Nine suites make up the refuge that is Capella Lodge. Beach-shack vibes, chic interiors and unfathomably, incredible views make this the paradise that it is. Treat yourself to a stay in the Makambo Loft, where a heated plunge pool overlooks Mount Gower and Lidgbird. 

This wonderful contemporary art gallery also has a New York location that we love to visit whenever we're in town. But really, our hearts are with the London branch. Incredibly influential in the art world, Lisson Gallery represents over 50 innovative and international artists. Entry to the gallery for exhibitions is free. 

It might take you a minute or two to find Dinings, but the little hunt makes the experience of...ahem...dining at Dinings all the more delicious. They have a tight menu of delicate Japanese sharing plates and creative sushi that's sure to delight.

Head out of the back of Paddington Station and you’ll emerge into the network on canals that leads to the charming neighbourhood of Little Venice, just to the north. Right opposite the steps find Darcie and May Green, two converted double decker barges brightly decorated by artist Peter Blake. Darcie is home to the kitchen offering a menu of classic Aussie-style brunch and diner classics through the day, May is the cute bar with full selection of classic and funked up cocktails. Both have an extensive list of Australasian wines by the glass or bottle. A table on the open top deck in the summer is a rare treat to watch the ducks and commuters pass by. As you’d expect from an Aussie outpost, the coffee is excellent, the wines big and the welcome warm.