Full of fine books, nice owner and his beautiful mellow dog. If you like digging for books on most subjects you can strike lucky here.

Outside of the major players (Tate, V&A, RA) this is probably the best programmed gallery in London

They mainly sell art and cultural theory books but they also have a good selection of small press and self-published zines. It’s a great place to browse and get ideas.

A gift from Kyoto - a beautiful hidden Japanese garden in Holland Park 

There are very few better places to be on a summer's day than the massive beer garden at People’s Park Tavern on Victoria Park