Guidebook for London
Drinks & Nightlife
Arguably the best cocktail I've ever had. Head to this supremely delicious bar for an unforgettable beverage. They're about to open in New York but this is the original.
17 locals recommend
White Lyan
153-155 Hoxton StreetArguably the best cocktail I've ever had. Head to this supremely delicious bar for an unforgettable beverage. They're about to open in New York but this is the original.
Made famous by being referenced in the classic nursery rhyme 'Pop Goes the Weasel', The Eagle pub has a very good selection of beer and has an outside area if the weather's good.
282 locals recommend
The Eagle
15 Clifton RdMade famous by being referenced in the classic nursery rhyme 'Pop Goes the Weasel', The Eagle pub has a very good selection of beer and has an outside area if the weather's good.
Very good pub on our street and it doesn't get quite as busy as The Eagle.
29 locals recommend
William IV
7 Shepherdess WalkVery good pub on our street and it doesn't get quite as busy as The Eagle.
This is technically the closest pub to the house. Excellent selection of ales with an old school vibe.
44 locals recommend
The Wenlock Arms
26 Wenlock RdThis is technically the closest pub to the house. Excellent selection of ales with an old school vibe.
Montcalm East, Shoreditch London
151-157 City RdNew bar that has recently opened on City Road. Very nearby.
Food Scene
Already a staple of the area. This place is excellent. It gets busy and they don't take reservations so head over early to avoid disappointment.
252 locals recommend
Pizza East Shoreditch
56 Shoreditch High StAlready a staple of the area. This place is excellent. It gets busy and they don't take reservations so head over early to avoid disappointment.
Sister-spot of Bodega Negra in Soho. Great Mexican food to be found here. Head to the low-lit Cabana Bar for more fun later.
15 locals recommend
Casa Negra
54-56 Great Eastern StSister-spot of Bodega Negra in Soho. Great Mexican food to be found here. Head to the low-lit Cabana Bar for more fun later.
Many claim it's the best burger in London...can't really say more than that.
44 locals recommend
MEATliquor N1
133b Upper StMany claim it's the best burger in London...can't really say more than that.
Great coffee spot right next to Angel tube station. They do very good sandwiches, teas and smoothies as well.
64 locals recommend
The CoffeeWorks Project
96-98 Islington High StGreat coffee spot right next to Angel tube station. They do very good sandwiches, teas and smoothies as well.
The restaurant has fresh, locally sourced ingredients that the chef manages to throw together well. Also has a very cool bar. Located in the arches under Hoxton overground station.
46 locals recommend
Beagle
397-400 Geffrye StreetThe restaurant has fresh, locally sourced ingredients that the chef manages to throw together well. Also has a very cool bar. Located in the arches under Hoxton overground station.
3 words: Chicken, steak, sharing. That's what you get at this very hip joint on Rivington Street. Worth checking out if you have a little cash to spend.
100 locals recommend
Tramshed
32 Rivington St3 words: Chicken, steak, sharing. That's what you get at this very hip joint on Rivington Street. Worth checking out if you have a little cash to spend.
Les Trois Garçons
40 Church StGorgeous establishment but pricey and swish.
This is one of Angela Hartnett - former Gordon Ramsey apprentice - so expect delicious food. Lovely place.
29 locals recommend
Merchants Tavern
36 Charlotte RdThis is one of Angela Hartnett - former Gordon Ramsey apprentice - so expect delicious food. Lovely place.
Fifteen
15 Westland PlOne of Jamie Oliver's. Haven't been.
One of the best if not THE best steak in London. Delicious wine list too. Also has a trendy bar you can sit in instead/as well.
152 locals recommend
Hawksmoor Spitalfields
157A Commercial StOne of the best if not THE best steak in London. Delicious wine list too. Also has a trendy bar you can sit in instead/as well.
They say this place does the best coffee in London. What do you think?
51 locals recommend
Workshop Coffee Clerkenwell
27 Clerkenwell RoadThey say this place does the best coffee in London. What do you think?
Another excellent coffee joint. Great to sit in if you've got some work to do.
103 locals recommend
Ozone Coffee Roasters
11 Leonard StAnother excellent coffee joint. Great to sit in if you've got some work to do.
Another great coffee spot if you've got some laptop-related things to get done.
14 locals recommend
TY Old Street
61-67 Old StAnother great coffee spot if you've got some laptop-related things to get done.
More coffee...Also good if you need to put air in your bike tires...
81 locals recommend
Look mum no hands!
49 Old StMore coffee...Also good if you need to put air in your bike tires...
Interesting cafe on the canal serving breakfast and lunch when it ain't raining.
216 locals recommend
Towpath Café
42 De Beauvoir CresInteresting cafe on the canal serving breakfast and lunch when it ain't raining.
Everything Else
Murray Grove Post Office
96-97 Murray GroveJust in case...
Essentials
Co Op
136 New N RdThis is the nearest supermarket to the flat. Very affordable prices.
If you want to walk a bit further and spend a bit more money, Sainsbury's by Angel tube station will have everything you need.
941 locals recommend
Sainsbury's
2 Tulse HillIf you want to walk a bit further and spend a bit more money, Sainsbury's by Angel tube station will have everything you need.