The Tate Britain on Millbank houses the world’s greatest collection of Turners – probably the UK’s best-loved artist. It’s also home to the annual Turner Prize. Prepare to spend a few hours gawking at all its treasures.

While you can head to Linnaean for many things – it’s a café, restaurant, apothecary and spa, after all – nine times out of ten, we’re popping in for a little beautification. The talented team will whip your nails into shape, give you the perfect blowout, tend to those errant hairs and work out stubborn knots in your back – all in one stunning spot. 

The Garden Museum Café is, as the name suggests, the museum cafe of Britain's only museum dedicated to the art, history and design of gardens. Naturally, the Dan Pearson Studio-designed terrace of the museum is a dazzling vision. Occupying both the courtyard and the glass extension of the museum is the cafe, headed by Myles Donaldson (previously at St. John Bread & Wine and the acclaimed Noble Rot). Here, the dishes served are an array of delectable delights. Grilled mullet, artichokes and Kalamata olives, asparagus topped with whipped ricotta and anchovies, to a terrine of pork, prune and pistachio - this is a lunch worth feasting on. 

A. Wong has been on diners' minds (and in diners' bellies) for over a decade. This popular modern Chinese restaurant has delicious dim sum and two Michelin stars to boot.