Guidebook for London
Food Scene
Little known place that does excellent coffee, breakfast, and brunch
13 locals recommend
Carmelite Cafe
181 Bow RoadLittle known place that does excellent coffee, breakfast, and brunch
Excellent restaurant with one of the best wine lists I've ever come across.
23 locals recommend
Ellory - Hackney, London
1 Westgate StreetExcellent restaurant with one of the best wine lists I've ever come across.
Il Cudega
358 Westgate StAmazing Italian food in a converted railway arch
By far and away my favourite restaurant in London, having also recently earned a Michelin Star. It's a tasting menu format, with no choice so only recommended for serious foodies. Book well in advance.
91 locals recommend
Pidgin
52 Wilton WayBy far and away my favourite restaurant in London, having also recently earned a Michelin Star. It's a tasting menu format, with no choice so only recommended for serious foodies. Book well in advance.
Brawn
49 Columbia RdBrilliant food and natural wines.
For everything from breakfast through to dinner. For snacks, check out their deli across the street called Honey and Spice. Bookings essential
39 locals recommend
Honey & Co.
54 Warren StFor everything from breakfast through to dinner. For snacks, check out their deli across the street called Honey and Spice. Bookings essential
My favourite wine bar in London because of the excellent list, but also because of its central location.
10 locals recommend
The Remedy Wine Bar Shop & Kitchen
124 Cleveland StMy favourite wine bar in London because of the excellent list, but also because of its central location.
Drinks & Nightlife
Sager + Wilde Wine Bar
193 Hackney RdOne of London's most innovative wine bars
Getting Around
Metropolitan Police - Bow Road Police Station
111-117 Bow RdMile End Station
Mile End RoadBow Church Station (Stop B)
Bow Church station
Santander Cycle Hire
Parks & Nature
Pavilion Cafe
Old Ford Road