Freud

Purchased from the shop upstairs, chrome Cinni desk fans (& anything else, so long as it came in matt black) were the epitome of style when Freud first launched. In the mid-80s, securing a decent cocktail in London was difficult; a generation on, you’re spoilt for choice, but this familiar boho bar/café-cum-art gallery remains as popular as ever – particularly for its lethal Long Island iced tea & other comfortably priced classic cocktails. It also touts toasted sarnies, salads & equally affordable, all-day comfort food to enjoy while you catch up with friends you’ve actually met or Tweet those you haven’t. One-time arty/muso habitués such as Swing Out Sister & Curiosity Killed the Cat may be passé these days, & it’s hardly the place for cutting-edge media darlings, but Freud plods on regardless.