Guidebook for Greater London
Food Scene
Peruvian ceviche, street food, smoothies and cocktails in a trendy, South American-inspired setting.
139 locals recommend
Andina Shoreditch
60-62 Commercial StPeruvian ceviche, street food, smoothies and cocktails in a trendy, South American-inspired setting.
Mark Hix's casual chicken-and-steak restaurant within former East End tram-generator building.
100 locals recommend
Tramshed
32 Rivington StMark Hix's casual chicken-and-steak restaurant within former East End tram-generator building.
Quite possibly the best pizza in London, 5 minutes walk from the flat but they deliver to your door.
25 locals recommend
Amici Miei
Quite possibly the best pizza in London, 5 minutes walk from the flat but they deliver to your door.
Great food, reasonable, and lovely secluded location off Arnold Circus
80 locals recommend
Rochelle Canteen
16 Playground GardensGreat food, reasonable, and lovely secluded location off Arnold Circus
A personal favourite. Delicious Italian food, vibrant salads and Teresa's cakes are amazing!
67 locals recommend
Franze & Evans Cafe Shoreditch
101 Redchurch StA personal favourite. Delicious Italian food, vibrant salads and Teresa's cakes are amazing!
Drinks & Nightlife
Dishoom Shoreditch
7 Boundary StGreat cocktails.
Sightseeing
You can walk all the way up the column for a great view - and you also get discounted ticket to visit Tower Bridge.
107 locals recommend
The Monument to the Great Fire of London
Fish Street HillYou can walk all the way up the column for a great view - and you also get discounted ticket to visit Tower Bridge.
Literally down the road from the flat, the market is on every Sunday, and closes at 3.00pm
1660 locals recommend
Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia RoadLiterally down the road from the flat, the market is on every Sunday, and closes at 3.00pm
Parks & Nature
Hackney City Farm
1a Goldsmiths RowArts & Culture
Great venue for all sorts of concert in an amazing brutalist building. Great cinema too - two tickets for one on Mondays.
509 locals recommend
Barbican Centre
Silk StreetGreat venue for all sorts of concert in an amazing brutalist building. Great cinema too - two tickets for one on Mondays.
Round the corner from the flat. Collections comprise furniture, textiles, paintings and objects displayed in a series of period rooms from 1600 to the present day.
326 locals recommend
Museum of the Home
136 Kingsland RoadRound the corner from the flat. Collections comprise furniture, textiles, paintings and objects displayed in a series of period rooms from 1600 to the present day.
Whitechapel Gallery
77-82 Whitechapel High StShopping
Everyday is different and the venue is quite special. Thursday is especially good if you're into vintage clothing.
696 locals recommend
Old Spitalfields Market
16 Commercial StEveryday is different and the venue is quite special. Thursday is especially good if you're into vintage clothing.
Great place for independent shop like Luna & Curious, Ally Cappelino or Charlene Mullen
9 locals recommend
Calvert Avenue
Calvert AvenueGreat place for independent shop like Luna & Curious, Ally Cappelino or Charlene Mullen
Lots of great shops, and restaurant The Albion is on the corner.
142 locals recommend
Redchurch Street
Redchurch StreetLots of great shops, and restaurant The Albion is on the corner.
Bernstock Speirs
Legendary hat shops. Worn by Kylie Minogue, Katy Perry or Tilda Swinton.
Essentials
Asfiya Kemal Ata Ltd London
43 Hackney RdLiterally across the street from the flat. Open 24/7.
Great selection of health and organic foods, very good selection of wines too and the recently opened cafe serves a delicious breakfast.
113 locals recommend
The Grocery
52-56 Kingsland RdGreat selection of health and organic foods, very good selection of wines too and the recently opened cafe serves a delicious breakfast.