Guidebook for London
Drinks & Nightlife
Great hidden bar with a 1920s prohibition feel. Amazing cocktails.
22 locals recommend
London Cocktail Club
63 Worship StreetGreat hidden bar with a 1920s prohibition feel. Amazing cocktails.
One of London's "coolest" secret bars. When you get to the Breakfast Club restaurant, ask to see The Mayor and you'll be whisked into the secret bar.
21 locals recommend
The Mayor of Scaredy Cat Town
12-16 Artillery LnOne of London's "coolest" secret bars. When you get to the Breakfast Club restaurant, ask to see The Mayor and you'll be whisked into the secret bar.
Another hidden bar, just next to the Kebab shop, if the door is open follow the Czech literature wallpaper downstairs to the bar.
27 locals recommend
Lounge Bohemia
1e Great Eastern StAnother hidden bar, just next to the Kebab shop, if the door is open follow the Czech literature wallpaper downstairs to the bar.
Great vibe and good music with reasonable priced drinks - a rarity in Shoreditch
7 locals recommend
Translate Cafe Bar
12-14 Kingsland RoadGreat vibe and good music with reasonable priced drinks - a rarity in Shoreditch
Food Scene
Why go to Starbucks when there are great little cafes like this around the corner?
8 locals recommend
Aldgate Coffee House
68 Whitechapel High StWhy go to Starbucks when there are great little cafes like this around the corner?
If you only eat in one Curry House in London, this is the one - Pakistani cuisine with Lamb Chops to die for. Bring your own alcohol.
381 locals recommend
Tayyabs
83-89 Fieldgate StIf you only eat in one Curry House in London, this is the one - Pakistani cuisine with Lamb Chops to die for. Bring your own alcohol.
Our go-to restaurant for big celebrations. Yes it's expensive, yes it can be hard to get a table but there are reasons for both. If you are splashing out, this is the local place to do it.
50 locals recommend
Galvin La Chapelle
35 Spital SquareOur go-to restaurant for big celebrations. Yes it's expensive, yes it can be hard to get a table but there are reasons for both. If you are splashing out, this is the local place to do it.
Go hungry to this Italian stalwart of Wapping. The portions are huge, the staff are lovely and it has a busy, friendly atmosphere. Booking recommended Friday/Saturday
125 locals recommend
Il Bordello
70 Wapping WallGo hungry to this Italian stalwart of Wapping. The portions are huge, the staff are lovely and it has a busy, friendly atmosphere. Booking recommended Friday/Saturday
If you like Japanese food, you'll love Roka. It's not cheap but well worth it for a special evening. Try the green tea and chocolate souffle!
62 locals recommend
ROKA Canary Wharf
40 Canada SquareIf you like Japanese food, you'll love Roka. It's not cheap but well worth it for a special evening. Try the green tea and chocolate souffle!
Great Vietnamese eat in and takeaway. The ox tail curry is fantastic as are their salmon rice paper spring rolls.
OI HANOI
91 Whitechapel High StreetGreat Vietnamese eat in and takeaway. The ox tail curry is fantastic as are their salmon rice paper spring rolls.
Great French cuisine on your doorstep. Reasonable prices, not many tables so try and book in advance.
53 locals recommend
Chez Elles Bistroquet
45 Brick LnGreat French cuisine on your doorstep. Reasonable prices, not many tables so try and book in advance.
Everything Else
Sundays are the main day here, and it gets pretty busy, with shopping, restaurants and food stalls.
157 locals recommend
Spitalfields Arts Market
1 Market StSundays are the main day here, and it gets pretty busy, with shopping, restaurants and food stalls.
Sundays only - even if you don't want to buy any flowers, it's a great place to spend a few hours, taking in the sight and smell of thousands of flowers and stopping for a drink in one of the cafes.
1660 locals recommend
Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia RoadSundays only - even if you don't want to buy any flowers, it's a great place to spend a few hours, taking in the sight and smell of thousands of flowers and stopping for a drink in one of the cafes.
Does what it says on the tin - a museum of childhood throughout the years. Unique.
418 locals recommend
V&A Museum of Childhood
Cambridge Heath RoadDoes what it says on the tin - a museum of childhood throughout the years. Unique.