Pub

360 Wandsworth Bridge Road, Fulham, SW6 2TZ [map]

Says owner Ben Hurley of London bar/restaurant The Hurlingham Pub and Kitchen; ‘it’s about fun, great food and wine and relaxing in the comfort of our ‘home from home surroundings’.

171 Greyhound Road, Hammersmith, W6 8NL [map]

The younger sister to the multi award-winning pub of the same name in Barnes, The Idle Hour in London’s Barons Court is a stylish, spacious and modern bar and restaurant providing quality, organic gastro pub food at neighborhood prices.

Cornhill, The City, EC3V 3LL [map]

Situated beneath London’s imposing Royal Exchange building, only minutes away from the Bank tube, Imperial City is a theatrical Chinese restaurant set in a memorable space.

58 Milson Road, W14 0LB [map]

The Jam Tree is a laid-back gastropub tucked away on a quiet street in Kensington, close to the Olympia Exhibition Centre.

125 Cleveland Road, London, W1T 6QB [map]

Now boarding in London’s Fitzrovia is Jetlag Bar and Restaurant, a sports bar with a global vibe.

214 Garratt Lane, Southfields, SW18 4EA [map]

Just moments from Earlsfield Station, The Jolly Gardeners is a laid-back bar and dining room with a fantastic garden – perfect for soaking up the summer sunshine.

18 Lime Office Court, Hill House, Shoe Lane, EC4A 3BQ [map]

Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding, DJ Tom Crane and the founders of celeb hangout Mahiki are the winning team behind bar Kanola, a Polynesian-themed tiki bar in the city.

2 Lion Gate, Hampton Court Road, Hampton Court, Surrey, KT8 9DD [map]

Situated by the Lion Gate entrance to Hampton Court, The Kings Arms Hotel has recently enjoyed a major refurbishment.

11A Northington Street, King's Cross, WC1N 2JF [map]

This Bloomsbury gastro pub is the second venue from Scott Hunter and Maria Larsen, owners of the acclaimed Princess of Shoreditch.

90 Gloucester Avenue, Primrose Hill, NW1 8HX [map]

Londoners and travellers alike love the conviviality of The Lansdowne in Primrose Hill.

32 Crawford Place, Marylebone, W1H 5NN [map]

Tucked away in the quaint backstreets of London’s Marylebone, The Larrik is a little gem of a gourmet pub filled with candles, an open fire, comfy leather armchairs and a warm, welcoming vibe.

15 Leathermarket Street, Southwark, SE1 3HN [map]

The Leather Exchange is a charismatic London restaurant located just off of Bermondsey Street in London’s SE1.

96-98 Pentonville Road, St Pancras, N1 9JB [map]

This music venue and lounge bar in Islington plays host to a mix of riotous rock 'n' roll upstairs, while offering some downbeat decadence and bluesy class downstairs.

441 Battersea Park Road, Battersea, SW11 4LR [map]

The Lighthouse is a picture perfect local London pub and restaurant located in leafy Battersea.

42-44 Gaisford Street, Camden Town, NW5 2ED [map]

The Lion & Unicorn Theatre in Kentish Town is a great venue for fringe theatre, with regular performances of new and classic plays.

9 Enfield Road, Town Centre, Brentford, TW8 9NY [map]

It's hard to find a London local that has a genuinely villagey vibe, yet The Lord Nelson on Enfield Road in Brentford is a cosy, community-minded venue with a down-to-earth atmosphere and a gourmet gastro-pub menu.

70 Hoxton Street, Shoreditch, N1 6LP [map]

The Macbeth is a big old tumbledown pub.

3-7 Stamford Street, SE1 9NY [map]

Traditional English hotel offering a high standard of accommodation with Fullers Ale and Pie Bar restaurant on the ground floor. Weekend rates available.

1 Dover Street, Mayfair, W1S 4LD [map]

Beloved by princes, popstars and supermodels alike, Mahiki in London’s Mayfair serves up an impressive Polynesian inspired menu alongside its famous fresh fruit cocktails.

71-73 Palace Gardens Terrace, W8 4RU [map]

Old meets new at The Mall Tavern bar and restaurant situated just off of Notting Hill Gate.