Guidebook for London
Food Scene
From the Spratt's building, cross the road, down the steps to the canal, turn right and you can walk all the way to this cafe along the canal! Open until 3:30pm.
8 locals recommend
The House Mill
Three Mill LaneFrom the Spratt's building, cross the road, down the steps to the canal, turn right and you can walk all the way to this cafe along the canal! Open until 3:30pm.
Super-tasty Vietnamese restaurant with authentic food. Close to Surrey Quays tube station. Cash only!
105 locals recommend
Cafe East
3-5 Redriff RdSuper-tasty Vietnamese restaurant with authentic food. Close to Surrey Quays tube station. Cash only!
Wapping is a hidden little gem and its best restaurant is the vibrant Il Bordello Italian. Always busy (even mid-week) so be sure to book a table. Huge pizzas and big pasta portions! Delicious!
125 locals recommend
Il Bordello
70 Wapping WallWapping is a hidden little gem and its best restaurant is the vibrant Il Bordello Italian. Always busy (even mid-week) so be sure to book a table. Huge pizzas and big pasta portions! Delicious!
If you visit the Olympic Park in Stratford, this is a perfect cafe restaurant for a pit-stop coffee, brunch, or local-brewed beer.
19 locals recommend
The View Tube
Marshgate LaneIf you visit the Olympic Park in Stratford, this is a perfect cafe restaurant for a pit-stop coffee, brunch, or local-brewed beer.
Fed by Water
59 Kingsland High St Big selection of Vegan pizzas!
Delicious mixed Asian food with a fabulous view of Tower Bridge and the river Thames.
Booking recommended if visiting Friday-Sunday. Ask to sit upstairs.
Serves Chinese, Thai, Japanese, Indonesian options.
Has veggie / vegan / gluten free options
21 locals recommend
dim t
2 More London RiversideDelicious mixed Asian food with a fabulous view of Tower Bridge and the river Thames.
Booking recommended if visiting Friday-Sunday. Ask to sit upstairs.
Serves Chinese, Thai, Japanese, Indonesian options.
Has veggie / vegan / gluten free options
In the large silver building by Langdon Park station. Great little cafe for coffee, breakfast or lunch with friendly staff! Open from 7:30am until 3pm as it's attached to a school and youth centre.
Hoagey Bear's Cafe
In the large silver building by Langdon Park station. Great little cafe for coffee, breakfast or lunch with friendly staff! Open from 7:30am until 3pm as it's attached to a school and youth centre.
Famous food market.
Limited market on Monday & Tuesday, Full Market Wednesday to Saturday, closed Sunday. 4th December - New Year open 7 days a week. Very busy over the weekend!
1617 locals recommend
Borough Market
Borough High StreetFamous food market.
Limited market on Monday & Tuesday, Full Market Wednesday to Saturday, closed Sunday. 4th December - New Year open 7 days a week. Very busy over the weekend!
Drinks & Nightlife
Cosy local pub within walking distance. Good quality, free-range meals including Sunday Roast and some great desserts!
21 locals recommend
Galvanisers Union
2 Devas StCosy local pub within walking distance. Good quality, free-range meals including Sunday Roast and some great desserts!
Shopping
Europe's biggest shopping centre! Big-name branded stores with lots of places to eat and drink.
1214 locals recommend
Westfield Stratford City
157 Montfichet RdEurope's biggest shopping centre! Big-name branded stores with lots of places to eat and drink.
Camden Town has several markets, but the most interesting is the Stables market. Out of Camden Town station, turn right and keep walking straight - towards the bridge that says 'Camden Lock' in large letters. Pass the brightly decorated shops and buildings. At the bridge, turn right into the Stables Market. Independent designers selling a wide variety of clothes, art and knick-knacks. Great for gift shopping!
18 locals recommend
Camden Stables Market
Camden Town has several markets, but the most interesting is the Stables market. Out of Camden Town station, turn right and keep walking straight - towards the bridge that says 'Camden Lock' in large letters. Pass the brightly decorated shops and buildings. At the bridge, turn right into the Stables Market. Independent designers selling a wide variety of clothes, art and knick-knacks. Great for gift shopping!
Everything Else
A fantastic Yoga studio. All classes are drop-in so no need for booking in advance (but make sure to get there early to secure your place). We've been going here for several years.
14 locals recommend
Yoga Place E2
449-453 Bethnal Green RdA fantastic Yoga studio. All classes are drop-in so no need for booking in advance (but make sure to get there early to secure your place). We've been going here for several years.
Entertainment & Activities
Surrey Docks Farm
Rotherhithe StreetA family farm in London Zone 2, with a lovely little cafe.
Sightseeing
Ancient London landmark, steeped in history. Tours of the Tower are popular with guests, who give it great reviews.
Very close by, you could also check out Tower Bridge and St Katharine's Docks.
1372 locals recommend
Tower of London
Ancient London landmark, steeped in history. Tours of the Tower are popular with guests, who give it great reviews.
Very close by, you could also check out Tower Bridge and St Katharine's Docks.