Guidebook for London
Food Scene
Unpretentious Middle Eastern-style venue for charcoal-grilled halal kebabs, Turkish stews and pide.
101 locals recommend
Rüyam Turkish Restaurant
230 Commercial RdUnpretentious Middle Eastern-style venue for charcoal-grilled halal kebabs, Turkish stews and pide.
Bright Italian restaurant with a traditional menu and outdoor seating on a terrace with a fountain.
77 locals recommend
La Figa Restaurant
45 Narrow StBright Italian restaurant with a traditional menu and outdoor seating on a terrace with a fountain.
Rustic eatery with outdoor seats, for comfort food from chicken roasted on spits to 'dirty burgers'.
86 locals recommend
Chicken Shop & Dirty Burger Whitechapel
27a Mile End RdRustic eatery with outdoor seats, for comfort food from chicken roasted on spits to 'dirty burgers'.
Compact modern restaurant serving freshly baked pizzas and a menu of Italian favourites.
21 locals recommend
La Forchetta
464 Bethnal Green RdCompact modern restaurant serving freshly baked pizzas and a menu of Italian favourites.
Modern European dishes from a father-and-son team in a bright space with a large feature window.
60 locals recommend
Palmers, Globe Town
238 Roman RoadModern European dishes from a father-and-son team in a bright space with a large feature window.
Arts & Culture
Georgian sugar warehouse, now home to a museum chronicling London's history as a trading port.
217 locals recommend
Museum of London Docklands
Hertsmere RoadGeorgian sugar warehouse, now home to a museum chronicling London's history as a trading port.
Unique exhibition space promoting emerging and established contemporary artists.
8 locals recommend
Matts Gallery
6 Charles Clowes WalkUnique exhibition space promoting emerging and established contemporary artists.
Drinks & Nightlife
Traditional corner pub with a jukebox and live big screen TV sports, serving real ales.
12 locals recommend
Queens Head
71 Black Prince RdTraditional corner pub with a jukebox and live big screen TV sports, serving real ales.
Easygoing corner boozer serving a selection of craft beers, plus menu of small plates and subs.
33 locals recommend
The Horn of Plenty
36 Globe RdEasygoing corner boozer serving a selection of craft beers, plus menu of small plates and subs.
Pub with over 700 years of history from literary greats to early appearances by famous bands.
64 locals recommend
George Tavern
373 Commercial RdPub with over 700 years of history from literary greats to early appearances by famous bands.
Entertainment & Activities
Stadium built for 2012 Olympics, and home of West Ham United FC, hosting sports events and concerts.
191 locals recommend
London Stadium
Stadium built for 2012 Olympics, and home of West Ham United FC, hosting sports events and concerts.
650-metre outdoor karting track with electric karts that reach speeds of more than 50mph.
9 locals recommend
Revolution Karting
Burdett Road650-metre outdoor karting track with electric karts that reach speeds of more than 50mph.