It's a members-only library but you might be granted access with a research request. The writer's room is great but there's a few special, hidden corners among the bookshelves to tuck yourself away in.

Favourite walk at night, especially in the summer.  Quite dramatic, very romantic. 

A short walk from Oxford Circus tube station, Kaffeine is easily one of the best coffee houses in London. Whenever I'm working in the area I pop in beforehand to kick start my day with a well-made cappuccino.

Home to all the toys you'd probably forgotten about.

best family run sushi i can find in London.  Not flashy but that not the point.  Its a small honest run place.  Its great.