The Nudge | The Definitive Insiders' Guide To London

Bars | Highbury

Giacco’s Aperitivi, natural wines and tiramisu in a bright but cosy little spot.

Music | Shepherd's Bush

Off The Rails W12 Live acts, DJs and food stalls are descending on Shepherd’s Bush for one day this summer….

Restaurants | Stoke Newington

Esters A Stoke Newington café that puts on one of the best morning feeds in the city….

Shops | East Dulwich

Eric’s Bakery Flor may be no more, but this bakery is shaping up to be a top replacement.

Restaurants | Fitzrovia

Akoko West African fine dining in a gorgeously warm, terracotta-hued restaurant.

Restaurants | Clapham

Ploussard A cosy, wine-driven bistro from the owners of …a fried chicken shop?.

Bars | Shoreditch

Boundary Shoreditch A rooftop orangery and bar, for grilled dishes and cocktails overlooking Shoreditch.

Bars | Kennington

Toulouse Lautrec A 1920s-style Parisian restaurant with a cabaret jazz bar tucked up in the attic….

Things To Do | Dalston

Netil Market An al fresco treasure trove of crafty bits, fashion, and street food.

Bars | Waterloo

Unwined in Waterloo A laid-back wine bar specialising in hidden gems.

Bars | Earl's Court

Troubadour Begin in the beer garden with dinner, and end in the basement with an intimate live music show….

Restaurants | Chelsea

The Hunter’s Moon A well-heeled West London pub with modern British fare and a killer Sunday roast….

Things To Do | Camden

Roundhouse Comedy Festival Big names come to the iconic London venue, with one event on the programme set to encourage heckling….

Things To Do | Islington

Breakin’ Convention A celebration of hip hop dance and culture, with park jams, workshops and more….

Restaurants | Kentish Town

The Parakeet A candlelit pub & dining room helmed by a pair of ex-Brat chefs….

Bars | West London

The Little Blue Door It’s like going round to your mate’s flat, only there are amazing chefs, cocktails and DJs. And no washing up.

Itineraries | Crouch End

A Sunny Spring Stroll in Crouch End Cherry blossom spotting, swan pedalos, a treehouse beer garden and an overgrown railway….

Things To Do | Islington

Edward Scissorhands Dancing hedges, exploding Christmas trees and an orgasmic washing machine….

Restaurants | Covent Garden

Story Cellar Rotisserie chicken from a two Michelin Star chef, in a secluded Central London courtyard….

Restaurants | Soho

Humble Chicken 2.0 18 counter seats, an open kitchen and one very ambitious tasting menu….

Restaurants | London Fields

Behind Courtside seats to an intricate, Michelin-starred seafood tasting menu….

Things To Do | Brixton

Wide Awake Festival An independent day festival in Brockwell Park….

Exhibitions | Kensington

Ai Weiwei: Making Sense A major show from one of the world’s most iconic art activists.