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Bow Road underground station is on the District and Hammersmith & City lines, making it perfect for reaching the centre of London. Mile end station, which is a Central Line station, is one stop away.
30 locals recommend
Metropolitan Police - Bow Road Police Station
111-117 Bow RdBow Road underground station is on the District and Hammersmith & City lines, making it perfect for reaching the centre of London. Mile end station, which is a Central Line station, is one stop away.
Bow Church DLR station is on the DLR line, and a 5 minute walk from our apartment. It is the perfect way to access South, and South East London.
26 locals recommend
Bow Church station
Bow Church DLR station is on the DLR line, and a 5 minute walk from our apartment. It is the perfect way to access South, and South East London.
Mile End underground station is a 5 minute walk, and 1 train stop from our apartment. As Mile End is on the Central Line, it provides the speediest and most direct route to the heart of London
132 locals recommend
Mile End Station
Mile End RoadMile End underground station is a 5 minute walk, and 1 train stop from our apartment. As Mile End is on the Central Line, it provides the speediest and most direct route to the heart of London
A large pub which serves good value, uncomplicated and satisfying sunday roasts :)
57 locals recommend
The Queens
26 Broadway ParadeA large pub which serves good value, uncomplicated and satisfying sunday roasts :)
Sightseeing
Victoria Park is, by far, our favourite place to be on a warm day. Laze about in the shade of a tree, throw a frisbee, rent a rowing boat, or just walk around this beautiful public park :)
1666 locals recommend
Pavilion Cafe
Old Ford RoadVictoria Park is, by far, our favourite place to be on a warm day. Laze about in the shade of a tree, throw a frisbee, rent a rowing boat, or just walk around this beautiful public park :)
All of London's parks are wonderful, but surely Regent's Park must rank among the nicest?
1607 locals recommend
The Regent's Park
All of London's parks are wonderful, but surely Regent's Park must rank among the nicest?
Food Scene
Simple, reasonably priced, wholesome food, and the nicest of chilled, outdoor spaces in which to eat it :) We recommend the poached eggs with salmon.
1666 locals recommend
Pavilion Cafe
Old Ford RoadSimple, reasonably priced, wholesome food, and the nicest of chilled, outdoor spaces in which to eat it :) We recommend the poached eggs with salmon.
Independent bars, coffee shops and boutique shops, and a huge array of Indian food outlets. Yum!
878 locals recommend
Brick Lane
Brick LaneIndependent bars, coffee shops and boutique shops, and a huge array of Indian food outlets. Yum!
A real east-end cafe that serves a traditional and delicious fry-up and other treats, served by lovely staff in a great atmosphere.
160 locals recommend
E Pellicci
332 Bethnal Green RdA real east-end cafe that serves a traditional and delicious fry-up and other treats, served by lovely staff in a great atmosphere.
Tapas! A chilled, casual atmosphere, great food, drinks, and a good music selection played. We had lunch there and loved it.
Pinchitotapas
32 Featherstone StTapas! A chilled, casual atmosphere, great food, drinks, and a good music selection played. We had lunch there and loved it.
Kopapa
32-34 Monmouth StDelicious food and an informal atmosphere. Try the mozzarella salad!!
Really, really good fish and chips! We recommend the Haddock and Chips.
104 locals recommend
Fish House
128 Lauriston RdReally, really good fish and chips! We recommend the Haddock and Chips.
Su Sazzagoni is a traditional Sardinian bar / restaurant / pizzeria located in Victoria Park Village, and is just a short busy journey from our apartment. We recommend the buffalo mozzarella!
27 locals recommend
Buon Appetito
136 Lauriston RdSu Sazzagoni is a traditional Sardinian bar / restaurant / pizzeria located in Victoria Park Village, and is just a short busy journey from our apartment. We recommend the buffalo mozzarella!
Don't let how this place looks from the outside deceive you; the Thai food served here is second to none, the staff and incredible and you won't find authenticity like this anywhere else in London!
16 locals recommend
The Pie Crust
273 High StDon't let how this place looks from the outside deceive you; the Thai food served here is second to none, the staff and incredible and you won't find authenticity like this anywhere else in London!
INCREDIBLE. A 1920s / 1930s period French restaurant, 1 minute from Regent Street and Piccadilly Circus that costs half what you might expect to dine.
49 locals recommend
Brasserie Zédel
20 Sherwood StINCREDIBLE. A 1920s / 1930s period French restaurant, 1 minute from Regent Street and Piccadilly Circus that costs half what you might expect to dine.
Dim Sum! Great value food, lovely Jasmin tea. Informal Chinese Dim sum etc.
28 locals recommend
Ping Pong Southbank
Belvedere RoadDim Sum! Great value food, lovely Jasmin tea. Informal Chinese Dim sum etc.
140a Upper Street, London. N1 1QY. One of our favourite restaurants in Islington - or maybe even all of London! Lovely French cafe / restaurant vibes, amazing food, service and wine.
59 locals recommend
Le Mercury
140a Upper St140a Upper Street, London. N1 1QY. One of our favourite restaurants in Islington - or maybe even all of London! Lovely French cafe / restaurant vibes, amazing food, service and wine.
My favourite Japanese in London. Always delicious, and fantastic value for money.
10 locals recommend
WOW Simply Japanese
18 Crouch End HillMy favourite Japanese in London. Always delicious, and fantastic value for money.
Il Bordello
70 Wapping WallLovely Italian food; a full and delicious menu of great food!
Sichuan Folk
32 Hanbury StIncredible Chinese Food!!!
La Pietra
54 Commercial StModern design and Italian Food. Highly recommended if near Commercial street.
Essentials
Roman Road market is a genuine piece of East-End heritage. The market varies according to the day of the week, from fresh produce, fruit & veg, to clothing, to plants.
65 locals recommend
Roman Road Market
536 Roman RdRoman Road market is a genuine piece of East-End heritage. The market varies according to the day of the week, from fresh produce, fruit & veg, to clothing, to plants.
Shopping
Located at the Olympic Park in Stratford, the Westfield shopping centre is a HUGE retail complex with at least one of every store imaginable. If shopping is your thing, then this is the place for you.
755 locals recommend
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Located at the Olympic Park in Stratford, the Westfield shopping centre is a HUGE retail complex with at least one of every store imaginable. If shopping is your thing, then this is the place for you.
A great place to visit near Shoreditch for either its market of permanent shops and coffee bars.
157 locals recommend
Spitalfields Arts Market
1 Market StA great place to visit near Shoreditch for either its market of permanent shops and coffee bars.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Morgan Arms
43 Morgan StA lovely, local pub with good food and a great atmosphere.