Places I used to frequent on visits were the French House, the Scots Hoose in Cambridge Circus (with resident mynah bird), Bunjies Folk Cellar and the Cousins, of course. We used to buy coffee from the Algerian Coffee Stores in Old Compton Street (still there), and go for a pint of Youngers Scotch Bitter in the Pillars Of Hercules (sawdust on the floor in those days) in Greek Street.

Marshall Street Baths was a popular place at lunchtime - I used to walk there from Broadcasting House - followed by lunch at Cranks almost next door, or a pint at the Coach & Horses.

Remember the old flower seller who, having sold all his flowers and got pissed, used to walk up and down Old Compton Street with a rose behind each ear?

More later...