✦ Num in United Kingdom

A concierge that already knows United Kingdom

170,836 places across five British cities, London deepest by far, for finding the pub, the late pharmacy or the Sunday roast that is actually open.

London is Num's largest single city anywhere, with 120,463 places, and the rest of Britain follows at a distance: Manchester (19,846) and its 2,410 street-food spots, Edinburgh (14,201) from Leith to Fountainbridge, Liverpool (12,134) with 1,324 bars, and Bath (4,192), small, Georgian and easily walked. Scotland, England's north and west, and a spa town, all in one directory.

What people ask here is practical: a pub near the station with a table for six on a Saturday, a chemist open past ten, a proper full breakfast within ten minutes, where to eat before a show in the West End, a café in Leith with somewhere to sit and work. Ask in any language and Num replies in it, with a place that is open now and the walk or bus to reach it.

Where Num is in United Kingdom

Every destination Num covers here, with how many places it holds in each. Open one for the full picture.

The essentials

CurrencyPound sterling (GBP)
LanguagesEnglish; Welsh in Wales and Gaelic in parts of Scotland, both alongside English
PlugsType G · 230 V
Emergency999 or 112 for police, fire and ambulance · 111 NHS non-emergency medical advice (not in Northern Ireland) · 101 police non-emergency
Tipping10 to 12.5% in restaurants if service is not already added; not expected at a pub bar

What to know before you land

Cards everywhere, cash rarely

Contactless cards and phones are taken almost universally, including on London buses and the Tube; many places are now card only, so do not rely on notes.

Tap in and tap out

In London you touch a contactless card or phone on the yellow reader at the start and end of a Tube or train journey, and daily fares are capped automatically; buses need a single tap on boarding. Other cities have their own systems.

Pubs close earlier than you think

Many pubs, especially outside city centers, call last orders around 23:00, and kitchens often stop serving food much earlier, so ask Num for one that is still serving.

Scotland is not England

Edinburgh runs on Scottish banknotes, which are legal in England but occasionally refused by unfamiliar staff; keep a Bank of England note or use a card.

Pack for four seasons

Rain arrives without notice in every month and a warm day can turn cold by evening; a light waterproof layer matters more than an umbrella in the wind.

How Num works in United Kingdom

Message Num the way you would message a friend who lives here, in any language. It answers with one real place that fits, open now, and how to get there. It is free for travelers. Businesses list free and pay only when Num completes a booking for them, so nothing here is ranked by who paid.

Ask Num about United Kingdom

Questions about United Kingdom

Is London expensive to visit?

It is one of the more expensive cities in Europe for beds and drinks, but many of the major museums are free, walking between central areas is easy, and a capped contactless fare keeps transport predictable.

Can I use Num in the UK in my own language?

Yes. Ask in any language and it answers in the same one, whether you want a Sunday roast in Manchester or a late pharmacy in Bath.

Do I need to book restaurants in advance in London?

For a Friday or Saturday evening at a well-known place, yes, days ahead; for most neighborhood restaurants a walk-in or a same-day call works, and Num can point you to one with space tonight.