I rediscovered this place recently having not been for years and now I keep returning. The geological galleries are my favourites.

An obvious choice but no 'best of London' list is complete without the Barbican

Quick, easy, cheap thai food. It's fairly new to me, but easily makes this list.

A lovely healthy cafe in portobello!

The best place for a glass of wine*. It's the perfect balance – not too formal, not too informal either. Food is consistently good. Lamb's Conduit Street is a little oasis in the midst of Bloomsbury. (*slightly overpriced)