Stroll around hip Hoxton Square and have a meal on the bustling terrace of Yelo restaurant. Yelo serves some of the best curries around, and in record time, too. The long tables and benches inside give this place a friendly vibe, so [more...]

An absolutely lovely place with gardens and an arboretum to walk through - the trees are lovely in summer but downright gorgeous in the autumn. There's a lovely cafe to relax in afterwards and since there's over eight miles of woodland [more...]

The Ritz - the very name is synonymous with indulgence. So, if you want to indulge yourself - or someone very special - what better way to do it than by taking them out for afternoon tea at the spectacular Palm Court at the Ritz hotel? [more...]

Think chocolate and you probably think Belgian, Swiss, French... but not British. Despite their name, it's L'Artisan Du Chocolat's mission to challenge that assumption. Find them - and their amazing range - in their shop in Chelsea. Or [more...]

Gorgeous chocolates, gorgeously presented. Whether you want to treat yourself or a loved one, Rococo Chocolates is a great place to start looking. You'll find [more...]

Paul A. Young makes chocolates like no other. Some of his creations are his take on fairly standard ideas (eg the slow roasted brazil nut bar), some are intriguing [more...]

For those of us looking for a traditional inexpensive fast food, (especially after spending two hours wandering lost about Tottenham Court) there is nothing better than a good Cornish Pastie. I learned to love them in Wisconsin in the [more...]

The Beatles Coffee Shop is dedicated to great food - and the Fab Four. Although the cafe is not actually in Abbey Road (site of the iconic zebra crossing) it is very close by, in St John's Wood tube station. If you want something to [more...]

Fancy a night out in south-east London? Check out what's on at the O2 Millennium Dome. With an arena for big events - think music gigs and big name comedians - and a smaller stage for more intimate shows, plus a cinema, restaurants and [more...]

If jazz jazzes you, you could do a lot worse than heading to the Backstage Bar at The Spice of Life, where you'll find some of the best live [more...]

Mouthwatering cheese, sausage, pate and so on - plus dips and marinades, chutneys and jams, along with a selection of bread and rolls to put it on. There are sandwiches to eat as you wander around Portobello Market and [more...]

Size isn't everything. The Spice Shop in Blenheim Crescent (just off Portobello Road} i [more...]

Check out one of London's largest farmer's markets, with a good range of organic produce. Notting Hill Farmer's Market is tucked away in the carpark behind [more...]

There are several Stockpots around central London and they all seem to have been there forever. The food is decent if a bit old fashioned, the service is (mostly) friendly, and the prices are ludicrously low. Can't argue with [more...]

Out shopping? Fancy a quick snack? Indulge yourself with a cream puff from Beard Papa. The name may seem a bit strange but there's nothing odd about these [more...]

For romance on a budget look no further than The Troubadour. This café has a wealth of hidden charms… there are small crowded tables, wooden benches, food to die for, hippies playing chess and idealists putting the world to rights. [more...]

Not exactly a date, it's true - but if you love homegrown food but only have a window box, why not consider signing up for an allotment? You'll probably never taste better vegetables and working together is twice as much fun as working [more...]

Cheap, delicious, and open 24 hours a day. What are you waiting for?

Good local restaurant serving (mostly) Turkish food. Don't miss the pides, though the mixed starter is also great, especially if you're with friends. Also does takeaways. Definitely one to consider if you're visiting the area [more...]

Mike's Cafe stands out among the hyper-trendy buzz of Portobello Road - there's nothing sophisticated here (bonus!) just good old-fashioned food at good [more...]