Guidebook for London
Shopping
Tesco Express
82-84 Forest RdGrocery food store open 6am-12am, 5min walk from property
Morrisons hypermarket, food, grocery, everything else. 7min walk from property
250 locals recommend
Morrisons
The GroveMorrisons hypermarket, food, grocery, everything else. 7min walk from property
Thorgood Garden
Thorogood GardensLocal newsagent shop, food, grocery, drinks, newspapers. 2min walk
Columbia road flower market has to be witnessed. Every Sunday morning the street is transformed into oasis of foliage and flowers. Everything from bedding plants to 10 foot banana trees are up for grabs. The air is intense with the scent of flowers and the chant of the barrow boys "Everthin' a fiver"? A lot of the flower sellers grow their own plants or import flowers from around the world. One of the few streets in the country composed of sixty independent shops. Small art galleries sit next to cup cake shops, vintage clothes stores, English and Italian delis, garden and antique shops. There is also a wealth of great pubs, cafes and restaurants. The shops have a common thread, a love of the
1660 locals recommend
Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia RoadColumbia road flower market has to be witnessed. Every Sunday morning the street is transformed into oasis of foliage and flowers. Everything from bedding plants to 10 foot banana trees are up for grabs. The air is intense with the scent of flowers and the chant of the barrow boys "Everthin' a fiver"? A lot of the flower sellers grow their own plants or import flowers from around the world. One of the few streets in the country composed of sixty independent shops. Small art galleries sit next to cup cake shops, vintage clothes stores, English and Italian delis, garden and antique shops. There is also a wealth of great pubs, cafes and restaurants. The shops have a common thread, a love of the
Westfields in Stratford is definitely my favourite place to shop. It basically has every shop you need; from clothes to grocery shopping to some really nice restaurants. The mall is spread across a few levels and not having to push through tourists, like you would on Oxford street, is amazing! It’s clean, well designed and enclosed, which means there’s no need to worry about the weather! The tube station is located right next it which makes for easy transport. Worth a visit for all your shopping (or eating) needs.
1214 locals recommend
Westfield Stratford City
157 Montfichet RdWestfields in Stratford is definitely my favourite place to shop. It basically has every shop you need; from clothes to grocery shopping to some really nice restaurants. The mall is spread across a few levels and not having to push through tourists, like you would on Oxford street, is amazing! It’s clean, well designed and enclosed, which means there’s no need to worry about the weather! The tube station is located right next it which makes for easy transport. Worth a visit for all your shopping (or eating) needs.
The heart of London shopping, bustling Oxford Street has more than 300 shops, designer outlets and landmark stores: here you can find some of the best shopping in London. Home to the legendary Selfridges, it also boasts a range of famous department stores such as John Lewis and Debenhams scattered among every well-known high street chain imaginable. Grab some bargain fashion at Primark’s massive flagship store, and check the latest trends at Topshop in Oxford Circus. Get off the beaten track by slipping into a side street, such as St Christopher's Place and Berwick Street, where you'll find some real treats.
1427 locals recommend
Oxford Street
Oxford StreetThe heart of London shopping, bustling Oxford Street has more than 300 shops, designer outlets and landmark stores: here you can find some of the best shopping in London. Home to the legendary Selfridges, it also boasts a range of famous department stores such as John Lewis and Debenhams scattered among every well-known high street chain imaginable. Grab some bargain fashion at Primark’s massive flagship store, and check the latest trends at Topshop in Oxford Circus. Get off the beaten track by slipping into a side street, such as St Christopher's Place and Berwick Street, where you'll find some real treats.
Food Scene
High quality and authentic African food, 5min walk, free delivery on £15 or over
Open 11am-11pm
Tasty African Restaurant
51A Leytonstone RoadHigh quality and authentic African food, 5min walk, free delivery on £15 or over
Open 11am-11pm
At Thailander you can order online choosing from a vast range of Curries, Noodles, Rice, Grills and much more, so go to our online menu to take a look.
9 locals recommend
Thailander Restaurant
7-9 Leytonstone RdAt Thailander you can order online choosing from a vast range of Curries, Noodles, Rice, Grills and much more, so go to our online menu to take a look.
Himalaya London
178 The GroveIndian restaurant, Indian cuisine, late-night food
Order a takeaway from Chicken and Pizza Point, sit down, relax and enjoy your night in without the hassle.
Delivery hours
12:00 PM - 3:00 AM
Last order 9 mins before closing
Phone
02085220071
Chicken & Pizza Point
37 Leytonstone RoadOrder a takeaway from Chicken and Pizza Point, sit down, relax and enjoy your night in without the hassle.
Delivery hours
12:00 PM - 3:00 AM
Last order 9 mins before closing
Phone
02085220071
The best coffee in a five mile radius coupled with fresh creative dishes. Nooks is a gem in the neighbourhood and offers artists a hub to meet. The owner is a creative by nature and welcomes ideas from artists. It's so much more than fresh food and great coffee.
Excellent food and service, check out the chicken badboy. Nooks is more than a regular café, it does local cask beers and holds comedy and theatre nights too...
Nooks Kitchen London
55A Leytonstone RdThe best coffee in a five mile radius coupled with fresh creative dishes. Nooks is a gem in the neighbourhood and offers artists a hub to meet. The owner is a creative by nature and welcomes ideas from artists. It's so much more than fresh food and great coffee.
Excellent food and service, check out the chicken badboy. Nooks is more than a regular café, it does local cask beers and holds comedy and theatre nights too...
Londek Cafe
198 The GroveLate night food, drinks
Star BBQ Kebab London
188A The GroveCasual, good for kids, groups
12pm - 1am
5min walk from property
Takeaway
Late night
Good Friend is a Chinese takeaway in London. Why don't you try our Mixed Vegetable Soup or Shredded Roast Duck Soup?
Good Friend
113 The GroveTakeaway
Late night
Good Friend is a Chinese takeaway in London. Why don't you try our Mixed Vegetable Soup or Shredded Roast Duck Soup?
Steakout
150 The GroveBeef steak, tenderising, marinating with unique flavours and serving
Nando's
1A Romford RdAfro-Portuguese cuisine
This Italian-influenced bakery, café and coffee shop is located in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford. They proudly list on their website suppliers such as Shipton Mill, H Forman & Son and Estate Dairy, and make their pastries and cakes every day (you can even watch the baker through the glass window if you want).
Brunch is available until 3pm, with scrambled eggs and Italian pancetta, Forman's smoked salmon or an English brie some of the options available. Gourmet sandwiches (on paysan rolls) and savoury toasts (on their sourdough) are filled/topped with things like salmon, avocado, lemon and capers, Italian sausage, pecorino, ruccola and black pepper, or avocado, crab, lemon...
37 locals recommend
Signorelli bakery-cafe
7 Victory ParadeThis Italian-influenced bakery, café and coffee shop is located in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford. They proudly list on their website suppliers such as Shipton Mill, H Forman & Son and Estate Dairy, and make their pastries and cakes every day (you can even watch the baker through the glass window if you want).
Brunch is available until 3pm, with scrambled eggs and Italian pancetta, Forman's smoked salmon or an English brie some of the options available. Gourmet sandwiches (on paysan rolls) and savoury toasts (on their sourdough) are filled/topped with things like salmon, avocado, lemon and capers, Italian sausage, pecorino, ruccola and black pepper, or avocado, crab, lemon...
Essentials
Your new greener cleaner, Maryland Dry Cleaners uses environmentally friendly machines, which are not only better for your clothes, but better for the planet – using no toxic or ozone damaging chemicals and leaving clothes smelling fresher.
4min walk from property
Jaya Luxury Garment Care
8 Leytonstone RdYour new greener cleaner, Maryland Dry Cleaners uses environmentally friendly machines, which are not only better for your clothes, but better for the planet – using no toxic or ozone damaging chemicals and leaving clothes smelling fresher.
4min walk from property
Specialist in professional nail care and beauty, we offer over 200 fabulous shades with a range of finishes, including matte, glitter and gloss.
To ensure all customers receive a long-lasting result, Nail Boutique use only high quality products by leading brands, which include OPI, OPI Gel, CND Shellac, Harmony Gelish, Essie, China Glaze and Seche Vite.
Nail Boutique
27 Leytonstone RdSpecialist in professional nail care and beauty, we offer over 200 fabulous shades with a range of finishes, including matte, glitter and gloss.
To ensure all customers receive a long-lasting result, Nail Boutique use only high quality products by leading brands, which include OPI, OPI Gel, CND Shellac, Harmony Gelish, Essie, China Glaze and Seche Vite.
Here at Evohair we take pride in our work and always pay attention to detail.
Our team of dedicated stylists offer a wide range of services for both men and women, including advanced cutting and colouring, 100% human hair extensions by Great Lengths, Brazilian keratin treatments, barbering and bridal hair (for those special occasions).
We can also advise you on aftercare and maintenance to maintain a great look in between services.
Evo Hair
170 The GroveHere at Evohair we take pride in our work and always pay attention to detail.
Our team of dedicated stylists offer a wide range of services for both men and women, including advanced cutting and colouring, 100% human hair extensions by Great Lengths, Brazilian keratin treatments, barbering and bridal hair (for those special occasions).
We can also advise you on aftercare and maintenance to maintain a great look in between services.
This is the perfect place where you can choose from a wide
range of services that leave you feeling relaxed and reenergized. BECAUSE YOU NEED TIME FOR YOURSELF!
Viktoria Beauty Salon LTD
19-21 Leytonstone RdThis is the perfect place where you can choose from a wide
range of services that leave you feeling relaxed and reenergized. BECAUSE YOU NEED TIME FOR YOURSELF!
Getting Around
Tube zone 3
3/4min walk from property
One stop from Stratford station
Direct 10min link to Liverpool Street station and City
Maryland station
Leytonstone RoadTube zone 3
3/4min walk from property
One stop from Stratford station
Direct 10min link to Liverpool Street station and City
4min walk
bus 257 to Stratford Station
bus 69 to Stratford shopping centre
Maryland (Stop MF) station
4min walk
bus 257 to Stratford Station
bus 69 to Stratford shopping centre
10/12 min walk from property, I'd how you a shortcut path.
Can use bus 257 to get there
Major station, Jubilee and Central lines as well as DLR and Overground
Direct buses to Stansted Airport
116 locals recommend
Stratford Bus Station
Hermit Road10/12 min walk from property, I'd how you a shortcut path.
Can use bus 257 to get there
Major station, Jubilee and Central lines as well as DLR and Overground
Direct buses to Stansted Airport
Everything Else
Kingsway Eyecare
Optician
A classy modern European restaurant with a good selection of wine to drink in or take home.
There aren’t many places to get a decent meal in Stratford and that’s where Darkhorse comes galloping in, a stylish eatery in a sea of chains.
The Spanish- and Italian-inspired menu works for both tapas-style sharing or a more traditional three-course scenario. We mixed and matched, finding small plates to be a bit hit and miss, with juicy tiger prawns and padrón peppers overshadowing a disappointing roast avocado with ricotta (there’s never any need to heat up an avo!). Melted Monte Enebro cheese with rosemary honey was satisfyingly indulgent but the charcuterie platter was a tad uninspiring. It wo
16 locals recommend
Darkhorse Restaurant Bar
16 Victory ParadeA classy modern European restaurant with a good selection of wine to drink in or take home.
There aren’t many places to get a decent meal in Stratford and that’s where Darkhorse comes galloping in, a stylish eatery in a sea of chains.
The Spanish- and Italian-inspired menu works for both tapas-style sharing or a more traditional three-course scenario. We mixed and matched, finding small plates to be a bit hit and miss, with juicy tiger prawns and padrón peppers overshadowing a disappointing roast avocado with ricotta (there’s never any need to heat up an avo!). Melted Monte Enebro cheese with rosemary honey was satisfyingly indulgent but the charcuterie platter was a tad uninspiring. It wo
Entertainment & Activities
Stratford East Picturehouse
Salway RoadTreat someone special to a Picturehouse experience
Leadenhall Market is a modern retail hub within a spectacular Victorian market setting. There are numerous independent and high street shops, offices and a wide variety of bars, pubs and restaurants all nestled within this bustling commercial area of the City.
47 locals recommend
Leadenhall Market
Gracechurch StreetLeadenhall Market is a modern retail hub within a spectacular Victorian market setting. There are numerous independent and high street shops, offices and a wide variety of bars, pubs and restaurants all nestled within this bustling commercial area of the City.
The immaculate parklands to the north launched in summer 2013, their paths and waterways enhanced by the new Timber Lodge with its cafe. Next came the Zaha Hadid-designed Aquatics Centre (opened in March 2014; £3.50-£4.50 adults, £2-£2.50 concs), which is open for public swimming and diving sessions, followed by the VeloPark, home to road, track, BMX and mountain biking, and the southern section of the park. The latter comprises all the remaining parkland, including children's play areas, four walking trails, a couple of dozen public artworks, plus the attraction of ascending the ArcelorMittal Orbit. The Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre opened in May 2014, with two superfast hockeypitches
755 locals recommend
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
The immaculate parklands to the north launched in summer 2013, their paths and waterways enhanced by the new Timber Lodge with its cafe. Next came the Zaha Hadid-designed Aquatics Centre (opened in March 2014; £3.50-£4.50 adults, £2-£2.50 concs), which is open for public swimming and diving sessions, followed by the VeloPark, home to road, track, BMX and mountain biking, and the southern section of the park. The latter comprises all the remaining parkland, including children's play areas, four walking trails, a couple of dozen public artworks, plus the attraction of ascending the ArcelorMittal Orbit. The Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre opened in May 2014, with two superfast hockeypitches
The curly-wurly red scaffolding tower lords it over the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park from its position right alongside the Olympic Stadium. Designed by the artist Anish Kapoor and structural engineer Cecil Balmond, it stands 114.5m (376ft) tall – with lifts (and a 455-step staircase) up to two platforms from which you take in the interesting, if not entirely spectacular, view – The Shard, St Paul’s and the Wembley arches are all very much on the skyline. There are also two of Kapoor's entertaining distorting mirrors inside and some newly installed digital telescopes so that you can get closer to the views.
111 locals recommend
ArcelorMittal Orbit
5 Thornton StThe curly-wurly red scaffolding tower lords it over the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park from its position right alongside the Olympic Stadium. Designed by the artist Anish Kapoor and structural engineer Cecil Balmond, it stands 114.5m (376ft) tall – with lifts (and a 455-step staircase) up to two platforms from which you take in the interesting, if not entirely spectacular, view – The Shard, St Paul’s and the Wembley arches are all very much on the skyline. There are also two of Kapoor's entertaining distorting mirrors inside and some newly installed digital telescopes so that you can get closer to the views.
Parks & Nature
Its a really nice big park right in the centre of London covering an area between Bayswater, Mayfair and Kensington/knightsbridge. Perfect if you like picnics outside on summer days or a little taste of culture, history and nature. The Serpentine gallery and Magazine are in the middle in Kensington gardens. This is one gallery in two historic buildings about 5 minutes walk from each other. The Serpentine gallery has an exciting annual outdoor meeting space designed by a different architect or designer each year in summer. These can vary a lot in ambience but usually contain a café and seating area for visitors. There is a changing exhibition of contemporary art with featured artists ongoing
3079 locals recommend
Hyde Park
Its a really nice big park right in the centre of London covering an area between Bayswater, Mayfair and Kensington/knightsbridge. Perfect if you like picnics outside on summer days or a little taste of culture, history and nature. The Serpentine gallery and Magazine are in the middle in Kensington gardens. This is one gallery in two historic buildings about 5 minutes walk from each other. The Serpentine gallery has an exciting annual outdoor meeting space designed by a different architect or designer each year in summer. These can vary a lot in ambience but usually contain a café and seating area for visitors. There is a changing exhibition of contemporary art with featured artists ongoing
Victoria Park is one of London’s most important historic parks and its oldest public park, visited by millions of Londoners for nearly 170 years as a place of healthy recreation, sports, play and relaxation. The park is the largest in Tower Hamlets at 86.18 hectares and has one of the highest visitor numbers of all the London parks with around 9 million visits per year. A wide range of formal and informal sports, sponsored activities, events and festivals take place throughout the year. Victoria Park is a key link in a green corridor that stretches from the River Thames at Limehouse, along the Regents Canal and through Mile End Park, along with the new Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park virtually
1666 locals recommend
Pavilion Cafe
Old Ford RoadVictoria Park is one of London’s most important historic parks and its oldest public park, visited by millions of Londoners for nearly 170 years as a place of healthy recreation, sports, play and relaxation. The park is the largest in Tower Hamlets at 86.18 hectares and has one of the highest visitor numbers of all the London parks with around 9 million visits per year. A wide range of formal and informal sports, sponsored activities, events and festivals take place throughout the year. Victoria Park is a key link in a green corridor that stretches from the River Thames at Limehouse, along the Regents Canal and through Mile End Park, along with the new Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park virtually
St James’s Park includes The Mall and Horse Guards Parade, and is surrounded by landmarks such as Buckingham Palace, Clarence House and Whitehall.
The park’s famous flower beds at the front of Buckingham Palace are a familiar backdrop to pageants including Trooping the Colour, as well as state visits and other ceremonial occasions.
Enjoy impressive views of the lake and fountain from St James’s Café, watch the resident pelicans at feeding time, or while away a sunny afternoon in a deckchair.
250 locals recommend
St. James's Park
St James’s Park includes The Mall and Horse Guards Parade, and is surrounded by landmarks such as Buckingham Palace, Clarence House and Whitehall.
The park’s famous flower beds at the front of Buckingham Palace are a familiar backdrop to pageants including Trooping the Colour, as well as state visits and other ceremonial occasions.
Enjoy impressive views of the lake and fountain from St James’s Café, watch the resident pelicans at feeding time, or while away a sunny afternoon in a deckchair.