When you're in need of some cultural direction, does your compass waver towards Wallpaper's high end hideouts, or into the all-encompassing arms of Time Out? Like Goldilocks, it seems you're either dealing with a bed that's too small or a bowl of porridge that's too hot. But where's the guide that's just right?

So we figured it was high time we poured our five years of collective London know-how into our own London Guide, filling it with things we think you actually want to know about. From useful info for newcomers to insider tips and helpful hints for adventurous locals, we've got you covered. We'll show you where to lay your head, who does the best brunch, where to buy that perfect gift, what club night, to hit and all those little cultural hotspots you've never had time to check out before.

We've sifted out the rubbish and left you with our favourites, which we'll keep updating with new launches, glossy photos from nights out, the latest UJ features, special reader offers, and events from our agenda.