Super Tuscan
This neat little enoteca (wine bar) near Liverpool Street doesn't require you to know much about wine. Experts are on hand to suggest the perfect drop of Italian (not just Tuscan), paired with a range of small meat, cheese and vegetable plates. Of these, the panelle (Sicillian fried crisps made with chickpea flour) are a tasty mouth-amuser, while tortelloni ai funghi is a creamy dream of a dish.

Address: 8A Artillery Passage | Telephone: 020 7247 8717 |

Rev JW Simpson
Don't let the stripped walls and chipped paint put you off as you stumble down into the dimly-lit basement, The derelict look is all part of the latest Bourne & Hollingsworth haunt's nod to the bar's name bearer Rev. JW Simpson, who lived within its walls in the 1980s. Serving up vintage delights such as Tequila and Sherry Cobbler and Port in a Storm (port, dark rum, ginger beer and lime), the intimate bar is perfect place to wile away a cosy evening with friends.

Address: 32 Goodge Street, London | Telephone: 020 3174 1155 |

Proud Galleries
In a rather unique location, at the back of the old stables along from Camden Lock, this legendary night spot has recently reopened after a refurbishment. Attracting students and young Camden locals, the galleries are made up of two large spaces and lots of private booths with poles at the centre of each one. Needless to say, the nights here are normally even more risque than the clientele themselves and you never know if the audience is more A-list than those on stage. 

Address: The Stables Market, Chalk Farm Road, NW1 | Telephone: 020 7482 3867 |

The Underworld
Join London's rock 'n' roll youngsters at Underworld in Camden. The likes of the Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Radiohead and Placebo have all played here, and the venue is legendary for its rather wild nights, which go on till late and often see band members unceremoniously stage diving by the end. May sees The Ordeal play on the 11th.

Address: 174 Camden High Street, NW1 | Telephone: 020 7482 1932 |

The Shoreditch Butchery
Contrary to its name, this dimly lit nightspot above trendy sister venue XOYO is about packing in the drinks, not the meat. A few sips from one of its generously laden rum, vodka and tequila-based signature cocktails will soon have you bopping away with the DJ. Still can't get food off the brain? Then order one of the bar's bite-size hot dog or slider plates.

Address: 32-37 Cowper Street | Telephone: 020 7354 9993 |

Hakkasan
Signature cocktails, high-profile DJs and the best dim sum in town. No wonder the dance-floor's heaving at Ling Ling, the new late night lounge party that takes place every Thursday, 11pm-2.30am, at London's most stylish Chinese restaurant.

Address: 8 Hanway Place, W1J | Telephone: 020 7907 1888 |