In this light, the much-loved, now closed Elena’s L’Etoile didn’t feel so much like another era, but almost fictitious. This hospitality institution and shameless celeb haunt lived at number 30, in various guises, for almost 100 years, and the tiny yet mighty Elena Salvoni ran the floor with abundant old-school dignity. I’m not entirely sure anyone ate at Elena’s solely for the food, although signed photos of the likes of Gene Wilder and Ella Fitzgerald pointed towards the fact that they’d been made to feel special and valued. Earlier this year, however, as Charlotte Street sat punch-drunk, shutters down and tables up, it felt as if we’d never see those heady days again. You’ll find the Princess of Wales at 22 Chalcot Road, London NW1 8LL. 18) The Sheephaven Bay Photo: @thesheephavenbay A relaxed spot with a real community feed, they have open-mic nights, great food, good beer and regular DJs who play everything from Ska and Reggae to Motown and Garage. Something of a Camden institution, The Good Mixer started life as a working man’s pub before it became the pub of choice for iconic Britpop bands and artists in the 90’s. It was rumoured to be the setting for the opening blow in the Oasis vs Blur feud where on meeting Graham Coxon for the first time Noel Gallagher reportedly said: “ nice music, s**t clothes.” Inside, the ceilings are hidden by memorabilia from every GAA and hurling team imaginable, and the conservatory and beer garden make it a perfect place to dodge the tourists walking up Camden High Street.

Just a stone’s throw from leafy Primrose Hill, the Princess of Wales is a lovely gastropub which is famous for its banging roast and is a great spot to hang out with friends.