Ever wondered what the cheapest way to live in London is?
If no, you’ve probably never done a design placement. If yes, then read on…
The Sandwich Man is a gem of an establishment just a short walk from our studio (in Farringdon) that, as of one o’clock every day, sells any sandwich or salad for a magical 75p!
Freelance sandwich delivery men on bicycles go round the offices of London, flogging people, who are too stressed or lazy, their lunch at about £2 a pop. Then when they can’t sell anymore, the sandwiches are brought back to the shop and re-sold for just 75p.
With a pretty decent range of things (although it does depend on the popularity of sandwiches that day), and for that amount of money, it’s no surprise there can be a bit of a queue come one o’clock.
So whether you’re on a placement or just feeling frugal, it’s well worth a try, lunch here for a week could save you £20, which might be enough for a few beers on the weekend…just.
Find them next to The Easton pub and at: www.thesandwichmanlondon.com
I wish I had known about this while I was on placement with you! 75p is a bargain for a good sandwich.
Every penny counts for students and graduates on design placements. I normally opted for the packed lunch route, but as a back up, Marks & Spencers £1 sandwiches are an epic win.