Bierschenke is a classic German beer hall in the City, complete with live Bavarian oompah and a selection of schnitzels.

Barbie Green is an Australian-style all-day café and restaurant situation on London Wall, not far from the Barbican.

Bar Douro is a Portuguese spot with a lot of heart and a laidback style, which makes it perfect for a City date or catchup over wine and small plates.

A solid spot for some affordable-ish sushi in the City, Pham Sushi will work just as well for a business situation as a casual dinner over nigiri.

Kurumaya is a tiny restaurant near Smithfield, with small prices, big bowls of katsu curry, and some decent sushi.

Four Seasons at Ten Trinity Square is a 5-star hotel in near The Tower of London in the City.

Rosslyn Coffee isn’t a place you’re going to want to hang around in for too long, but they do serve some of the best coffee in the City.

If you’re into big views, big booths, and err, big plants, you’ll like City skyline spot, 14 Hills.

Koya Bar City is laid-back udon spot that you should absolutely be eating in.

Bob Bob Cité is a ridiculously over the top, luxury City brasserie where you’re set for great French food and a bloody good time.

Emilia’s Crafted Pasta at St. Katherine Docks is a good back-pocket spot for one of those rare sunny days when you want to eat by the water.

Winemaker’s Club is an excellent wine bar in a series of old arches under the Holborn Viaduct in the City.

Stem And Glory in the City is an all-day vegan spot serving everything from kimchi pancakes to a meat-free take on the BLT.

Kym’s is a lively and modern Chinese restaurant on Bloomberg Arcade in the City, specialising in small plates and meats.

Liverpool Street’s Hamilton Hall may be a ’spoons, but it’s one of our favourite ’spoons in London.

Sushisamba is a loud restaurant on the 38th floor of the City’s Heron Tower. The views are undeniably excellent. Almost everything else is appalling.