Guidebook for London
Drinks & Nightlife
Famous riverside bar in Wapping, surrounded by old dockland warehouse conversions. Great for an evening drink and basic food.
77 habitants recommandent
Lamb & Flag
24 James StFamous riverside bar in Wapping, surrounded by old dockland warehouse conversions. Great for an evening drink and basic food.
The epitome of scruffy East End cool attracting some of the best DJs and drinkers on the circuit. There’s a windowless karaoke room too.
56 habitants recommandent
The Star of Bethnal Green
359 Bethnal Green RoadThe epitome of scruffy East End cool attracting some of the best DJs and drinkers on the circuit. There’s a windowless karaoke room too.
Small pub beloved of east London bohemians for its thrown-together decor (edgy artwork, memorabilia-crammed bar area) and late opening (3am at weekends), but it also does surprisingly good pizza.
38 habitants recommandent
Indo
133 Whitechapel RdSmall pub beloved of east London bohemians for its thrown-together decor (edgy artwork, memorabilia-crammed bar area) and late opening (3am at weekends), but it also does surprisingly good pizza.
Everything Else
Spitalfields market boasts trendy designer shops and a marketplace for arts crafts and other goodies at the weekends. Surrounding area contains a number of great restaurants and bars.
696 habitants recommandent
Marché Old Spitalfields
16 Commercial StSpitalfields market boasts trendy designer shops and a marketplace for arts crafts and other goodies at the weekends. Surrounding area contains a number of great restaurants and bars.
Nearest tube station on the DLR line that runs into the regular tube at Aldgate East and Bank.
97 habitants recommandent
Shadwell Station (Stand A)
Nearest tube station on the DLR line that runs into the regular tube at Aldgate East and Bank.
Remember your old Star Wars, He-Man or Sylvanian Families toys? They're all here, in fun displays that make for a fab afternoon of browsing and reminiscing.
418 habitants recommandent
Musée de l'enfance du V&A
Cambridge Heath RoadRemember your old Star Wars, He-Man or Sylvanian Families toys? They're all here, in fun displays that make for a fab afternoon of browsing and reminiscing.
Arts & Culture
Brick Lane is a vibrant art and fashion area. It is host to several of London's best known nightclubs including The Vibe Bar and 93 Feet East. It is infamous for its cheap curries.
878 habitants recommandent
Brick Lane
Brick LaneBrick Lane is a vibrant art and fashion area. It is host to several of London's best known nightclubs including The Vibe Bar and 93 Feet East. It is infamous for its cheap curries.
Whether you’re a ping-pong pro or a wiff-waff wally there’s fun to be had at Bounce Shoreditch, the second of two vast bars dedicated to table tennis.
47 habitants recommandent
Bounce Old Street
241 Old StWhether you’re a ping-pong pro or a wiff-waff wally there’s fun to be had at Bounce Shoreditch, the second of two vast bars dedicated to table tennis.
Have a laugh for nothing at the capital's longest-running free comedy night. A great way to see upcoming talents, Comic Mondays is held in the bar at Theatre Royal Stratford East.
37 habitants recommandent
Theatre Royal Stratford East
Theatre SquareHave a laugh for nothing at the capital's longest-running free comedy night. A great way to see upcoming talents, Comic Mondays is held in the bar at Theatre Royal Stratford East.
Bowling, booze and bites combine at this popular Brick Lane spot.
57 habitants recommandent
All Star Lanes (Brick Lane)
95 Brick LnBowling, booze and bites combine at this popular Brick Lane spot.
Sightseeing
Completed in 1729, this is one of Nicholas Hawksmoor's great churches. The interior of the church was destroyed in the Blitz and was ingeniously restored with a modern design in 1966.
6 habitants recommandent
St George in the East Church
14 Cannon St RdCompleted in 1729, this is one of Nicholas Hawksmoor's great churches. The interior of the church was destroyed in the Blitz and was ingeniously restored with a modern design in 1966.
Discover the Crown Jewels, join a Beefeater on a tour and hear bloody tales, stand where famous heads have rolled, learn the legend of the ravens, storm the battlements, swords, armour, and much more
1372 habitants recommandent
Tour de Londres
Discover the Crown Jewels, join a Beefeater on a tour and hear bloody tales, stand where famous heads have rolled, learn the legend of the ravens, storm the battlements, swords, armour, and much more
Six incredible floors recreate the murder scene in Mitre Square, Jack's sitting room, the Whitechapel police station, Mary Jane Kelly's bedroom, the mortuary and much much more.
42 habitants recommandent
Musée de Jack l'Éventreur
12 AldgateSix incredible floors recreate the murder scene in Mitre Square, Jack's sitting room, the Whitechapel police station, Mary Jane Kelly's bedroom, the mortuary and much much more.
Reopened in 2009 following a major redesign and expansion that saw the Grade II listed building transformed into a vibrant, holistic centre of art with a research centre, archives room and café.
589 habitants recommandent
Galerie Whitechapel
77-82 Whitechapel High StReopened in 2009 following a major redesign and expansion that saw the Grade II listed building transformed into a vibrant, holistic centre of art with a research centre, archives room and café.
Entertainment & Activities
Welcoming green spot off Brick Lane. Meet Bayleaf the donkey and a loveable pair of hairy hogs among others. Homegrown produce, homely café, laid-back weekend festivals, and kids Wild Club.
44 habitants recommandent
Spitalfields City Farm
Buxton StreetWelcoming green spot off Brick Lane. Meet Bayleaf the donkey and a loveable pair of hairy hogs among others. Homegrown produce, homely café, laid-back weekend festivals, and kids Wild Club.
Shopping
Racks of vinyl and CDs, well-chosen (mainly music) books, lovingly crafted ’zines and a café make this one of the capital’s music gems.
46 habitants recommandent
Rough Trade East
Brick LaneRacks of vinyl and CDs, well-chosen (mainly music) books, lovingly crafted ’zines and a café make this one of the capital’s music gems.
Essentials
Whitechapel Market has every type of speciality Asian ingredient. It's also well stocked with fruit/veg, cut-price toiletries, phone cards, cheap fashion, haberdashery essentials, flowers and fabrics.
20 habitants recommandent
Whitechapel Market
131 Whitechapel RdWhitechapel Market has every type of speciality Asian ingredient. It's also well stocked with fruit/veg, cut-price toiletries, phone cards, cheap fashion, haberdashery essentials, flowers and fabrics.