The notebooks inside this gorgeous stationery shop would make great gifts. But they’re just the tip of the iceberg; there are also beautiful cards, gold- nibbed fountain pens and – falling out of the stationery bracket – candles that look like croissants. At Christmas it stocks some of the best baubles around. Wonderful, eccentrically curated crafts.

Whenever we need a solid option for very good Indian food, we head to this buzzy Bombay-style spot. They serve up street food classics in plush vintage surroundings.

Tony Conigliaro is the name to know on the London cocktail scene. And this Italian café meets drinking den on Old Compton Street – founded with coffee pro Marco Arrigo – is a winner. It’s famous for Tony’s Negronis: pre-made, aged and served chilled but without ice, in tiny coupes, plus cheese and charcuterie to snack on. Mini but magical.

One of the newest addition to the Soho House family in London, Kettner's Townhouse is a lovely small hotel in the heart of Soho. We also love the bar for a late night drink.