prettycitylondon: Discovering London’s Beautiful Places (The Pretty Cities, 1)

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Despite being one of London’s most visually arresting restaurants and a location in the middle of the City of London, Juno Rooms doesn’t charge spectacularly high prices. With a breathtaking interior and amazing dishes, it pulls off that rare combination where your stomach, eyes and wallets can all walk away delighted with your dinner. The heath comes with stunning viewscourtesy of Parliament Hill, a historical manor (Kenwood House) and skirts past those much-talked about ponds. Walk it for the opportunity to see some of London’s less-talked-about treasures: from the grandiose Eltham Palace, you dip into the remaining parts of the Great North Wood and see one of the magnificent seven, Abney Park Cemetery too. Taking their culinary inspiration from the world’s sunnier spots, this is the place for a lazy brunch or dinner with your mates as you feast on hearty (and tasty) dishes. As you’d expect, the breakfast options are on point and include plenty of veggie and vegan options too. The Soak Here, you’ll find over 60 acres of perfectly manicured garden. It’s all very aristocratic, with perfectly polished hedgerows and imposing statues.

You can buy both True Traveller and World Nomads insurance even when you’ve left home, which is unusual for travel insurance companies. More London videos Apparently Queen Mary (wife of King George V) really loved roses. I certainly don’t blame her – the sight of over 12,000 of them is seriously gorgeous. The first comes in the form of and art walk that takes you past roughly thirty different bits of public art in the Olympic Park including a moving mural by New York artist Miya Ando that’s made in commemoration of 9/11.There’s street art all over London, but for a guaranteed selection of high-end art, head to Shoreditch, which is filled with both permanent installations and informal creations. Chance Street is one of the best spots for murals. Might sound a bit pedestrian, but trust me when I say it’s a wonderful walk that allows you to glimpse different parts of the park without getting lost. My favourite part of this space is the moving ‘Memorial to Heroic Self-Sacrifice’ in the midst of it. When it comes to class, Clos Maggiore takes the cake. Nestled in Covent Garden, it’s a restaurant creating food that is as enjoyable to look at as it is to consume. Modelled on the hole-in-the-wall eateries of Tehran, Berenjak has a ravishing range of kababs, khoresht, and more Persian dishes available. If you can snag a seat in the Hayat, you’ll find a cosy, comfy space hidden behind a curtain, which really is the perfect hideaway to try everything on the menu. They’ve also got a late-night bottomless kebab menu – need I say more? Learn more here.

Don’t missPrague Castle. For the maximum wow factor, enter through the courtyard of Queen Anne’s Summer PalaceIf you’re looking for a restaurant on the banks of the Thames with floor to ceiling windows and a rather dramatic central bar – look no further. Hailed as one of the most beautiful restaurants on the South Bank, this is one dining spot that never disappoints. One of Shoreditch's hidden gems, this unique private members club offers a range of stunningly decorated rooms, from a luxurious restaurant and elegant lounge bar to a secret basement club. Head to this East London babe and you're sure to be blown away by the vintage style of it all.