How to Spend Three Perfect Days in London, According to a Local Editor

If tucking into a hearty breakfast of British classics (think rarebit, kippers, and bubble and squeak) surrounded by artworks from the likes of Warhol, Matisse, and Freud sounds like your sort of morning, then I guarantee you’ll love Mount Street Restaurant.

One of London’s largest green spaces, Hyde Park is perfect for a stroll in any season but particularly in the autumn when the leaves begin to change, and the whole park becomes a jewel box of browns, reds, and golds.

While not technically a lunch spot, popping by this French-Asian bakery on Duke Street for a slice of their honey butter toast is always a good idea. It’s conveniently located right next to Selfridges, should you fancy a spot of shopping after your sugar fix.

This elevated London spot is the kind of place you could easily spend an entire afternoon tucked into a corner with friends, and the food is top-notch. My tip? Don’t leave before you’ve tried their banoffee pie—it’ll change your life.

Hop in a cab for 10 mins (or take a leisurely 30 min walk through Soho) to get to Ronnie’s Scott’s—a legendary jazz club hosting world-class live music every night since 1959. Book tickets in advance, order a Manhattan, and prepare to feel like you’ve stumbled onto a film set.

I could never get tired of a morning spent in this beautiful space (think: industrial, white-washed, exposed brick interiors). For a weekend brunch, I’m ordering the pork Benedict, mustard, and brown butter hollandaise and—depending on whether I’ve been out the night before—a very good Bloody Mary.

There’s a lot to love about Deeneys, but it’s the Macbeth toastie that keeps the fans coming back. It’s the ultimate comfort food: caramelized onions, cheddar cheese, and mustard perfectly complement the spiced lamb filling, sandwiched between toasted granary bread.

Yes, really, a farm in the middle of the city. Grab a coffee and visit ponies, donkeys, sheep, pigs, geese, goats, and chickens, or head to the garden to wander around the apple, pear, and plum trees in the orchard.

This canal-front, relaxed hangout is well worth booking in advance. Expect super seasonal dishes in a chic setting.

Service is down-to-earth, the menu is fuss-free, and the cocktails are lip-smackingly good—there’s a reason it’s number 21 on The World’s 50 Best Bars list.

Few places are as full of life as Brick Lane, where you’ll find stalls selling just about any item you can think of and food carts covering every cuisine imaginable.

It’s a classic for a reason. Beloved by every Londoner, chewy bagels are best eaten with juicy, melt-in-your-mouth salt beef inside.

Inspired by the Scandinavian fjords, Sauna & Plunge allows you to experience all of the health benefits without breaking the bank—a 30-minute sauna and five-minute ice bath is just $40.

London’s favorite Thai is a must. Expect fiery beef larb, ginger-marinated chicken thighs, and larger platters of stir-fried squid and tiger prawn curry.

The only thing better than karaoke is karaoke that comes with a side of dumplings, which is exactly what you can expect from Bao.