Australia Day in London

You may be aware that yesterday was Australia Day, and Aussies around the world were commemorating the arrival of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove in 1788, usually with a few beers.

This fleet of ships carried the first settlers from the UK to the recently discovered continent on the other side of the world, to set up the first European colony. Now more than 220 years later the links between the two countries are as strong as ever, and any visitor or resident of London will know that there is a large and vibrant Australian community in the capital. 

Here at Red Residential we have a long association with our Antipodean cousins,  finding good value accommodation for many of them when they arrive in London. So if you are looking for a taste of Down Under in the capital here is our Top 5 places to celebrate Australia Day next year (or ANZAC Day which is coming up on 25th April):

1. The Walkabout, Shepherds Bush: West London's mecca for a bonza night out! This cavernous venue offers everything you could want- live music and DJ's from Down Under, vast quantities of Aussie beer, and large crowds of genuine Australians! All this in the heart Antipodeans neighbourhood of choice- Shepherds Bush Green!
2. Belushi's, Shepherds Bush: with a hostel popular with recently arrived Aussies right above this pub, a large crowd of revellers can be guaranteed. Located at the other end of Shepherds Bush Green from The Walkabout this popular venue could constitute part of an Australia Day pub crawl...
3. Brogans Irish Pub, Fulham Broadway: as the name suggests this is strictly an Irish pub, but every year they embrace their Antipodean cousins National Day. Aussies from across SW6 (and there are quite a few of them!) flock to this large pub in the middle of Fulham Brodway to sink a few cold ones.
4. The Southern Cross, Fulham: a slightly less raucous Australia Day can be enjoyed at this gastro pub on the New Kings Road.
5. The Prince of Teck, Earls Court: Earls Court used to be the centre of the Aussie community in London until the increase in rental prices pushed them towards Shepherds Bush and Clapham, and The Prince of Teck pub in Earls Court Road used to be the beating heart of Down Under London. Now a smart gastro pub it is worth a visit to relive Australia Days gone by!

As always feel free to make your own comments and add to our Top 5 and don't forget to visit www.redresidential.com if you are looking for good value studio flats to rent for 6 months or more in Central London.