Trent park is 5 minutes up the road from me, it's a nice place to escape the chaotic London life and an amazing place to shoot in or just walk a dog.

Lovely pub/cafe. Great atmosphere, best to sits outside 

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

Having spent many years studying there, I have a soft spot for Central Saint Martins, which finally closed in September 2011 when the college relocated to Kings Cross. Despite being such a dive, the old building had such history and character and I grew very fond of its tatty charms. As plans for its take over by Foyles bookshop go ahead, I look forward to having a coffee in the new building's cafe when it re-opens.

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