Guidebook for London
Drinks & Nightlife
Great little bar with well-priced cocktails and a friendly atmosphere
189 locals recommend
Satan's Whiskers
343 Cambridge Heath RdGreat little bar with well-priced cocktails and a friendly atmosphere
Hundred's of beers on offer in this popular hangout on Paradise Row.
109 locals recommend
Mother Kelly's
251 Paradise RowHundred's of beers on offer in this popular hangout on Paradise Row.
Fancy some good British stand-up comedy? This local hangout has regular shows, including some top-class entertainers
24 locals recommend
Backyard Bar
231 Cambridge Heath RdFancy some good British stand-up comedy? This local hangout has regular shows, including some top-class entertainers
Friendly, quirky pub with good food and plenty of regular social events.
56 locals recommend
Old George
379 Bethnal Green RdFriendly, quirky pub with good food and plenty of regular social events.
Food Scene
Right next to the London Buddhist Centre, this place has been serving veggie food for many years. Even meat-eaters love it!
44 locals recommend
The Larder, Bethnal Green
Globe RoadRight next to the London Buddhist Centre, this place has been serving veggie food for many years. Even meat-eaters love it!
Rosa's Thai Cafe Spitalfields
12 Hanbury StGood, authentic Thai food
Tayyabs
83-89 Fieldgate StRich, Punjabi food - great for meat-lovers!
Nando's
1A Romford RdWhen only a flame-grilled chicken will do!
The Florist Arms
255 Globe RdLovely, cosy pub from a bygone era.
Great little Italian-owned pizzeria - very popular with locals and they also do take-away.
33 locals recommend
Italina
385 Cambridge Heath RdGreat little Italian-owned pizzeria - very popular with locals and they also do take-away.
Delicious, adventurous food for a special occasion. Tucked away inside the Old Bethnal Green Town Hall hotel, this is a real treat!
44 locals recommend
Corner Room
8 Patriot SquareDelicious, adventurous food for a special occasion. Tucked away inside the Old Bethnal Green Town Hall hotel, this is a real treat!
If you're hankering after Korean food, this little gem will surely delight.
59 locals recommend
Hurwundeki
242 Cambridge Heath RdIf you're hankering after Korean food, this little gem will surely delight.
One of my favourite Indian restaurants (with a Persian twist). Dishoom serve great breakfasts, teas and dinners. Be sure to book ahead as it gets really busy on weekends.
475 locals recommend
Dishoom Shoreditch
7 Boundary StOne of my favourite Indian restaurants (with a Persian twist). Dishoom serve great breakfasts, teas and dinners. Be sure to book ahead as it gets really busy on weekends.
Hidden away in a small side street, this restaurant serves divine Georgian food. It's worth the trip - trust me on this
50 locals recommend
Little Georgia Hackney
87 Goldsmiths RowHidden away in a small side street, this restaurant serves divine Georgian food. It's worth the trip - trust me on this
Green Papaya
191 Mare StCheap and cheerful Vietnamese food
Great portions and tasty Japanese food on offer. Not the best in London but good for the price!
40 locals recommend
Japanese Canteen
Arch 255 Paradise RowGreat portions and tasty Japanese food on offer. Not the best in London but good for the price!
Spanish-style restaurant specialising in chicken but plenty of other tapas to tickle your fancy.
13 locals recommend
Spit Jack's
87 Lauriston RoadSpanish-style restaurant specialising in chicken but plenty of other tapas to tickle your fancy.
Historic Italian cafe (owned by the same family for many generations) where every visitor is made to feel welcome.
160 locals recommend
E Pellicci
332 Bethnal Green RdHistoric Italian cafe (owned by the same family for many generations) where every visitor is made to feel welcome.
The Common E2
53 Old Bethnal Green RdLovely little local cafe serving delicious cakes.
Everything Else
Great local cultural centre with cinemas, a theatre and an inspiring line-up of international music. Well worth a visit!
260 locals recommend
Rich Mix
35-47 Bethnal Green RdGreat local cultural centre with cinemas, a theatre and an inspiring line-up of international music. Well worth a visit!
Tesco Metro
361 Bethnal Green RdOpen 24hrs - good for stocking up on essential supplies.
In addition to longer courses, they also offer walk-in meditation classes - no need to book
28 locals recommend
London Buddhist Centre
51 Roman RdIn addition to longer courses, they also offer walk-in meditation classes - no need to book
Cute little place with farm animals and a lovely adjoining cafe.
269 locals recommend
Hackney City Farm
1a Goldsmiths RowCute little place with farm animals and a lovely adjoining cafe.
Great Sunday Market full of interesting stalls selling cushions, jewellery, vintage pieces and food from all over the world.
30 locals recommend
Sunday Up Market
83 Brick LaneGreat Sunday Market full of interesting stalls selling cushions, jewellery, vintage pieces and food from all over the world.
Open every Sunday from 8am-3pm, this world-famous market will amaze!
1660 locals recommend
Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia RoadOpen every Sunday from 8am-3pm, this world-famous market will amaze!
For those of us who refuse to grow up, this little museum has a great display of toys throughout the years.
418 locals recommend
V&A Museum of Childhood
Cambridge Heath RoadFor those of us who refuse to grow up, this little museum has a great display of toys throughout the years.
Wonderful Saturday Market with dozens of food stalls and quirky little handmade crafts.
1735 locals recommend
Broadway Market
Broadway MarketWonderful Saturday Market with dozens of food stalls and quirky little handmade crafts.