Beautiful museum with permanent collections on anthropology, natural history and musical instruments. Surrounded by a park with farm animals and beautiful views of London skyline.

Quick, easy, cheap thai food. It's fairly new to me, but easily makes this list.

The UK's only cinema dedicated to documentaries. Really interesting programme of screenings, events and talks.  

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

THE place for birthday presents and bookcases (mine was 50p).