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THE WOLSELEY This is a good idea, anytime of the day. In the mornings, I like to sit in the little bar area eating croissants; at night it’s all about people watching in the grand, open restaurant. thewolseley.com

THE THOMAS CUBITT London does the best gastro pub food in the world. This oak-lined pub is named after the architect who developed many of London’s lovely suburbs. thethomascubitt.co.uk

BOB BOB RICARD Designed by legendary interior designer, the late David Collins. I love the backgammon wood-inlaid floor – just go for the interiors, though the Russian fare is exceptional. bobbobricard.com

SKETCH If you love pink and can’t get enough of it, Sketch is a must! Start with tea in the Gallery and finish with a cocktail before an evening out. The Glade, designed by Carolyn Quartermaine, has leafy découpage walls and French cane chairs. sketch.london/

ELECTRIC DINER Fresh, casual, delicious fare with a supercool fit-out. electricdiner.com

ELECTRIC CINEMA Book a ticket at the oldest working cinema in London for dinner and a movie. Reimagined by design luminary Ilse Crawford. @electricportobello

SMOKESTAK There are so many outstanding restaurants in London but try this barbecue spot for great food, lipsmackingly good cocktails and interiors. Gorgeous IG account too. smokestak.co.uk

CECCONI’S MAYFAIR When in Mayfair, tired from shopping, Cecconi’s is a top spot to refuel and people watch in a bold interior. cecconis.co.uk BIBENDUM The original 1911 Michelin House was bought in 1985 by Sir Terence Conran. The oyster bar is a perfect pit stop before or after a visit to The Conran Shop. bibendum.co.uk

THE CONNAUGHT BAR Love martinis? Look no further than this. A richly decorated room, dimly lit and marble clad. A white-gloved mixologist will create a martini exactly as you desire. the-connaught.co.uk

MONMOUTH COFFEE COMPANY There is hope in London for a good cup of coffee at these stores. monmouthcoffee.co.uk

BURBERRY Stop by the flagship store for that much-needed trench coat (if you didn’t pack one already!) burberry.com

HOWE Christopher Howe lovingly restores and crafts exceptional furniture and soft goods using traditional techniques and materials. howelondon.com

PETERSHAM NURSERIES If you can’t make it out to Richmond to dine at the restaurant and meander in the beautiful gardens, there is a recently opened retail outpost in Covent Garden with restaurants, wine cellar and florist. petershamnurseries.com

THE HOUSE OF TOOGOOD Just opened! The ever-talented Faye and Erica Toogood have a new gallery and exhibition space showcasing their workwear-inspired clothes, furniture and objects. Make an appointment or press the buzzer on Club Row to gain entry. t_o_o_g_o_o_d.com

LASSCO BRUNSWICK HOUSE A wonderland of salvaged goods: sinks, flooring, furniture, paving, mirrors, lights, doors and other fabulous finds – will ship anywhere! Sit among the wares and have a bite to eat. lassco.co.uk

DAUNT BOOKS MARYLEBONE The world’s best travel bookshop housed in an original Edwardian shop. While there, pop across to the Plain English showroom, who craft the most magnificent kitchens. dauntbooks.co.uk; plainenglishdesign.co.uk

PINCH If you are in the market (or not) for beautifully made furniture look no further than Pinch. By appointment. pinchdesign.com

DOVER STREET MARKET Even many years on, this is conceptual high-end retail at its best. london.doverstreetmarket.com

With its lush rainforests, beach clubs, volcanic cliffs and holy sites, the Island of the Gods has many personalities. While Seminyak pulses with energy and eateries, mountainous Ubud offers meditative respite and practitioners of age-old crafts. Flourishing with creativity and a burgeoning ‘clean eating’ community, Canggu is the latest hipster hotspot and a must visit – get there before the secret’s out!

CANGGU Once a quiet fishing village where surfers came for the waves, roadside food and cheap guesthouses, this sleepy area near Seminyak has become a trendy, laid-back hub for creatives and health nuts. While island stay THE SLOW (theslow.id) has spotlighted the area, romantic HOTEL TUGU (tuguhotels.com) was the first to open in the 90s and has been refurbished with Asian-fusion dining venue JI TERRACE BY THE SEA (jiatbalesutra. com). Brand new COMO UMA CANGGU (comohotels.com) on Echo Beach is the only contemporary luxury hotel in the area, a slice of indulgence with its famed Shambhala spa and chilled-out beach club. Nearby, relaxed beach lounge THE LAWN (thelawncanggu.com) is bliss for sunset drinks. Opposite, Old Man’s (oldmans.net) goes from afternoon beer garden to wild DJ set come dusk (a photo by its Lucas Grogan wall is a must). THE CHICKEN SHOP (thechickenshopbali.com) offers free-range rotisserie and holds a special place for Aussies with schnitzel on its menu. Think Byron Bay crossed with Venice Beach, as organic cafes are peppered with travellers nibbling on all things fermented and activated. For the best smoothie bowls head to THE SHADY SHACK ( Jl Tanah Barak No.57), a funky bungalow hidden behind rice paddies, but everyone attractive and bronzed (most of Canggu) knows the way. Boho millennials will also love the petite TWO TREES EATERY (twotreeseatery.com). Founded by two French friends, think soaked and sprouted snacks with guilt-free treats. Yoga devotees flock to cult studio THE PRACTICE (thepracticebali. com) with its soaring open-air bamboo roof. Designer MAGALI PASCAL (magalipascal.com) has given the area her tick of approval with a new clothing boutique on the main street of Batu Bolong, and now more are following suit.

WORTH THE TRIP

SOM CHAI Eat Thai cuisine with Indo ingredients in a heady, cavernous ballroom ‘steam punk Siam’ style. somchaiindonesia.com

MAMA SAN Step into 1920s colonial-style Shanghai for pan-asian grazing and ‘crispy things’. mamasanbali.com

MÉTIS Sophisticated French Mediterranean cuisine with an adjoining gallery. metisbali.com

BIKU Teak tea lounge owned by an Australianborn member of Bali’s royal family. bikubali.com