The Nudge | The Definitive Insiders' Guide To London

Bars | Fitzrovia

Reverend JW Simpson Located in what used to be the humble dwellings of a clergyman, this cocktail bar lets the drinks do the talking.

Restaurants | The City

Coq D’Argent The quintessential restaurant for impressing a client… with a quintessential roof garden for impressing a date.

Restaurants | Kensal Green

Paradise By Way Of Kensal Green A rock’n’roll stately home of sorts, featuring oil paintings, religious icons, taxidermy, DJs…and food.

Bars | Earl's Court

Evans & Peel Detective Agency A secretive underground bar bringing a slice of East London to the West….

Restaurants | Bermondsey

Flour & Grape A cosy and casual pasta and wine spot with a subterranean cocktail bar.

Restaurants | Bermondsey

Pizarro Soak up the warm buzz of large communal tables, sharing plates and the best seasonal Spanish fare.

Restaurants | Bank

Bread Street Kitchen A vast, warehouse-inspired venue set out over two floors, offering all-day dining.

Bars | Chelsea

Barts A quirky, secret bar in the heart of Chelsea.

Restaurants | Mayfair

CUT An upmarket American steak restaurant from one of Beverley Hills’ most prestigious chefs.

Restaurants | Chelsea

Polpo Chelsea Venetian small plates and a huge outdoor terrace in a secluded courtyard-style setting….

Restaurants | Mayfair

Scott’s A bona fide London classic, serving seafood in an elegant Mayfair dining room.

Restaurants | Covent Garden

Hawksmoor Seven Dials A top-quality steakhouse set in a spacious, temple-like dining room dedicated to beef….

Restaurants | Soho

Dean Street Townhouse Old school: rib eye steak, roast chicken, jam roly poly. If the chef’s not somebody’s Mum, he ought to be.

Restaurants | Marylebone

Relais De Venise L’Entrecote Menus are overrated. So say the team of choice-slayers behind this wildly popular institution….

Bars | Chinatown

Experimental Cocktail Club Set over three floors, with exposed brickwork, subtle lighting and antique metallic accents, this is one of the best London speakeasies.

Restaurants | Wapping

Il Bordello It’s the jewel in Wapping’s crown: a truly authentic Italian restaurant.

Restaurants | Islington

Ottolenghi A North African restaurant with Middle Eastern influences, from one of the nation’s favourite chefs.

Restaurants | Farringdon

Moro British Iberian-with-a-North-African-twist Mediterranean restaurant. In short: it’s good.

Restaurants | Islington

Jolene Colebrooke Row A tiny corner outpost of the hip sustainable bakery.

Restaurants | St James's

Café Murano St James’s An Italian masterpiece from a Michelin Starred chef.

Bars | Waterloo

Lost Property Office A hidden cocktail oasis in the most unexpected location.

Bars | Peckham

The White Horse A classic neighbourhood pub with the cult Mondo sandwiches in residence….

Things To Do | Peckham

Peckham Rye A sprawling common featuring a planted garden overflowing with wisteria.