Hampton Court Road, Hampton, TW12 2EJSettled on the bank of the River Thames, this temple-like pavilion was built by the great 18th century actore-manager David Garrick to celebrate the renowned play…

17 Gough Square, London, EC4A 3DEA short walk from Fleet Street, Samuel Johnson’s former home can be found in the heart of the City. Johnson lived and worked there from 1748-1749, compiling his…

24 Cheyne Row, London, SW3 5HLAlright, we know that Thomas Carlyle might not be most famous for being a literary writer, but he did compose a series of appraised essays and philosophical works about…

10 Keats Grove, London, NW3 2RRThe Romantic poet John Keats lived at this address in Hampstead between 1818-1820: during this time, Keats fell in love with and became engaged to Fanny Brawne, whose…

Cromwell Road, London, SW7 2RLWhile the V&A's Gallery of Musical Instruments may have closed its doors in 2010, music still resonates throughout this iconic museum. The V&A keeps the rhythm…

Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 2APStep into the heart of London's musical legacy at the Royal Albert Hall, where history echoes through every note and every corridor. Since flinging…

48-49 Doughty Street, London, WC1N 2LXOn 48 Doughty Street in Bloomsbury, you can find the Georgian terraced house of Charles Dickens, the famous Victorian novelist. Dickens lived at this address for…

What? A french-style Brasserie and drop-in café inside The Wallace Collection.Where? Marylebone: Manchester Square, London W1U 3BNWhy? The pastel peach colours and potted trees that decorate the…

Multiple LocationsThis London based Texan BBQ restaurant and blues bar hosts live sessions that will have you tapping your feet as you sink your teeth into one of the juiciest, most succulent 16-hour…

Multiple LocationsLast but absolutely not least on our list is Shoryu Ramen. This restaurant was birthed by Tak Tokumine and Executive Chef Kanji Furukawa in 2012 with the aim of bringing authentic…

Despite being famous for its shack burger and its shake shack hotdog, hand-spun milkshakes and featured shakes are catching up and quickly becoming the new Shake Shack favourite. Since Shake Shack…

Pho opened its doors to the public in 2005 and made their mark as London’s first Vietnamese street food restaurant. With high stools and big bowls of piping hot pho (a traditional rice noodle soup),…

Multiple LocationsOzone Coffee, founded 25 years ago in New Zealand and a London fixture for 11 years, is the epitome of international coffee culture. This specialty coffee company takes pride in…

Oh steamed buns, you’re just so versatile, you vehicles for taste sensations you. We’ve had tastes of Taiwan, Japan and China nestled inside the little white bao, and we’re ending with a…

Fancy a boozy milkshake? Then look no further than MEATliquor in Covent Garden. If there was ever a school of hard shakes, MEATliquor’s menu of alcoholic shakes tops the class. For a sweet…

Iconic, pastel-coloured and pasta-loving in Soho (and now many more locations) since 1944. Lina, the founder, came from Genova and over 75 years later still stands as a strong contender amongst Pasta…

Multiple Locations  Kiss the Hippo's flagship cafe on Sheen Road is a breath of fresh air in this epicurean landscape. Beyond its quirky name, this café is a trailblazer in sustainability and…

Multiple Locations It's got the reputation for being one of London's most authentic ramen bars- and with a few branches across the city, it's easily accessible too, though you may have to expect a…

Multiple LocationsKaffeine is the closest thing to a Kiwi coffee haven you'll find in London – an Antipodean oasis amid the hustle and bustle. With red brick walls and box-crate tables, it's a…

Multiple LocationsAs with many of London’s best restaurants, HotBox started life as a street-food vendor, before expanding across the city. They still travel all over the UK at various festivals,…