From chic bars to ground-breaking fusion cuisine - London has it all

• Find a bar: cool cocktail bars or traditional English pubs, arty underground dens or exclusive clubs favoured by Hollywood stars — whatever your preference, you’ll find it in London
• Find a restaurant: London is home to more than 12,000 restaurants and you can sample cuisine from more than 70 countries. The capital boasts 31 Michelin stars and more internationally renowned restaurants than any other city in the world
• Read reviews: Londoners are a discerning bunch. Read the low-down on your eatery of choice
• Cuisine from celebrity chefs: Jamie Oliver, Gordon Ramsay and Gary Rhodes are just some of the famous chefs with flagship restaurants in London
• Afternoon tea: England’s traditional afternoon teas are legendary — replete with cucumber sandwiches, scones with jam and cream and some of the finest brews on earth. The best 'high teas' are served at historic hotels, so you get to explore some of the capital’s most opulent interiors too
• Background reading: behind every restaurant lies an interesting tale. Explore the origins of African, British, Chinese, Latin American, Lebanese and Spanish cuisine in London