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A painfully cool joint serving up stylish, Asian-inspired small plates in an even more stylish setting – think pan-fried duck breast in sweet orange miso or mapo eggplant tofu with shiitake mushrooms. There are also bottomless boozy brunches at the weekend, featuring Korean croquettes for further exotic flavours.
29 locals recommend
Rapsa @ 100 Hoxton
100-102 Hoxton StA painfully cool joint serving up stylish, Asian-inspired small plates in an even more stylish setting – think pan-fried duck breast in sweet orange miso or mapo eggplant tofu with shiitake mushrooms. There are also bottomless boozy brunches at the weekend, featuring Korean croquettes for further exotic flavours.
After the original Mare Street branch gained an almost cult-like local following, Green Papaya branched out to Hoxton – albeit bordering Shoreditch – where it continues to serve up superb Vietnamese dishes with a hint of Chinese influence. It’s cheap-ish and cheerful, but still cool enough to attract everyone from hip kids to local families.
19 locals recommend
Green Papaya Vietnamese Restaurant
97 Kingsland RdAfter the original Mare Street branch gained an almost cult-like local following, Green Papaya branched out to Hoxton – albeit bordering Shoreditch – where it continues to serve up superb Vietnamese dishes with a hint of Chinese influence. It’s cheap-ish and cheerful, but still cool enough to attract everyone from hip kids to local families.
Don’t be fooled by the shabby exterior; this unassuming Hoxton restaurant on the Shoreditch/Hoxton border boats top-notch Vietnamese cooking at reasonable prices, including fish dishes and unusual offerings for Western tastebuds, such as goat with galangal and stir-fried frogs’ legs, plus plenty for non-meat-eaters. Another bonus: it’s BYO.
77 locals recommend
Mien Tay
106-108 Kingsland RdDon’t be fooled by the shabby exterior; this unassuming Hoxton restaurant on the Shoreditch/Hoxton border boats top-notch Vietnamese cooking at reasonable prices, including fish dishes and unusual offerings for Western tastebuds, such as goat with galangal and stir-fried frogs’ legs, plus plenty for non-meat-eaters. Another bonus: it’s BYO.
Cram in a bagel-load of New Yoik food culture at this much-loved sandwich specialist. There’s a fair bit to choose from, but the homemade salt beef is the star, although whatever you opt for it’ll be spilling out of your sarnie, just the way it should be. The venue even looks and feels for all the world like an old-school NYC deli.
8 locals recommend
Monty's Deli
Cram in a bagel-load of New Yoik food culture at this much-loved sandwich specialist. There’s a fair bit to choose from, but the homemade salt beef is the star, although whatever you opt for it’ll be spilling out of your sarnie, just the way it should be. The venue even looks and feels for all the world like an old-school NYC deli.
Sitting on the Hoxton/Shoreditch border, this much-loved friendly Vietnamese restaurant has long been heralded as one of the best places around for pho, the delicious restorative noodle soup; choose between a drool-worthy 24 varieties or other traditional dishes, all well-priced and authentic.
110 locals recommend
Sông Quê Café
134 Kingsland RdSitting on the Hoxton/Shoreditch border, this much-loved friendly Vietnamese restaurant has long been heralded as one of the best places around for pho, the delicious restorative noodle soup; choose between a drool-worthy 24 varieties or other traditional dishes, all well-priced and authentic.
New Zealand doesn’t just do Sauvignon Blanc and ‘Lord of the Rings’, as this spacious Kiwi café proves. It’s all about the brunch here, so choose from a dizzying range of options to suit every palate, from pure breakfast (posh porridge and granola) to larger lunches (burgers and corn fritters) and plenty in-between, including tempting small plates and hefty smoothies.
The Bach Hoxton
98 Hoxton StNew Zealand doesn’t just do Sauvignon Blanc and ‘Lord of the Rings’, as this spacious Kiwi café proves. It’s all about the brunch here, so choose from a dizzying range of options to suit every palate, from pure breakfast (posh porridge and granola) to larger lunches (burgers and corn fritters) and plenty in-between, including tempting small plates and hefty smoothies.
Drinks & Nightlife
Seeking out a Hoxton hotspot with a dash of exotic flair? There's no better place for it than Floripa, a tropical Brazilian beach bar with cracking cocktails and generous happy hour deals. Come straight for a couple of chilled ones, and with live bands and DJs soon taking the stage there's every reason to hang around a little later.
18 locals recommend
Floripa
91-92 Great Eastern StSeeking out a Hoxton hotspot with a dash of exotic flair? There's no better place for it than Floripa, a tropical Brazilian beach bar with cracking cocktails and generous happy hour deals. Come straight for a couple of chilled ones, and with live bands and DJs soon taking the stage there's every reason to hang around a little later.
Situated right in amongst the lively hubbub that is Hoxton Square, this bar, kitchen and outdoor terrace is a hit with both the trendy Shoreditch crowd and lovers of live music. The bar serves up a good list of beers and cocktails, you can enjoy some food on the outdoor terrace and there's an endless flow of great live music from the most exciting emerging bands.
30 locals recommend
Colours Hoxton
2-4 Hoxton SquareSituated right in amongst the lively hubbub that is Hoxton Square, this bar, kitchen and outdoor terrace is a hit with both the trendy Shoreditch crowd and lovers of live music. The bar serves up a good list of beers and cocktails, you can enjoy some food on the outdoor terrace and there's an endless flow of great live music from the most exciting emerging bands.
Another Hoxton Square headliner comes in the form of Zigfrid; a DJ bar, music venue and restaurant with creativity coursing through its veins. A fantastic place to hang with your pals, there's a wonderfully non-sensical mish-mash of interiors that we'd argue are worth checking out alone.
18 locals recommend
Zigfrid von Underbelly
11 Hoxton SquareAnother Hoxton Square headliner comes in the form of Zigfrid; a DJ bar, music venue and restaurant with creativity coursing through its veins. A fantastic place to hang with your pals, there's a wonderfully non-sensical mish-mash of interiors that we'd argue are worth checking out alone.
A thriving spot owned by none other than Gerry Calabrese, The Hoxton Pony combines unique cocktails with a striking interior design and a programme of DJs from across the globe. The seasonal thirty-strong cocktail card is truly a treat for all the senses, and with over 300 hand picked spirits jostling for position at the bar, top quality is a safe bet.
26 locals recommend
The Hoxton Pony
104-108 Curtain RdA thriving spot owned by none other than Gerry Calabrese, The Hoxton Pony combines unique cocktails with a striking interior design and a programme of DJs from across the globe. The seasonal thirty-strong cocktail card is truly a treat for all the senses, and with over 300 hand picked spirits jostling for position at the bar, top quality is a safe bet.
Charming and quirky, Howl at the Moon is a popular Hoxton spot every night of the week. Along with wooden pews, quirky posters and a great soundtrack, the pub has a tonne of craft beer options and a cracking burger menu
35 locals recommend
Howl At The Moon
178 Hoxton StCharming and quirky, Howl at the Moon is a popular Hoxton spot every night of the week. Along with wooden pews, quirky posters and a great soundtrack, the pub has a tonne of craft beer options and a cracking burger menu
Step through the giant opulent 'looking glass' and into a world of decadent debauchery, with mesmeric cocktails and eccentric entertainment in a lavish, cosy setting. This Hoxton bar has a sumptuous interior with moody subtle lighting, Louis XVI inspired furniture, brocade fabrics and other lovingly sourced vintage pieces.
35 locals recommend
Looking Glass Cocktail Club
49 Hackney RoadStep through the giant opulent 'looking glass' and into a world of decadent debauchery, with mesmeric cocktails and eccentric entertainment in a lavish, cosy setting. This Hoxton bar has a sumptuous interior with moody subtle lighting, Louis XVI inspired furniture, brocade fabrics and other lovingly sourced vintage pieces.
Callooh Callay is there for those who fancy discovering something different. Wander away from Hoxton Square a little and find a kitsch venue known for its comic book cocktail menus, secretive rooms hidden behind a wardrobe and its lively feel-good vibes at the weekend.
132 locals recommend
Callooh Callay Bar
65 Rivington StCallooh Callay is there for those who fancy discovering something different. Wander away from Hoxton Square a little and find a kitsch venue known for its comic book cocktail menus, secretive rooms hidden behind a wardrobe and its lively feel-good vibes at the weekend.