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FrenchMichelin Star

Sketch

££££·Mayfair·Oxford Circus

A Mayfair institution where art meets gastronomy. The Gallery serves modern French cuisine beneath David Shrigley's pink walls, while the Lecture Room holds two Michelin stars.

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EuropeanLondon Institution

The Wolseley

£££·Piccadilly·Green Park

The grand cafe-restaurant on Piccadilly that does breakfast, lunch, and dinner with equal aplomb. A place to see and be seen, in a stunning art deco space.

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Sunday MarketEast London Essential

Columbia Road Flower Market

£·Bethnal Green·Bethnal Green

Every Sunday morning, this narrow East End street transforms into a riot of colour and fragrance. Arrive early for the best blooms, stay for the independent shops that open their doors alongside.

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TaiwaneseCult Following

Bao

££·Soho·Tottenham Court Road

The original Soho Bao, still the best. The classic bao, fried chicken, and 40-day aged beef short rib have earned a cult following that shows no sign of fading.

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Rooftop GardenFree Entry

Sky Garden

£·City of London·Monument

London's highest public garden, 155 metres up in the Walkie Talkie building. Three storeys of lush planting with panoramic views from the Shard to St Paul's. Free to visit but book ahead.

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Food MarketLondon Institution

Borough Market

££·Southwark·London Bridge

London's oldest food market, trading since the 13th century. Over 100 stalls selling everything from aged Comte to freshly shucked oysters. Go hungry, leave happy.

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