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El Rincon Latino, or the Latin corner is an independent family-run Spanish tapas bar and restaurant situated in Clapham Manor Street, London. The delightful little place has all the trappings of a genuine, authentic Spanish restaurant including young, friendly, Spanish waiting staff and a small bar area for the heavy Rioja and Marguerite drinkers who prefer not to mix their drink with solids.

The menu is extensive and inexpensive and includes paellas, and forty-eight Spanish and Colombian tapas that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. Choices include stewed veal, Spanish sausages in cider, garlic prawns, and fried cassava.

A Spanish brunch is available at weekends, and a traditional meal created by 'Yaya Sonia', the matriarch of the Rubiera-Iglesias family is offered on Sunday. Expect to find authentic Spanish stews such as fabada asturiana. The homemade strawberry cheesecake is the most popular dessert and cannot be ignored.

Wines from Spanish bodegas are carefully selected taking into account the environmental impact and the growing process of the products.

Corney and Barrow are independent wine merchants who have been in business since 1780. Today they are also well known for their eleven wine bars and restaurants. As might be expected, the emphasis in these bars is on wine, with impressive lists - however, the food is enjoyable too.

They cater for different occasions whether it is a champagne breakfast, business lunch, post work drink or a private party. Each outlet is done up in different colours from rich wine to silvery white, with furniture to suit the mood of the place. The branches can host parties ranging from 150 to 400 people depending on the location, and some of them have private areas for groups and outdoor seating when the weather permits.

All branches offer British food with Mediterranean and European flavours. They have a typical brasserie menu with antipasti and Mediterranean platters for starters. There is a range of sandwiches from ribeye steak to honey roast Norfolk gammon served throughout the day. You could also find season's specials such as crispy herring, pancetta and white pudding salad or seared Hampshire red trout fillet.

They have burgers along with other dishes such as crayfish, Loch Linnha salmon fishcakes, twenty-eight day matured sirloin steak with béarnaise sauce or lemon and herb butter with Portobello mushrooms, sautéed spinach, slow roasted tomatoes and hand cut chips. For a perfect end to your meal, try the classic spotted dick with vanilla custard or have the chocolate and terrine with espresso cream.

Corney and Barrow cater to an eclectic clientele, so don't be surprised to find satellite television and huge sports screens at their Lloyd's outlet, but a more sedate group of office goers with a few representatives of the Press and Law at Fleet Place while theatre goers throng to the West End branch.

Boutique bowling was hitherto an unknown idea but now All Star Lanes deserve applause for pioneering this concept by bringing in the first boutique bowling alley to London. In this 1950s American styled venue there are four slick lanes with an integrated diner, serving top quality American food.

The luncheonette menu features starters of seafood jambalaya risotto cake with sauce Americane, pulled pork and pear salad, and home smoked spiced barbecue wings with blue cheese dressing and celery. Main courses cover all bases from jerk spiced cod and succotash, and Texas chilli con carne to meatball and mascarpone lasagne and Cajun spiced pork fillet and pit beans. Desserts include cherry pie with clotted cream and banana praline split.

The bar is well-stocked with an extensive collection of bourbons and offers an endless list of exotic cocktails. All Star Lanes is definitely a venue that just keeps on giving.

Cafe du Village is situated on Bellevue Road, providing idyllic views across Wandsworth Common. Formerly 'The Brasserie', the restaurant has been refurbished, swathed in creams and golds and is beautifully furnished with comfortable seating and booths. In addition to this, there is a lovely alfresco dining terrace, the perfect setting to enjoy a leisurely meal on a fine summers' day.

Exhibiting a strong preference to fresh, seasonal and local ingredients, the kitchen has devised a seasonally changing menu with a strong French influence. With a 'brasserie' label expect some comfort classics such as chicken liver parfait; beer battered fish and chips with minted mushy peas and tartar sauce, and grilled goats' cheese, roasted piquillo peppers and caramelised shallots with mixed leaves and herb dressing. These could be preceded by a charcuterie sharing plate of salami, Parma ham, chorizo and homemade pickles.

The little ones can choose from their own, colourful menu, designed to suit their tastes and appetite.

A stone's throw from Shad Thames, the picturesque views of Tower Bridge in the same frame as Lovage Indian Restaurant, exudes the kind of upmarket ambience that is unparalleled in the Square Mile. Even leaving aside the warm welcome by a traditionally dressed doorman, the airy bar provides a snug and comforting environment with plenty of intimate areas to sip on a cocktail. It's the upstairs dining room, with its plush surroundings, that proves to be the real draw while the cooking is inspired by some tried and tested choices, along with more contemporary ones.

Flavoursome starters include the succulent lamb gilouti kebabs, mussels in garlic and brandy or cod and shrimp cakes. Mains are a fine blend of familiar favourites and modern dishes, such as scallops in a coconut and cashew nut sauce, duck with apricots or an aromatic lamb shank.

Add to the cooking, friendly service and an elevated environment and you have the recipe for a wonderful restaurant.

Situated in Brockley, south east London, The Brockley Mess is a cafe, bar, and gallery serving excellent food and drinks in a friendly and warm atmosphere. The venue offers something a bit different from the usual high street cafe, whilst you will find the ubiquitous full English on the menu, you'll also find delicious alternatives.

Eggs Benedict, French toast and Mexican influenced breakfast burrito, loose leaf tea, freshly ground coffee feature on the varied menu among many traditional options for breakfast. They also serve daily hot lunches and freshly made baguettes and delectable homemade cakes.

The short but well thought out wine list features easy drinking, accessible wines from Italy, Australia and Chile and they also believe in supporting the local businesses. They stock two excellent meantime beers from the Greenwich brewery, plus some popular lagers including Peroni and Corona, and some more unusual beers such as Negro Modela and Veddett.

As the name suggests, Anda de Bridge, is indeed under a railway bridge and this very unique location makes it a favourite amongst young locals. Exposed brick walls, sunken lights, and the use of dark hues in the décor create a lively and vibrant ambiance. The last missing piece is found as the DJ gets to do, what he does best - getting the crowd on its feet.

The cuisine reflects the many cultures found in the Caribbean Islands whilst the cooking focuses on using quality ingredients to create freshly prepared classic dishes. Fresh seafood, diverse meats, curry and vegetarian dishes are ignited by exotic and spicy seasoning. Expect jerk chicken, peppered tiger prawns and the traditional saltfish and ackee on the menu. Close with a chocolate fondant, fig tart or a Caribbean soufflé.

An interesting drinks menu includes exotic fruit cocktails and an extensive selection of imported fine rums whilst bottled beers range from Red Stripe and Carib to Corona.

Stratford Circus is an innovative performing arts centre in Theatre Square that offers quality performances, interesting courses, and facilities for different kinds of events.

Circus Eats is located in the middle of the building and attracts a vast array of people from food lovers to artists; its architecture, lighting and music make the concept restaurant an interesting place to visit.

A regular menu of international favourites as well as a selection of daily specials is on offer. Exciting choices could include West African jollof rice with fried plantain, and Polish salted herring.

Light bites such as sandwiches, jacket potatoes roasted with rosemary, sea salt and black pepper and served with mixed salad are available alongside an á la carte menu. Starters of Spanish baked prawns, and vegetable enchiladas jostle with mains of sea bream in coconut milk with curried potatoes, and teriyaki salmon with sesame roasted vegetables, pepper sauce and egg noodles.

A banana set cream with dark chocolate whipped cream brings the meal to a graceful end. A well-chosen selection of wine and bottled beer complements the meal.