Modernist concert hall on the South Bank with vast, open foyers and clear river views. London's leading orchestras reside in the main auditorium, a space designed for acoustic clarity and democratic sightlines.
Grand 19th-century opera house staging world-class ballet and opera in its ornate, four-tiered auditorium. Public spaces include the Paul Hamlyn Hall, a vast iron-and-glass former flower market.
Minimalist Japanese coffee bar centered on a custom Slayer espresso machine. Expect queues for its globally sourced beans and signature drinks like the Spanish and Kyoto lattes – this is a spot built for takeaway.
Grand Edwardian hotel with a vast private garden, best experienced during its classic afternoon tea service on the veranda. Its Michelin-starred dining room serves traditional British fare, including a signature lobster and egg dish.
Minimalist Japanese coffee shop centered on a single cube-like counter. A barista in a white lab coat serves each customer one-on-one – a precise ritual for making matcha lattes and signature custard cakes.
Stark, whitewashed dining room in a former smokehouse, the birthplace of London's nose-to-tail eating philosophy. The roast bone marrow and parsley salad remains the signature dish; madeleines are baked to order.
