From the brilliant mind of James Cochran, food maestro of 12:51 fame, comes something a little bit leftfield. A retro sports bar serving frickin’ great fried chicken.

Sometimes all you need in life is a big ol’ hug of nostalgic comfort food. And this is exactly what you’ll get with Leila’s Shop, a beautiful kooky little gem of an eatery hidden away down a shaded tree-lined avenue away from the hustle and bustle of Shoreditch.

Probably one of the most well-known images of London is from the Mayfield Lavender Farm with its beautifully photogenic purple fields of lavender.

Do any two things go together better than sunshine and ice cream? I think not. For a limited time only that dream becomes even better as Happy Endings - the creators of the best ice cream sandwiches in London - have taken up residency at the Pavilion Cafe in Victoria Park until the end of the summer.

Elephant & Castle has been going through something of a rejuvenation over the past few years and a whole slew of new exciting venues have been opening around there recently.

Every summer, the City of London, in partnership with local businesses, unveils a brand-new selection of artworks by internationally-acclaimed and emerging artists.

Do you have anywhere in your life where you go and just know will always be a happy place? For us it is London Zoo. No matter what is going on in our lives, this place will bring joy - pure and simple.

Now we don’t tend to head towards the more touristy venues in London as a rule however who can say no to the iconic Bubba Gump.

Sometimes life gets a bit hectic and we strive for calmness, for nature, for giving back to the planet. Foraging is a trend that is becoming more and more popular amongst people, as well as a fair few well-known chefs.

Tooting has long flown under the radar for most Londoners as a proper no nonsense place to hang on. No airs or graces here, just good people having a good time.

New kid on the block Tom’s Pasta has shown us how good a plate of pasta really can be. Located in Hackney Down Studios, where all the trendy people are hanging out nowadays, is this no nonsense ode to Italian cuisine.

We for one have very much welcomed the onslaught of social activities that have been cropping up in London recently, and one of the very best to arrive is TOCA Social.

Is there any better feeling than having the wind shooting through your hair as you zoom along a river in a souped-up rocket boat? I think not.

On Islington’s famous (S)Upper Street you can find this authentic little family-run restaurant serving up some of the best Japanese food this side of Osaka.

When was the last time you had a fantastic meal in such a unique space as a converted power station and coal store?

This is probably the first and only place on this website that doesn’t need a description. Whistle Punks does exactly what it says on the tin. You take an axe. You throw it at a target. That is it. Embrace your inner viking. It’s amazing.

Sure you’ve got all the really well-known museums in London that all the tourists cram into everyday. But there are some more under-the-radar beauts that really deserve your attention. Like the Wellcome Collection.

This historic pub is the perfect stop-off point between Bethnal Green and Shoreditch, always seemingly a quick walk away from wherever you happen to be in East London.

London is full of the entrepreneurial spirit and nowhere exemplifies that more than WC. Which stands for Wine & Charcuterie btw.

After leaving Gavin La Chapelle in 2015 Gabriel Waterhouse had a dream to open his own restaurant so decided to start putting on supperclub experiences while he set this idea in motion.