Guidebook for London
Drinks & Nightlife
Howl At The Moon
178 Hoxton StGreat selection of craft beer with pop up dining.
Happiness Forgets
8-9 Hoxton SquareHidden, underground cocktail bar.
Good fun pub with trendy decor and a light up dancefloor downstairs. Open til late.
14 locals recommend
Electricity Showrooms
39A Hoxton SquareGood fun pub with trendy decor and a light up dancefloor downstairs. Open til late.
Dream Bags Jaguar Shoes
32-36 Kingsland RdFunky, east end cool bar and hangout for hipsters.
Barrio Shoreditch
141-143 Shoreditch High StCocktail bar, bright decor. Happy hour daily!
Food Scene
100 Hoxton St
100 Hoxton StreetFantastic asian fusion tapas and upmarket cocktails
Ruby Restaurant Café Hoxton
8-9 Hoxton SquareRelaxed Italian dining with fantastic gelato.
Amici Miei
Great italian food, particularly the pizza.
Our favourite of the many Vietnamese restaurant set here on the Kingsland Road.
6 locals recommend
Que Viet
102 Kingsland RoadOur favourite of the many Vietnamese restaurant set here on the Kingsland Road.
Famed for it's multitude of curry houses. Prepare for some on street haggling for freebies!
878 locals recommend
Brick Lane
Brick LaneFamed for it's multitude of curry houses. Prepare for some on street haggling for freebies!
Jamie Oliver Media
15-21 Benwell RdOriginal Jamie Oliver Restaurant in London.
Fantastic steakhouse - very popular so you may need to book.
152 locals recommend
Hawksmoor Spitalfields
157A Commercial StFantastic steakhouse - very popular so you may need to book.
Shopping
BOXPARK Shoreditch
2-10 Bethnal Green RdShopping area with small units of many well known brands.
Brick Lanes famous markets selling vintageware, homewares, food, clothing, furniture and whatever else pops up!
30 locals recommend
Sunday Up Market
83 Brick LaneBrick Lanes famous markets selling vintageware, homewares, food, clothing, furniture and whatever else pops up!
One of London's largest malls. Wear comfy shoes as its massive!!
1214 locals recommend
Westfield Stratford City
157 Montfichet RdOne of London's largest malls. Wear comfy shoes as its massive!!
A shoppers heaven of flagship stores - wear comfy shoes it's a long street!! There are many individual shops and boutiques in the narrow streets off the main drag. Here you will also find many pubs and restaurants.
The easiest way to travel here is the 55 bus (which is 24hr) You can get this bus on old street.
1427 locals recommend
Oxford Street
Oxford StreetA shoppers heaven of flagship stores - wear comfy shoes it's a long street!! There are many individual shops and boutiques in the narrow streets off the main drag. Here you will also find many pubs and restaurants.
The easiest way to travel here is the 55 bus (which is 24hr) You can get this bus on old street.
Sightseeing
Sunday Flower market and so much more!! Individual shops line the street where proper east end flower traders try to grab your attention. It's great fun and really authentic!
1660 locals recommend
Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia RoadSunday Flower market and so much more!! Individual shops line the street where proper east end flower traders try to grab your attention. It's great fun and really authentic!
A 20 minute walk along the canal will take you to Victoria Park which is great for cycling, skating or renting a pedalo on the lake! Bring a picnic and chill in the sun (if we get any!)
1666 locals recommend
Pavilion Cafe
Old Ford RoadA 20 minute walk along the canal will take you to Victoria Park which is great for cycling, skating or renting a pedalo on the lake! Bring a picnic and chill in the sun (if we get any!)
One of London's most famous landmarks. Home of the beefeaters and the crown jewels.
Take the 149 bus from the Kingsland Road to Fenchurch Street and its about a 10min walk from there.
1372 locals recommend
Tower of London
One of London's most famous landmarks. Home of the beefeaters and the crown jewels.
Take the 149 bus from the Kingsland Road to Fenchurch Street and its about a 10min walk from there.
One of London's most famous Landmarks.
You could take the tube from Old street to London Bridge and walk over (you can't miss it!)
1577 locals recommend
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge RoadOne of London's most famous Landmarks.
You could take the tube from Old street to London Bridge and walk over (you can't miss it!)
A great location for shopping, eating and street performance. In the heart of the West End where you can see famous theatre shows.
Take the Northern Line at Old street to Kings cross and change for the piccadilly Line. Covent Garden Station is 3 stops down.
955 locals recommend
Covent Garden
41 James StA great location for shopping, eating and street performance. In the heart of the West End where you can see famous theatre shows.
Take the Northern Line at Old street to Kings cross and change for the piccadilly Line. Covent Garden Station is 3 stops down.
Essentials
Anyone calling them self a foodie will love it here! Stalls of farm foods from fish to meat to veggies. Ready prepared hot food can all be purchased and there is also a multitude of individual cafes filled with health foods - a foodie heaven! There are also a few old style London pubs lining the market where you can relax with a pint.
1735 locals recommend
Broadway Market
Broadway MarketAnyone calling them self a foodie will love it here! Stalls of farm foods from fish to meat to veggies. Ready prepared hot food can all be purchased and there is also a multitude of individual cafes filled with health foods - a foodie heaven! There are also a few old style London pubs lining the market where you can relax with a pint.
Sainsbury's Local
13-14 Bermondsey SquareMini-supermarket for all your cooking needs.