London’s two best Polish restaurants are down the road from each other in South Ken. There is nothing modern about Ognisko or Daquise but they’re both consistently ram-packed. Daquise is where Edward Raczyński, the exiled Polish president, plotted to overthrow the communist regime. The beetroot gazpacho and potato salad are timeless, as is the sprinkling of dill that comes on top of everything. Always cheery, this is the sort of place where the maître d’ greets regulars by name.

Even if they’re sheltering under an umbrella for much of the year in this city, Londoners still like to look good. And where do they go for all things beauty? Santi London. We like this pristine spa for facials and rejuvenating massages, sure, but where they really shine is the realm of medical aesthetics. 

This lovely little shop is heaven for novice cooks and seasoned chefs alike. They stocks over 4,500 pieces of professional-grade cookware and host wonderful workshops too.

Egerton House Hotel is a charming boutique hotel situated in two red brick Victorian townhouses in Knightsbridge. We love to play board games with tea or a few martinis in the lounge.