Drinks & Nightlife
Lovely canal side pub. Great for sitting outside and enjoying the sights
116 locals recommend
The Palm Tree Pub
127 Grove RdLovely canal side pub. Great for sitting outside and enjoying the sights
This is a new bar by Old Ford Lock. Has a big beer garden and lots of nice ales on tap. Trivia: On the other side of the canal is the old Big Breakfast house!
81 locals recommend
The Plough at Swan Wharf
60 Dace RdThis is a new bar by Old Ford Lock. Has a big beer garden and lots of nice ales on tap. Trivia: On the other side of the canal is the old Big Breakfast house!
Eleanor Arms
460 Old Ford RdFriendly, local pub.
The Lord Tredegar
50 Lichfield RdFriendly, local pub. Open fireplace during the colder months.
Swanky, local gastropub. Has a small beer garden and benches outside on the street.
139 locals recommend
The Morgan Arms
43 Morgan StSwanky, local gastropub. Has a small beer garden and benches outside on the street.
Pub On The Park
19 Martello StreetGreat for a summertime drink.
Royal Inn on the Park
111 Lauriston RoadNice pub by the entrance to the park.
The People's Park Tavern has a huge beer garden and serves food. It also does quizzes and comedy nights.
68 locals recommend
Handmade Mysteries Escape Room
360 Victoria Park RdThe People's Park Tavern has a huge beer garden and serves food. It also does quizzes and comedy nights.
Essentials
Idea Store
260 Commercial RdOur cool local library. Has a free Wifi and a nice café too!
Iceland Foods
1/11 Watney StThe only local chain supermarket. Mostly frozen food.
E3 5QS
Roman RoadA very well stocked local supermarket.
This supermarket is great for veggie and vegan products.
58 locals recommend
SimplyFresh Bethnal Green
201-203 Roman RdThis supermarket is great for veggie and vegan products.
Roman Road Market runs from 10am to 4pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays and from 9am to 5pm on Saturdays. It's great for Fruit and Veg.
The Albert Old Ford
74 Saint Stephen's RoadRoman Road Market runs from 10am to 4pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays and from 9am to 5pm on Saturdays. It's great for Fruit and Veg.
Sightseeing
Go for a swim in the Olympic pool or just go to see the spectacular building.
The Public swimming timetable is available on their website.
141 locals recommend
London Aquatics Centre
Go for a swim in the Olympic pool or just go to see the spectacular building.
The Public swimming timetable is available on their website.
The Pagoda was built in 1842 for the Chinese Exhibition in Hyde Park. Later it was moved here. During WW2 it suffered a lot of damage from bombs but has since been restored.
Pagoda
The Pagoda was built in 1842 for the Chinese Exhibition in Hyde Park. Later it was moved here. During WW2 it suffered a lot of damage from bombs but has since been restored.
Just inside the park from here are two semi-domed benches that were once part of the former London Bridge.
Cadogan Terrace
Cadogan TerraceJust inside the park from here are two semi-domed benches that were once part of the former London Bridge.
Model Boating Lake
Who doesn't love watching model boats!?
This lot are skilled. Go watch if your in the area!
7 locals recommend
Mile End Concrete Bowl and SkatePark
Saint Paul's WayThis lot are skilled. Go watch if your in the area!
Until the Shard popped up, this was the tallest building in the country. Still impressive. And the docklands are always an interesting place to explore.
651 locals recommend
Canary Wharf
1 Bank StUntil the Shard popped up, this was the tallest building in the country. Still impressive. And the docklands are always an interesting place to explore.
Everything Else
Gunmakers Ln
This will take you into Victoria Park or to the canal.
The local swimming pool.
York Hall is also famous for hosing regular boxing events.
36 locals recommend
York Hall Leisure Centre
21 Old Ford RoadThe local swimming pool.
York Hall is also famous for hosing regular boxing events.
There are open meditations every morning and lunchtime. See their website for details.
28 locals recommend
London Buddhist Centre
51 Roman RdThere are open meditations every morning and lunchtime. See their website for details.
Lock Cottage
Dace RoadHome to the Channel 4's Big Breakfast house!
Food Scene
399 Roman Rd
399 Roman RoadTasty Chinese take-away. Google Singway for a menu.
In my opinion, the nicer of the two famous Brick Lane bagel shops. I recommend either a Salt Beef Bagel or Salmon w/ Cream Cheese!
236 locals recommend
Beigel Bake
159 Brick LnIn my opinion, the nicer of the two famous Brick Lane bagel shops. I recommend either a Salt Beef Bagel or Salmon w/ Cream Cheese!
You can grab a coffee and watch the cyclists train. It's very relaxing. The building is amazing too.
36 locals recommend
Lee Valley VeloPark
Abercrombie RoadYou can grab a coffee and watch the cyclists train. It's very relaxing. The building is amazing too.
E3 5ES
Roman RoadLocal branch of UK's largest Coffee chain
Nice coffee shop. The premises used to be home to Rhythm Division record shop, the spiritual home of Grime.
42 locals recommend
Zealand Road Coffee Shop London
391 Roman RdNice coffee shop. The premises used to be home to Rhythm Division record shop, the spiritual home of Grime.
Great local Indian restaurant, friendly staff. Author Lionel Shriver ('We Need to Talk About Kevin') set key scenes of her follow up novel 'The Post Birthday World' in this restaurant!
Best of India
431 Roman RoadGreat local Indian restaurant, friendly staff. Author Lionel Shriver ('We Need to Talk About Kevin') set key scenes of her follow up novel 'The Post Birthday World' in this restaurant!
Arts & Culture
Hire pedal boats and tootle around the lake.
20 locals recommend
Victoria Park - Lakeside Pavilion Toilets
Hire pedal boats and tootle around the lake.
Local independent Cinema. Shows Hollywood and indie flicks. 30 min walk, or 15 min by 277 bus.
445 locals recommend
Hackney Picturehouse
270 Mare StLocal independent Cinema. Shows Hollywood and indie flicks. 30 min walk, or 15 min by 277 bus.
West India Quay
Hertsmere RoadLocal multiplex