Have you ever been to a bar, had a look at the cocktail menu, and wonder if there was more to life than the same old names that appears in every bar? Sure, most bars try to spice things up a bit by having a unique signature cocktail on their menu, but no other drinking establishment goes as far as the Whistling Shop.

From February 1st, visitors will be able to view London from the Shard, Europe’s second tallest building.

Ramen’s really becoming quite popular in London – as evidenced by the rash of Japanese noodle shops that have opened. Koya started the trend – not really a ramen specialist, but an udon noodle specialist. But they got the London foodies hooked on authentic Japanese noodles in a great broth, and from then it was only a matter of time before we had another. Tonkotsu came along – a true ramen specialist – winning rave reviews, including a great review from ourselves.

Now that the View from the Shard tourist attraction has now opened, which one should you go for as a London tourist? After all, no visit to London would be complete without having a panoramic view of London above the skyline of buildings.

Roan Kikunoi is a two Michelin star restaurant in Kyoto, and a sister restaurant of Kikunoi, also based in Kyoto, but holder of 3 Michelin stars. Both are owned by Yoshihiro Murata, who is both the owner and head chef of Kikunoi.

The Regent is a pub just around the corner from Balham tube station, and very close to where I live. It’s a prime example of a quintessential British pub – high ceilings, wood panelling, a big cavernous place, catering both to football fans with its live sports screening as well as a gastro-pub like menu.