own food from outside for a picnic at one of the tables covered with plastic cloths. 13 Dalston Ln, E8 3DF. dalstongarden.org The Cauldron. Treat yourself to an immersive, unique experience on one of your nights out on the town at this cocktail bar. As you enter, you’ll be given a robe and wand and you’ll feel like you’ve been trans-ported to an enchanted forest to prepare some special potions. 5d Stoke Newington Road, N16 8BH. thecauldron.io BATTERSEA el nuevo reclamo de la ciudad Se ha convertido en el barrio de moda con la llegada del me-tro, la esperada apertura de la estación eléctrica de Battersea como centro comercial y nuevos espacios de ocio. Battersea Power Station. Esta antigua estación eléctrica ha abierto por primera vez sus puertas al público como centro de ocio con más de 100 tiendas, restaurantes y pop-ups. Pero a la vez, la central man-tiene parte de su esencia conservando algunas de sus piezas origina-les como los azulejos de los baños de los trabajadores que verás en la entrada norte. Battersea Power Station, Circus Rd W, Nine Elms, SW11 8BZ. batterseapowerstation.co.uk Control Room B. La antigua sala de control de la estación eléctrica de Battersea es ahora un bar donde podrás disfrutar de un cóctel o una copa de vino rodeado de los diales y paneles antiguos de la cen-tral. Battersea Power Station, Circus Rd W, Nine Elms, SW11 8BZ. controlroomb.com Lift 109. Sube a lo más alto de una de las míticas chimeneas de la central eléctrica de Battersea con vistas 360 grados de la ciudad a 109 metros de altura. Contempla el skyline londinense durante siete minutos antes de que el ascensor empiece a descender por la chi-menea. Battersea Power Station, Circus Rd W, Nine Elms, SW8 5BN. lift109.co.uk Battersea Brewery. En este pequeño local, que ocupa uno de los arcos de una antigua vía de tren, hacen su propia cerveza con más de diez variedades. Pide una pinta y esta no podrá ser más fresca ya que se bombea directamente desde sus tanques de cerveza que podrás ver detrás de la barra. 12 –14 Arches Lane, Battersea Power Station, SW11 8AB. batterseabrew.co.uk Hotel Art’otel. Es uno de los nuevos hoteles que han abierto en la ciudad con una de las vistas más exclusivas de la estación de Batterea desde su piscina infinity en el rooftop. El hotel en sí es una galería de arte con obras expuestas en varios espacios y con la firma españo-la del artista y diseñador interior Jaime Hayon. 1 Electric Boulevard, Nine Elms, SW11 8BJ. artotellondonbattersea.com Battersea Park. Plan perfecto en un día de primavera para dar un paseo y contemplar los árboles y plantas en todo su apogeo. El par-que cuenta con una pagoda, una construcción budista que te sor-prenderá. No te vayas del barrio sin cruzar el puente Albert, quizás uno de los puentes más bonitos de la ciudad, que por la noche se ilu-mina con 4.000 bombillas. Battersea Park, Queenstown Road, Bat-tersea, SW11 4NJ. wandsworth.gov.uk BATTERSEA the latest site reclaimed by the city With the arrival of the Tube, the eagerly awaited opening of Battersea power station as a shopping centre and new lei-sure facilities, this area has a real buzz around it. Battersea Power Station. This former power station has opened its doors to the public for the first time as a leisure centre with more than 100 shops, restaurants and pop-ups. But at the same time, the station maintains part of its essence, preserving some of its original pieces, such as the tiles in the workers’ bathrooms that you can see at the north entrance. Battersea Power Station, Circus Rd W, Nine Elms, SW11 8BZ. batterseapowerstation.co.uk Control Room B. The former control room at Battersea Power Sta-tion is now a bar where you can enjoy a cocktail, or a glass of wine surrounded by the old dials and panels of the power station. Batter-sea Power Station, Circus Rd W, Nine Elms, SW11 8BZ. control-roomb.com Lift 109. Climb to the top of one of Battersea Power Station’s leg-endary chimneys with 360-degree views of the city from 109 metres above. Take in the London skyline for seven minutes before the lift begins its descent down the chimney Battersea Power Sta-tion, Circus Rd W, Nine Elms, SW8 5BN. lift109.co.uk Battersea Brewery. In this small venue, which fills one of the arch-es of an old railway track, they brew their own beer with more than ten varieties. Order a pint and it couldn’t be fresher as it’s pumped straight from their beer tanks, which you can see behind the bar. 12 –14 Arches Lane, Battersea Power Station, SW11 8AB. batter-seabrew.co.uk Hotel Art’otel. One of the latest hotels to open in the city with one of the most exclusive views of Battersea station from its rooftop infinity pool. The hotel itself is an art gallery with works on display in various spaces, plus the Spanish signature of artist and interior designer Jaime Hayon 1 Electric Boulevard, Nine Elms, SW11 8BJ. artotellondonbattersea.com Battersea Park. The perfect thing to do on a spring day is to take a stroll and admire the trees and plants in full bloom; the park also has a pagoda, a delightful Buddhist structure. Make sure you don’t leave the neighbourhood without crossing the Albert Bridge, perhaps one of the most beautiful bridges in the city, which is lit up at night with 4,000 light bulbs. Battersea Park, Queenstown Road, Battersea, SW11 4NJ. wandsworth.gov.uk ENG ENG © @CHARLIEMCKAY 7705 LONDRES Vuelos desde // Flights from: Dos frecuencias al día unen Madrid y la capital británica gracias a Air Europa. No hay excusa para no conocer las nuevas tendencias de la ciudad del Támesis. // Two frequencies a day connect Madrid and the British capital with Air Europa. There’s no excuse for not exploring the new trends in the city on the Thames. www.aireuropa.com