Tate Modern does weekend after-hours gallery-going extremely well, opening till 10pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Read more.
From 1235 until 1835, the monarch’s personal zoo was kept at the Tower, and it included many exotic animals given as presents by other monarchs, including polar bears, leopards and elephants.
Borough Market is an unmissable destination for food lovers, catering to top chefs in search of premium ingredients and grazing epicures hungry for freshly prepared mouthfuls of culinary excellence.
Even if you are not visiting one of the many exhibitions and events organised here throughout the year, come to sit in its beautiful and quiet neoclassical courtyard away from London’s busy streets.
This newly expanded gallery is one of the most vibrant contemporary spaces in the country. Visit exhibitions by respected artists and afterwards grab a bite to eat at the Angela Hartnett restaurant.
This isn't just gelato, this is science, in a shop tricked out to look like the best mad scientist's laboratory. Metro gave it 4 out of 5 Stars. Read more.
Trendy cyclist-friendly café and bike workshop! Have a coffee whilst getting your puncture fixed! Great cakes, and good fresh seasonal ingredients. Open to 10pm.
The original Globe Theatre, where many of William Shakespeare's plays were first staged, burned to the ground in 1613. Nearly 400 years later, it was rebuilt not far from its original site. Read more.
Epic view of London from the two walkways. 2for1 tickets if you travel by train, plus your ticket will also get you into the Engine Rooms.
Investing in a stand-out piece of jewellery is an easy way to update your look - Liberty’s new Jewellery Emporium is amazing! See summer’s best jewellery here: http://bit.ly/OITC7Q Read more.
Wonderful selection of vintage clothes, way better than what you find in Camden. There is a downstairs as well. They even have 20s, and wonderful 50s dresses! Organised by era and not colour! Read more.
Unlike most vintage stores, their stuff don't smell like pee or something died in them. I like their bags but do make sure you check for holes or tears before buying. Prices are slightly steep for me.
Nice place, just be aware it's a bit too quiet for late Friday or Saturday drinks. Possibly better for afterwork or dinner
A late-closing cocktail bar that boasts live jazz and a gifted bunch of bartenders who have compiled a well-crafted list featuring liquid legacies from the cocktail's golden era. Read more.
Best Japanese influenced cocktails in town atm! Love the bar snacks too, esp the squid tempura. Hip hop music, 5* service, what else do you need...? :)
The only thing that out-cools the chic, artsy crowd here is the live performances. The resident pianist plays top hits during brunch, while cabaret singers keep the dinner crowds entertained.
Harrods’ magical Christmas window display was created with the help of Oscar de la Renta, Valentino and Marchesa, who dressed Disney’s fairy-tale princesses. See the gowns here: bit.ly/TR7FPp Read more.
Hidden behind unmarked mirrored doors, the Fumoir Bar feels exclusive and classy. Cocktails aren't cheap (£15 plus) but the service is excellent and the decor is Art Deco noir. Excellent.
Famous for its distinctive exhibitions, architecture & annual Pavilion commission. Every Saturday the Serpentine Gallery hosts talks and seminars with prominent artists, poets, curators and academics.
You could look inside this place and think it’s been around for a century, but in fact it only opened as a restaurant in 2003. Breakfasts here are a firm favorite among London’s movers and shakers. Read more.
The service here is excellent, warm and friendly. The food is outstanding, each dish on the tasting menu was delicious and the 'funky' wine topped it off (top choice from Emily who looked after us)
"What happens when an ingredient-obsessed blogger decides to open his own restaurant?..." Read more.
Wiltons Restaurant is one of Londons finest fish and game restaurants.Starter Oysters with raspberry vinaigrette and for Main course Dover Sole with cream spinach! Try to get one of the bull tables !
It looks as good on the outside as it does on the inside (the draw of old traditional hardware favourites and newly-sourced goods is key here), so you’ll definitely want to come back for more. Read more.
Head to The Espresso Room and order a flat white to have one of the best coffees in London!
Worth to go a little bit outside of the center of the town for that beautiful, luminous gallery. And at the time of my visit, the exhibition was free!
This season is all about innovative nail textures. We love Yves Saint Laurent’s tri-phase La Laque Couture Tie and Dye top coats, which give a candy-like veil finish. bit.ly/14U5Jsi Read more.
This hatters has been here since 1764, and supplied the hat that Wellington wore at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. This shop commissioned Thomas Bowler to make the first bowler hat in 1849.
An intimate underground speakeasy-style cocktail bar. Grab a seat at the bar and order the Red Crook.
The Divine French indulgence has opened up another shop of paradise. A welcome addition to Monmouth Street, you can purchase the finest in Macarons here. Plenty of flavours and selection to choose!
His first boutique shop in the UK is hidden away down a side street off Sloane St so is quite a chore to find. You are better off getting his macarons from his Selfridges concession for convenience Read more.
