Guidebook for London
Food Scene
Gordon Ramsay's pub with amazing views of the Thames. One of the best Fish & Chips in East London
136 residents recomanen
The Narrow - Gordon Ramsay
44 Narrow StGordon Ramsay's pub with amazing views of the Thames. One of the best Fish & Chips in East London
Local italian restaurant loved by locals
http://www.squaremeal.co.uk/restaurants/london/view/84484/La_Figa
45 Narrow St
45 Narrow StreetLocal italian restaurant loved by locals
http://www.squaremeal.co.uk/restaurants/london/view/84484/La_Figa
One of the locals' favourite pubs owned by Ian McKellen.
Read more about the pub's history
http://www.thegrapes.co.uk/history.php
Greater London
Narrow StreetOne of the locals' favourite pubs owned by Ian McKellen.
Read more about the pub's history
http://www.thegrapes.co.uk/history.php
Chicken Shop serves free range birds from Banham’s Farm in Norfolk, cooked on our rotisserie spit. Burger fans are in luck, too there’s a DIRTY BURGER outpost under the same roof
86 residents recomanen
Chicken Shop & Dirty Burger Whitechapel
27a Mile End RdChicken Shop serves free range birds from Banham’s Farm in Norfolk, cooked on our rotisserie spit. Burger fans are in luck, too there’s a DIRTY BURGER outpost under the same roof
Foxcroft & Ginger have brought their sourdough pizzas and homemade cakes to Whitechapel. The artisan café certainly stands out from the crowd and is a great stop for brunch or a coffee and juice
Foxcroft & Ginger
Foxcroft & Ginger have brought their sourdough pizzas and homemade cakes to Whitechapel. The artisan café certainly stands out from the crowd and is a great stop for brunch or a coffee and juice
The Pavilion is a stunning cafe right in the heart of Victoria Park east London, with wonderful views over the lake, outside seating and amazing brunches
1666 residents recomanen
Pavilion Cafe
Old Ford RoadThe Pavilion is a stunning cafe right in the heart of Victoria Park east London, with wonderful views over the lake, outside seating and amazing brunches
Iconic members club part fo the global Soho House Group, with rooftop swimming pool
71 residents recomanen
Shoreditch House
Ebor StreetIconic members club part fo the global Soho House Group, with rooftop swimming pool
Famous for its many curry houses, Brick Lane has a amazing weekend market as well as a range of galleries, bars and restaurants
878 residents recomanen
Brick Lane
Brick LaneFamous for its many curry houses, Brick Lane has a amazing weekend market as well as a range of galleries, bars and restaurants
Fantastic family-friendly pub. Serves local ales and in our opinion the best Sunday Lunch in East London
139 residents recomanen
The Morgan Arms
43 Morgan StFantastic family-friendly pub. Serves local ales and in our opinion the best Sunday Lunch in East London
One of our fav restaurants serves amazing food fro brunch, lunch and dinner. Also great for a cocktail. Look out for the piano player on Sundays and his version of Lady Gaga hits
271 residents recomanen
Bistrotheque
23-27 Wadeson StOne of our fav restaurants serves amazing food fro brunch, lunch and dinner. Also great for a cocktail. Look out for the piano player on Sundays and his version of Lady Gaga hits
La Figa Restaurant
45 Narrow StGreat family-run Italian restaurant.
Amazing restaurant serving classic French bistro cuisine with a focus on rotisserie chicken. Great for a family meal overlooking the Thames
10 residents recomanen
Le Secret des Rôtisseurs
37 Westferry CircusAmazing restaurant serving classic French bistro cuisine with a focus on rotisserie chicken. Great for a family meal overlooking the Thames
Wahaca
40 Canada SquareSuper Mexican chain of restaurants, family-friendly
Fifteen
15 Westland PlSignature restaurant of Jamie Oliver
Great Italian restaurant part of the world renowned food empire of Jamie Oliver
10 residents recomanen
Jamie's Italian Canary Wharf
2 Churchill PlaceGreat Italian restaurant part of the world renowned food empire of Jamie Oliver
Essentials
Tesco Express
116-118 Commercial StSupermarket
Opening hours
Main
Monday 0700 - 2300
Tuesday 0700 - 2300
Wednesday 0700 - 2300
Thursday 0700 - 2300
Friday 0700 - 2300
Saturday 0700 - 2300
Sunday 0700 - 2300
520 Commercial Rd
520 Commercial RoadOpening hours
Main
Monday 0700 - 2300
Tuesday 0700 - 2300
Wednesday 0700 - 2300
Thursday 0700 - 2300
Friday 0700 - 2300
Saturday 0700 - 2300
Sunday 0700 - 2300
Saturday makret with stalls, shops, pubs, restaurants and cafes offering some of the best food and most original clothing in London. Kid friendly too
1735 residents recomanen
Broadway Market
Broadway MarketSaturday makret with stalls, shops, pubs, restaurants and cafes offering some of the best food and most original clothing in London. Kid friendly too
Shopping
One of the largest shopping malls in Europe with everything from Top Shop and Primark to Marks and Spencer. Also has bowling and a cinema plus every food type you can think of
1214 residents recomanen
Westfield Stratford City
157 Montfichet RdOne of the largest shopping malls in Europe with everything from Top Shop and Primark to Marks and Spencer. Also has bowling and a cinema plus every food type you can think of
The fashion hub of London. If it happens in world, it's already happened here!
620 residents recomanen
Shoreditch
The fashion hub of London. If it happens in world, it's already happened here!
Sightseeing
Torre de Londres
A must see for any London visit
The Whitechapel Gallery is a public art gallery on the north side of Whitechapel High Street
589 residents recomanen
Galeria Whitechapel
77-82 Whitechapel High StThe Whitechapel Gallery is a public art gallery on the north side of Whitechapel High Street
The Regent’s Canal is one of London’s best-kept secrets - a peaceful haven often hidden by the surrounding buildings, it offers a unique perspective on some of the capital’s urban landscapes.
339 residents recomanen
Regent's Canal
The Regent’s Canal is one of London’s best-kept secrets - a peaceful haven often hidden by the surrounding buildings, it offers a unique perspective on some of the capital’s urban landscapes.
World-famous dome and is an iconic feature of the London skyline
845 residents recomanen
St. Paul's Cathedral
World-famous dome and is an iconic feature of the London skyline
Greenwich, the place where hemispheres meet and royal heritage combines with contemporary architecture. It’s home to a World Heritage Site and the Prime Meridian of the World – longitude zero (GMT)
541 residents recomanen
Greenwich
Greenwich, the place where hemispheres meet and royal heritage combines with contemporary architecture. It’s home to a World Heritage Site and the Prime Meridian of the World – longitude zero (GMT)
Britain’s only urban cable car, fly 90m high on the Emirates Air Line into a world class show at The O2 arena
115 residents recomanen
Emirates Greenwich Peninsula station
Edmund Halley WayBritain’s only urban cable car, fly 90m high on the Emirates Air Line into a world class show at The O2 arena
Iconic 87-storey skyscraper and Western Europe's tallest building with great restaurants and London's highest viewing platform at the top
828 residents recomanen
The Shard
32 London Bridge StIconic 87-storey skyscraper and Western Europe's tallest building with great restaurants and London's highest viewing platform at the top
Must see Sunday flower and antique market in East London
1660 residents recomanen
Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia RoadMust see Sunday flower and antique market in East London
One of London's hidden gems home to some of the most amazing neon displays in the UK. Weekends only as during the week TV and film crews use the venue
112 residents recomanen
Gods Own Junkyard
Shernhall StreetOne of London's hidden gems home to some of the most amazing neon displays in the UK. Weekends only as during the week TV and film crews use the venue
Gourmet food market consists of up to 70 stalls selling fish, meats, vegetables, ciders, cheeses, breads, coffees, cakes and patisseries
1617 residents recomanen
Borough Market
Borough High StreetGourmet food market consists of up to 70 stalls selling fish, meats, vegetables, ciders, cheeses, breads, coffees, cakes and patisseries
Top London, the London Eye is a giant Ferris wheel on the South Bank of the River Thames in London
2099 residents recomanen
London Eye
Top London, the London Eye is a giant Ferris wheel on the South Bank of the River Thames in London
Moo Canoes offer boat and canoe hire, as well as Thames adventures and coaching. Great way to explore the city and its canal network
18 residents recomanen
Moo Canoes
Moo Canoes offer boat and canoe hire, as well as Thames adventures and coaching. Great way to explore the city and its canal network
Drinks & Nightlife
The Grapes is a quaint, narrow, little pub in a very old terrace on the north bank of the river at Limehouse and if you're lucky you might see Sir Ian McKellen drinking there as he owns it!)
156 residents recomanen
The Grapes
153 Milton RdThe Grapes is a quaint, narrow, little pub in a very old terrace on the north bank of the river at Limehouse and if you're lucky you might see Sir Ian McKellen drinking there as he owns it!)
One of London’s most famous pubs, acquiring international infamy in 1966 when Ronnie Kray (one of the famous Kray twins that ‘ran’ London in the 60s) murdered fellow underworld figure, George Cornell
57 residents recomanen
The Blind Beggar
337 Whitechapel RdOne of London’s most famous pubs, acquiring international infamy in 1966 when Ronnie Kray (one of the famous Kray twins that ‘ran’ London in the 60s) murdered fellow underworld figure, George Cornell
London's oldest riverside pub dating back to the 16th century with pewter-topped bar, original flagstone floor and riverside terrace.
77 residents recomanen
Lamb & Flag
24 James StLondon's oldest riverside pub dating back to the 16th century with pewter-topped bar, original flagstone floor and riverside terrace.
Entertainment & Activities
Main site form the 2012 London Olympics which has been tranformed to an amazing public space next door to WestfieldStratford City
755 residents recomanen
Parc Olímpic de la Reina Elisabet
Main site form the 2012 London Olympics which has been tranformed to an amazing public space next door to WestfieldStratford City
Stepney City Farm is a working farm, Rural Arts Centre and community meeting place. Free to visit and give children and adults a chance to meet farm animals and try out arts and crafts.
58 residents recomanen
Stepney City Farm
Stepney WayStepney City Farm is a working farm, Rural Arts Centre and community meeting place. Free to visit and give children and adults a chance to meet farm animals and try out arts and crafts.
Arts & Culture
London's leading indoor arena for concerts and events includes a music club, cinema, exhibition space and a wide variety bars and restaurants.
631 residents recomanen
O2
Peninsula SquareLondon's leading indoor arena for concerts and events includes a music club, cinema, exhibition space and a wide variety bars and restaurants.
Troxy
490 Commercial RdBeautiful Art Deco theatre and concert venue
Super cool ten-pin bowling venue with awesome food and cocktails
57 residents recomanen
All Star Lanes (Brick Lane)
95 Brick LnSuper cool ten-pin bowling venue with awesome food and cocktails
Shakespeare's Globe is a reconstruction of the Globe Theatre, that was originally built in 1599. Lots of amazing performances are put on all year round
449 residents recomanen
Teatre Globe de Shakespeare
21 New Globe WalkShakespeare's Globe is a reconstruction of the Globe Theatre, that was originally built in 1599. Lots of amazing performances are put on all year round
With beautiful galleries, exhibitions, artist commissions, collection displays, historic archives, education resources, inspiring art courses, Cafe/Bar and Bookshop and open all year round
589 residents recomanen
Galeria Whitechapel
77-82 Whitechapel High StWith beautiful galleries, exhibitions, artist commissions, collection displays, historic archives, education resources, inspiring art courses, Cafe/Bar and Bookshop and open all year round
Houses the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection of childhood objects from Victorian times to modern day. Great space for the kids and adults.
418 residents recomanen
Museu de la Infància V&A
Cambridge Heath RoadHouses the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection of childhood objects from Victorian times to modern day. Great space for the kids and adults.
Everyman Cinemas is an independent network of boutique cinemas. With a passion for quality, from service of food and drink to seating and films, every cinema also has a unique bar or foyer space
35 residents recomanen
Everyman Canary Wharf
Crossrail PlaceEveryman Cinemas is an independent network of boutique cinemas. With a passion for quality, from service of food and drink to seating and films, every cinema also has a unique bar or foyer space
Southbank Centre is the largest single-run arts centre in the world and includes Royal Festival Hall
436 residents recomanen
Southbank Centre
Southbank Centre is the largest single-run arts centre in the world and includes Royal Festival Hall
One of the most famous galleries, housing the UK's collection of modern and contemporary art from 1900 to the present day. Free to go
2008 residents recomanen
Tate Modern
BanksideOne of the most famous galleries, housing the UK's collection of modern and contemporary art from 1900 to the present day. Free to go