Food Scene
Corner Room
8 Patriot SquareInside the Town Hall Hotel, which is literally opposite our flat.
Amazing value for money Turkish grill. One of our favourite's in London.
150 locals recommend
Mangal 1
10 Arcola StAmazing value for money Turkish grill. One of our favourite's in London.
Although you can find many Indian restaurants on Brick Lane, this one's a true hidden gem (near Aldgate East, Whitechapel). Easy enough to walk to or get the bus number 254 just outside our flat.
56 locals recommend
Lahore Kebab House
2-10 Umberston StAlthough you can find many Indian restaurants on Brick Lane, this one's a true hidden gem (near Aldgate East, Whitechapel). Easy enough to walk to or get the bus number 254 just outside our flat.
Best coffee in London in our opinion and its 2 mins from our flat!
15 locals recommend
G&T Organic Shop & Coffee House
Best coffee in London in our opinion and its 2 mins from our flat!
Rivington Shoreditch
28-30 Rivington StreetNice for meat dishes. Good selection of wine.
Similar to Rivington Grill and in the same area, in case you cant find a table there.
100 locals recommend
Tramshed
32 Rivington StSimilar to Rivington Grill and in the same area, in case you cant find a table there.
Nice for breakfast/brunch (but long wait at weekends).
70 locals recommend
Breakfast Club Spitalfields
12-16 Artillery LnNice for breakfast/brunch (but long wait at weekends).
Bottega Prelibato
43-45 Rivington StBest italian!
A walking distance - nice spacey industrial design to enjoy a coffee or brunch
20 locals recommend
The Laundry Building
2-18 Warburton RdA walking distance - nice spacey industrial design to enjoy a coffee or brunch
Drinks & Nightlife
Nice, relaxed environment. Ideal for cocktails or tea.
27 locals recommend
Town Hall Hotel & Apartments
8 Patriot SquareNice, relaxed environment. Ideal for cocktails or tea.
Great place to enjoy a drink - but do check if you can book a place as it may be only available for members.
71 locals recommend
Shoreditch House
Ebor StreetGreat place to enjoy a drink - but do check if you can book a place as it may be only available for members.
Happiness Forgets
8-9 Hoxton SquareBest cocktails in London!
Arts & Culture
Rich Mix
35-47 Bethnal Green RdShort distance from the flat. Check out website for events and cinema.
Serpentine Galleries
Must see Marina Abramovic: 512. Hours - till 25th August!
Everything Else
Lovely on Saturday afternoons to pick up local produce and have coffee or a lunch at one of the pubs.
1735 locals recommend
Broadway Market
Broadway MarketLovely on Saturday afternoons to pick up local produce and have coffee or a lunch at one of the pubs.
Take a bus to London Bridge or change to the Northern Line on the metro/tube. The food market can get busy, but its a nice day out in London and you can walk along the river after your visit.
1616 locals recommend
Borough Market
Borough High StreetTake a bus to London Bridge or change to the Northern Line on the metro/tube. The food market can get busy, but its a nice day out in London and you can walk along the river after your visit.
Essentials
E5 Bakehouse
396 Mentmore TerraceIf you like bread, you will like this place.