Diver Tom Daley loves dancing at Omeara and pressing the champagne button at Bob Bob Ricard

I never really got to go “out out” that often when I was in London because I was always training. So I always appreciated going to see a drag show, going to the theatre. Jodie Harsh would always host a drag brunch on a Sunday.

-  Vicky Jessop

Home is …

I live in Los Angeles now, but I lived in London for a very long time: nearly 10 years.

Where do you stay in London?

I would usually stay at my place, but now my friends live there. So now I usually come to different hotels. I’m currently in the Ham Yard, but I don’t necessarily have a favourite. Honestly, I stay wherever I get put.

Where was your first flat?

It was in one of the high-rises in Stratford, because that was where the diving pool was. I had no idea where I was going to live in London because I didn’t have that much time. So I thought, first of all I’m going to rent by the pool.

What was your first job?

Diving. Most of the time that I was in London, diving was my thing. So the London Aquatic Centre was my second home. I spent so much time there. I would get there for about 8am and stay until 4.30pm each day.

Where would you recommend for a first date?

I think London has so many incredible parks. I would always recommend getting a picnic basket, getting some of your favourite foods, maybe a little bottle of prosecco, a nice blanket. Before the kids were born, my husband — Dustin Lance Black — and I used to go to St James’s Park and find a quiet little corner under a tree and just sit and enjoy people watching.

Which shops do you rely on?