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

The best live jazz band I ever heard was at a packed out night in Brilliant Corners. I was happy to be squashed.

Westerns Laundry is a restaurant and wine bar (natural wine) in a converted laundrette that does brilliant small plates (focus on seafood).

Good, progressive, solid, forward-thinking place. And run by the warmest, most intelligent and inspiring people to be around. Always a humble, fulfilled visit. And whilst in the area, best to visit next door to Hannah Barry's gallery for more wonderful work.

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