Guidebook for London
Arts & Culture
Whitechapel Bell Foundry is Britain's oldest manufacturing company, having been established in 1570 and being in continuous business since that date. Where Big Ben and the Liberty Bell were made! There is also a (very) small museum where you can find out more. http://www.whitechapelbellfoundry.co.uk/
35 locals recommend
Whitechapel Bell Foundry
34 Whitechapel RoadWhitechapel Bell Foundry is Britain's oldest manufacturing company, having been established in 1570 and being in continuous business since that date. Where Big Ben and the Liberty Bell were made! There is also a (very) small museum where you can find out more. http://www.whitechapelbellfoundry.co.uk/
One of the UK’s top three tourist attractions, an absolute must for art lovers! http://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-modern
2008 locals recommend
Tate Modern
BanksideOne of the UK’s top three tourist attractions, an absolute must for art lovers! http://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-modern
The British Museum was founded in 1753, the first national public museum in the world. From the beginning it granted free admission to all 'studious and curious persons'. http://www.britishmuseum.org/
1546 locals recommend
British Museum
Great Russell StreetThe British Museum was founded in 1753, the first national public museum in the world. From the beginning it granted free admission to all 'studious and curious persons'. http://www.britishmuseum.org/
For over a century the Whitechapel Gallery has premiered world-class artists from modern masters such as Pablo Picasso,Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko. There's a lovely cafe and bookshop too. http://www.whitechapelgallery.org/
589 locals recommend
Whitechapel Gallery
77-82 Whitechapel High StFor over a century the Whitechapel Gallery has premiered world-class artists from modern masters such as Pablo Picasso,Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko. There's a lovely cafe and bookshop too. http://www.whitechapelgallery.org/
Wiltons Music Hall is the worlds oldest surviving music hall and plays host to many inspiring music and art events and it also has a great bar. https://www.wiltons.org.uk/
162 locals recommend
Wilton's Music Hall
1 Graces AlyWiltons Music Hall is the worlds oldest surviving music hall and plays host to many inspiring music and art events and it also has a great bar. https://www.wiltons.org.uk/
The V&A Museum of Childhood is obviously great for the kids but also a walk through memory lane for every adult! http://www.vam.ac.uk/moc/
418 locals recommend
V&A Museum of Childhood
Cambridge Heath RoadThe V&A Museum of Childhood is obviously great for the kids but also a walk through memory lane for every adult! http://www.vam.ac.uk/moc/
The Cutty Sark is a true London landmark and national icon of British maritime history. Only a 5 minute walk to Shadwell Station then a 16 minute train ride on the DLR to Cutty Sark. http://www.rmg.co.uk/cutty-sark
296 locals recommend
Cutty Sark
King William WalkThe Cutty Sark is a true London landmark and national icon of British maritime history. Only a 5 minute walk to Shadwell Station then a 16 minute train ride on the DLR to Cutty Sark. http://www.rmg.co.uk/cutty-sark
Sightseeing
The Iconic Big Ben is actually the nickname for the Great Bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster. It was actually made here in Whitechapel's Bell Foundry.
1337 locals recommend
Big Ben
The Iconic Big Ben is actually the nickname for the Great Bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster. It was actually made here in Whitechapel's Bell Foundry.
The City of London, founded in around AD50 by the Romans and now the global centre of finance. If you are interested in architecture then you will find many buildings of architectural interest spanning the centuries including the Monument
131 locals recommend
City of London
The City of London, founded in around AD50 by the Romans and now the global centre of finance. If you are interested in architecture then you will find many buildings of architectural interest spanning the centuries including the Monument
St. Pauls Cathedral, the masterpiece of Britain's most famous architect Sir Christopher Wren is a must for any sightseer. https://www.stpauls.co.uk/
845 locals recommend
St. Paul's Cathedral
St. Pauls Cathedral, the masterpiece of Britain's most famous architect Sir Christopher Wren is a must for any sightseer. https://www.stpauls.co.uk/
The world famous Brick Lane with it's mix of bars, cafes, shops and restaurants not to mention the amazing Sunday market is a must see!
878 locals recommend
Brick Lane
Brick LaneThe world famous Brick Lane with it's mix of bars, cafes, shops and restaurants not to mention the amazing Sunday market is a must see!
A visit to see the Queens' Crown Jewels is a must for anyone visiting London! Just two stops on the tube or a 20 minute walk away http://www.hrp.org.uk/tower-of-london/
1372 locals recommend
Tower of London
A visit to see the Queens' Crown Jewels is a must for anyone visiting London! Just two stops on the tube or a 20 minute walk away http://www.hrp.org.uk/tower-of-london/
Situated on the River Thames, Maritime Greenwich is a World Heritage Site and famous for such historic landmarks as the Prime Meridian of the World - longitude zero! 16 mins away on the DLR train. http://www.visitgreenwich.org.uk/
541 locals recommend
Greenwich
Situated on the River Thames, Maritime Greenwich is a World Heritage Site and famous for such historic landmarks as the Prime Meridian of the World - longitude zero! 16 mins away on the DLR train. http://www.visitgreenwich.org.uk/
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge RoadIconic Tower Bridge is a must see
London’s highest landscaped public gardens at the top of the "Walkie Talkie" with two of London’s most exclusive restaurants and bars. You need to book a slot but entrance is free. Great views over London. http://skygarden.london/
98 locals recommend
Darwin Brasserie
20 Philpot LnLondon’s highest landscaped public gardens at the top of the "Walkie Talkie" with two of London’s most exclusive restaurants and bars. You need to book a slot but entrance is free. Great views over London. http://skygarden.london/
Shopping
Columbia Road Flower Market is on every Sunday until 3pm. You'll find a traditional English market atmosphere and of course some beautiful flowers! There are some great places to stop for a drink too!
1660 locals recommend
Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia RoadColumbia Road Flower Market is on every Sunday until 3pm. You'll find a traditional English market atmosphere and of course some beautiful flowers! There are some great places to stop for a drink too!
Around Spitalfields Market you will find loads of interesting shops and places to eat and drink with the market changing daily. Thursday is great for antiques!
http://www.spitalfields.co.uk/
696 locals recommend
Old Spitalfields Market
16 Commercial StAround Spitalfields Market you will find loads of interesting shops and places to eat and drink with the market changing daily. Thursday is great for antiques!
http://www.spitalfields.co.uk/
Rough Trade is one of London's best record stores with a coffee shop, also selling books and hosting in-store gigs.
46 locals recommend
Rough Trade East
Brick LaneRough Trade is one of London's best record stores with a coffee shop, also selling books and hosting in-store gigs.
Parks & Nature
Victoria park is perfect for a long walk or to take the kids to the playground. Also in the summer you'll find live music festivals and a few great pubs close by.
1666 locals recommend
Pavilion Cafe
Old Ford RoadVictoria park is perfect for a long walk or to take the kids to the playground. Also in the summer you'll find live music festivals and a few great pubs close by.
Essentials
Royal London Hospital is just around the corner (2 minutes walk). We are in the perfect location for anyone visiting loved ones or for Doctors and Surgeons visiting for work.
52 locals recommend
The Royal London Hospital
Whitechapel RoadRoyal London Hospital is just around the corner (2 minutes walk). We are in the perfect location for anyone visiting loved ones or for Doctors and Surgeons visiting for work.
Shoreditch House private members club has a spa which is open to the public. Great for pampering yourself! https://www.shoreditchhouse.com/cowshed
71 locals recommend
Shoreditch House
Ebor StreetShoreditch House private members club has a spa which is open to the public. Great for pampering yourself! https://www.shoreditchhouse.com/cowshed
Sidney Street News is our friendly local newsagents which sells essentials and basics, milk, soft drinks, wine, beer. Open until 11pm every day
65A Sidney St
65A Sidney StreetSidney Street News is our friendly local newsagents which sells essentials and basics, milk, soft drinks, wine, beer. Open until 11pm every day
Our nearest large supermarket where you can find anything you could possibly need including a pharmacy.
941 locals recommend
Sainsbury's
2 Tulse HillOur nearest large supermarket where you can find anything you could possibly need including a pharmacy.
Boots
Local Pharmacy for any of your medicinal needs.
Drinks & Nightlife
Shoreditch has loads of bars and restaurants and is the heart of London nightlife.
620 locals recommend
Shoreditch
Shoreditch has loads of bars and restaurants and is the heart of London nightlife.
Thought to be one of the oldest pubs in London (around 600 years old), The George has great live music and an artistic crowd. A completely unique place. Open until 3am on Friday and Saturday nights. http://www.thegeorgetavern.co.uk/
64 locals recommend
George Tavern
373 Commercial RdThought to be one of the oldest pubs in London (around 600 years old), The George has great live music and an artistic crowd. A completely unique place. Open until 3am on Friday and Saturday nights. http://www.thegeorgetavern.co.uk/
Shoreditch has loads of bars and restaurants and is the heart of London nightlife.
364 locals recommend
Shoreditch High Street
Shoreditch High StreetShoreditch has loads of bars and restaurants and is the heart of London nightlife.
Excellent little cocktail bar serving great drinks to an old school hip-hop soundtrack. https://www.facebook.com/satanswhiskers/
189 locals recommend
Satan's Whiskers
343 Cambridge Heath RdExcellent little cocktail bar serving great drinks to an old school hip-hop soundtrack. https://www.facebook.com/satanswhiskers/
Great local pub which brews it own beers on site. It also serves good food for lunch and dinner. Big screens show sports matches too. http://www.the-white-hart.co.uk/home
50 locals recommend
The White Hart
1 Mile End RoadGreat local pub which brews it own beers on site. It also serves good food for lunch and dinner. Big screens show sports matches too. http://www.the-white-hart.co.uk/home
Food Scene
If you like breakfast cereals then this will be your dream place! http://www.cerealkillercafe.co.uk/
39 locals recommend
Cereal Killer Cafe
192a Brick LnIf you like breakfast cereals then this will be your dream place! http://www.cerealkillercafe.co.uk/
Legendary family run curry house has been a favourite here for over 40 years. The Karahi Gosht (slow cooked lamb curry) and the Dry Meat Curry are phenomenal. This is a seriously popular restaurant so make sure you arrive before 8pm. You can also bring your own wine and beers! http://www.tayyabs.co.uk/
381 locals recommend
Tayyabs
83-89 Fieldgate StLegendary family run curry house has been a favourite here for over 40 years. The Karahi Gosht (slow cooked lamb curry) and the Dry Meat Curry are phenomenal. This is a seriously popular restaurant so make sure you arrive before 8pm. You can also bring your own wine and beers! http://www.tayyabs.co.uk/
This East End institution serves freshly baked filled beigels is also open 24 hours! The salt beef beigel has legendary status.
236 locals recommend
Beigel Bake
159 Brick LnThis East End institution serves freshly baked filled beigels is also open 24 hours! The salt beef beigel has legendary status.
Simply the best fish & chip shop in town! http://poppiesfishandchips.co.uk/
131 locals recommend
Poppies Fish & Chips, Spitalfields
6-8 Hanbury StSimply the best fish & chip shop in town! http://poppiesfishandchips.co.uk/
Amazing modern Indian restaurant with great cocktail bar, buzzing atmosphere and service. We highly recommend it! http://www.dishoom.com/shoreditch/
475 locals recommend
Dishoom Shoreditch
7 Boundary StAmazing modern Indian restaurant with great cocktail bar, buzzing atmosphere and service. We highly recommend it! http://www.dishoom.com/shoreditch/
Bistrotheque serves Modern European classics in a trendy loft-restaurant with cocktails. Situated in a quiet unassuming location but always has great atmosphere. This is definitely one of our favourite places to eat! http://www.bistrotheque.com/
271 locals recommend
Bistrotheque
23-27 Wadeson StBistrotheque serves Modern European classics in a trendy loft-restaurant with cocktails. Situated in a quiet unassuming location but always has great atmosphere. This is definitely one of our favourite places to eat! http://www.bistrotheque.com/
If you want to taste really good traditional English cider this is the place to go, as "the cathedral of cider" they have over 80 to choose from! If you're feeling hungry they also make amazing fresh 100% organic sourdough pizza as well as a range of other dishes from the west of England. There is also live music on some nights.
http://stablepizza.com/
9 locals recommend
The Whitechapel Stable
16-18 Whitechapel RdIf you want to taste really good traditional English cider this is the place to go, as "the cathedral of cider" they have over 80 to choose from! If you're feeling hungry they also make amazing fresh 100% organic sourdough pizza as well as a range of other dishes from the west of England. There is also live music on some nights.
http://stablepizza.com/
Legendary Art Deco workers' cafe offering full English breakfasts since 1900. If you want an authentic English breakfast from a proper "caff" then this is the place. http://www.timeout.com/london/restaurants/e-pellicci
160 locals recommend
E Pellicci
332 Bethnal Green RdLegendary Art Deco workers' cafe offering full English breakfasts since 1900. If you want an authentic English breakfast from a proper "caff" then this is the place. http://www.timeout.com/london/restaurants/e-pellicci
If you want delicious and authentic Roman pizza by the slice fast and with no fuss then this is the place! Eat in or take out. http://www.mypixxa.com/
10 locals recommend
Circle & Slice
11 Whitechapel RdIf you want delicious and authentic Roman pizza by the slice fast and with no fuss then this is the place! Eat in or take out. http://www.mypixxa.com/
The best local coffee. This is a lovely little coffee shop on your way to the station.
http://www.mousetailcoffee.com/
19 locals recommend
Mouse Tail Coffee Stories
307 Whitechapel RdThe best local coffee. This is a lovely little coffee shop on your way to the station.
http://www.mousetailcoffee.com/
Really good Turkish restaurant and grill, if you like meat and kebabs then this is the place for you! Friendly staff and big portions.
http://efesgroup.co.uk/
101 locals recommend
Rüyam Turkish Restaurant
230 Commercial RdReally good Turkish restaurant and grill, if you like meat and kebabs then this is the place for you! Friendly staff and big portions.
http://efesgroup.co.uk/
Seriously good burgers, rotisserie chicken and fries. The bacon burger is so tasty. They also sell beers and milkshakes. The restaurant is really relaxed and has a great atmosphere with friendly staff. http://www.eatdirtyburger.com/whitechapel
86 locals recommend
Chicken Shop & Dirty Burger Whitechapel
27a Mile End RdSeriously good burgers, rotisserie chicken and fries. The bacon burger is so tasty. They also sell beers and milkshakes. The restaurant is really relaxed and has a great atmosphere with friendly staff. http://www.eatdirtyburger.com/whitechapel
Rinkoff Bakery has been producing speciality bread, cakes and rolls for over 100 years! There also serve tea and coffee and crodoughs. http://www.rinkoffbakery.co.uk/
60 locals recommend
Rinkoff Bakery
222-226 Jubilee StRinkoff Bakery has been producing speciality bread, cakes and rolls for over 100 years! There also serve tea and coffee and crodoughs. http://www.rinkoffbakery.co.uk/
Bistrotheque serves Modern European classics in a trendy loft-restaurant with cocktails. Situated in a quiet unassuming location but always has great atmosphere. This is definitely one of our favourite places to eat! http://www.bistrotheque.com/
271 locals recommend
Bistrotheque
23-27 Wadeson StBistrotheque serves Modern European classics in a trendy loft-restaurant with cocktails. Situated in a quiet unassuming location but always has great atmosphere. This is definitely one of our favourite places to eat! http://www.bistrotheque.com/
Really great gastro pub with roof terrace that looks over the city. This place has fantastic food, friendly staff and good atmosphere. One of our favourites!
http://www.theculpeper.com/
98 locals recommend
The Culpeper
40 Commercial StReally great gastro pub with roof terrace that looks over the city. This place has fantastic food, friendly staff and good atmosphere. One of our favourites!
http://www.theculpeper.com/
One of the best Thai restaurants in London set in an old garment factory. You can't book a table but it's worth the wait! http://www.somsaa.com/
58 locals recommend
som saa thai restaurant
43A Commercial StOne of the best Thai restaurants in London set in an old garment factory. You can't book a table but it's worth the wait! http://www.somsaa.com/
This restaurant serves delicious English and European food 24 hours a day and is the highest restaurant in the UK (on the 40th floor) with stunning views over the city. Must try their most popular dish - duck & waffle!
https://duckandwaffle.com/
216 locals recommend
Duck & Waffle
110 BishopsgateThis restaurant serves delicious English and European food 24 hours a day and is the highest restaurant in the UK (on the 40th floor) with stunning views over the city. Must try their most popular dish - duck & waffle!
https://duckandwaffle.com/
Simple unfussy English food menu. Does an amazing full English breakfast fry up! http://albion-uk.london/
100 locals recommend
Albion
2-4 Boundary StSimple unfussy English food menu. Does an amazing full English breakfast fry up! http://albion-uk.london/
Excellent coffee shop with delicious food and cool interior. https://www.facebook.com/groundedcoffeecompany.london/
33 locals recommend
Grounded
9 Whitechapel RdExcellent coffee shop with delicious food and cool interior. https://www.facebook.com/groundedcoffeecompany.london/