Guidebook for London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Essentials
Waitrose & Partners
134-152 Balham High RoadGood quality. Well stocked supermarket
Tesco Express
116-118 Commercial StExpress Grocery Store
Boots
Unit 14 Canada SquarePharmacy and self care products, open 7am - 7pm on weekdays only.
E1 Local
Commercial RoadConvenience/Grocery store opposite our apartments, open till midnight every night
Sightseeing
Perfect for walk down over the weekend, with a wake up market on a Sunday from Morning till about 5pm- Vintage clothing stores and lots of food from all over the world under one roof- a must see!
878 locals recommend
Brick Lane
Brick LanePerfect for walk down over the weekend, with a wake up market on a Sunday from Morning till about 5pm- Vintage clothing stores and lots of food from all over the world under one roof- a must see!
See the Greenwich meridian... Great Museum... Great views from the top!
612 locals recommend
Royal Observatory Greenwich
Blackheath AvenueSee the Greenwich meridian... Great Museum... Great views from the top!
Shad Indian Restaurant
96 Tooley St95-storey skyscraper
Great views of London from the top with nice restaurants
One of the oldest banks in the world which all modern central banks have been modelled around
48 locals recommend
Bank of England
Threadneedle StreetOne of the oldest banks in the world which all modern central banks have been modelled around
London's highest public garden with 360 views over London - free but tickets must be booked online
300 locals recommend
Sky Garden
London's highest public garden with 360 views over London - free but tickets must be booked online
Europe's tallest ferris wheel with views over Westminster Abbey and London
2099 locals recommend
London Eye
Europe's tallest ferris wheel with views over Westminster Abbey and London
Big Ben
Iconic symbol of London where the great bell rings every hour
The residence of the royal family where you can see the changing of the guards - check website for dates and times
1912 locals recommend
Buckingham Palace
The residence of the royal family where you can see the changing of the guards - check website for dates and times
One of London's most famous bridges next to Tower of London, a great sight to be seen day or night
1577 locals recommend
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge RoadOne of London's most famous bridges next to Tower of London, a great sight to be seen day or night
Food Scene
Tinseltown
44-46 St John StAmerican style diner- Big portions, Not for the weak:)
Beigel Bake
159 Brick LnAmazing Bagels
Maison Bertaux
28 Greek StLondon's Oldest Patisserie
Zengi
44 Commercial StMust eat in the basement here... Amazing Turkish food and decor
Spitalfields Arts Market
1 Market StReally good- oversized burgers and onion rings!
Mamounia Lounge Knightsbridge
136 Brompton RdAmazing sheesha cafe, food and bar
Nando's
114-118 Commercial StPortuguese
Cereal Killer Cafe
192a Brick LnCereal and pop tarts from all over the world!
Dishoom Shoreditch
7 Boundary StMust see Indian cafe/ restaurant
Popular Indian/Pakistani restaurant. Amazing food, and good value for money
381 locals recommend
Tayyabs
83-89 Fieldgate StPopular Indian/Pakistani restaurant. Amazing food, and good value for money
Great place if you have a sweet tooth:)
Amazing cakes/pastry's
7 locals recommend
Patisserie Valerie - Spitalfields (London)
37 Brushfield StGreat place if you have a sweet tooth:)
Amazing cakes/pastry's
Moo Cantina Brick Lane is a trendy bar with tasty, homemade food, drink and Argentinian hospitality
9 locals recommend
Moo Cantina Bricklane
60-62 Brick LnMoo Cantina Brick Lane is a trendy bar with tasty, homemade food, drink and Argentinian hospitality
Indian street food in roadside-style cafe, plus restaurant with small plates on modern dining menu
10 locals recommend
Roti Chai
3 Portman Mews SIndian street food in roadside-style cafe, plus restaurant with small plates on modern dining menu
Middle Eastern-style venue for charcoal-grilled kebabs, Turkish stews & pizzas and pide
53 locals recommend
Efes Turkish Restaurant
1 Whitechapel RdMiddle Eastern-style venue for charcoal-grilled kebabs, Turkish stews & pizzas and pide
Low-lit Thai chain restaurant with modern dark wood interior and square communal benches. One of the best Thai restaurants in London!!! Pad Thai and fresh drinks are delicious...
71 locals recommend
Busaba Hoxton Square
319 Old StLow-lit Thai chain restaurant with modern dark wood interior and square communal benches. One of the best Thai restaurants in London!!! Pad Thai and fresh drinks are delicious...
Great east-end spot if you fancy some fish and proper chips with a splash of vinegar, you can eat in or stit outside with take away which comes wrapped in traditional style newspaper
131 locals recommend
Poppies Fish & Chips, Spitalfields
6-8 Hanbury StGreat east-end spot if you fancy some fish and proper chips with a splash of vinegar, you can eat in or stit outside with take away which comes wrapped in traditional style newspaper
Japanese-Brazilian-Peruvian sushi in cool design setting with 38th-floor Heron Tower views.
237 locals recommend
SUSHISAMBA London
BishopsgateJapanese-Brazilian-Peruvian sushi in cool design setting with 38th-floor Heron Tower views.
Coffee/sandwiches by day and cocktails are served in the evening
134 locals recommend
Shoreditch Grind
213 Old StCoffee/sandwiches by day and cocktails are served in the evening
Cheap but tasty sourdough Pizza. Broadway Market and London Fields can be walked to along the canal from Shoreditch - go to the market on a Sunday
7 locals recommend
Franco Manca Soho
51 Berwick StCheap but tasty sourdough Pizza. Broadway Market and London Fields can be walked to along the canal from Shoreditch - go to the market on a Sunday
The most amazing breakfasts. American pancakes, waffles, smoothies, and a full English are all options. Prepare yourself for queuing - it's THAT good, people will queue to get a table !
70 locals recommend
Breakfast Club Spitalfields
12-16 Artillery LnThe most amazing breakfasts. American pancakes, waffles, smoothies, and a full English are all options. Prepare yourself for queuing - it's THAT good, people will queue to get a table !
Buzzy cafe with coffee roasted on-site and bites such as homemade cakes, salads and quiches
44 locals recommend
Exmouth Coffee Company
83 Algate EastBuzzy cafe with coffee roasted on-site and bites such as homemade cakes, salads and quiches
Buzzy cafe with coffee roasted on-site and bites such as homemade cakes, salads and quiches
8 locals recommend
Benugo - The Warehouse
33 Commercial RdBuzzy cafe with coffee roasted on-site and bites such as homemade cakes, salads and quiches
One of London's oldest and largest food market rite next to Tower Bridge and the Shard (tallest building in Europe) Open 10am - 5pm on weekdays and 8am - 5pm on Saturday.
1617 locals recommend
Borough Market
Borough High StreetOne of London's oldest and largest food market rite next to Tower Bridge and the Shard (tallest building in Europe) Open 10am - 5pm on weekdays and 8am - 5pm on Saturday.
Exciting restaurant with a fusion of Japanese and Peruvian dishes
32 locals recommend
Chotto Matte London
13 Frith StExciting restaurant with a fusion of Japanese and Peruvian dishes
High end store with the finest food, teas, and wines. Must check out the funky ice cream parlour! Reservations for afternoon tea must be made
193 locals recommend
Fortnum & Mason
181 PiccadillyHigh end store with the finest food, teas, and wines. Must check out the funky ice cream parlour! Reservations for afternoon tea must be made
Dark Sugars
141 Brick LnHandmade chocolate, truffles and vegan treats
Shopping
Selfridges
400 Oxford StOne of the best department stores in London with an amazing foodhall
Harrods
87-135 Brompton RdWorld famous high end shopping store, perfect for window shopping
Voted the best department store in the world, on the famous Oxford Street ( Europe's busiest shopping street )
554 locals recommend
Selfridges
400 Oxford StVoted the best department store in the world, on the famous Oxford Street ( Europe's busiest shopping street )
Arts & Culture
Whitechapel Gallery
77-82 Whitechapel High StArt Gallery
One of the most important arts centre's in Europe and home of the London Symphony Orchestra
509 locals recommend
Barbican Centre
Silk StreetOne of the most important arts centre's in Europe and home of the London Symphony Orchestra
Great cinema, part of the independent Curzon chain. Amazing architecture and interesting programme.
70 locals recommend
Curzon Bloomsbury
Great cinema, part of the independent Curzon chain. Amazing architecture and interesting programme.
One of the greatest museums in the world with a collection of over 8 million works of human history, art and culture - free entry!
1546 locals recommend
British Museum
Great Russell StreetOne of the greatest museums in the world with a collection of over 8 million works of human history, art and culture - free entry!
International modern art gallery with a amazing 360 view of London from the top viewing deck - all free!
2008 locals recommend
Tate Modern
BanksideInternational modern art gallery with a amazing 360 view of London from the top viewing deck - all free!
Everything Else
London City Airport
Hartmann RoadClosest Airport- About 20mins on DLR
Vintage clothing/furniture Stores and International Food Fair every Sunday
42 locals recommend
The Truman Brewery
91 Brick LnVintage clothing/furniture Stores and International Food Fair every Sunday
Petticoat Lane Market
119-121 Middlesex StCool food market during lunch hours on Weekdays
Great restaurant for brunch with views. Reservation needed British and European cuisine served 24/7 in modern, 40th-floor space with floor-to-ceiling windows.
216 locals recommend
Duck & Waffle
110 BishopsgateGreat restaurant for brunch with views. Reservation needed British and European cuisine served 24/7 in modern, 40th-floor space with floor-to-ceiling windows.
Great restaurant for brunch with views. Reservation needed British and European cuisine served 24/7 in modern, 40th-floor space with floor-to-ceiling windows.
216 locals recommend
Duck & Waffle
110 BishopsgateGreat restaurant for brunch with views. Reservation needed British and European cuisine served 24/7 in modern, 40th-floor space with floor-to-ceiling windows.
Old Spitalfields Market
16 Commercial StWhere art & craft meets fashion & food!
Creative and cultural market in London with street food and interesting stalls
19 locals recommend
215-2165 Chalk Farm Rd
215-2165 Chalk Farm RoadCreative and cultural market in London with street food and interesting stalls
Shipping container pop up mall with independent and global fashion, lifestyle stores and cafes in the trendy area of Shoreditch
377 locals recommend
BOXPARK Shoreditch
2-10 Bethnal Green RdShipping container pop up mall with independent and global fashion, lifestyle stores and cafes in the trendy area of Shoreditch
Cute cobbled streets with interesting clothing stores, shops and eateries and the Royal Opera House ( major performing arts venue )
955 locals recommend
Covent Garden
41 James StCute cobbled streets with interesting clothing stores, shops and eateries and the Royal Opera House ( major performing arts venue )
Popular street market full of colourful buildings, food and fashion, also near by are Kensington Gardens/Palace and Kyoto gardens
860 locals recommend
Portobello Market
73a Lewisham High StPopular street market full of colourful buildings, food and fashion, also near by are Kensington Gardens/Palace and Kyoto gardens
Dock in the city with boats and restaurants, rite next to Tower Bridge.
257 locals recommend
St Katharine Docks Marina
50 St Katharine's WayDock in the city with boats and restaurants, rite next to Tower Bridge.
Entertainment & Activities
SEA LIFE Centre London Aquarium
Westminster Bridge RoadArea full of theatres and cinemas to nightlife and dining options, next to the famous Piccadilly Circus (London's time square) and Trafalgar Square
319 locals recommend
Leicester Square
Area full of theatres and cinemas to nightlife and dining options, next to the famous Piccadilly Circus (London's time square) and Trafalgar Square
Crazy golf in a former World War 2 bunker rite in the city, along with great street food and up to five bars serving 1920's themed cocktails!
6 locals recommend
Swingers - City
8 Brown's BuildingsCrazy golf in a former World War 2 bunker rite in the city, along with great street food and up to five bars serving 1920's themed cocktails!
Retro-American boutique bowling with burgers, cocktails, karaoke
57 locals recommend
All Star Lanes (Brick Lane)
95 Brick LnRetro-American boutique bowling with burgers, cocktails, karaoke
Unique cinema showing classic films along with themed nights, sing a longs and and all night movie marathons!
23 locals recommend
Prince Charles Cinema
7 Leicester PlUnique cinema showing classic films along with themed nights, sing a longs and and all night movie marathons!