Guidebook for London
Drinks & Nightlife
The Sun Inn
7 Church RdBusy trendy bar. Craft ales and good cocktails.
379 Bethnal Green Rd
Shabby chic pub with big garden. Serves food.
Satan's Whiskers
343 Cambridge Heath RdCocktail bar. So cool, reservations only.
Impressive range of delicious craft ales. Big space with long tables and a weird graffiti of New York.
109 locals recommend
Mother Kelly's
251 Paradise RowImpressive range of delicious craft ales. Big space with long tables and a weird graffiti of New York.
London Cocktail Club Bethnal Green
Arch 253 Paradise RowBig selection of cocktails and an happy hour.
Hidden atmospheric pub filled with a local crowd. Good beers and food.
80 locals recommend
Carpenters Arms The Public Houses
91 Black Lion LnHidden atmospheric pub filled with a local crowd. Good beers and food.
Peg+Patriot
8 Patriot SquareBest cocktail bar in the area.
Food Scene
Paradise Row
74 Newman StreetModern british food in cool atmostphere under railway. Almost as good as St John.
Vegetarian cafe serving delicious food and good coffee. Attached to a Buddhist centre.
44 locals recommend
The Larder, Bethnal Green
Globe RoadVegetarian cafe serving delicious food and good coffee. Attached to a Buddhist centre.
E Pellicci
332 Bethnal Green RdFamous vintage italian cafe
Resident of Paradise Row
252 Paradise RowRestaurant serving very good food at affordable prices.
Gallery Cafe
21 Old Ford RdBig vegetarian cafe. Salads are the best.
338 Bethnal Green Rd
338 Bethnal Green RoadHearty delicious breakfasts. Cheap too.
Hurwundeki
242 Cambridge Heath RdCafe serving good coffee and Korean food. Cuts hair too.
G&T Organic Shop & Coffee House
Organic shop & coffee house
La Forchetta
464 Bethnal Green RdCheap Italian. No frills.
Italina
385 Cambridge Heath RdGood and modest italian eatery for pasta and pizza
Typing Room
Patriot SquareImpressive food.
Arts & Culture
21 Herald St
21 Herald StreetContemporary art gallery
Cinema with lots of screens. One big screen, a few small ones and one filled with sofas (studio 5)
244 locals recommend
Genesis Cinema
93-95 Mile End RdCinema with lots of screens. One big screen, a few small ones and one filled with sofas (studio 5)
York Hall Leisure Centre
21 Old Ford RoadGym, swimming pool and Spa.
Stand-up and cabaret acts in modern, purpose-built comedy club, plus bar with pizzas and pub games.
24 locals recommend
Backyard Bar
231 Cambridge Heath RdStand-up and cabaret acts in modern, purpose-built comedy club, plus bar with pizzas and pub games.
Entertainment & Activities
V&A annexe with a colllection of toys and temporary themed exhibition. Perfect for kids of all age.
418 locals recommend
V&A Museum of Childhood
Cambridge Heath RoadV&A annexe with a colllection of toys and temporary themed exhibition. Perfect for kids of all age.
Weavers Fields
Vallance RoadLocal park
Spitalfields City Farm
Buxton StreetLocal farm with an impressive range of animals.
Essentials
Tesco Metro
361 Bethnal Green RdLarge supermarket opens 6:00 am – 12:00 am
Sainsbury's
2 Tulse HillSuper large supermarket opens 6:00 am – 12:00 am
438 Bethnal Green Rd
Local supermarket
Sightseeing
Brick Lane Sunday Market
Brick LaneSunday market
Sunday market with flowers, crafts, coffees and food.
1660 locals recommend
Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia RoadSunday market with flowers, crafts, coffees and food.
Broadway Market
Broadway MarketSaturday craft and food market
Netil Market
13-23 Westgate StSaturday craft and food market
Beautifull park, giant playgrounds for kids, lakes, boating, endless strolls
1666 locals recommend
Pavilion Cafe
Old Ford RoadBeautifull park, giant playgrounds for kids, lakes, boating, endless strolls