Guidebook for Poplar
Essentials
One of the best butchers in London. Their sausage rolls are to die for.
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Ginger Pig
99 Lauriston RdOne of the best butchers in London. Their sausage rolls are to die for.
Bow Road
Bow RoadBasic groceries, including meat, fruit and veg.
A huge Tescos supermarket, about 10-15 minutes' walk from the flat or 2 minutes by tube (one stop)
E3 3DA
Hancock RoadA huge Tescos supermarket, about 10-15 minutes' walk from the flat or 2 minutes by tube (one stop)
Drinks & Nightlife
The best in London, in my opinion. Hasn't been redecorated since the 70s. On Saturday nights a band plays classic jazz and the bartender will sometimes pop out to belt a couple of tunes.
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The Palm Tree Pub
127 Grove RdThe best in London, in my opinion. Hasn't been redecorated since the 70s. On Saturday nights a band plays classic jazz and the bartender will sometimes pop out to belt a couple of tunes.
Shopping
The real East London experience. Lots of fresh fruit and veg, the odd eel and pie shop, market stalls and some cute shops and cafes.
Roman Road Charity Shop
The real East London experience. Lots of fresh fruit and veg, the odd eel and pie shop, market stalls and some cute shops and cafes.
Food Scene
Mmmm, steak! Unpretentious, reasonably priced and delicious. An easy and satisfying night out.
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The Greedy Cow
8 Grove RdMmmm, steak! Unpretentious, reasonably priced and delicious. An easy and satisfying night out.
I first visited Ariana a week ago. It was packed, the patio overlooking the park full of well-fed people, puffing away on sheeshas. Delicious (lovely homemade bread), cheap and welcoming. BYOB.
2 Midlothian Rd
2 Midlothian RoadI first visited Ariana a week ago. It was packed, the patio overlooking the park full of well-fed people, puffing away on sheeshas. Delicious (lovely homemade bread), cheap and welcoming. BYOB.
A charming little cafe/bakery that does great treats and yummy loaves to take away. A wonderful spot for a lazy Sunday morning, it gets busy, but is well worth investigating.
79 Lauriston Rd
79 Lauriston RoadA charming little cafe/bakery that does great treats and yummy loaves to take away. A wonderful spot for a lazy Sunday morning, it gets busy, but is well worth investigating.
Arts & Culture
A multi-screen cinema showing the latest releases.
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I-Jenesis Cinema
93-95 Mile End RdA multi-screen cinema showing the latest releases.