Guidebook for London
Food Scene
Authentic Peruvian food in a cozy setting
Nothing too fancy - it's all about the food. Ceviches are superb
17 locals recommend
Tierra Peru
164 Essex RdAuthentic Peruvian food in a cozy setting
Nothing too fancy - it's all about the food. Ceviches are superb
The chicken wings are to die for! Make sure you book in advance as it tends to get very busy!
This place is quite loud (live music every night!), so perfect for dinner and a few cocktails.
104 locals recommend
The Blues Kitchen
134-146 Curtain RdThe chicken wings are to die for! Make sure you book in advance as it tends to get very busy!
This place is quite loud (live music every night!), so perfect for dinner and a few cocktails.
Bone Daddies Old Street
211 Old StGreat lunch spot. They've got an amazing Ramen here!
Lantana Shoreditch
55 City RdPerfect for breakfast or brunch
Modern, mexican food. Fun place and very reasonable prices. I highly recommend the fish taco and the sweet potato and feta taquito.
27 locals recommend
Wahaca Islington
68-69 Upper StModern, mexican food. Fun place and very reasonable prices. I highly recommend the fish taco and the sweet potato and feta taquito.
When in East London, you have to have Vietnamese food on Kingsland Road. This is my favourite one! You can even bring your own drinks.
49 locals recommend
BunBunBun Vietnamese Food
134B Kingsland RdWhen in East London, you have to have Vietnamese food on Kingsland Road. This is my favourite one! You can even bring your own drinks.
Parks & Nature
Hidden gem. Walk along the little river and forget that you're in the city.
34 locals recommend
New River Walk
Hidden gem. Walk along the little river and forget that you're in the city.
Pavilion Cafe
Old Ford RoadIf the weather is sunny, walk along the canal to Victoria Park.
Essentials
Tesco Express
179 Shoreditch High StNearest emergency room.
Tel: 020 7377 7000
In an emergency, call 911
For non-life threatening health advice, call 111
52 locals recommend
The Royal London Hospital
Whitechapel RoadNearest emergency room.
Tel: 020 7377 7000
In an emergency, call 911
For non-life threatening health advice, call 111
Drinks & Nightlife
Sip on a cocktail whilst enjoying AMAZING views over the City of London. Quite pricey though. So one drink is enough here
237 locals recommend
SUSHISAMBA London
BishopsgateSip on a cocktail whilst enjoying AMAZING views over the City of London. Quite pricey though. So one drink is enough here
A speakeasy with awesome cocktails.
You might have to sign up on the guest list.
132 locals recommend
Callooh Callay Bar
65 Rivington StA speakeasy with awesome cocktails.
You might have to sign up on the guest list.
Sightseeing
Lovely street with great restaurants, bars and a weekend market.
Also close to London Fields
1735 locals recommend
Broadway Market
Broadway MarketLovely street with great restaurants, bars and a weekend market.
Also close to London Fields
Upper Street
Upper StreetReferred to as "Supper Street" because of its many restaurants.
The flower market is open on Sundays. A must if you love flowers!
There are also loads of cute shops and galleries along the street. My favourite gallery is Nelly Duff where we got the bees painting we have in our hallway.
1660 locals recommend
Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia RoadThe flower market is open on Sundays. A must if you love flowers!
There are also loads of cute shops and galleries along the street. My favourite gallery is Nelly Duff where we got the bees painting we have in our hallway.
Shopping
AIDA Shoreditch
133 Shoreditch High StMainly Scandinavian clothes brands for both men and women.
House of Hackney
131 Shoreditch High StCool shop with some clothing, interior and fabrics.
Getting Around
Old Street station
Angel Station
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