A winding side street that links hectic Oxford Street and Tottenham Court Road, Hanway Street, with its odd mix of old-style Spanish flamenco bars and second-hand vinyl stores, is a bit of an anomaly. I’ll be surprised if they all withstand the Tottenham Court Road redevelopment but I hope they do.

Very lovely bookshop with a fantastic selection of books, magazines, and indie zines. Nicely curated.

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

Architecture collective Assemble has transformed a former public swimming pool to create a new art centre for Goldsmiths college. The baths were closed to public in 1999. The space now accommodated seven new gallery spaces, a cafe and event space. 

Get on the list for tickets and surprise someone who will appreciate the 'village of books' upstairs in particular.