London food sucks at any price. They try hard but can't cook. Bloody shame. We stay at St. Ermin's near Green Park, stroll to The City across Green Park. Tube around the corner.

There's a little hole-in-the-wall called The Stockpot south of Leicester Square which has the best value in town. It won't impress your girlfriend but if she's like my old gal living well and wisely anywhere is half the fun.