J+A is a hidden and unpretentious café/ bar just off busy Clerkenwell Road - with outdoor seating!

Getting lost is an age old suggestion but a good one. Put away your cell phone or your A-Z and just wander around. I still do this regularly even though Ive lived here for nearly 10 years. London is a big city and it drip feeds you its secrets sometimes. You will come across things you wouldn't usually, in amongst the Starbucks and pret a mange there are some amazing sights. Just 'being' somewhere is a great experience and one no guide book can help you find.

If you want to eat a good cake this is the place! They have so many cakes to choose from but the best one is the white chocolate cheesecake. 

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

A great club to see amazing performance from the funniest drag queens in the city. I have so much laugh and fun every time I am going.