The Princess Louise, was a Victorian Gin Palace, with mirror and tiles galore, segregated seating and extraordinary urinals. With pints of beer just over £2 you're laughing. It gets packed so we come for a lunchtime pint.

London institution, a magical place to have tea and cake and a perfect spot to watch London Soho life unfold before your eyes. The quality is always superb, the staff are friendly and human and the landladies Michelle and Tanya are part of what make this place and London so magical. A little gem that is a must on anyone's visit to London.

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

A gallery with a great program of young emerging artists

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.