Local Guidebook
Food Scene
Shoreditch Grind
213 Old StCoffee + croissant next to Old Steet station
NEPA Coffee and food
29 Corsham StLovely cafe downstairs from my flat - Coffee, croissants, baguettes, warm lunch
Everything Else
Sainsbury's is a great supermarket in lots of locations near my flat. The biggest one is on City Road. In Google, type 'supermarket near me' and have location switched on.
197 locals recommend
Sainsbury's Local
17 Stroud Green RdSainsbury's is a great supermarket in lots of locations near my flat. The biggest one is on City Road. In Google, type 'supermarket near me' and have location switched on.
Brick Lane is famous for second hand clothes shops and a vibrant street food market. There is also lots of street art to see around that area.
Look out for the Lovehearts paste-up street art by @ghjstudio in the Brick Lane area.
825 locals recommend
Brick Lane Sunday Market
Brick LaneBrick Lane is famous for second hand clothes shops and a vibrant street food market. There is also lots of street art to see around that area.
Look out for the Lovehearts paste-up street art by @ghjstudio in the Brick Lane area.
Old Spitalfields Market
16 Commercial StDaily market with retro clothes, crafts, antiques, art.
Hoxton Square
Hoxton SquareNightlife! Drinks!
Drinks & Nightlife
Prince Arthur
49 Brunswick PlMy local pub!
Arts & Culture
Flowers Gallery
21 Cork StGreat contemporary art gallery
High end art gallery with world class art, make sure to check out their back yard too. Only 10 mins walk from my flat!
95 locals recommend
Victoria Miro Gallery
16 Wharf RdHigh end art gallery with world class art, make sure to check out their back yard too. Only 10 mins walk from my flat!
Essentials
Apex Pharmacy
199 Old StClosest pharmacy, close to Old Steet Station
Traveler advice
Getting around
Beware of mobile phone theft
Don't walk with your phone in your hand. Teenagers on bicycles will snatch it out of your hand!
Getting around
Paying for London transport
Use the wifi on your bank card to tap/pay for underground, overground, local trains and buses. No need to buy a ticket.