Guidebook for London
Food Scene
Jamie Oliver's amazing not for profit restaurant that employs troubled young people and gives them training in haute cuisine! In spite of the hype, the food is definitely legit.
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Fifteen
15 Westland PlJamie Oliver's amazing not for profit restaurant that employs troubled young people and gives them training in haute cuisine! In spite of the hype, the food is definitely legit.
Hung Viet
Really good, affordable Vietnamese food.
Sông Quê Café
134 Kingsland RdGood pho
Rivington Shoreditch
28-30 Rivington StreetReally nice new British cuisine. GREAT burger.
Yelo - Hoxton Square
Hoxton SquareOk breakfast.
Shoreditch Grind
213 Old StConveniently located local coffee spot.
Starbucks Coffee Co
104-122 City RdThere is another even closer, right by Old Street Tube.
Strong, locally roasted coffee by this Kiwi company.
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Allpress Espresso Bar London
58 Redchurch StStrong, locally roasted coffee by this Kiwi company.
Bacchus Pub and Kitchen
One of the best Sunday Roast in London. Honestly.
Beigel Bake
159 Brick Ln24 Hour Bagel shop famous for salt beef sandwiches.
A bit more expensive than some of the other Viet places around, but decent.
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Cay Tre Hoxton Shoreditch
301 Old StA bit more expensive than some of the other Viet places around, but decent.
Red Dog Saloon - Hoxton Restaurant
37 Hoxton SquareSurprisingly decent American BBQ
Stringray Globe Cafe
109 Columbia RdExcellent, inexpensive (like £6) pizzas.
Franze & Evans Cafe Shoreditch
101 Redchurch StExcellent coffee, cakes, lunch items.
Restaurant Story
199 Tooley StreetPricy but amazing thin, crispy pizzas
Byron Hoxton
45 Hoxton SquareChain, but great burgers. Try the Byron.
I made it for you
77 Pitfield StCHEAP, no-frills English breakfast. Closed Sunday.
Everything Else
Alterations and vintage clothing specializing in 60's and 70's
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Paper Dress Vintage
352a Mare StreetAlterations and vintage clothing specializing in 60's and 70's
Hoxton Square
Hoxton SquareNice park on a sunny day!
AMAZING Saturday farmer's market with great food. Take 55 bus from stop a block from the flat.
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Broadway Market
Broadway MarketAMAZING Saturday farmer's market with great food. Take 55 bus from stop a block from the flat.
Brick Lane
Brick LaneSunday street market, famous Indian food places, good bars, etc.
Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia RoadSaturday open air flower market
BOXPARK Shoreditch
2-10 Bethnal Green Rd'Popup' mall and food court
Soho House Greek Street
40 Greek StReally nice spa.
Drinks & Nightlife
Secret bar, speakeasy style with historically minded cocktails. My favorite cocktail in London.
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Nightjar
129 City RdSecret bar, speakeasy style with historically minded cocktails. My favorite cocktail in London.
Hoxton Square
Hoxton SquareNo cover, gets pretty crowded.
Roadtrip & The Workshop
243 Old StOpen till 4am on weekends.
Shoreditch Electricity Showrooms
39A Hoxton SquareLight up dance floor. yup.
Bar Music Hall
134 Curtain RdSmall club with no cover charge.
London Cocktail Club
63 Worship Street19th Century style cocktail bar
Happiness Forgets
8-9 Hoxton SquareGreat cocktails in a 'secret', intimate location.
Local pub with pretty solid Italian food (chef is actually from Italy). Pub quiz on (I think) Mondays.
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The George & Vulture
63 Pitfield StLocal pub with pretty solid Italian food (chef is actually from Italy). Pub quiz on (I think) Mondays.
Also do Japanese small plates, this place has fabulous decour. A bit of luxe in East London.
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Loungelover
1 Whitby StreetAlso do Japanese small plates, this place has fabulous decour. A bit of luxe in East London.
Essentials
Upscale (think Trader Joe's) natural food store. Get your hippie food fix.
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The Grocery
52-56 Kingsland RdUpscale (think Trader Joe's) natural food store. Get your hippie food fix.
Longdan Express Hackney
25 Hackney RdAsian groceries
The Co-operative Food
185 Old StLarge standard grocery store
FoodHall
374-378 Old StExpensive, high end for store.