8 of the most photogenic places to eat and sleep in London right now

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If you happen to find yourself in London sometime soon and are eager to cut a chic path through the city or just want to leave a trail of postcard-worthy Instagrams in your wake, then commit these photogenic hotels and eateries to memory. From millennial pink pancakes to quiet conservatories that prove to be a veritable garden of delights, here are the best places to eat and be seen in London right now.

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Mare St Market
If the gelato, flowers and pizza don’t inspire you, the chandelier room just might. As the name suggests, dozens of chandeliers hang from the roof, catching the light and making this dining spot one of London’s most Instagrammable. Scattered among the tables are antiques of all kinds, all available (as are the lighting fixtures) for purchase, belonging to Pure White Lines Shoreditch. If you like a side of history with your slice of pizza — or banana split — this spot is worth a visit.

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Rumours
If you’re still tickled by millennial pink, then Rumours in Mayfair should be at the top of your list for good fare and positively on point interiors. While the food is exceptional, crab-filled donuts with mango and wasabi powder sit alongside poke and vegan Pavlova, it’s the interiors that draw in the crowd. Pink accents, an Instagram-worthy flower wall and painfully chic bathroom are just some of the interior moments worth capturing while you’re there. The eatery opens for brunch and stays open late.

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The Pilgrim London
For the weary traveller, The Pilgrim hotel offers comfortable and modern surrounds thanks to its pared back aesthetic and neat rooms. Available in a range of sizes (including a practical bunkbed offering), the rooms have been finished with historic touches in the period lighting and 200-year-old parquet flooring – they’re nothing but a fresh and calm breathe of air nestled in the heart of Paddington. Likewise, the hotel’s lounge and terrace (open to the public) are plush spots to enjoy granola or a bacon butty while watching London pass by.

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Barbican Conservatory
Home to some 2,000 species of plants and trees, the Barbican Conservatory is a delightful way to spend an afternoon, especially if lazing beside koi ponds in the heart of London is your thing. Only open to the public on selected Saturdays of each month, be sure to check availabilities before you go but do stay for the afternoon tea or cocktail hour among the cool house orchids.

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Artist Residence Hotel
You’ll find the Artist Residence Hotels spread across England, with locations in Brighton, Oxfordshire, Penzance and London. Initial budget constraints led the owners to call on artists to decorate the first location in Brighton in exchange for board. Now dripping in art, each location is a tribute to creativity and no two rooms are alike. The perfect place to seek out an Instagram or two.

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Farm Girl
This Australian-owned chain offers up brunch (yes, avocado toast — but also pancakes and rose or lavender lattes) all day in its four locations in Knightsbridge, Chelsea, Soho and Notting Hill. While all the venues deserve a visit, your best bet for content can be found at the Knightsbridge and Chelsea cafes, each with a decidedly pastel colour palette that will flatter all feeds.

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The Culpeper
Book a table or a room at this pub-hotel and enjoy the rooftop garden that hosts sunset yoga, as well as terrarium how-to classes and astronomy sessions. The rooftop wine menu offers up the best British drops while the restaurant and pub both serve up traditional English fare, including a must-try Sunday roast. The rooms themselves present the perfect place to crash or snap.