Serving dangerously good cocktails and boasting one of south London’s most innovative menus, this amazing place to eat, drink and hang out with friends is housed in an equally spectacular architectural salvage shop.

Escape the Eurocentric vortex here.

If you've lived in North London then you probably know all about The Faltering Fullback and their legendary multi-level beer garden

By far the best bagels in London, they are open 24 hours and being just down the road from my flat a bit too local. It is run by a man called Mr Sammy, who doesn't muck about with portion size. It is well worth a visit especially for their smoked salmon and cream cheese speciality.

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