A lesser-known Richmond Sunday lunch spot, the White Swan is a pleasant place to while away an afternoon. Near the river but sufficiently far from it to avoid the worst of the crowds, for some reason it describes itself on the website [more...]

It's big, it's comfortable, it's on two floors. Lovingly run by Mitch and Siobhan, the Masons does you fine ales, good food, music and a Thursday night comedy club. Plenty of space, old-fashioned decor and clubland seating.

One of the best pubs in London according to reputable review sites and conoisseurs of public houses, the Wenlock is a down to earth local with a good range of beers.

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...]

Is The Portobello Gold a bar? Is it a restaurant? A music venue? An art gallery? An internet cafe? Answer yes to all of these and you've still left out 'hotel' - [more...]

Salsa brings Latin heat to the heart of London! Check this place out for authentic salsa dancing - there are lessons several times a week - music, tapas and [more...]

Montgomery Place is a cool little bar on Kensington Park road. It's not too loud or crowded, the cocktails are ace (some modelled on the great list at the Pegu Club in NYC; I think there is a connection between the joints) and the food [more...]