Mr Lawrence wine bar, Crofton Park

Mr Lawrence wine bar

Mr Lawrence is very much off the beaten track, but for wine lovers it's a must-visit. Located next to a wine merchant of the same name, this creaky bar adorned with fairy lights in the windows is an absolute corker (excuse the pun), serving dozens of wines by the glass. Want something to soak up the booze? Then try a steaming cassoulet or a hearty meat and bread platter.

This bar has got so much going for it, but because of its unexpected location you can always get a table - my favourite place to sit is in the window, where you can huddle round the dark wooden table, polish off a bottle of good plonk and enjoy the rustic grub while watching the world (and the 122 bus...!) go by.

For proper wine connoisseurs there's a great review of Mr Lawrence over on Londonist.

Cosy rating: 6/10 - dark, wood-panelled walls, twinkly lights, but not much in the way of sofas.
Secret rating: 9/10 - it's too secret for its own good. Everybody go there, NOW!
Best bits: The huge selection of wines (by the glass). Also a large range of Belgian ales for those who prefer beer.
Worst bits: Food selection isn't massive, but what they do, they do very well.