David Paw

The rooftop bar in Peckham’s Bussey Building is a great place to get a drink with friends and watch the sunset. There’s a rooftop cinema next door.

Frank’s Cafe in Peckham is a rooftop bar with the most impressive view of the London skyline, and has the added bonus of serving reasonably priced drinks.

The bao are what makes this Taiwanese joint legendary, but the small plates are even better. The queues at Bao are an official Soho landmark.

Tetsu is a tiny, intimate sushi counter in Clerkenwell serving some of the best sushi in town. Go for the omakase. It isn’t cheap, but it’s worth it.

Elliot’s in London Bridge is a class act, from the drinks and food to the service.

Gymkhana is the best Indian restaurant in London, an upscale establishment serving elevated classics and an incredible biryani.

Padella serves brilliant, freshly made pasta at very good prices. If you’re in London Bridge or Borough Market, make this a part of your plan.

Marksman is a pub/restaurant with excellent, elevated British food in Shoreditch. It’s good anytime, but don’t miss the Sunday roast.

10 Greek Street is one of the original ‘farm-to-table’ restaurants in London, focusing on Mediterranean influenced cuisine.

A market isn’t a real market without donuts, and the donuts at Bread Ahead are properly good.

The Duck and Rice pairs cold pints of Pilsener Urquell with brilliant Cantonese dim sum. Hit it up for a weeknight dinner or an afternoon snack.

A classic London gastropub perfect for a Sunday roast and a few drinks in Parliament Hill.

The Lighterman is a British restaurant in Kings Cross that’s good for sitting on the canal with a drink and a snack.

Nopi, one of Yotam Ottolenghi’s flagship restaurants, serves modern Middle Eastern-sharing plates in a stunning, upscale Soho dining room.

From dim sum spots to casual bistros, here’s where you should be eating when you’re in Shepherd’s Bush.

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Heidi Lauth Beasley, David Paw & Rianne Shlebak

August 2, 2022

My Neighbours The Dumplings in Clapton is a dim sum parlour done East London stye. There’s a great bar and Chinese dishes, Totoro optional.

Bistrotheque is a neighbourhood bistro set in an old warehouse, with art projected on the walls and a cool, east London ambience.

Beigel Bake on Brick Lane is a classic East London establishment with excellent bagels to take away, and a great salt beef bagel.

Dalston's Sông Quê makes some of the best Vietnamese food in London. Stop by for a casual group dinner or a quick bowl of pho.

One of London’s most exclusive hot spots, Chiltern Firehouse has a reputation for a see-and-be-seen vibe as well as some great food and service.

When you eat at The Barbary in Covent Garden, everyone sits at the bar and everyone has a great time, while eating brilliant Middle Eastern food.

Want low-key cool in Highbury? Westerns Laundry is a modern wine bar and restaurant in a converted garage that does brilliant small plates.

Barrafina is a legendary Soho tapas restaurant that’s always crowded but always worth the wait.

The Spanish small plates, the wine and the mood lighting makes you want to be cool enough to hang out at Morito, Hackney Road, all the time.

Wright Brothers is our favourite spot in Borough Market to perch with a beer and a pint of prawns.