At the Idle Hour in Railway Side, Barnes, don't look at the clock too often because you might get the hour wrong! In a deliberate move to undermine the importance we often give to time, here's a gastropub that hopes to make sure that your time spent with them is put to good use. At this cosy West London eatery, you can enjoy delicious English fare in the relaxed surroundings with plenty of candles, fresh flowers and cheerful smiles all around while the numerous clocks with hands pointing the wrong way add their bit of charm.

From the well crafted menu, look for starters of ginger marinated scallop ceviche with roasted peppers and cucumber salsa, followed by a main course of sautéed shoulder cutlet of spring lamb with broad bean, potato and mint succotash. End with the Belgian chocolate ice cream or maybe something from the cheeseboard. Drinking options at the Idle Hour include draught and bottled beers alongside spirits and an organic wine list, most available by the glass.