“Modern Comforts” Guidebook to East London
Food Scene
Get here early for London's answer to Tokyo's Tsukiji fish market
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Billingsgate Market
Trafalgar WayGet here early for London's answer to Tokyo's Tsukiji fish market
Chai Ki
1 Crossrail PlExcellent South Asian/Indian fusion cuisine
Food, booze and panoramic views. Five eating and drinking options in one social location
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Giant Robot
Crossrail PlaceFood, booze and panoramic views. Five eating and drinking options in one social location
Very old, classic pub with river views from the restaurant. Easiest by cab
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The Gun
27 ColdharbourVery old, classic pub with river views from the restaurant. Easiest by cab
IPPUDO
1 Crossrail PlMake sure to get a counter seat for some proper ramen
Brunch spot if you can’t get into Big Easy. Also has a speakeasy bar hidden away...
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The Breakfast Club
1 Crossrail PlBrunch spot if you can’t get into Big Easy. Also has a speakeasy bar hidden away...
Loads of food options at the weekend. Grab something to eat on the walk up the hill
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I-Greenwich Market
5B Greenwich MarketLoads of food options at the weekend. Grab something to eat on the walk up the hill
Excellent food. Just make sure you aren’t the one paying for it!
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The Ivy Canary Wharf
Excellent food. Just make sure you aren’t the one paying for it!
My fave place for Sunday dim sum. Arrive early as you can’t book!
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Royal China
30 Westferry CircusMy fave place for Sunday dim sum. Arrive early as you can’t book!
巴山蜀水-super three
207 E India Dock RdTasty Chinese style hotpot restaurant a short 4min walk away
Notes Coffee Roasters & Bar
31 St Martin's LnMy fave local cafe
Delicious freshly made pizza at the end of the street
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The Pizza Room
2a Grove RdDelicious freshly made pizza at the end of the street
Sticks'n'Sushi
1 Crossrail PlIf you’re on expenses, it’s here or The Ivy
Wahaca
40 Canada SquareFor when you need that burrito fix
I don’t know if having a Shake Shack within walking distance is a good thing but daaaaamn those burgers are good!
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Shake Shack Canary Wharf
40 Canada SquareI don’t know if having a Shake Shack within walking distance is a good thing but daaaaamn those burgers are good!
Pizza Pilgrims West India Quay
12 Hertsmere RdEven just for the foozball table!
Essentials
For a wider selection than the Express Food & Wine store. Open 6am - 11pm
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Tesco Express
179 Shoreditch High StFor a wider selection than the Express Food & Wine store. Open 6am - 11pm
Express Food & Wine
121 Poplar High StIt’s like having an extension to your fridge, on your door step, 7am - 11pm
There's nothing you can't buy in this Waitrose. If you’re coming home on the Jubilee Line it’s convenient to stop in here on the way back. 7-10pm
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Waitrose & Partners
134-152 Balham High RoadThere's nothing you can't buy in this Waitrose. If you’re coming home on the Jubilee Line it’s convenient to stop in here on the way back. 7-10pm
Entertainment & Activities
Pizza's delivered to your comfy sofa seats, whats not to like?
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Everyman Canary Wharf
Crossrail PlacePizza's delivered to your comfy sofa seats, whats not to like?
25m pool & gym. Recently refurbished, no membership required and only 4mins walk away.
Poplar Baths Leisure Centre and Gym
170 E India Dock Rd25m pool & gym. Recently refurbished, no membership required and only 4mins walk away.
The O2
Peninsula SquareThe 02: Huge music and events hall. 20mins away
Barry’s Bootcamp
1 Crossrail PlIf you prefer doing fitness classes, Barry’s has you covered
ExCeL London
1 Western GatewayHuge events space. Always something on
Nearby on-campus Internatlonal university
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Queen Mary University of London
327 Mile End RdNearby on-campus Internatlonal university
Westfield Stratford City
157 Montfichet RoadWestfield is a huge shopping mall with every brand under one roof
Here’s a unique London experience! Rent a canoe and travel along the (shallow) Regents Canal. Great fun
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Moo Canoes
Here’s a unique London experience! Rent a canoe and travel along the (shallow) Regents Canal. Great fun
An event space located on the pretty canals of wapping. I cycle past here everyday - check the website for events
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Tobacco Dock
Wapping LaneAn event space located on the pretty canals of wapping. I cycle past here everyday - check the website for events
Getting Around
212 Poplar High St
212 Poplar High StreetClosest Santander Cycle Hire, on Newby Place, just 3mins walk
Jubilee Line, 24hrs on Friday and Saturday. 12mins walk
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Canary Wharf station
Heron Quays RoadJubilee Line, 24hrs on Friday and Saturday. 12mins walk
4mins walk to the closest and most convenient way in and out of Poplar, using the DLR. Also consider the Santander Cycle Hire...
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Poplar station
4mins walk to the closest and most convenient way in and out of Poplar, using the DLR. Also consider the Santander Cycle Hire...
London't most convenient airport. Its by far the best option for flights to Europe and is only 20mins away
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London City Airport
Hartmann RoadLondon't most convenient airport. Its by far the best option for flights to Europe and is only 20mins away
Thames Clipper boats are a unique way to see London, equally good in the summer with the outdoor deck or the winter with the onboard cafe. Take a Santander bicyle to get there
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Canary Wharf station
Heron Quays RoadThames Clipper boats are a unique way to see London, equally good in the summer with the outdoor deck or the winter with the onboard cafe. Take a Santander bicyle to get there
Parks & Nature
Poplar Recreation Ground DLR (Stop E)
Pretty neighbourhood park with tennis courts and flower beds
Victoria Park is huge and lovely to stroll round. On Sunday lunch there are food trucks next to the canal
Pavilion Cafe
Grove RoadVictoria Park is huge and lovely to stroll round. On Sunday lunch there are food trucks next to the canal
Greenwich park is lovely with stunning views. Nearby markets are good for food options too. Walk up the hill for Greenwich Mean Time
Greenwich Park
Greenwich park is lovely with stunning views. Nearby markets are good for food options too. Walk up the hill for Greenwich Mean Time
Iqonga le-Olympic leliNkwenkwe yeQueen Elizabeth
Sightseeing
Great place to start your tour of Greenwich. Take the DLR there directly from Poplar station, or Santander bicycle it there along side the Thames (there's a foot tunnel under the Thames directly opposite the Cutty Sark)
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Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich station
Great place to start your tour of Greenwich. Take the DLR there directly from Poplar station, or Santander bicycle it there along side the Thames (there's a foot tunnel under the Thames directly opposite the Cutty Sark)
Itafula yeLondon
The one and only Tower of London
A farm in the middle of London. I love it. Stop off on your way to Greenwich
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Mudchute Park neFarm
Pier StreetA farm in the middle of London. I love it. Stop off on your way to Greenwich
Iziko Lokuhlala Lwezemidlalo Zomoya Wezwe
King William WalkAn excellent museum that is deceptively large. I learnt so much about how London came to be
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I-Museum yaseLondon Docklands
Hertsmere RoadAn excellent museum that is deceptively large. I learnt so much about how London came to be
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the best views in any city, all the more rare in London which has relatively few tall buildings with bars on top...
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28 West Bar
28 Westferry CircusOne of the best views in any city, all the more rare in London which has relatively few tall buildings with bars on top...
With live music, a large bar, bottomless brunches and a wide menu, good place to hang out
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Big Easy Canary Wharf
Crossrail PlaceWith live music, a large bar, bottomless brunches and a wide menu, good place to hang out
The Grapes
153 Milton RdLovely local pub. Quiz night on Mondays!
BrewDog Canary Wharf
2 Churchill PlBusiest during weekdays
Cool bar with unique dance and music events. Check the website for what’s on
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Jamboree
566 Cable StCool bar with unique dance and music events. Check the website for what’s on
The Gun
27 ColdharbourBoard games and pints? Done