The Palomar

Rustic cafe with pavement tables, serving authentic Vietnamese rice/noodle dishes and street snacks.

Posh city centre hotel with a swanky health club, plus a restaurant and a screening room. A 4-minute walk from Covent Garden, this elegant hotel is a 6-minute walk from the River Thames and 8 minutes on foot from Temple tube station. Refined, streamlined rooms with original artwork feature free Wi-Fi, iPod docks and flat-screen TVs. Suites add living areas and Nespresso coffeemakers; some have roof terraces, kitchens and/or private gyms. Room service is available 24/7. Amenities include a sophisticated bar, a vibrant Basque restaurant and an elegant tea room, along with a screening room and 8 meeting rooms. A health club features a mood-lit pool with underwater music, as well as a 24-hour gym, a sauna and a hammam.

Nestled in a chic former fire station, this upscale hotel in Marylebone boasts stylish rooms and a celebrated restaurant perfect for a cozy stay.

Airy, waterfront park pavilion serving organic produce breakfasts, lunch specials and sandwiches.

Pub with chandeliers and patterned wallpaper, staging a regular series of classes and comedy nights.

Tucked away, this cozy Mexican spot serves up authentically flavorful tacos and tasty cocktails, all paired with friendly service in a vibrant atmosphere.

Tiled fish 'n' chips restaurant for classic menu of eat-in or takeaway meals, plus subs and burgers.

Northeastern Thai dishes and traditional decor in a longstanding restaurant behind a green facade.

Grocery stocking 600+ traditional and gourmet foods from Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland.

Informal eatery offering classic Turkish & Middle Eastern eats such as grilled kebabs.