For a proper sandwich around Clerkenwell, Bodega Rita’s is the place to go. You’ve got subs, tacos, and all-in-all a truly sublime lunch spot.

The sister restaurant of Padella, their Shoreditch spot serves the same excellent affordable pasta with the added benefit of bookings.

Tofu Vegan is a big and bustling Chinese vegan restaurant on Upper Street making excellent homemade tofu alongside mock meats, dim sum, and more.

Sushinoen is a casual Japanese diner serving accessibly-priced good sushi, and a range of other Japanese dishes.

Big Easy is a loud and proud diner with Big BBQ Energy, lots of lobster, and a seriously boozy happy hour.

Molly’s Cafe is an easy all-day spot in Hoxton serving comfort food in a comforting environment.

Noble Rot’s second restaurant slips effortlessly into Soho and is as comfortable and wonderful as the Bloomsbury original.

Smokey Kudu is a low-lit and gold-detailed South African-influenced cocktail bar that’s part of the Kudu restaurant and bar mini Peckham empire.

Peckham Riviera might not have a coastline in sight, but this casual bar makes up for it in cocktails, live sports, and big group hang energy.

La Barra is a locals favourite Colombian restaurant in Elephant and Castle making some of London’s most sought after fried chicken.

Tavolino has big booths, a massive terrace overlooking Tower Bridge, and a cacio e pepe you definitely want to eat. What more could you need?

Numara Bos Cirrik II is a reliably delicious old school Turkish ocakbasi restaurant that’s the sibling to Cirrik in Dalston.

Wolfox Avenue is the ultimate place to get a big stack of pancakes and coffee in Brighton.

Imad’s Syrian Kitchen is a delicious Syrian spot in Soho with delicious sharing dishes like falafel, fattet macdous, and more.

Looking for great pizza and casual cocktails in Balham? Love Triangle has got you covered.

High Water is a straightforward, always-reliable back-pocket cocktail bar in Dalston that suits pretty much any occasion.