My friend Guillaume opened the swankiest rooftop in London that still feels like a house party. Louie is a French-Creole restaurant, live jazz music venue and oyster bar too.

Having spent many years studying there, I have a soft spot for Central Saint Martins, which finally closed in September 2011 when the college relocated to Kings Cross. Despite being such a dive, the old building had such history and character and I grew very fond of its tatty charms. As plans for its take over by Foyles bookshop go ahead, I look forward to having a coffee in the new building's cafe when it re-opens.

Creative space that is full of life and has been a great spot for various creative shoots Place image not by me

This is a very quiet Polish Club, which acts in sharp contrast with busy Exhibition Road.

Choosing Keeping has a collection of rare, beautiful European, American and Japanese stationery. A stationery haven.