Gone is the time when a day out with kids meant bland food and weird, squashy play pens. The capital now boasts a multitude of stylish spots that have little Londoners fully in mind - you just need to know where to find them. Luckily, we do. From the most innovative outdoor playgrounds to the best place for a proper coffee while they slurp a babyccino, this handy little guide is full of shops, places, activities and cafes that we love visiting just as much as our under-five companions.

Hoxton Mini Press have made a name for themselves as a publisher dedicated to celebrating the creative and colourful character of East London. This is the second edition of their unashamedly biased, deeply opinionated (and very popular) guide to the area. With 15 new suggestions of where to eat, sleep, shop and drink (and some places that have fallen out of favour taken out) this pocket-sized companion is the ultimate guide to the everchanging face of East London, filled with beautiful photography, pithy reviews and a neighbourhood map showing where each place is located. It's a must for East London locals and first-time visitors alike.

-The best places to eat modern vegan food in London. Period -'2019 will be year of the vegan' according to the Economist -The vegan scene is expanding fast, particularly in London -The book is written and curated by a key social media influencer with a global following (97K on Instagram) Veganism has come of age. And we should all be thankful, not just the cows. The brilliant places in this guide will tempt even those more traditional foodies with their original food pairings and stylish, fresh interiors. Instagram blogger Sara Kiyo Popowa has helped Hoxton Mini Press create an unashamedly opinionated guide to the very best ethical eateries in all of London. From dirty burgers to superfood bowls, cheesemongers to bakeries, this pocket-sized companion is a must for anyone that cares about the planet as much as their taste buds. Why buy a guidebook when all information is available online? Because people want opinion to cut through the clutter.

Two expert writers, Sujata Burman and Rosa Bertoli, have joined forces with architectural photographer Taran Wilkhu to create an unashamedly confident guide to the must-see buildings in London, spanning all the architectural styles: from Art Deco to postmodern, brutalist to futuristic. Over 50 buildings are included alongside four maps with guided city walks.

In recent years, a new phenomenon has gripped London's culinary landscape - the rise of dessert bars, dedicatedly entirely to all things sugar and cream. The 50 spots in this guide will tempt not only the biggest sweet tooth but also those who claim not to have one at all. And why buy a guide book when all information is available online? Because we give you well informed opinion to cut through the clutter.

In an age of behemoth brands, visiting local independent shops has never been more rewarding - or important. London has an army of small owner-run indies and we've picked the very best. From artisan delis to stationery hubs, these shops are champions of friendly service and expert knowledge. Go out, support and enjoy. The book includes 54 shops and is packed with original photography, insider tips and interviews with the owners.

THE PERFECT GIFT FOR THOSE WHO LOVE LONDON. A RADIO 4 BEST FOOD AND DRINK BOOK OF THE YEAR. An illustrated guide to London's best pubs and their extraordinary history, presented by the founder of the world-famous Liquid History Tours. Pull up a stool for a thirst-quenching trundle through London's liquid history in search of the city's greatest pubs. We raise a toast in Shakespeare's local, pop in for a pint at Jack the Ripper's bar and push open the bloodstained doors of the Bucket of Blood. Liquid History is a beautifully illustrated love letter to London's finest hostelries, written by the city's leading pub tour guide and host of the celebrated Liquid History Tours. Profiling over 50 timeless boozers, this book tells the story of London's history and the taverns that have hosted, harboured and refreshed its leading characters. Exploring the watering holes of London's writers and artists, its most notorious criminals and celebrated figures, we move from architectural marvels to secretive backstreet boozers to join the dots for London's ultimate knees-up.