Guidebook for London
Entertainment & Activities
The history of toys. Good for kids and adults.
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I-V&A Museum of Childhood
Cambridge Heath RoadThe history of toys. Good for kids and adults.
Excellent cinema showing art house and mainstream films. It also has a great café bar.
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Hackney Picturehouse
270 Mare StExcellent cinema showing art house and mainstream films. It also has a great café bar.
Retro-American style diner and bowling joint with burgers and cocktails.
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All Star Lanes (Brick Lane)
95 Brick LnRetro-American style diner and bowling joint with burgers and cocktails.
Drinks & Nightlife
Old George
379 Bethnal Green RdRelaxed pub with good food and a sun filled garden.
Huge rooftop bar, great on a sunny afternoon or evening.
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Netil360
1 Westgate StHuge rooftop bar, great on a sunny afternoon or evening.
Great outdoor terrace overlooking London Field Park. The food is good too.
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Pub On The Park
19 Martello StreetGreat outdoor terrace overlooking London Field Park. The food is good too.
Great little pub tucked away on a side street that serves excellent pie and mash
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The Camel
277 Globe RdGreat little pub tucked away on a side street that serves excellent pie and mash
Cosy pub, hidden away. They serve tasty, authentic stone baked pizza
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The Florist Arms
255 Globe RdCosy pub, hidden away. They serve tasty, authentic stone baked pizza
Quirky cocktail bar with table service and taxidermy
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Satan's Whiskers
343 Cambridge Heath RdQuirky cocktail bar with table service and taxidermy
Located beneath the railway arches. Amazing range of bottled beer to drink there or take home.
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Mother Kelly's
251 Paradise RowLocated beneath the railway arches. Amazing range of bottled beer to drink there or take home.
This bar is fill of character and has and extensive drink selection. The food is good too.
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Well & Bucket
143 Bethnal Green RdThis bar is fill of character and has and extensive drink selection. The food is good too.
Fun little cocktail bar that also servers slider burgers and sourdough sandwiches.
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Off Broadway
63-65 Broadway MarketFun little cocktail bar that also servers slider burgers and sourdough sandwiches.
Lively gastro pub that is open until 1am on Friday and Saturday.
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The Cat & Mutton
76 Broadway MarketLively gastro pub that is open until 1am on Friday and Saturday.
The Dove
24-28 Broadway MarketFantastic pub with great food. I love this place!
Village Underground
54 Holywell LnGreat music venue in an old warehouse.
Lively bar in a converted warehouse. The have an excellent menu serving breakfast, lunch and bar snack platters. They also have a ping pong table. Downstairs they have art and music events
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The Book Club
100-106 Leonard StLively bar in a converted warehouse. The have an excellent menu serving breakfast, lunch and bar snack platters. They also have a ping pong table. Downstairs they have art and music events
Craft brewery with tours of the premises, a brewing school, tutored tasting sessions and a bar
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The Taproom
163 Upper StCraft brewery with tours of the premises, a brewing school, tutored tasting sessions and a bar
Industrial bar with outdoor seating serving seasonal food cooked on wood-fired ovens and grill, plus cocktails and DJs
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Brat x Climpson's Arch
374 Helmsley PlIndustrial bar with outdoor seating serving seasonal food cooked on wood-fired ovens and grill, plus cocktails and DJs
Backyard Bar
231 Cambridge Heath RdGreat little comedy club.
Restaurant, club and music venue in former railway station.
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Oslo Hackney
1A Amhurst RdRestaurant, club and music venue in former railway station.
This shabby-chic pub is the outlet for Howling Hops microbrewery craft beers.
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The Cock Tavern
315 Mare StThis shabby-chic pub is the outlet for Howling Hops microbrewery craft beers.
Buzzing bar with DJ sessions, party nights. Open until 1am Thursday and 3am Friday & Saturday.
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The London Fields Pub
137 Mare StreetBuzzing bar with DJ sessions, party nights. Open until 1am Thursday and 3am Friday & Saturday.
Traditional pub with a great vibe. It has an upstairs dining room and on Sundays, a courtyard cafe for the flower market crowd.
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The Royal Oak
73 Columbia RdTraditional pub with a great vibe. It has an upstairs dining room and on Sundays, a courtyard cafe for the flower market crowd.
Historic club hosting a huge range of live music, comedy, burlesque and art performances
Lodged above a traditional East End workingmen's club, this vintage-chic Bethnal Green hipster hive is the place to be for "special-interest" "performance, exhibitions and partying"; expect a myriad of entertaining nights à la "old-school cabaret" and themed dance parties.
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Bethnal Green Working Men's Club
42-46 Pollard RowHistoric club hosting a huge range of live music, comedy, burlesque and art performances
Lodged above a traditional East End workingmen's club, this vintage-chic Bethnal Green hipster hive is the place to be for "special-interest" "performance, exhibitions and partying"; expect a myriad of entertaining nights à la "old-school cabaret" and themed dance parties.
Brewer of distinctive live-bottled beers, with an on-site bar hosting regular live music events. Open Thursday to Saturday.
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Redchurch Brewery
15-16 River WayBrewer of distinctive live-bottled beers, with an on-site bar hosting regular live music events. Open Thursday to Saturday.
Large, laid-back 2-floor pub popular for quiz nights and lively, eclectic DJ programme. They also serve tasty home made fast food.
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The Star of Bethnal Green
359 Bethnal Green RoadLarge, laid-back 2-floor pub popular for quiz nights and lively, eclectic DJ programme. They also serve tasty home made fast food.
The wine list takes top billing at this hip Shoreditch haunt (run by a husband-and-wife duo), where a simple Modern European menu focuses on cheese platters, charcuterie and pâtés. Exposed-brick walls and a counter bar made out of cast iron and chunky glass add to the unique earthy-urban vibe. P.S. Email for reservations.
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Sager + Wilde Wine Bar
193 Hackney RdThe wine list takes top billing at this hip Shoreditch haunt (run by a husband-and-wife duo), where a simple Modern European menu focuses on cheese platters, charcuterie and pâtés. Exposed-brick walls and a counter bar made out of cast iron and chunky glass add to the unique earthy-urban vibe. P.S. Email for reservations.
Old, wood-panelled East End pub drawing a hip crowd with basement live music, burgers and hot dogs.
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Sebright Arms
31-35 Coate StOld, wood-panelled East End pub drawing a hip crowd with basement live music, burgers and hot dogs.
Recently restored to its Victorian glory, serving traditional short-crust pies and mash and a range of craft beers and cocktails, with live music on Saturday nights. Open until 1am Friday and Saturday.
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Birdcage
80 Columbia RdRecently restored to its Victorian glory, serving traditional short-crust pies and mash and a range of craft beers and cocktails, with live music on Saturday nights. Open until 1am Friday and Saturday.
Traditional pub with wooden floors, terrace and large bar serving a changing menu of pub staples.
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The Plough at Swan Wharf
60 Dace RdTraditional pub with wooden floors, terrace and large bar serving a changing menu of pub staples.
A rooftop garden and bar that hosts summer events including film and music nights
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Dalston Roof Park
18-22 Ashwin StA rooftop garden and bar that hosts summer events including film and music nights
Small, not-for-profit club with innovative programme of jazz, improvised and experimental music.
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Vortex
11 Gillett SquareSmall, not-for-profit club with innovative programme of jazz, improvised and experimental music.
Eclectic gay bar/cafe with cocktails, comfort food & a full calendar of art shows & music events
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Dalston Superstore
117 Kingsland High StEclectic gay bar/cafe with cocktails, comfort food & a full calendar of art shows & music events
Industrial basement space hosting weekly gigs and DJ sets from the cutting edge of electrohouse.
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The Nest
36 Stoke Newington RoadIndustrial basement space hosting weekly gigs and DJ sets from the cutting edge of electrohouse.
Narrow bar with high stools, banquettes and bare brick walls, serving a menu of seasonal cocktails.
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High Water London
23 Stoke Newington RdNarrow bar with high stools, banquettes and bare brick walls, serving a menu of seasonal cocktails.
Romantic, intimate basement bar with stylish retro details, serving cocktails and craft beers.
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Ruby's
76 Stoke Newington RdRomantic, intimate basement bar with stylish retro details, serving cocktails and craft beers.
Community arts hub staging music, dance and spoken word performance, art shows and film screenings.
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Rich Mix
35-47 Bethnal Green RdCommunity arts hub staging music, dance and spoken word performance, art shows and film screenings.
Buzzing, atmospheric venue for bands and DJs in disused railway yard with global menu and a garden.
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Cargo
83 Rivington StBuzzing, atmospheric venue for bands and DJs in disused railway yard with global menu and a garden.
Low-lit Shoreditch bar with Lewis Carroll-themed interior and long menu of innovative cocktails. See if they let you through the wardrobe.
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Callooh Callay Bar
65 Rivington StLow-lit Shoreditch bar with Lewis Carroll-themed interior and long menu of innovative cocktails. See if they let you through the wardrobe.
Creative cocktails and vintage spirits in a stylish bar with low sofas and weekly live music.
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Joyeux Bordel
147 Curtain RdCreative cocktails and vintage spirits in a stylish bar with low sofas and weekly live music.
Laid-back update on a Victorian pub (with cocktail menu), plus DJs and an illuminated dance floor in the basement.
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Electricity Showrooms
39A Hoxton SquareLaid-back update on a Victorian pub (with cocktail menu), plus DJs and an illuminated dance floor in the basement.
Community bar for pints and Caribbean food with weekly open-mic nights and jazz funk jam sessions.
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Troy Bar
10 Hoxton StCommunity bar for pints and Caribbean food with weekly open-mic nights and jazz funk jam sessions.
Cool, vibrant bar on 4 floors with lounges, sofas and roof terrace, serving burgers and pizza.
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The Red Lion
Crete Hall RoadCool, vibrant bar on 4 floors with lounges, sofas and roof terrace, serving burgers and pizza.
Hip speakeasy bar in a tiny low-lit basement, serving cocktails shaken by professional mixologists.
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Happiness Forgets
8-9 Hoxton SquareHip speakeasy bar in a tiny low-lit basement, serving cocktails shaken by professional mixologists.
Spacious bar with a few table football tables, hung with flags and memorabilia, showing matches on big screen. Nice food too! So much better than a typical sports bar.
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Bar Kick
127 Shoreditch High StSpacious bar with a few table football tables, hung with flags and memorabilia, showing matches on big screen. Nice food too! So much better than a typical sports bar.
Food Scene
Japanese Canteen
Arch 255 Paradise RowGreat food, reasonably priced.
Many excellent cafés, restaurants, pubs and bars. Also a Fantastic food market on Saturday 9am-5pm.
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Broadway Market
Broadway MarketMany excellent cafés, restaurants, pubs and bars. Also a Fantastic food market on Saturday 9am-5pm.
Famous 24 hour Beigel Bakery.
I love the classic cream cheese and smoked salmon beigel. Delicous and cheap.
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Beigel Bake
159 Brick LnFamous 24 hour Beigel Bakery.
I love the classic cream cheese and smoked salmon beigel. Delicous and cheap.
Italian restaurant with a menu that includes great pizzas to eat in or take away. The seafood risotto is my favourite.
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La Forchetta
464 Bethnal Green RdItalian restaurant with a menu that includes great pizzas to eat in or take away. The seafood risotto is my favourite.
A classic East End Italian Café.
Friendly and entertaining staff, large portions of tasty food.
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E Pellicci
332 Bethnal Green RdA classic East End Italian Café.
Friendly and entertaining staff, large portions of tasty food.
Cafe 338 London
338 Bethnal Green RdGreat portions, great price.
Curry 2000 London
357 Bethnal Green RdGood for quick, cheap Indian food to take away
Great Sunday market selling sorts including food and clothes. The South end of Brick Lane is famous for it's countless Indian restaurants
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Imarike yaseBrick Lane
Brick LaneGreat Sunday market selling sorts including food and clothes. The South end of Brick Lane is famous for it's countless Indian restaurants
Modest looking restaurant serving delicious, authentic Italian food at a very reasonable price.
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Italina
385 Cambridge Heath RdModest looking restaurant serving delicious, authentic Italian food at a very reasonable price.
Brunch and dinner. A restaurant and bar that smoke the own salmon. Set under the railway arches it has lots of atmosphere, not for those who want peace and quiet.
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Resident of Paradise Row
252 Paradise RowBrunch and dinner. A restaurant and bar that smoke the own salmon. Set under the railway arches it has lots of atmosphere, not for those who want peace and quiet.
McDonald's
302/304 Pentonville RdSubway
311 Grays Inn RoadWood Mangal
329 Bethnal Green RdGood Turkish food for those on a budget.
Modern Thai cuisine in a cute little restaurant with canteen style wooden benches and stools. My favourite is Rosa's butternut red curry.
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Rosa's Thai Cafe Spitalfields
12 Hanbury StModern Thai cuisine in a cute little restaurant with canteen style wooden benches and stools. My favourite is Rosa's butternut red curry.
Franco Manca
52 Broadway MarketGreat sourdough pizzas from a wood fired oven.
Rustic French fare in a cafe-deli that also has tables outside.
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L’eau à La Bouche
35-37 Broadway MarketRustic French fare in a cafe-deli that also has tables outside.
An authentic East End experience. Pie & mash with liquor (parsley sauce) and if you're feeling adventurous some jellied eels.
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F. Cooke
9 Broadway MarketAn authentic East End experience. Pie & mash with liquor (parsley sauce) and if you're feeling adventurous some jellied eels.
Gallery Cafe
21 Old Ford RdVegetarian & Vegan café.
High quality Indian food in beautiful hip, large, Bombay style restaurant.
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Dishoom Shoreditch
7 Boundary StHigh quality Indian food in beautiful hip, large, Bombay style restaurant.
Great pizza in a fantastic industrial chic 1930's building.
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Pizza East Shoreditch
56 Shoreditch High StGreat pizza in a fantastic industrial chic 1930's building.
Split-level, global street food market housing a cluster of indoor food stalls and bars.
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Dinerama
19 Great Eastern StSplit-level, global street food market housing a cluster of indoor food stalls and bars.
Hip, industrial-chic pizzeria with a 'disco ball' oven, for brunch, drinks and Italian small plates
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LARDO
201 Richmond RdHip, industrial-chic pizzeria with a 'disco ball' oven, for brunch, drinks and Italian small plates
Simple Turkish venue serving classic meze, barbecued meat, fish and kebabs. Large portions, small price.
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Tad Restaurant - Charcoal Grill
261 Mare StSimple Turkish venue serving classic meze, barbecued meat, fish and kebabs. Large portions, small price.
Simple dining room for Middle Eastern chargrilled kebabs and meze dishes; takeaway available.
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Anatolia Restaurant
251-253 Mare StSimple dining room for Middle Eastern chargrilled kebabs and meze dishes; takeaway available.
Vietnamese sea bass and monkfish dishes in small, no-frills restaurant/takeaway with home delivery.
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Hanoi Pho
179 Mare StVietnamese sea bass and monkfish dishes in small, no-frills restaurant/takeaway with home delivery.
Relaxed, family run cafe-diner offering stylishly presented, exotic, North Vietnamese cuisine
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Green Papaya
191 Mare StRelaxed, family run cafe-diner offering stylishly presented, exotic, North Vietnamese cuisine
Simple, modern cafe serving coffee and cold pressed juices, plus vegetarian food, salads and wine
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The Hare E2
286-290 Cambridge Heath RdSimple, modern cafe serving coffee and cold pressed juices, plus vegetarian food, salads and wine
Stripped-back, railway-arch bakery and cafe, for organic sourdough bread and Mediterranean lunches
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E5 Bakehouse
396 Mentmore TerraceStripped-back, railway-arch bakery and cafe, for organic sourdough bread and Mediterranean lunches
Stylish Shoreditch restaurant, whose wonderful British and Mediterranean small-plates menu includes an "all-things-pork" section and an interesting wine list that highlights natural and biodynamic options and a great set lunch on Sundays. Prices are reasonable considering the quality
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Brawn
49 Columbia RdStylish Shoreditch restaurant, whose wonderful British and Mediterranean small-plates menu includes an "all-things-pork" section and an interesting wine list that highlights natural and biodynamic options and a great set lunch on Sundays. Prices are reasonable considering the quality
Small rustic restaurant serving north-western Spanish specialities and hearty tapas-style dishes.
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Laxeiro
93 Columbia RdSmall rustic restaurant serving north-western Spanish specialities and hearty tapas-style dishes.
Italian restaurant known for its thin-crust pizzas, with bright decor and courtyard seating
Cheap and cheery, this down-to-earth Italian specialises in great pizza, pastas and other mains and with such value for money, no surprise that it's always busy P.S. takeaway also available.
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Stringray Globe Cafe
109 Columbia RdItalian restaurant known for its thin-crust pizzas, with bright decor and courtyard seating
Cheap and cheery, this down-to-earth Italian specialises in great pizza, pastas and other mains and with such value for money, no surprise that it's always busy P.S. takeaway also available.
Rustic cafe on a city farm with a menu based on homegrown and local produce. Open forTuesday to Sunday for breakfast and lunch plus Thursday and Friday evenings.
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Frizzante
1a Goldsmiths RowRustic cafe on a city farm with a menu based on homegrown and local produce. Open forTuesday to Sunday for breakfast and lunch plus Thursday and Friday evenings.
The Common E2 is a cafe and architectural studio situated within the Winkley Conservation area on Old Bethnal Green Road in East London.
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The Common E2
53 Old Bethnal Green RdThe Common E2 is a cafe and architectural studio situated within the Winkley Conservation area on Old Bethnal Green Road in East London.
Padron
341 Bethnal Green RdAuthentic Spanish tapas at a good price.
Lanark Coffee
262 Hackney RdGood coffee.
Delicious Vegan Italia food on a Red Double Decker Bus with an eat-in space on the upper deck. Lasagne, burgers, soups etc. 11am to 22pm
Just F.A.B. Food Bus in London (RELOCATING)
59-61 Mare StDelicious Vegan Italia food on a Red Double Decker Bus with an eat-in space on the upper deck. Lasagne, burgers, soups etc. 11am to 22pm
Modern European classics in a trendy loft-restaurant with cocktails and stage shows downstairs.
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Bistrotheque
23-27 Wadeson StModern European classics in a trendy loft-restaurant with cocktails and stage shows downstairs.
Much-loved Punjabi restaurant serving aromatic, spicy dishes in a no-frills, contemporary interior.
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Tayyabs
83-89 Fieldgate StMuch-loved Punjabi restaurant serving aromatic, spicy dishes in a no-frills, contemporary interior.
French bistro dishes served in a rustic-chic restaurant with a Gallic ambiance and occasional jazz. Lunch & dinner.
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Chez Elles Bistroquet
45 Brick LnFrench bistro dishes served in a rustic-chic restaurant with a Gallic ambiance and occasional jazz. Lunch & dinner.
Cool coffee shop and art gallery with eclectic decor, serving gluten-free sweet and savoury snacks.
Black Cat Bakery
47 Brick LnCool coffee shop and art gallery with eclectic decor, serving gluten-free sweet and savoury snacks.
Take away Indian savoury snacks and sweets. My favourites are the large veg samosa's and the sweet pista barfi.
Arzu
Take away Indian savoury snacks and sweets. My favourites are the large veg samosa's and the sweet pista barfi.
A cosy and informal Indian eatery established in 1974, with separate lunch and dinner menus.
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Meraz
56 Hanbury StA cosy and informal Indian eatery established in 1974, with separate lunch and dinner menus.
Eclectic menu blends European and Middle Eastern dishes in a chill, hip space with a covered patio.
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Jago Restaurant
68-80 Hanbury StEclectic menu blends European and Middle Eastern dishes in a chill, hip space with a covered patio.
Vesuvio
61 Hanbury StFantastic, authentic Italian food. A hidden gem!
A varied Thai menu served in a bright dining room with carved wood furnishing and Asian artefacts.
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Kinkao Thai Restaurant
Westferry RoadA varied Thai menu served in a bright dining room with carved wood furnishing and Asian artefacts.
Charity-run cafe for ethically-sourced coffee, sandwiches and cakes in an art-filled urban setting.
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Kahaila Limited
135 Brick LnCharity-run cafe for ethically-sourced coffee, sandwiches and cakes in an art-filled urban setting.
Beautifully displayed mountains of gorgeous artisan chocolate and truffles.
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Dark Sugars
141 Brick LnBeautifully displayed mountains of gorgeous artisan chocolate and truffles.
Daytime cafe, night-time performances, with live avant-garde music from free jazz to psych rock.
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Cafe OTO
18-22 Ashwin StreetDaytime cafe, night-time performances, with live avant-garde music from free jazz to psych rock.
Easily one of the best cafe/restaurants in Dalston. Charming, friendly staff, a very tasty lunch menu and an amazing tapas style menu in the evening. The black calamari risotto is to-die-for..... Great Monday £10 deal too, with several dishes and a glass of wine.
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Ivy's Mess Hall
129 Kingsland High StreetEasily one of the best cafe/restaurants in Dalston. Charming, friendly staff, a very tasty lunch menu and an amazing tapas style menu in the evening. The black calamari risotto is to-die-for..... Great Monday £10 deal too, with several dishes and a glass of wine.
French dining, rooftop bar and grill in a converted Victorian warehouse.
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Boundary London
2-4 Boundary StFrench dining, rooftop bar and grill in a converted Victorian warehouse.
Peruvian ceviche, street food, smoothies and cocktails in a trendy, South American-inspired setting.
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Andina Shoreditch
60-62 Commercial StPeruvian ceviche, street food, smoothies and cocktails in a trendy, South American-inspired setting.
English and American breakfasts, plus comfort foods and burgers in cheerful, quirky surrounds.
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The Breakfast Club
1 Crossrail PlEnglish and American breakfasts, plus comfort foods and burgers in cheerful, quirky surrounds.
Casual, vibrant cafe-diner offering stylishly presented, exotic, North Vietnamese cuisine.
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Green Papaya Vietnamese Restaurant
97 Kingsland RdCasual, vibrant cafe-diner offering stylishly presented, exotic, North Vietnamese cuisine.
Excellent Vietnamese noodle salads, soups and street food in a simple unpretentious restaurant.
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BunBunBun Vietnamese Food
134B Kingsland RdExcellent Vietnamese noodle salads, soups and street food in a simple unpretentious restaurant.
Essentials
Tesco Metro
361 Bethnal Green RdMedium sized supermarket.
Aryubi Express London
402 Bethnal Green RdExcellent fruit and vegetables.
Bethnal Green Post Office
227 Bethnal Green RdBethnal Green Police Station
12 Victoria Park SquareHSBC
465 Bethnal Green Rd2 ATM's with free withdrawals .
Boots
222-224 Stamford HillChemist
Bell Boi
104 Sclater StLuggage storage for £5 per day.
They are also a coffee shop.
Bethnal Green Health Centre
60 Florida Sthttp://www.bethnalgreenhealthcentre.nhs.uk/
Arts & Culture
Igaleriya ye-Whitechapel
77-82 Whitechapel High StExcellent Art Gallery.
I-Cathedral yeSt. Paul
Architecture at it's finest.
Tate Modern
BanksideA 'must see' art gallery.
Iziko Lomsebenzi Wamazwe Asendulo
Cromwell RoadGreat for adults and kids.
The history of the British home. Free entry.
Re-created domestic interiors from 1600 to the present, with a walled herb garden
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Museum of the Home
136 Kingsland RoadThe history of the British home. Free entry.
Re-created domestic interiors from 1600 to the present, with a walled herb garden
Restored theatre with grand interior and eclectic programme.
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Hackney Empire
291 Mare StRestored theatre with grand interior and eclectic programme.
Intimate fringe theatre in a former paint factory, presenting adventurous new works and classics
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Arcola Bar
24 Ashwin StIntimate fringe theatre in a former paint factory, presenting adventurous new works and classics
Sightseeing
Great Sunday flower market 8am-2pm. The Street is also lined with interesting shops selling bread and cheeses, antiques, garden accessories, wine and arty bits and pieces.
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Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia RoadGreat Sunday flower market 8am-2pm. The Street is also lined with interesting shops selling bread and cheeses, antiques, garden accessories, wine and arty bits and pieces.
Ibridge yeTower
Tower Bridge RoadA classic London sight, great at sunset.
One of London's best new buildings, designed by Norman Foster + Partners.
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30 St Mary Axe (The Gherkin)
30 St Mary AxeOne of London's best new buildings, designed by Norman Foster + Partners.
Hop on the central line tube or have a leisurely trip on the number 8 bus to Oxford Circus. Oxford Street and Regent Street are World famous shopping destinations.
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Oxford Street
Oxford StreetHop on the central line tube or have a leisurely trip on the number 8 bus to Oxford Circus. Oxford Street and Regent Street are World famous shopping destinations.
Big Ben
Iconic building next to the River Thames
Parks & Nature
If you want to see where the London Olympics were held the park is open to the public.
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Iqonga le-Olympic leliNkwenkwe yeQueen Elizabeth
If you want to see where the London Olympics were held the park is open to the public.
Great for kids. Farm animals including pigs, goats, donkeys chickens and ducks. They also have a good café.
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Hackney City Farm
1a Goldsmiths RowGreat for kids. Farm animals including pigs, goats, donkeys chickens and ducks. They also have a good café.
Great for kids. Farm animals, just off Brick Lane.
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Spitalfields City Farm
Buxton StreetGreat for kids. Farm animals, just off Brick Lane.
Lovely large East London park with lake and fantastic kids playground.
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Pavilion Cafe
Old Ford RoadLovely large East London park with lake and fantastic kids playground.
Cute park in the heart of Hackney. Very popular with hipsters
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London Fields station
Cute park in the heart of Hackney. Very popular with hipsters
Museum Gardens
Pretty little park next to the Museum of Childhood (Toy Museum)
Outdoor swimming pool. Can get busy on the weekend.
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Izitsha zaseLondon
London Fields West SideOutdoor swimming pool. Can get busy on the weekend.
Nomadic Community Garden
Fleet Street HillA pretty park that's good for picnics on a sunny day. It has a community orchard and a farm. It also has various sports facilities. A free BMX track, Tennis courts, Football pitches and a concrete ping pong table.
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Haggerston Park
Yorkton StreetA pretty park that's good for picnics on a sunny day. It has a community orchard and a farm. It also has various sports facilities. A free BMX track, Tennis courts, Football pitches and a concrete ping pong table.
A community garden turned into a coffee and meeting place. It is an oasis in the midst of the city. The coffee shop is maintained by the local community and it has very low prices. They also offer sourdough, freshly made pizza which is brilliant. On a sunny day it's a great place relax.
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I-Dalston Eastern Curve Garden
13 Dalston LnA community garden turned into a coffee and meeting place. It is an oasis in the midst of the city. The coffee shop is maintained by the local community and it has very low prices. They also offer sourdough, freshly made pizza which is brilliant. On a sunny day it's a great place relax.