Guidebook for London
Sightseeing
Because that's where you want to be on a Sunday! It runs from 10AM to around 3PM. The later you go, the livelier it is with all the bargaining.
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Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia RoadBecause that's where you want to be on a Sunday! It runs from 10AM to around 3PM. The later you go, the livelier it is with all the bargaining.
Runs on Saturdays. It used to be the best kept secret of East London and now is the hottest and trendiest market spot.
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Broadway Market
Broadway MarketRuns on Saturdays. It used to be the best kept secret of East London and now is the hottest and trendiest market spot.
There is a book about it, there is a film about it and it is in every guide book. You can go any day, but I recommend Sundays (after you've seen Columbia Road, of course)!
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Brick Lane
Brick LaneThere is a book about it, there is a film about it and it is in every guide book. You can go any day, but I recommend Sundays (after you've seen Columbia Road, of course)!
The only park in the Borough of Hackney where you can BBQ! Alas, you can use the Lido or just chill on the grass.
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London Fields station
The only park in the Borough of Hackney where you can BBQ! Alas, you can use the Lido or just chill on the grass.
Vintage clothes, cafes, restaurants.
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I-Market ye-Old Spitalfields
16 Commercial StVintage clothes, cafes, restaurants.
Galleries, coffee shops, graffitis, tea and chocolate shops!
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Redchurch Street
Redchurch StreetGalleries, coffee shops, graffitis, tea and chocolate shops!
Drinks & Nightlife
One of many of our local pubs. Lovely with a big space and a backyard.
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The Royal Oak
73 Columbia RdOne of many of our local pubs. Lovely with a big space and a backyard.
Nightjar
129 City RdSpeakeasy, live jazz, best cocktails!
The Dove
24-28 Broadway MarketFavourite pub on Broadway Market.
Food Scene
The Hawkhurst Vault
240 Brick LnGreat, lovely cafe with amazing hosts, delicious cakes and really good coffee!!
Because it's our favourite local pizza restaurant. Either sit in, or take a box and munch at London Fields.
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Franco Manca
52 Broadway MarketBecause it's our favourite local pizza restaurant. Either sit in, or take a box and munch at London Fields.
Nude Espresso
25 Hanbury StOne of the best coffee grinders and makers
If you're after a quickie (that's for Turkish food!)
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Tas Firin Restaurant
160 Bethnal Green RdIf you're after a quickie (that's for Turkish food!)
Damascu Bite
21 Shoreditch High StreetThe best late-night kebab in town!
For some time, this has been my favourite pizza spot. Now, it's everyone's, too!
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Pizza East Shoreditch
56 Shoreditch High StFor some time, this has been my favourite pizza spot. Now, it's everyone's, too!
Albion Drive
56 Shoreditch High StreetLovely inside, better if you get a seat outside.
Buen Ayre
50 Broadway MarketIf you are craving for meat!
Little Georgia Hackney
87 Goldsmiths RowSmall and delicious
You know how good a sushi place is when it is frequented by the Japanese and run by the Japanese! And you can also bring your own wine!
SaKaNa , Sushi & Kitchen
43A Commercial StYou know how good a sushi place is when it is frequented by the Japanese and run by the Japanese! And you can also bring your own wine!
For something a little more than the usual. If you like game, if you like bread and if you like wine.
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St. JOHN Restaurant
26 St John StFor something a little more than the usual. If you like game, if you like bread and if you like wine.
Everything Else
The closest lido if you want to go for a quick dip.
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Izitsha zaseLondon
London Fields West SideThe closest lido if you want to go for a quick dip.
Queen Victoria knew something when she decided to put a massive park here!
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Pavilion Cafe
Old Ford RoadQueen Victoria knew something when she decided to put a massive park here!
Overground station that will get you north to Dalston or to South London across the Thames. Very useful!
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Shoreditch High Street
Shoreditch High StreetOverground station that will get you north to Dalston or to South London across the Thames. Very useful!
The closest and most efficient station if you want to take the Central Line to central London
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Bethnal Green (Stop D) station
The closest and most efficient station if you want to take the Central Line to central London
Many Underground lines pass through here as well as buses and trains to Stansted Airport!
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Liverpool Street Station
Many Underground lines pass through here as well as buses and trains to Stansted Airport!
Shopping
I'm not a huge fan of shopping malls and being a pop-up makes it slightly less sinful -- but this one has all you've need. Designer stores, and some nice burger, burrito or pizza options.
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BOXPARK Shoreditch
2-10 Bethnal Green RdI'm not a huge fan of shopping malls and being a pop-up makes it slightly less sinful -- but this one has all you've need. Designer stores, and some nice burger, burrito or pizza options.
Essentials
The big Tesco which is the nearest big supermarket we've got.
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Tesco Metro
361 Bethnal Green RdThe big Tesco which is the nearest big supermarket we've got.
If you're not a Tesco fan and can live with a small, local Sainsbury's
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Sainsbury's Local
29-31 Blackstock RdIf you're not a Tesco fan and can live with a small, local Sainsbury's
Arts & Culture
Good cinema, best culture space, and the best East London's got.
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Rich Mix
35-47 Bethnal Green RdGood cinema, best culture space, and the best East London's got.
Check out the listings -- there's always something fun!
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Oval Space
32 The OvalCheck out the listings -- there's always something fun!