An intimate live music venue in Dalston with lots of underground and experimental music you won't find anywhere else in London.

By far the best bagels in London, they are open 24 hours and being just down the road from my flat a bit too local. It is run by a man called Mr Sammy, who doesn't muck about with portion size. It is well worth a visit especially for their smoked salmon and cream cheese speciality.

There's room for anyone who appreciates architecture, ideas and craftsmanship in these four interlocking houses.

If you want a peaceful day out of the busy city, Highgate doesn't really feel like London. The cemetery is interesting and peaceful, there's a tour of the old half which is definitely worth the money. Karl Marx, among others are buried there.

No better breakfast in London, luckily just five minutes from my office.