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...]

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...]

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...]

The Fox Reformed is a good local winebar and restaurant with a few added extras - there's a book club, a stock market club/fantasy league - and backgammon. Play [more...]

A great venue for jazz acts, where you can also snack or eat a full meal.

Jazz Cafe

Fine dining - and then some - aboard a luxury train. Eat as the countryside rolls by - the train makes a loop and ends up back at Victoria. There are also lunch and tea journeys, and special meals for special events such as mother's [more...]

Famous for moules, frites with mayonnaise, and Belgian beer, but there are other dishes on the menu too. Watch out for great-value lunch offers. Several branches across London.

Belgo

High above the streets, the Kensington Roof Gardens offers fine dining in Sir Richard Branson's restaurant Babylon. Enjoy the food, but delight in the views - both over London and in the rooftop gardens. If you really want to push the [more...]

I blundered into thie place starving hungry and hoping for something passable - what I got was so much better than passable that I've been going back ever since. The pizzas are delicious, the salads scrummy, but the garlic bread is to [more...]

Shop designer-style at Gabriel's Wharf. When you're done, relax by the river at one of many interesting cafes and restaurants.

There are plenty of interesting shops here, but I can't resist a shout-out for Ganesha, a fair-trade [more...]