Guidebook for Greater London
Shopping
Get there early (from 5am) for the first offerings or until around 1pm for the bargains just before closing. It's a magnificent market for plants and flowers, our favourite in London.
1660 locals recommend
Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia RoadGet there early (from 5am) for the first offerings or until around 1pm for the bargains just before closing. It's a magnificent market for plants and flowers, our favourite in London.
While it's not particularly close to us in Hackney, this is still our favourite shop in London, run by close friends of ours they sell ethical clothing and shoes. It is a beautiful shop run by wonderful people and we recommend it 100%.
The Third Estate
27 Brecknock RdWhile it's not particularly close to us in Hackney, this is still our favourite shop in London, run by close friends of ours they sell ethical clothing and shoes. It is a beautiful shop run by wonderful people and we recommend it 100%.
Spitalfields is open most days (check first online) my favourite is Thursdays for the vintage market. London Fields to Liverpool St takes about 10 mins on the train and you can walk easily to Spitalfields from there.
696 locals recommend
Old Spitalfields Market
16 Commercial StSpitalfields is open most days (check first online) my favourite is Thursdays for the vintage market. London Fields to Liverpool St takes about 10 mins on the train and you can walk easily to Spitalfields from there.
Essentials
Lidl
27 Well StDrinks & Nightlife
It's our favourite bar in London, open until late most evenings. It's where we met each other and most of our friends in London.
38 locals recommend
Indo
133 Whitechapel RdIt's our favourite bar in London, open until late most evenings. It's where we met each other and most of our friends in London.
Arts & Culture
You can't come to London and not consider visiting The Tate Modern. An iconic building filled with amazing art.
2008 locals recommend
Tate Modern
BanksideYou can't come to London and not consider visiting The Tate Modern. An iconic building filled with amazing art.
The Barbican has live gigs, theatre, art exhibitions and all sorts. The outdoor area is wonderful in summer and its iconic brutalist architecture is not to be missed.
509 locals recommend
Barbican Centre
Silk StreetThe Barbican has live gigs, theatre, art exhibitions and all sorts. The outdoor area is wonderful in summer and its iconic brutalist architecture is not to be missed.
Entertainment & Activities
Mile End Climbing Wall
Haverfield RoadNot too far away, you can climb walls!
Getting Around
Enterprise Car & Van Hire - London Bow
145B Bow RdFood Scene
The Elephants Head
43 Lower Clapton RdIt's delightfully cosy and delicious.
Broadway Market
Broadway Market