Guidebook for London
Food Scene
Traditional fish and chips and authentic pizza served in this Italian family-run takeaway.
18 locals recommend
I Fratelli Fish & Chips/Pizza
4 Tramway AveTraditional fish and chips and authentic pizza served in this Italian family-run takeaway.
Sawmill Cafe
51-53 W Ham LnGreat cakes and coffee
Best brunch and artisan bakery in East London. Freshly made bread, foccacia, brioche, cakes, pastries....as well as a custom celebration cake service and catering arm.
37 locals recommend
Signorelli bakery-cafe
7 Victory ParadeBest brunch and artisan bakery in East London. Freshly made bread, foccacia, brioche, cakes, pastries....as well as a custom celebration cake service and catering arm.
The best oven-fired pizzas. I live for the Iskender from the Turkish section of the menu.
17 locals recommend
Oven East
471 High Rd LeytonstoneThe best oven-fired pizzas. I live for the Iskender from the Turkish section of the menu.
Pret A Manger
22 Elephant and CastleGreat to grab a bite before you catch the train into Central!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Golden Grove
Ruxbury RoadGreat pub with speedy service!
A great venue that puts on a massive range of nights, from music to cinema.
71 locals recommend
Oval Space
32 The OvalA great venue that puts on a massive range of nights, from music to cinema.
Roof East
Great Eastern RoadAn incredible rooftop bar, cinema and urban park!
Sightseeing
The perfect place to play outdoor games with kids or friends, have a romantic picnic or for a good cardio workout - amazing scenery of both nature and modern architecture.
755 locals recommend
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
The perfect place to play outdoor games with kids or friends, have a romantic picnic or for a good cardio workout - amazing scenery of both nature and modern architecture.
A long street that is littered with famous curry houses, vintage shops and artisan food stores (Dark sugars is amazing!). On Sunday, there is an amazing street food market also!
878 locals recommend
Brick Lane
Brick LaneA long street that is littered with famous curry houses, vintage shops and artisan food stores (Dark sugars is amazing!). On Sunday, there is an amazing street food market also!
Parks & Nature
One of Londons most beautiful parks, featuring tasty cafes, beautiful water features and massive green spaces!
1666 locals recommend
Pavilion Cafe
Old Ford RoadOne of Londons most beautiful parks, featuring tasty cafes, beautiful water features and massive green spaces!
West Ham Park
Upton LanePicturesque park, perfect for relaxing on a warm summers day!
Shopping
One of Europe's largest shopping centres, featuring 250+ shops and 70+ restaurants! You can be sure if you're looking for something, you can find it here.
1214 locals recommend
Westfield Stratford City
157 Montfichet RdOne of Europe's largest shopping centres, featuring 250+ shops and 70+ restaurants! You can be sure if you're looking for something, you can find it here.
A beautiful street that has a Saturday market. Its still worth going midweek though as there are loads of really nice restaurants, worth a visit!
1735 locals recommend
Broadway Market
Broadway MarketA beautiful street that has a Saturday market. Its still worth going midweek though as there are loads of really nice restaurants, worth a visit!
Morrisons
The GroveA big supermarket where you can get your groceries!
Entertainment & Activities
Britain's largest piece of art, you can buy tickets to go up and view London from the top, as well as abseil down and hire it out for private events.
111 locals recommend
ArcelorMittal Orbit
5 Thornton StBritain's largest piece of art, you can buy tickets to go up and view London from the top, as well as abseil down and hire it out for private events.
London Aquatics Centre is the most technologically advanced and stunning swimming facility in the world and part of the 2012 London Olympic legacy.
141 locals recommend
London Aquatics Centre
London Aquatics Centre is the most technologically advanced and stunning swimming facility in the world and part of the 2012 London Olympic legacy.
West Ham United Football Club Shop
West Ham FC's famous football club!
A great cinema located just next door in the Westfield Shopping Centre.
50 locals recommend
Vue Cinema Westfield Stratford City
2 Montfichet RdA great cinema located just next door in the Westfield Shopping Centre.
An amazing bike park where you can take part in track, BMX, road and mountain biking in one area!
36 locals recommend
Lee Valley VeloPark
Abercrombie RoadAn amazing bike park where you can take part in track, BMX, road and mountain biking in one area!
Stratford East Picturehouse
Salway RoadAn arty cinema with a very diverse range of films!
A massive sports and recreation facility where you can take part in group exercise sessions or play badminton!
31 locals recommend
Copper Box Arena
A massive sports and recreation facility where you can take part in group exercise sessions or play badminton!
Getting Around
There's a large number of bus routes here that can get you wherever you need to be!
116 locals recommend
Stratford Bus Station
Hermit RoadThere's a large number of bus routes here that can get you wherever you need to be!
The transport hub of the east! With 2 tube lines, National Rail services and the DLR.
116 locals recommend
Stratford Bus Station
Hermit RoadThe transport hub of the east! With 2 tube lines, National Rail services and the DLR.
A train station served by frequent Southeastern high-speed trains to and from London St Pancras International and stations in Kent
70 locals recommend
Stratford International station
International WayA train station served by frequent Southeastern high-speed trains to and from London St Pancras International and stations in Kent