Sake No Hana- Mayfair, London

23 Saint James's Street, SW1A 1HA
http://sakenohana.com/london/

Owned by the Hakkasan group, Sake No Hana serves modern Japanese cuisine in a slick Mayfair environment. Black leather seats, atmospheric drop lighting and an intricate wooden ceiling create a striking interior while the open sushi bar lets you to watch the chefs hard at work.

The 'Taste of Sake No Hana' set menu is priced at £29 ahead for 4 courses, allowing you to sample a range of what's on offer without breaking the bank. We opted for the red miso soup with yam croquette to start, followed by tofu and mushrooms and tender beef hobayaki. Of the sushi dishes available, the spicy chirashi maki and crunchy yasai maki were perfectly prepared and tasted great. The dessert of the day was an unusual and refreshing selection of sorbet bites encased in exotic fruit pockets. Also included is a peach Bellini served in a tall, frosted glass.

The Wolesley- St James, London

160 Piccadily, W1J 9EB
http://www.thewolseley.com/

The Wolesley lets you experience Mayfair luxury at affordable prices. This London establishment originated as a prestigious car showroom and the interior remains as grand today- towering pillars, arches, stairways and chandeliers create a big impact as soon as you walk through the door. After being greeted by three separate staff before we were seated, we knew we would be looked after well.

The menu includes starters like beetroot and goats cheese salad or croustade of quails eggs and hollandaise. The duck confit with lentils was a delicious mains and the fish stew and coq au vin looked good too. Classic desserts feature such as creme brulee, apple & raspberry crumble and black forest gateau.

Renowned for breakfast, start the day with choices such as caramelised pink grapefruit, potato rosti with avocado, tomato and egg or pancakes with bacon and berries.

Bunga Bunga- Battersea, London

37 Battersea Bridge Road, SW11 3BA
http://www.bungabunga-london.com/

As one of London's top boozy brunch venues, two hours in Italian pizzeria Bunga Bunga ensure anyone leaves in a jovial and less that sober state. The staff are attentive and provide a steady, unlimited flow of prosecco and bellinis.

Also included in the thirty pound brunch menu are homemade bread and jams, fresh fruit salad, a selection of cured meats and large boards of different pizza - ample lining for whatever shenanigans follow. Expect dancing on tables and karaoke when things begin to get rowdy post- 3pm...
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Dabbous- Goodge Street, London

39 Whitfield Street, WIT 2SF
http://dabbous.co.uk/

A string of excellent reviews from top critics and a small capacity shot the wait for Dabbous up to a massive 10 months last year. Thankfully the waiting time has now been capped at 6 months! Dishes on the menu display innovation with a proficient understanding of flavours and ingredient combinations. Fresh herbs, fruits and vegetables, juices and infusions and wild foods are the focus to ensure lighter cooking in line with a growing desire to eat healthily.

We went all out with the tasting menu; favourites being muscat grapes with lovage & almond milk, lard on toast with black truffle and hot cashew nut butter with ginger beer and lime.

The bar downstairs boasts an extensive and creative cocktail list for a pre-dinner drink.