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

Fortitude Bakehouse, a craft bakery, hidden away on a quiet mews in Bloomsbury. 

Probably my favourite building in the city, and right in the heart of it. There are always interesting events happening here, across art and music, and you can drink in the courtyard during summer

At first a memory of an old relationship, it quickly became my favourite market. Major highlight for the gin tasting with rosemary on a sunny Sunday afternoon. 

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