Guidebook for London
Food Scene
Great pizza! Weird opening days - do check I think it's closed on Tuesdays?
14 locals recommend
Sodo Pizza Bethnal Green
266 Poyser StGreat pizza! Weird opening days - do check I think it's closed on Tuesdays?
Excellent vegetarian-friendly brunch and delicious coffee next to the lake which has nice fountains. :)
1666 locals recommend
Pavilion Cafe
Old Ford RoadExcellent vegetarian-friendly brunch and delicious coffee next to the lake which has nice fountains. :)
The Plough at Swan Wharf
60 Dace RdThis is a pub with good food and a nice atmosphere.
The Hemingway Public House
84 Victoria Park RdGreat pub with excellent pub food.
The Hare E2
286-290 Cambridge Heath RdBrunch place and restaurant with veggie options.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great cocktails next door to mine, dark and moody atmosphere and open late.
53 locals recommend
The Swan Tavern
77/80 Gracechurch StGreat cocktails next door to mine, dark and moody atmosphere and open late.
Traditional east end boozer. Warning: gentrification has passed this place by.
24 locals recommend
The Hare
Langton RoadTraditional east end boozer. Warning: gentrification has passed this place by.
Essentials
Open almost 24/7 (except Sunday) with all the things you need. Please borrow a bag for life from the kitchen so you don't have to get nasty plastic bags
649 locals recommend
Tesco Metro
361 Bethnal Green RdOpen almost 24/7 (except Sunday) with all the things you need. Please borrow a bag for life from the kitchen so you don't have to get nasty plastic bags
This is a lovely wine shop. There's also a selection of beers and ales.
36 locals recommend
Bottle Apostle
95 Lauriston RdThis is a lovely wine shop. There's also a selection of beers and ales.
Shopping
This Sunday flower market has a great atmosphere. It's very busy though!
1660 locals recommend
Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia RoadThis Sunday flower market has a great atmosphere. It's very busy though!
Entertainment & Activities
Rich Mix
35-47 Bethnal Green RdLovely cinema and arts events venue. Cheaper tickets on Mondays.
Arts & Culture
Whitechapel Gallery
77-82 Whitechapel High StCool art gallery
V&A Museum of Childhood
Cambridge Heath RoadComes highly recommended though I've never been!
Everything Else
This is a very nice yoga studio and if you are just visiting, you can take advantage of its introductory offers.
23 locals recommend
The Refinery
110 Southwark StreetThis is a very nice yoga studio and if you are just visiting, you can take advantage of its introductory offers.