City Secrets London

"The next time I go to London, this book goes with me." --San Francisco Chronicle

"City Secrets guides are unlike any others on the market . . . in this case, a formidable cross section of London's intelligentsia . . . share their inside information on the parts of London they know best, the sorts of places that they might reveal to visiting friends, the keys that might unlock some of the city's meaning" --The Sunday Times (London)

"This is the other side of the moon from most city guides" --The Irish Times

"This is one of the most unique travel guides on the market" --TNT Magazine (London)

From urban excitement of smart new restaurants to the sudden peace of hidden gardens, City Secrets London reveals, through anecdote and personal insight, a wealth of little-known gems. Infused with the spirit of history and literature, yet undeniably of-the-moment, the city's loveliest ancient corners and hippest new addresses are described by those who know them best:

• A barrister takes you to the wine merchant who supplies claret to the Queen
• An eminent art historian describes one of the most idiosyncratic and memorable museums in the world
• A celebrated writer directs you to Oscar Wilde's favorite restaurant
• An illustrious designer divulges his luxurious "connoisseur's afternoon"

A portion of the sales of this book will benefit the Sir John Soane's Museum, The Whitechapel Art Gallery, and the Museum of London.