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Buried away off Bishopsgate in a cobbled corner close to Spitalfields Market where city suits and Shoreditch collide, the Water Poet is a multi-tasking gem with a bar, restaurant, pool parlour, a downstairs theatre and a sun-trap of a beer garden. The food offering includes small plates, large plates and sharing platters.
37 locals recommend
The Water Poet
9-11 Folgate StBuried away off Bishopsgate in a cobbled corner close to Spitalfields Market where city suits and Shoreditch collide, the Water Poet is a multi-tasking gem with a bar, restaurant, pool parlour, a downstairs theatre and a sun-trap of a beer garden. The food offering includes small plates, large plates and sharing platters.
Upscale pub fare and creative cocktails served in an airy, industrial-chic space with a roof garden.
98 locals recommend
The Culpeper
40 Commercial StUpscale pub fare and creative cocktails served in an airy, industrial-chic space with a roof garden.
Peruvian ceviche, tapas street food, smoothies and cocktails in a trendy, South American-inspired setting. Great for lunch and dinner.
139 locals recommend
Andina Shoreditch
60-62 Commercial StPeruvian ceviche, tapas street food, smoothies and cocktails in a trendy, South American-inspired setting. Great for lunch and dinner.
Split-level, global street food market housing cluster of stalls & bars in a lively environment.
61 locals recommend
Dinerama
19 Great Eastern StSplit-level, global street food market housing cluster of stalls & bars in a lively environment.
Buzzy destination for Indian street food in Bombay-style digs with vintage decor & upscale touches.
475 locals recommend
Dishoom Shoreditch
7 Boundary StBuzzy destination for Indian street food in Bombay-style digs with vintage decor & upscale touches.
Wood-panelled brasserie and bar at the Ace Hotel, serving an all-day menu at lino-topped tables.
75 locals recommend
Hoi Polloi
100 Shoreditch High StWood-panelled brasserie and bar at the Ace Hotel, serving an all-day menu at lino-topped tables.
Modern Thai cuisine served in a compact, light, contemporary wood and whitewashed interior.
45 locals recommend
Rosa's Thai Cafe Spitalfields
12 Hanbury StModern Thai cuisine served in a compact, light, contemporary wood and whitewashed interior.
24-hour bakery known for traditional Jewish-style filled bagels such as salt beef and smoked salmon.
236 locals recommend
Beigel Bake
159 Brick Ln24-hour bakery known for traditional Jewish-style filled bagels such as salt beef and smoked salmon.
Small bites with artisan coffees made using beans sourced directly from exporters and roasted daily.
113 locals recommend
Allpress Espresso Bar London
58 Redchurch StSmall bites with artisan coffees made using beans sourced directly from exporters and roasted daily.
Drinks & Nightlife
Classic, iconic public house serving beer, wine & cocktails in a 3-floor setting.
84 locals recommend
The Ten Bells
84 Commercial StClassic, iconic public house serving beer, wine & cocktails in a 3-floor setting.
Cosy unchanging boozer with piano and pavement terrace in a cobbled backstreet. Most importantly, they have a fat pub cat that likes to warm himself by the fire place.
61 locals recommend
The Pride of Spitalfields London
3 Heneage StCosy unchanging boozer with piano and pavement terrace in a cobbled backstreet. Most importantly, they have a fat pub cat that likes to warm himself by the fire place.
Big sofas dominate the bar area of this foodie pub with a large covered terrace at the back.
57 locals recommend
The Owl & Pussycat
34 Redchurch StBig sofas dominate the bar area of this foodie pub with a large covered terrace at the back.
Restored Victorian gastropub, now part of the Draft House group, with live music on Saturday nights.
46 locals recommend
Birdcage
80 Columbia RdRestored Victorian gastropub, now part of the Draft House group, with live music on Saturday nights.
Nestled in the heart of the East End, Callooh Callay has been on Rivington Street, Shoreditch for more than eight years and has won multiple international awards including 'world's best cocktail menu', 'no. 1 bar in UK', 'best bar team' and 'best bar design'. We are passionate about cocktails and food, with quirky serves and unique furniture the
132 locals recommend
Callooh Callay Bar
65 Rivington StNestled in the heart of the East End, Callooh Callay has been on Rivington Street, Shoreditch for more than eight years and has won multiple international awards including 'world's best cocktail menu', 'no. 1 bar in UK', 'best bar team' and 'best bar design'. We are passionate about cocktails and food, with quirky serves and unique furniture the
Cosy, cocktail bar hidden in the basement. Enter through an unmarked doorway.
16 locals recommend
Found
5 Ravey StCosy, cocktail bar hidden in the basement. Enter through an unmarked doorway.
Sightseeing
This is one of the most iconic bridges in the world. A must-see when it's lit up at night.
1577 locals recommend
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge RoadThis is one of the most iconic bridges in the world. A must-see when it's lit up at night.
Parks & Nature
Pavilion Cafe
Old Ford RoadShopping
Old Spitalfields Market
16 Commercial StFlower market (open Sundays only) surrounded by independent fashion, antique and homeware stores.
1660 locals recommend
Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia RoadFlower market (open Sundays only) surrounded by independent fashion, antique and homeware stores.
Shipping container, pop-up mall for independent and global, fashion and lifestyle stores and cafes.
377 locals recommend
BOXPARK Shoreditch
2-10 Bethnal Green RdShipping container, pop-up mall for independent and global, fashion and lifestyle stores and cafes.
Essentials
Tesco Express
116-118 Commercial StOpen until 23:00
Taj Stores
112 Brick LnLovely family-owned, Asian grocery store.
Entertainment & Activities
Farmyard animals from sheep to chickens, goats, and donkeys, plus a garden and an Italian cafe.
269 locals recommend
Hackney City Farm
1a Goldsmiths RowFarmyard animals from sheep to chickens, goats, and donkeys, plus a garden and an Italian cafe.
Rich Mix is located in the heart of East London's creative industry. This versatile venue boasts a varied programme of events including live music, film, art exhibitions and much more.
260 locals recommend
Rich Mix
35-47 Bethnal Green RdRich Mix is located in the heart of East London's creative industry. This versatile venue boasts a varied programme of events including live music, film, art exhibitions and much more.