Institute of Contemporary Arts

Institute of Contemporary Arts, The Mall, London. The ICA was founded by a group of radical artists in the 1940s and ‘exists to challenge the foundations of contemporary art’. It contains galleries, a theatre, two cinemas, a bookshop and a bar. It’s a lovely space, you should go. Time Out London Shortlist 2012

Boris Bikes

Boris Bikes, officially known as Barclays Cycle Hire, London. The bike hire scheme was launched across London in the summer of 2010 and there are now 6000 bikes and 400 docking stations all over the capital offering a cheap and environmentally friendly way of getting around the busy streets. Time Out London for Visitors Spring/SummerContinue reading “Boris Bikes”

The Roebuck

The Roebuck, Borough, London. Once upon a time this was my local and it’s one of the things I really miss living north of the river. The Roebuck is two minutes walk from Borough tube station and hosts quiz nights, live music, big screen sport, serves great food and ale and has a private function room. WellContinue reading “The Roebuck”