Guidebook for London
Food Scene
Inside the Town Hall Hotel, which is literally opposite our flat.
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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.
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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.
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Lahore Kebab House
Umberston StreetAlthough 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!
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G&T Organic Shop & Coffee House
Best coffee in London in our opinion and its 2 mins from our flat!
Nice for meat dishes. Good selection of wine.
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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.
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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).
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
Short distance from the flat. Check out website for events and cinema.
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Rich Mix
35-47 Bethnal Green RdShort distance from the flat. Check out website for events and cinema.
Must see Marina Abramovic: 512. Hours - till 25th August!
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Iziko le-Serpentine
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.
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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.
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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.