Small restaurant on Highbury Corner that started off focusing on (basically) posh kebabs, but which is now producing some of London's most innovative dishes, focused around unconventional meats, cuts, and breads. Not often you can eat incredible food while listening to heavy rock and metal, but Lee Tiernan has nailed a winning formula.

There are three branches of this South Indian Vegetarian Restaurants across London, two in the West End. They all look pretty unremarkable from the outside, the décor is pretty basic, but don't be fooled - the food is wonderful! It's incredibly cheap and the friendly staff cater for vegans and people with food intolerances really well.

The finest artisan Italian ice cream in the heart of London.

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

One or two screenings a day, a few days a week; less is more at Close Up. The library is a great resource too, for work or pleasure.