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...]

Who would think you're only a block from bustling Oxford Street on this quiet little street corner? Allan's Café is a bright and charming little spot to enjoy a deliciously fresh lunch. The soups are filling, and at just under 6 [more...]

The Grey Horse is one of south west London's most enduring music venues, with a mix of musical genres; blues in the front bar on a Saturday and Sunday afternoon (free) and acoustic, indie, punk, blues, or rock in the back room on most [more...]

Once a pub called the Red Cow (the Stranglers played there, and AC/DC, and the Wire and the Jam ...) it was rebuilt in the 1980s and while the front half remained a pub (owned by Fullers brewery), the rear half became a Thai restaurant. [more...]

Between road and riverside path to the south of Kingston's centre, the Riverside Vegetaria serves imaginative vegetarian dishes with a South Asian slant (but not exclusively so). Even the beer and cider are organic. Main courses are [more...]

In the shadow of Lots Road power station lurks underground a hidden but vibrant jazz club. Nothing swanky, just a stage, tables close together, and jazz, man. You know it ought to be smoky, and it is (just not in that way, not any [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...]

Absolutely delicious Thai food, served in pretty surroundings by friendly staff. Those are three reasons I rave about The Thai Garden Cafe on Museum Street. And if you want two more, it's right by the British Museum... and incredibly [more...]

Radio Days specialise in vintage and retro clothing, household goods and memorablia - and boy, how do they specialise. If now seems old hat, take a look at Radio Days stock and recapture a bygone era.

For masses of vintage and retro clothing, pop down to the Pop Boutique at either of their two London locations - one at their own shop in Monmouth Street, Covent Garden, and the other in-store at Top Shop Oxford Circus. [more...]

If you're into comics, this is one of the best places in central London to check out. They have everything from Alan 'V for Vendetta' Moore's latest graphic novels through the latest Marvel and DC monthlies to indie zines and all that [more...]

Leisure Games is one of the few specialist games shops in London that caters solely to roleplayers. Here, you'll find rulebooks, figures, paints, maps and, of [more...]

If you like games of any kind, put Playin' Games on your list of places to try. It's a stone's throw from the British Museum. On the ground floor there's a wonderful selection of boardgames. The steep stairs down lead to a smallish [more...]

Think Stonehenge is too far for a day trip from London? Think again.

I was attending a conference in Guildford that wrapped up shortly after lunch, and one of the attendees volunteered to drive me to London for a speaking [more...]

This wonderful shop should be on every science fiction fan's must-visit bookshop list. It's crammed with secondhand books and magazines in the science fiction and fantasy genres - mostly fiction, but with some art books and associated [more...]

Decent Chinese food at decent prices - just right for those days when you're in Oxford Street and want Chinese food but can't quite be bothered to head into China Town. Find Inn Noodle on Oxford Street, just next to the Tottenham Court [more...]

Situated in the heart of Greenwich, this elegant house contains a lavish display of medieval and Renaissance art, including paintings, furniture and sculpture.

One of the quirkiest museums in London - the world's only museum devoted to the craft and history of the fan (the type you use to cool down, not the enthusiast!) This strange but delightful museum also has a rather nice tea room.

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...]

An entire floor of action figures and toys! Another floor of books, manga, DVDs, and comic books! Maybe you have to be a little geeky to enjoy this overload of Dr. Who, Star Wars, Marvel, DC, and anything and everything else to do with [more...]