Cognac enthusiasts are known for paying over the odds for a decent shot of—what is to novices—simply an esteemed French brandy.

Still, at $6,150 (£4,000) per each 50ml shot, even the serious cognac fans will expect something special.

Smoking ban or no smoking ban, it still doesn’t stop an appreciation of a hand-rolled Cuban every now and then, especially when there’s a vintage Cognac on the table. Despite smoking restrictions, London’s cigar bar scene is still thriving and a few trusted venues are still alive and well. Marie Teather goes in search of a few.

Admitting, in a country that has a history in sticky toffee pudding or spotted dick with custard, desserts are not something Londoners often get excited about. Every now and now and then though, rather than skip to the coffee the next round of drinks, it is nice to finish on something all the more sweet and the truth is, London has some great spots to have a dessert. Here’s a look at five sweet possibilities.

Of course it sometimes to hard to find out who you’ll really find in a private member’s bar until you join. But if the recent press is anything to go by, Morton’s Private Members Club has fond celebrity membership—and a fun loving and lively one at that.

Sushi bars and Japanese restaurants are as much the norm in any London district as are old English pubs. Londoners have loved sushi since the first restaurants started opening here over thirty years ago and the more we read the health benefits of healthy Japanese diet, the more our love affair with the food goes on. Marie Teather finds the five best restaurants to get your fix of that simple, but exquisite dish of raw fish on rice.

For decades it’s been one of London’s most popular tourist attractions for visitors to the city. Admittedly, few Londoners ever pay The London Dungeons a visit. Still that may all be about to change with the introduction of Jack the Stripper – a saucy take on of London’s most notorious characters.

There once was a time when American movies and sitcoms would mock British teeth – you only need to remember Austin Powers for an embarrassing set of gnashes.

Well how quickly things can change. The last decade has seen dental surgery really take off in the UK. No longer do those requiring a perfect set of pearly whites need to head off to LA, instead just pop over to Harley Street where you’ll find one of the leading dental practices in the world.

The Queen’s age is the most commonly asked question on the Internet according to search engine Ask Jeeves,

At the same time, Internet users are breaking one of the last social taboos: asking a person’s age.

The internationally renowned and luxury furniture brand, Christopher Guy, will be displaying its collection over 2,000 square feet at the world’s most luxurious department store.