Incredible building centred in the heart of London. Great for exhibitions, David Hockney is currently showing here.

If you want to eat a good cake this is the place! They have so many cakes to choose from but the best one is the white chocolate cheesecake. 

J+A is a hidden and unpretentious café/ bar just off busy Clerkenwell Road - with outdoor seating!

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

The Roundhouse was built as a steam-engine repair shed in 1846, and then became a warehouse before falling into disuse for 25 years and reopening as a performing arts venue in 1964 hosting acts like Jimi Hendrix, The Doors and Pink Floyd. It was redeveloped between 2004-2006 and is one of my favourite music venues in London; it’s a beautiful building, has a great sound and isn’t too huge so feels fairly intimate. Some highlights for me this year were The Flaming Lips, David Byrne & St.Vincent and the Timepiece installation by Conrad Shawcross.