Shoreditch and Surroundings
Food Scene
Jamie Oliver's famous Hoxton Bar and Grill. Serves American style burgers, steaks and fries.
49 locals recommend
Hoxton Grill
81 Great Eastern StJamie Oliver's famous Hoxton Bar and Grill. Serves American style burgers, steaks and fries.
Perfect for a late breakfast. A modern take on the traditional British Cafe.
100 locals recommend
Albion
2-4 Boundary StPerfect for a late breakfast. A modern take on the traditional British Cafe.
Giovanni's
12 City RdReasonably priced Italian restaurant. Perfect for a fuss-free meal.
Arts & Culture
London's iconic Barbican centre; home to the Barbican Theater and Barbican Cinema. The theater draws world famous musicians and artists, and is an ideal way to soak up culture.
The cinema, although small, is quite intimate, comfortable and is generally an enjoyable way to watch a movie.
509 locals recommend
Barbican Centre
Silk StreetLondon's iconic Barbican centre; home to the Barbican Theater and Barbican Cinema. The theater draws world famous musicians and artists, and is an ideal way to soak up culture.
The cinema, although small, is quite intimate, comfortable and is generally an enjoyable way to watch a movie.
A good way to pass time on a rainy day. Also good for family outings.
300 locals recommend
Museum of London
Museum of LondonA good way to pass time on a rainy day. Also good for family outings.
The citadel of British modern art. Check website for late opening times, and where possible make use of the TFL boat service to visit both the Tate Modern and Tate Britain in one go.
2008 locals recommend
Tate Modern
BanksideThe citadel of British modern art. Check website for late opening times, and where possible make use of the TFL boat service to visit both the Tate Modern and Tate Britain in one go.
More art than I can conceivably take in during a single visit. Do try and also see the frequent external installations in the square. Where possible, do both the Tate Modern and Tate Britain in one go. The connection/transfer is relatively easy if you use the TFL boat service.
656 locals recommend
Tate Britain
MillbankMore art than I can conceivably take in during a single visit. Do try and also see the frequent external installations in the square. Where possible, do both the Tate Modern and Tate Britain in one go. The connection/transfer is relatively easy if you use the TFL boat service.
Parks & Nature
Although small, this is a welcome patch of open green space in the city
8 locals recommend
Finsbury Square
Finsbury SquareAlthough small, this is a welcome patch of open green space in the city
Essentials
Marks and Spencer is one of the England's oldest food chains. Famous for its St. Michael's range of high quality (premium foods). However, it's not the cheapest option for food.
9 locals recommend
Marks & Spencer Finsbury Pavement
70 MoorgateMarks and Spencer is one of the England's oldest food chains. Famous for its St. Michael's range of high quality (premium foods). However, it's not the cheapest option for food.
Drinks & Nightlife
Home Bar
5a Ravey StLaid back bar arranged as a home.
Speakeasy style bar within walking distance. A nice setting for drinks.
22 locals recommend
London Cocktail Club
63 Worship StreetSpeakeasy style bar within walking distance. A nice setting for drinks.
Quirky cocktails, excellent ambience, tasteful decor and good service. However, please book in advance as there is limited seating inside.
27 locals recommend
Lounge Bohemia
1e Great Eastern StQuirky cocktails, excellent ambience, tasteful decor and good service. However, please book in advance as there is limited seating inside.
Live music and drinks! There aren't too many places like this left, so make the best of it whilst its still around.
16 locals recommend
Old Street Records
350 -354 Old StLive music and drinks! There aren't too many places like this left, so make the best of it whilst its still around.
Sightseeing
Walk along the remnants of defensive wall of what was originally the Roman city of Londonium.
6 locals recommend
London Wall
London WallWalk along the remnants of defensive wall of what was originally the Roman city of Londonium.
This is actually within walking distance--although it will be a long walk--and allows you to explore other sights along the way (like the old Bank of England) and London Bridge.
1577 locals recommend
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge RoadThis is actually within walking distance--although it will be a long walk--and allows you to explore other sights along the way (like the old Bank of England) and London Bridge.
See the old Bank of England building, and take a picture on its iconic steps.
48 locals recommend
Bank of England
Threadneedle StreetSee the old Bank of England building, and take a picture on its iconic steps.
Can be combined with a walk to Tower bridge. No sightseeing tour of London would be complete without a visit to The Tower.
1372 locals recommend
Tower of London
Can be combined with a walk to Tower bridge. No sightseeing tour of London would be complete without a visit to The Tower.
Have a drink at the top of one Europe's tallest towers and enjoy breathtaking views across the London Skyline.
828 locals recommend
The Shard
32 London Bridge StHave a drink at the top of one Europe's tallest towers and enjoy breathtaking views across the London Skyline.
Shopping
Boutique shopping malls and food stores set within an award-winning design using old shipping containers.
377 locals recommend
BOXPARK Shoreditch
2-10 Bethnal Green RdBoutique shopping malls and food stores set within an award-winning design using old shipping containers.