At chef Ellen Parr’s colourful and slightly kitsch Chinese restaurant diners tick the dishes they fancy on the daily changing menu and then wait for plates to fly out of the kitchen as and when. Everything is bold and flavourful, but if they’re on offer, don’t skip the cold sesame noodles, lamb dumplings and lemon and ginger custard tart.

Chesham Arms is a cosy traditional pub saved by its loving local community. It is known to be a splendid place to indulge in excellent beers in its outdoor garden during the golden hour. Simple and laidback, they turn on the fire during winter and serve Pizzas from their neighbor pizzeria. 

Inspired by chef Peppe Belvedere’s Sardinian heritage, dishes here celebrate the sea. Raw scallops with a broad bean vinaigrette, perhaps, or fregola with cockles and tomato; and on the wood-fired grill there’s John Dory and Dover sole, served with deep-red radicchio salads. From the outside it looks like a retro caff but the wood-panelled dining room in the back is stylishly understated. A sunny Sardinian secret.

By day, Paper Dress Vintage is an 80s and 90s-curated clothing store; by night, it transforms into a laid-back version of Studio 54. Groove among knee-high boots with a fruity drink in hand, and meet some stylish signorinas as you sway to the beats of their live performances.