David Paw

The rooftop bar in Peckham’s Bussey Building is a great place to get a drink with friends and watch the sunset. There’s a rooftop cinema next door.

Frank’s Cafe in Peckham is a rooftop bar with the most impressive view of the London skyline, and has the added bonus of serving reasonably priced drinks.

The bao are what makes this Taiwanese joint legendary, but the small plates are even better. The queues at Bao are an official Soho landmark.

Tetsu is a tiny, intimate sushi counter in Clerkenwell serving some of the best sushi in town. Go for the omakase. It isn’t cheap, but it’s worth it.

Marksman is a pub/restaurant with excellent, elevated British food in Shoreditch. It’s good anytime, but don’t miss the Sunday roast.

Padella serves brilliant, freshly made pasta at very good prices. If you’re in London Bridge or Borough Market, make this a part of your plan.

A classic London gastropub perfect for a Sunday roast and a few drinks in Parliament Hill.

The Duck and Rice pairs cold pints of Pilsener Urquell with brilliant Cantonese dim sum. Hit it up for a weeknight dinner or an afternoon snack.

Nopi, one of Yotam Ottolenghi’s flagship restaurants, serves modern Middle Eastern-sharing plates in a stunning, upscale Soho dining room.

10 Greek Street is one of the original ‘farm-to-table’ restaurants in London, focusing on Mediterranean influenced cuisine.

A market isn’t a real market without donuts, and the donuts at Bread Ahead are properly good.

The Lighterman is a British restaurant in Kings Cross that’s good for sitting on the canal with a drink and a snack.

From dim sum spots to casual bistros, here’s where you should be eating when you’re in Shepherd’s Bush.

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Heidi Lauth Beasley, David Paw & Rianne Shlebak

August 2, 2022

My Neighbours The Dumplings in Clapton is a dim sum parlour done East London stye. There’s a great bar and Chinese dishes, Totoro optional.

The original Honest Burgers has an excellent vibe and is great for a burger and craft beer if you’re in Brixton.

When you eat at The Barbary in Covent Garden, everyone sits at the bar and everyone has a great time, while eating brilliant Middle Eastern food.

Thanks to a lovely verandah and excellent views, the Shoreditch branch of modern Indian restaurant Dishoom is one of our favourites.

Dalston's Sông Quê makes some of the best Vietnamese food in London. Stop by for a casual group dinner or a quick bowl of pho.

Barrafina is a legendary Soho tapas restaurant that’s always crowded but always worth the wait.

Looking for a fish and chips in London? Look for Poppies. It’s fresh, fast, and fantastic.

There are lots of restaurants in Chinatown to visit if you just want a plate of roast meat and rice, or some noodles, but TPT is our favourite.

The Covent Garden location of trendy Indian restaurant Dishoom is the original, and also the smallest.

The Four Seasons in Chinatown is famous for their roast duck, which is not only excellent but one of the best things you can eat in London.

Tayyab’s is an Indian restaurant and classic spot in the East End, serving Punjabi curry and sizzling lamb chops in a laid back room.

Beigel Bake on Brick Lane is a classic East London establishment with excellent bagels to take away, and a great salt beef bagel.