With connections to the local skate scene, it's a place where the mulleted, leather-jacketed alternative students from art unis head for a big night.

"FOPP" in London sells brand new old records for as cheap as £5 - and they also have an excellent range of new books. Very dangerous for the wallet!

"The Social" is the sanctuary you'll be craving after your walk on London's Oxford St. This bar/restaurant is reminiscent of a Big Lebowski film set...

"The Shacklewell Arms" London is a warm, busy, noisy pub, frequented by a surprisingly young crowd. This bar is often a popular spot for overseas bands...

"Ain't Nothin' but Blues bar" is a small London bar with big character.If you're into your blues music without having to spend a fortune, I've got good...

"The Book Club" in London is really a bar - it may seem like an odd choice of name, but there's a lot going on here: gigs, exhibitions, even speed dating!