Guidebook for London
Drinks & Nightlife
a very quirky, bohemian wine bar with chairs outside just round the corner from the flat. Open till 9 pm and run by a french family.
9 locals recommend
Printers & Stationers
21A Ezra Sta very quirky, bohemian wine bar with chairs outside just round the corner from the flat. Open till 9 pm and run by a french family.
The famous, tiny square that punches above its weight. Once the home of the famous now closed white cube gallery, now full of great bars and little music venues.
221 locals recommend
Hoxton Square
Hoxton SquareThe famous, tiny square that punches above its weight. Once the home of the famous now closed white cube gallery, now full of great bars and little music venues.
Food Scene
A very famous drinking hole, frequented by locals and many celebs and visitors. Used for so many films (inc Tom Hardy in Legend the story of the Krays) and fashion and advertising shoots. serves food
175 locals recommend
The Royal Oak
73 Columbia RdA very famous drinking hole, frequented by locals and many celebs and visitors. Used for so many films (inc Tom Hardy in Legend the story of the Krays) and fashion and advertising shoots. serves food
A very famous bistro where you can get a marvellous, inexpensive meal, cocktails and wine surrounded by signed photos of all the musicians who have recorded in the famous music studio next door
18 locals recommend
Premises Cafe & Bistro
209 Hackney RdA very famous bistro where you can get a marvellous, inexpensive meal, cocktails and wine surrounded by signed photos of all the musicians who have recorded in the famous music studio next door
The neighbourhood loves its friendly local pizzaria, recently taken over by new friendly staff, great pizzas, pasta, and main meals, pop in or book to be sure
47 locals recommend
Stringray Globe Cafe
109 Columbia RdThe neighbourhood loves its friendly local pizzaria, recently taken over by new friendly staff, great pizzas, pasta, and main meals, pop in or book to be sure
A gastronomic treat. fantastic wine list and food that Londons top chefs come for. It is always full, but squeeze in at the bar and wait, or book! meaty
162 locals recommend
Brawn
49 Columbia RdA gastronomic treat. fantastic wine list and food that Londons top chefs come for. It is always full, but squeeze in at the bar and wait, or book! meaty
Sightseeing
on sunday there is a passable market but the road itself is full of interesting vintage shops, and historic side streets such as fornier st where famous artists live, ie Gilbert + George + Tracey Emim
825 locals recommend
Brick Lane Sunday Market
Brick Laneon sunday there is a passable market but the road itself is full of interesting vintage shops, and historic side streets such as fornier st where famous artists live, ie Gilbert + George + Tracey Emim
We are so lucky to have this little gem of a flat overlooking the flower market. There are buskers, lovely begels, a flea market, and lovely shops. Some people spend the whole day hanging out here!
1660 locals recommend
Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia RoadWe are so lucky to have this little gem of a flat overlooking the flower market. There are buskers, lovely begels, a flea market, and lovely shops. Some people spend the whole day hanging out here!
Everything Else
Fantastic street market,on saturdays, lots of lovely food and vintage clothes and artists stalls. During the week it has some of the best eateries and independent shops
Broadway Market (Stop LN) station
Fantastic street market,on saturdays, lots of lovely food and vintage clothes and artists stalls. During the week it has some of the best eateries and independent shops
Yoga studio run by and for the benefit of the community. I teach here on Monday and tuesday mornings at 7.00 am, you can come with me if you feel energetic! Run by st Margarets house
Yoganest
27 Old Ford RdYoga studio run by and for the benefit of the community. I teach here on Monday and tuesday mornings at 7.00 am, you can come with me if you feel energetic! Run by st Margarets house
Community run enterprise with book clubs, dance and yoga and fitness classes, weekly film showing and lovely vegitarian cafe
St. Margaret's House
21 Old Ford RdCommunity run enterprise with book clubs, dance and yoga and fitness classes, weekly film showing and lovely vegitarian cafe
Lots of shipping containers placed on the corner of bethnal green road and shoreditch high street, full of big brands and little new independants. Perfect for
shopaholics!
377 locals recommend
BOXPARK Shoreditch
2-10 Bethnal Green RdLots of shipping containers placed on the corner of bethnal green road and shoreditch high street, full of big brands and little new independants. Perfect for
shopaholics!
Entertainment & Activities
The Victoria and Albert museum run this museum full of historic childrens games. A must for young children and near to st Margarets house where you can go to their community cafe.
418 locals recommend
V&A Museum of Childhood
Cambridge Heath RoadThe Victoria and Albert museum run this museum full of historic childrens games. A must for young children and near to st Margarets house where you can go to their community cafe.
Arts & Culture
Within walking distance, this is an old alms house in its own grounds full of room sets through the ages, and new design exhibitions and a fab restaurant. open in the day. It is the museum of the home
326 locals recommend
Museum of the Home
136 Kingsland RoadWithin walking distance, this is an old alms house in its own grounds full of room sets through the ages, and new design exhibitions and a fab restaurant. open in the day. It is the museum of the home
A major London contemporary art gallery, founded by Angela flowers in the 1970s, and now showing regular exhibitions of contemporary artists. A short walk from the flat.
Flowers East
82 Kingsland RoadA major London contemporary art gallery, founded by Angela flowers in the 1970s, and now showing regular exhibitions of contemporary artists. A short walk from the flat.
WONDERFUL arts and entertainment venue with 3 screens showing films, exhibition space, cafe and a bar with a stage and music. Always has experimental seasons, always enjoyable to hang out here.
260 locals recommend
Rich Mix
35-47 Bethnal Green RdWONDERFUL arts and entertainment venue with 3 screens showing films, exhibition space, cafe and a bar with a stage and music. Always has experimental seasons, always enjoyable to hang out here.