You would have seen the Brutalist towers and curves from afar. Upon entering the estate where the cultural centre is, you quickly realise the scale, the beauty and charm of this labyrinthine project. Barbican Centre's programming is top of the league across art, theatre, dance and music, both contemporary and classical, art forms. This place is an architectural and cultural institution boldly redefining the UK's cultural landscape.

I'm waiting for a vegetarian-friendly event to get the full dining experience, but in the meantime there's wine!

The UK's only cinema dedicated to documentaries. Really interesting programme of screenings, events and talks.  

Proper old school boozer in Rotherhithe with a deck overlooking the Thames

My favourite restaurant as the moment which was a former boxing hall. You sit on the old spectating seats and get served butter chicken on pine cones which infuse their flavour into the food. A really different experience.