Daily Gabriel's Wharf
Opened in 1988 and part of the Coin Street Community Builders' project that has kept some of London's South Bank away from major development and in the hands of local people, Gabriel's Wharf is a carefree, sometimes chaotic riverside area just west of the Oxo Tower with an intriguing range of art and craft emporia, designers, restaurants and bars. More
Daily The Dorchester Hotel
The Dorchester Spa, on the lower ground floor of London's swanky Dorchester hotel, is fast becoming one of the most popular venues in the city to wipe off the grime, steam away stresses and beautify from top to toe. More
Sat only Duke of York Square
Speciality food producers turn out each Saturday in the pedestrianised Duke of York Square Food Market off London's Kings Road. They offer food ranging from quality French cheeses to free range eggs, breads, muffins and international cuisine. More
Daily Beigel Bake
The Beigel Bake is a round-the-clock Jewish shop that's a Brick Lane institution. With cheap prices (we're talking small change here!), generous fillings and traditionally baked bagels, it satisfies the most demanding appetite and the tightest of budgets. More
Daily J Sheekey
J Sheekey, near Leicester Square, has been serving fish to the theatre-going gentry since 1896. A romantically-lit restaurant with intimate rooms, the top-hatted doorman and spectacularly efficient maitre d' indicate the high-end prices. It's very popular, so booking is advisable. More
Daily Westfield Shopping Centre
Europe's biggest shopping centre houses a plethora of labels, from top designer Gucci to high-street brand H&M. Westfield London Shopping Centre in Shepherd's Bush has fast become a popular meeting place since opening in 2008, thanks partly to its range of dining facilities. More
Daily Leon
Eat to your heart's content and still feel virtuous at Leon, brainchild of chef extraordinaire, Allegra McEvedy. Healthy, tasty meals are served up in colourful surroundings - and vegetarians will be pleased by the choice on offer. If Central London is too hectic for you, try any of the other branches dotted around the capital. More
Daily All Star Lanes Luncheonette
Boutique bowling venue All Star Lanes on London's Brick Lane is also home to the classy 1950s-style Luncheonette diner. Red leather benches and retro rock 'n' roll make this the place for adventurous cocktails, quality burgers or fabulous American soul food. More
Opened in 1988 and part of the Coin Street Community Builders' project that has kept some of London's South Bank away from major development and in the hands of local people, Gabriel's Wharf is a carefree, sometimes chaotic riverside area just west of the Oxo Tower with an intriguing range of art and craft emporia, designers, restaurants and bars. 
J Sheekey, near Leicester Square, has been serving fish to the theatre-going gentry since 1896. A romantically-lit restaurant with intimate rooms, the top-hatted doorman and spectacularly efficient maitre d' indicate the high-end prices. It's very popular, so booking is advisable. 
Europe's biggest shopping centre houses a plethora of labels, from top designer Gucci to high-street brand H&M. Westfield London Shopping Centre in Shepherd's Bush has fast become a popular meeting place since opening in 2008, thanks partly to its range of dining facilities. 
