Natural wine bar and shop in east London with communal table and standing space. 

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

Set amongst one of my favourite housing estates in London – the Brunswick, Renoir cinema shows art-house films in it's two small but comfortable screens. I come here at least twice a month, and always on my own.

A very good selection of non-fiction, essays, and rare books. The Japanese book collection is gorgeous!

I love swimming and I love being outside. London is great if your into both these things. I swim at London Fields Lido which is heated all year round. Its best in the winter when the steam rises from the water and if your lucky its snowing a little on your head. If your brave you can also go for the unheated option of the Serpentine or Hampstead Ponds.