Guidebook for London
Food Scene
Funky Indian street food restaurant with great quality food!
475 residents recomanen
Dishoom Shoreditch
7 Boundary StFunky Indian street food restaurant with great quality food!
Founded in 1972 Tayyab’s is a family owned and run business in Whitechapel serving the finest in Punjabi cuisine. From exquisitely spiced curries to world renowned mixed grill and sizzling lamb.
381 residents recomanen
Tayyabs
83-89 Fieldgate StFounded in 1972 Tayyab’s is a family owned and run business in Whitechapel serving the finest in Punjabi cuisine. From exquisitely spiced curries to world renowned mixed grill and sizzling lamb.
Housed on the ground floor of the Tea Building, located on the corner of Shoreditch High Street and Bethnal Green Road in East London, Pizza East Shoreditch is a modern take on the pizzeria.
252 residents recomanen
Pizza East Shoreditch
56 Shoreditch High StHoused on the ground floor of the Tea Building, located on the corner of Shoreditch High Street and Bethnal Green Road in East London, Pizza East Shoreditch is a modern take on the pizzeria.
Whether you go for a smoked salmon and cream cheese beigel or salt beef beigel you can be sure of a cheap and cheerful 24 hour snack.
236 residents recomanen
Beigel Bake
159 Brick LnWhether you go for a smoked salmon and cream cheese beigel or salt beef beigel you can be sure of a cheap and cheerful 24 hour snack.
The most amazing breakfasts. American pancakes, waffles, smoothies, and a full English are all options. Prepare yourself for queuing - it's THAT good, people will queue to get a table !
70 residents recomanen
Breakfast Club Spitalfields
12-16 Artillery LnThe most amazing breakfasts. American pancakes, waffles, smoothies, and a full English are all options. Prepare yourself for queuing - it's THAT good, people will queue to get a table !
Cheap but tasty sourdough Pizza. Broadway Market and London Fields can be walked to along the canal from Shoreditch - go to the market on a Sunday
561 residents recomanen
Franco Manca
52 Broadway MarketCheap but tasty sourdough Pizza. Broadway Market and London Fields can be walked to along the canal from Shoreditch - go to the market on a Sunday
Rooftop at Boundary is exactly what it sounds like - a rooftop bar and restaurant which is the perfect urban getaway. Even on chilly nights, you can curl up with a blanket on one of the rooftop couches with a gin and tonic or a pot of mint tea!
125 residents recomanen
Boundary London
2-4 Boundary StRooftop at Boundary is exactly what it sounds like - a rooftop bar and restaurant which is the perfect urban getaway. Even on chilly nights, you can curl up with a blanket on one of the rooftop couches with a gin and tonic or a pot of mint tea!
Coffee/sandwiches by day and cocktails are served in the evening.
134 residents recomanen
Shoreditch Grind
213 Old StCoffee/sandwiches by day and cocktails are served in the evening.
Prime cuts of matured beef and other British classics served in stripped-back, bare-brick surrounds.
152 residents recomanen
Hawksmoor Spitalfields
157A Commercial StPrime cuts of matured beef and other British classics served in stripped-back, bare-brick surrounds.
Great restaurant for brunch with views. Reservation needed British and European cuisine served 24/7 in modern, 40th-floor space with floor-to-ceiling windows.
216 residents recomanen
Duck & Waffle
110 BishopsgateGreat restaurant for brunch with views. Reservation needed British and European cuisine served 24/7 in modern, 40th-floor space with floor-to-ceiling windows.
Japanese-Brazilian-Peruvian sushi in cool design setting with 38th-floor Heron Tower views.
237 residents recomanen
SUSHISAMBA Londres
BishopsgateJapanese-Brazilian-Peruvian sushi in cool design setting with 38th-floor Heron Tower views.
Great east-end spot if you fancy some fish and proper chips with a splash of vinegar, you can eat in or stit outside with take away which comes wrapped in traditional style newspaper.
131 residents recomanen
Poppies Fish & Chips, Spitalfields
6-8 Hanbury StGreat east-end spot if you fancy some fish and proper chips with a splash of vinegar, you can eat in or stit outside with take away which comes wrapped in traditional style newspaper.
Andina was one of the first restaurants to start the Peruvian food trend in London a few years ago. They also have a ‘Pisco bar’, where you can try Peru’s national cocktail, the Pisco Sour, and even learn how to make it at one of their free monthly master classes!
139 residents recomanen
Andina Shoreditch
60-62 Commercial StAndina was one of the first restaurants to start the Peruvian food trend in London a few years ago. They also have a ‘Pisco bar’, where you can try Peru’s national cocktail, the Pisco Sour, and even learn how to make it at one of their free monthly master classes!
Low-lit Thai chain restaurant with modern dark wood interior and square communal benches. One of the best Thai restaurants in London!!! Pad Thai and fresh drinks are delicious...
71 residents recomanen
Busaba Hoxton Square
319 Old StLow-lit Thai chain restaurant with modern dark wood interior and square communal benches. One of the best Thai restaurants in London!!! Pad Thai and fresh drinks are delicious...
Middle Eastern-style venue for charcoal-grilled kebabs, Turkish stews & pizzas and pide.
53 residents recomanen
Efes Turkish Restaurant
1 Whitechapel RdMiddle Eastern-style venue for charcoal-grilled kebabs, Turkish stews & pizzas and pide.
Great coffee, sandwiches, breakfast & foot long wood fired pizzas!
8 residents recomanen
Benugo - The Warehouse
33 Commercial RdGreat coffee, sandwiches, breakfast & foot long wood fired pizzas!
Buzzy cafe with coffee roasted on-site and bites such as homemade cakes, salads and quiches.
44 residents recomanen
Exmouth Coffee Company
83 Algate EastBuzzy cafe with coffee roasted on-site and bites such as homemade cakes, salads and quiches.
Starbucks Coffee
2 S Lambeth RdContemporary eatery with an open, colourful dining room serving free-range fried chicken and donuts.
Bird - Shoreditch
42-44 Kingsland RdContemporary eatery with an open, colourful dining room serving free-range fried chicken and donuts.
Thai Express (Aldgate)
18 Mansell StFresh Thai food minutes walk away, eat in or take away
Cereal Killer Cafe is a café situated in brick lane, that sells branded breakfast cereals. It is the first cereal-themed café in the United Kingdom
39 residents recomanen
Cereal Killer Cafe
192a Brick LnCereal Killer Cafe is a café situated in brick lane, that sells branded breakfast cereals. It is the first cereal-themed café in the United Kingdom
Visit one of London's funkiest late night American Diner and milkshake bar
37 residents recomanen
Tinseltown
44-46 St John StVisit one of London's funkiest late night American Diner and milkshake bar
American dining, an authentic diner as it should be. With themed interior boasting a retro outfit and classical booth style seating
7 residents recomanen
Big Moe's Diner
96 Whitechapel High StAmerican dining, an authentic diner as it should be. With themed interior boasting a retro outfit and classical booth style seating
Features traditional Lebanese and Moroccan cuisines as well as a selection of European fusion dishes, alongside sheesha pipes and belly dancing
Mamounia Lounge Mayfair
37A Curzon StFeatures traditional Lebanese and Moroccan cuisines as well as a selection of European fusion dishes, alongside sheesha pipes and belly dancing
Moo Cantina Brick Lane is a trendy bar with tasty, homemade food, drink and Argentinian hospitality
9 residents recomanen
Moo Cantina Bricklane
60-62 Brick LnMoo Cantina Brick Lane is a trendy bar with tasty, homemade food, drink and Argentinian hospitality
Cosy hideaway with 2 floors serving Middle Eastern food with Lebanese, Persian & Turkish influences.
7 residents recomanen
Zengi
44 Commercial StCosy hideaway with 2 floors serving Middle Eastern food with Lebanese, Persian & Turkish influences.
Indian street food in roadside-style cafe, plus restaurant with small plates on modern dining menu.
10 residents recomanen
Roti Chai
3 Portman Mews SIndian street food in roadside-style cafe, plus restaurant with small plates on modern dining menu.
Chain pizzeria where chefs in striped t-shirts toss handmade pizzas!
374 residents recomanen
Pizza Express
316 Kennington RdChain pizzeria where chefs in striped t-shirts toss handmade pizzas!
Flame-grilled Latin American dishes and shared plates served in a contemporary chain dining room.
Las Iguanas Spitalfields
1 Horner SquareFlame-grilled Latin American dishes and shared plates served in a contemporary chain dining room.
Funky, child-friendly chain serving international favourites at breakfast, lunch and dinner.
39 residents recomanen
Giraffe
120 Holland Park AveFunky, child-friendly chain serving international favourites at breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Vell Mercat de Spitalfields
16 Commercial StWhere art & craft meets fashion & food!
One of London's oldest and largest food market rite next to Tower Bridge and the Shard (tallest building in Europe)
Open 10am - 5pm on weekdays and 8am - 5pm on Saturday.
1617 residents recomanen
Borough Market
Borough High StreetOne of London's oldest and largest food market rite next to Tower Bridge and the Shard (tallest building in Europe)
Open 10am - 5pm on weekdays and 8am - 5pm on Saturday.
Exciting restaurant with a fusion of Japanese and Peruvian dishes
32 residents recomanen
Chotto Matte London
13 Frith StExciting restaurant with a fusion of Japanese and Peruvian dishes
High end store with the finest food, teas, and wines. Must check out the funky ice cream parlour!
Reservations for afternoon tea must be made
193 residents recomanen
Fortnum & Mason
181 PiccadillyHigh end store with the finest food, teas, and wines. Must check out the funky ice cream parlour!
Reservations for afternoon tea must be made
Dark Sugars
141 Brick LnHandmade chocolate, truffles and vegan treats
Waterfalls, aquariums and animatronic creatures, with a global menu of kid-friendly food
21 residents recomanen
Rainforest Cafe
20-24 Shaftesbury AveWaterfalls, aquariums and animatronic creatures, with a global menu of kid-friendly food
Essentials
E1 Local
Commercial RoadConvenience/Grocery store opposite our apartments, open till midnight every night.
Wide range of groceries down the road from us on the high street, open 6am - 12am seven days a week
1336 residents recomanen
Tesco Express
179 Shoreditch High StWide range of groceries down the road from us on the high street, open 6am - 12am seven days a week
Boots
Unit 14 Canada SquarePharmacy and self care products, open 7am - 7pm on weekdays only.
Sainsbury's Local
13 Lower Clapton RdWide range of groceries down the road from us
Sightseeing
One of London's most famous bridges next to Tower of London, a great sight to be seen day or night.
1577 residents recomanen
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge RoadOne of London's most famous bridges next to Tower of London, a great sight to be seen day or night.
The residence of the royal family where you can see the changing of the guards - check website for dates and times.
1912 residents recomanen
Palau de Buckingham
The residence of the royal family where you can see the changing of the guards - check website for dates and times.
Big Ben
Iconic symbol of London where the great bell rings every hour
Europe's tallest ferris wheel with views over Westminster Abbey and London
2099 residents recomanen
London Eye
Europe's tallest ferris wheel with views over Westminster Abbey and London
One of the oldest banks in the world which all modern central banks have been modelled around
48 residents recomanen
Bank of England
Threadneedle StreetOne of the oldest banks in the world which all modern central banks have been modelled around
London's highest public garden with 360 views over London - free but tickets must be booked online
300 residents recomanen
Sky Garden
London's highest public garden with 360 views over London - free but tickets must be booked online
Also known as curry mile for its delicious South Asian food. A great Sunday market takes place where you'll find vintage/retro goods, street food from around the globe, artists and designers.
878 residents recomanen
Brick Lane
Brick LaneAlso known as curry mile for its delicious South Asian food. A great Sunday market takes place where you'll find vintage/retro goods, street food from around the globe, artists and designers.
Arts & Culture
International modern art gallery with a amazing 360 view of London from the top viewing deck - all free!
2008 residents recomanen
Tate Modern
BanksideInternational modern art gallery with a amazing 360 view of London from the top viewing deck - all free!
One of the greatest museums in the world with a collection of over 8 million works of human history, art and culture - free entry!
1546 residents recomanen
Museu Britànic
Great Russell StreetOne of the greatest museums in the world with a collection of over 8 million works of human history, art and culture - free entry!
Gallery of life-size wax replicas of famous celebrities & historic icons in themed galleries
951 residents recomanen
Madame Tussauds Londres
Marylebone Road Gallery of life-size wax replicas of famous celebrities & historic icons in themed galleries
visit the official home of the famous detective Sherlock Holmes
303 residents recomanen
Museu de Sherlock Holmes
221b Baker Stvisit the official home of the famous detective Sherlock Holmes
Shopping
Voted the best department store in the world, on the famous Oxford Street ( Europe's busiest shopping street )
554 residents recomanen
Selfridges
400 Oxford StVoted the best department store in the world, on the famous Oxford Street ( Europe's busiest shopping street )
Harrods
87-135 Brompton RdWorld famous high end shopping store, perfect for window shopping
Entertainment & Activities
Crazy golf in a former World War 2 bunker rite in the city, along with great street food and up to five bars serving 1920's themed cocktails!
6 residents recomanen
Swingers - City
8 Brown's BuildingsCrazy golf in a former World War 2 bunker rite in the city, along with great street food and up to five bars serving 1920's themed cocktails!
Everything from Theatres to cinemas and dining options, next to the famous Piccadilly Circus (London's time square) and Trafalgar Square
319 residents recomanen
Leicester Square
Everything from Theatres to cinemas and dining options, next to the famous Piccadilly Circus (London's time square) and Trafalgar Square
Retro-American boutique bowling with burgers, cocktails, karaoke
57 residents recomanen
All Star Lanes (Brick Lane)
95 Brick LnRetro-American boutique bowling with burgers, cocktails, karaoke
Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club
47 Frith Stprominent jazz club operating since the 1960's
Getting Around
Head to Westminster station for London's major attractions walking distance away ( London Eye, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben, Buckingham Palace)
26 residents recomanen
Westminster Tube Station
Bridge StreetHead to Westminster station for London's major attractions walking distance away ( London Eye, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben, Buckingham Palace)
Major station in London where you can see Harry Potters platform departing to Hogwartz
323 residents recomanen
King's Cross
Major station in London where you can see Harry Potters platform departing to Hogwartz
Liverpool St
Liverpool StreetMajor station in the heart of the city, 10 minutes from us
City cruises to Westminster or Greenwhich along the Thames.
Afternoon tea, Lunch, Sunset or Jazz options with live entertainment also available to be booked in advance!
12 residents recomanen
City Cruises Tower Pier
Lower Thames StreetCity cruises to Westminster or Greenwhich along the Thames.
Afternoon tea, Lunch, Sunset or Jazz options with live entertainment also available to be booked in advance!