Drinks & Nightlife
Chic and modern industrial interior makes this one of my favourite hanging spots, both during the day for a spot of work, or at night to meet a friend for a drink. Great cocktails and the Hoi Polloi.
106 locals recommend
Ace Hotel London
100 Shoreditch High StChic and modern industrial interior makes this one of my favourite hanging spots, both during the day for a spot of work, or at night to meet a friend for a drink. Great cocktails and the Hoi Polloi.
This area of town isn’t as hip as it used to be, but Callooh Callay is still as much a destination in its own right as it is a hidey-hole to avoid the drink offer-seeking masses.
132 locals recommend
Callooh Callay Bar
65 Rivington StThis area of town isn’t as hip as it used to be, but Callooh Callay is still as much a destination in its own right as it is a hidey-hole to avoid the drink offer-seeking masses.
Loungelover
1 Whitby StreetQuirky but fun bar, busy on the weekends but good later in the week.
Food Scene
There are many places to eat here including Korean, Thai, Falafel, but the fresh, minced beef, hamburger at Bukowski is not to be missed.
377 locals recommend
BOXPARK Shoreditch
2-10 Bethnal Green RdThere are many places to eat here including Korean, Thai, Falafel, but the fresh, minced beef, hamburger at Bukowski is not to be missed.
Or if you want to try indian food with a bit of a twist, Dishoom is one of londons most hip new restaurants.From foursquare “Dishoom feels like a walk-in sepia photograph."
475 locals recommend
Dishoom Shoreditch
7 Boundary StOr if you want to try indian food with a bit of a twist, Dishoom is one of londons most hip new restaurants.From foursquare “Dishoom feels like a walk-in sepia photograph."
While rooted in classic recipes and techniques, the modern French à la carte menu aims to be refined and elegant.
125 locals recommend
Boundary London
2-4 Boundary StWhile rooted in classic recipes and techniques, the modern French à la carte menu aims to be refined and elegant.
This is your breakfast spot and farmers market, they do great fresh produce, the perfect hangover cure on a sunday for good english food, or go for lunch and dinner and try their pies.
100 locals recommend
Albion
2-4 Boundary StThis is your breakfast spot and farmers market, they do great fresh produce, the perfect hangover cure on a sunday for good english food, or go for lunch and dinner and try their pies.
Great swedish food. “had a pleasant atmosphere, helped along by the friendly waitress and easy-listening music. But the food was no better than an Ikea canteen, served at inflated prices.”
16 locals recommend
Fika
161 Brick LaneGreat swedish food. “had a pleasant atmosphere, helped along by the friendly waitress and easy-listening music. But the food was no better than an Ikea canteen, served at inflated prices.”
Housed on the ground floor of the Tea Building, located on the corner of Shoreditch High Street and Bethnal Green Road in East London, Pizza East Shoreditch is a modern take on the pizzeria.
252 locals recommend
Pizza East Shoreditch
56 Shoreditch High StHoused on the ground floor of the Tea Building, located on the corner of Shoreditch High Street and Bethnal Green Road in East London, Pizza East Shoreditch is a modern take on the pizzeria.
The cooking is generally of a high standard. Dishes are based on classical French technique and quality ingredients, but the kitchen employs imaginative flourishes that demonstrate a sense of adventur
26 locals recommend
Les Trois Garçons
40 Church StThe cooking is generally of a high standard. Dishes are based on classical French technique and quality ingredients, but the kitchen employs imaginative flourishes that demonstrate a sense of adventur
Amazing coffee! Their continental breakfasts are great too.
113 locals recommend
Allpress Espresso Bar London
58 Redchurch StAmazing coffee! Their continental breakfasts are great too.
Hawksmoor Spitalfields
157A Commercial StSteaks… amazing but pricey. Must book!
Shopping
London's oldest market, Spitalfields is now a seven-days- a-week destination. Resplendent under designed glass canopy, Spitalfields Traders Market and shops offer cutting edge fashion and art.
696 locals recommend
Old Spitalfields Market
16 Commercial StLondon's oldest market, Spitalfields is now a seven-days- a-week destination. Resplendent under designed glass canopy, Spitalfields Traders Market and shops offer cutting edge fashion and art.
The best day to visit Brick Lane market is on Sundays, though the shops and restaurants are open every day. On Sundays the streets are lined with people hawking their wares, & trendy stalls.
825 locals recommend
Brick Lane Sunday Market
Brick LaneThe best day to visit Brick Lane market is on Sundays, though the shops and restaurants are open every day. On Sundays the streets are lined with people hawking their wares, & trendy stalls.
open on Sundays from 8am ’til 3'ish. Columbia Road is in the East End sitting on the edge of the city with Shoreditch to the west and Brick Lane and Spitalfields nearby.
1660 locals recommend
Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia Roadopen on Sundays from 8am ’til 3'ish. Columbia Road is in the East End sitting on the edge of the city with Shoreditch to the west and Brick Lane and Spitalfields nearby.
Essentials
Planet Organic - Spitalfields
132 Commercial StClosest 'posh' super market for great produce.
Tesco Express
116-118 Commercial StGeneral supermarket.