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Welcome Collection
The free museum and library for the incurably curious
+44 (0)20 7611 2222 183 Euston Rd London , NW1 2BE Welcome Collection
Lucky Fret Music Co
London's Biggest Independent guitar shop
0207 729 9186 90 Redchurch Street, E2 7GR Lucky Fret Music Co
DryClean Co.
DryClean Co. are a traditional Dry Cleaners with state-of-the-art technology and an unbeatable level of quality and service.
0800 111 4663 259 Hoxton Street , N1 5LG DryClean Co.
Bull in a China Shop
Lively Asian-influenced eatery and bar serving bao buns, rotisserie chicken and 30+ rare whiskies.
020 7539 9299 196 Shoreditch High Street, E1 6LG Bull in a China Shop
Hackney Picturehouse
Independent cinema showing mainstream to foreign films, with an all-day cafe bar.
0207 326 2649 270 Mare Street, E8 1HE Hackney Picturehouse
Spitalfields Osteopathy & Physiotherapy
Welcome To Our Central London Osteopathic Clinic
07793071939 160 Brick Lane, E1 6RU Spitalfields Osteopathy & Physiotherapy
Hoxton Street Monster Supplies
Bespoke and everyday items for the living, dead and undead
020 7729 4159 159 Hoxton Street, N1 6PJ Hoxton Street Monster Supplies
Brick Lane Bookshop
Is an independent bookshop on Brick Lane, London.
0207 247 0216 166 Brick Lane, E1 6RU Brick Lane Bookshop
Skoob Books
A temple for secondhand books
+44 (0)20 7278 8760 66 The Brunswick, WC1N 1AE Skoob Books
Village Underground
A Space For Creativity and Culture in the Heart of East London
54 Holywell Lane, EC2A 3PQ Village Underground
The Bill Murray – Angel Comedy Club
39 Queens Head Street, N1 8NQ The Bill Murray - Angel Comedy Club
Central Health Physiotherapy
020 7404 6343 53-64 Chancery Lane, WC2A 1QS Central Health Physiotherapy
Body Motion
Chiropractic & Sports Massage Clinic
+44 (0)20 7374 2272 1 Wallside, Wood Street (off London Wall), Barbican, EC2Y 8BH Body Motion
The Fable Bar and Restaurant
0207 651 4940 52 Holborn Viaduct, EC1A 2FD The Fable Bar and Restaurant
Bleeding Heart Restaurants
020 7242 2056/8238 Bleeding Heart Yard, EC1N 8SJ Bleeding Heart Restaurants
The Courthouse Hotel Shoreditch
+44 (0)203 3105555 335–337 Old Street, EC1V 9LL The Courthouse Hotel Shoreditch
The Old Operating Theatre
Museum and Herb Garret
02071882679 9a St Thomas Street, SE1 9RY The Old Operating Theatre
Victoria Park Osteopaths
020 8985 2004 The Clockwork Pharmacy, 215-217 Victoria Park Road, E9 7HD Victoria Park Osteopaths
East London Liquor Company
020 3011 0980 Unit GF1, Bow Wharf 221 Grove Road, E3 5SN East London Liquor Company
The Hemingway
A champion of quality food and booze, sourcing products from the best suppliers available.
020 8510 0215 84 Victoria Park Road, E9 7JL The Hemingway
The Ginger Pig
Upscale, farm-to-plate butchers for free range British meats, cured produce and hot sausage rolls.
020 3869 7830 99 Lauriston Road, Victoria Park, E9 7HJ The Ginger Pig
The Postal Museum
Your Next Adventure is Closer Than You Think
+ 44 (0)300 0300 700 15-20 Phoenix Place, WC1X 0DA The Postal Museum
Pongees
+44 (0) 20 7739 9130 Pongees Limited, Fountain House 4 Chapel Place Rivington, EC2A 3DQ Pongees
Marby and Elm
Letterpress stationery and design shop
0207 278 4882 53 Exmouth Market, EC1R 4QL Marby and Elm
The Cartoon Museum
Explore the wonderful world of Cartoons and Comics
0207 580 8155 63 Wells Street, W1A 3AE The Cartoon Museum
Pure Fitness Shoreditch
Fitness Studio East London
0207 7293240 Unit A, 18 Long Street, E2 8HQ Pure Fitness Shoreditch
Shrek’s Adventure London
0871 221 2837 Shrek’s Adventure! London Riverside Building County Hall Westminster Bridge Road, SE17PB Shrek's Adventure London
Madame Tussauds London
Discover a world of Famous Fun
Madame Tussauds Marylebone Road, NW1 5LR Madame Tussauds London
The London Eye
Is the world’s largest cantilevered observation wheel
Riverside Building County Hall Westminster Bridge Road, SE1 7PB The London Eye
The Hoop and Grapes
The Hoop and Grapes, oldest pub in East London
020 7481 4583. 47 Aldgate High Street, EC3N 1AL The Hoop and Grapes
Plonk! Crazy Golf
Plonk! Crazy Golf
07751745631 Unit 3, Huntingdon Industrial Estate Bethnal Green Road, E1 6JU Plonk! Crazy Golf
The Magic Roundabout
The Magic Roundabout, Located literally in the middle of Old Street Roundabout
07494 029 420 16 St Agnes Well, EC1Y 1BE The Magic Roundabout
The Clove Club
The Clove Club
020 7729 6496 Shoreditch Town Hall 380 Old Street, EC1V 9LT The Clove Club
The Princess of Shoreditch
The Princess of Shoredtich, Split between a charming pub & an elegant restaurant, The Princess pulls off a nifty double act
76–78 Paul Street, EC2A 4NE The Princess of Shoreditch
Gunpowder
Gunpowder is a home-style Indian kitchen that showcases the vibrant, bold flavours of the subcontinent though responsibly sourced ingredients
11 White’s Row, E1 7NF Gunpowder London
Leroy
Leroy, a wine bar & restaurant in Shoreditch
02077394443 18 Phipp Street, EC2A 4NU Leroy Shoreditch
Radio Alice Pizzeria
Radio Alice Pizzeria, Our mission: make delicious pizza, served with care, in beautiful spaces.
020 7018 3656 16 Hoxton Square, N1 6NT Radio Alice Pizzeria
Bone Daddies
Bone Daddies, Ramen bar, serving creative twists on Japanese fare
02030196300 The Bower 211 Bow Street, EC1V 9NV Bone Daddies
AIDA
AIDA, Curated apparel and housewares in a hip boutique
02077392011 133 Shoreditch High Street, E1 6JE AIDA
Shopping Tree Hoxton Supermarket
Shopping Tree Hoxton Supermarket
02070143100 51-53 Pitfield Street, N1 6BU
Raw Store
Raw Store, Independent Grocery
02070332975 343-345 Old Street, EC1V 9LL Raw Store Independent Grocery
The Painted Lady Salon London
The Painted Lady Salon London
02077292154 Studio 42, Hackney Downs Studios 17 Amhurst Terrace, E8 2BT The Painted Lady London
Tokito Hair
Tokito Hair, Award Winning Japanese Hair Salon in Shoreditch
02034891500 10 Hackney road, E2 7NS Tokito Hair
Cowshed Spa
Cowshed Spa and Shop, Shoreditch House
02077494531 Ebor Street, E1 6AW Cowshed Spa and Store, Shoreditch House
Wharfside Furniture
Wharfside Furniture, Luxury High-end Furniture
66 Buttesland Street, N1 6BY Wharfside Furniture
House of Hackney
House of Hackney, Luxury British Interiors, Fashion and Lifestyle Brand
02077393901 131 Shoreditch High Street, E1 6JE House of Hackney
Milk Concept Boutique
Milk Concept Boutique, Unique Fashion and Homewares
02077299880 7 Garden Walk, EC2A 3EQ Milk Concept Boutique
Hoxton Basement
Hoxton Basement, Multidisciplinary Arts and Events Space In East London
02034870939 12-18 Hoxton Street, N1 6ND Hoxton Basement
Flight Club Shoreditch
Flight Club Darts Shoreditch
02030193093 2a Worship Street, EC2A 2AH flight club
Friends of Ours
Friends of Ours, Australasian Inspired Cafe
07545939751 61 Pitfield Street, N1 6BU Friends of Ours
The Breakfast Club Hoxton
The Breakfast Club Hoxton
02077295252 2-4 Rufus Street, N1 6PE The Breakfast Club Hoxton
Petit Pois Bistro
Petit Pois Bistro, French Cuisine and Bistro Dining Culture
02076133689 9 Hoxton Square, N1 6NU Petit Pois Bistro
Modern Fables, Escape Room Shoreditch
Modern Fables Escape Room Shoreditch, escape to another world
02033026360 Second Floor, Regents Studios 8 Andrews Road, E8 4QN Modern Fables Escape Room Shoreditch
Victoria Miro Gallery
Victoria Miro Gallery is a British contemporary art gallery
02073368109 16 Wharf Road, N1 7RW Victoria Miro Gallery
The Shoreditch Spa
The Shoreditch Spa, your personal boutique spa
02070339776 167 Brick Lane, E2 7EE The Shoreditch Spa
SCP LTD
SCP LTD a British manufacturer & retailer of contemporary & vintage furniture & products
02077391869 135–139 Curtain Road, EC2A 3BX SCP LTD
Monologue
Monologue, Independent Concept Store in Furniture
02077290400 93 Redchurch Street, E27DJ Monologue
The Alchemist
the alchemist, bar and restaurant
02039767887 145 City Road, EC1V 1LP thealchemist.uk.com/venues/old-street/
The Prospect Whitby
The Prospect of Whitby, one of london's oldest pubs
57 Wapping Wall, E1W 3SH The Prospect of Whitby
Smith’s
Smith's, famous for fish, was initially established in 1958
020 7488 3456 Wapping High Street, E1W 1NJ Smith's
Blues Kitchen
Lively BBQ joint with great live music
020 7729 7216 134-146 Curtain Road, EC2A 3AR theblueskitchen.com
Bodeans
The original of the now ubiquitous BBQ joints, with good meat-free options alongside traditional meaty feasts
020 7608 7230 201 City Road, EC1V 1JN bodeansbbq.com
Boxpark
A pop-up mall opened in 2011, the 60 rented shipping containers here are filled with a mix of creative businesses, shops and cafes
020 7033 2899 2-10 Bethnal Green Road, E1 6GY boxpark.co.uk
Brick Lane Beigel Shop
This 24 hour shop has been serving up traditional baked delights to the Jewish community since 1855
020 7729 0826 155 Brick Lane, E1 6SB
Chris Dyson Architects
Award-winning architecture practice
020 7247 1816 74 Commercial Street, E1 6LY chrisdyson.co.uk
Columbia Road Flower Market
If you’re looking for antiques, vintage homewares, art or (of course), flowers, there’s no better place for a weekend wander.
Columbia Road, E2 columbiaroad.info
Electric Elephant Café and Gallery
A café and gallery serving delicious homemade cakes and excellent, fairtrade coffee
020 7277 4433 186a Crampton St, SE17 3AE electricelephant.co.uk
English Wine & Spirits Company
Innovative wine and spirits experts who stock an unusual range, handpicked from the best small producers
020 3751 9410 8 Devonshire Row, EC2M 4RH ewsco.co.uk
Exmouth Market
Thriving destination for food, drink and shopping
Exmouth Market, EC1R 4QL exmouth.london
F***offee
Cafe with quirky wall hangings, colourful tables and an extensive menu of organic coffee and cake
020 7403 7655 163-167 Bermondsey St, SE1 3UW fuckoffee.co.uk
Fashion and Textile Museum
Set in a technicolour building designed by Mexican architect, Ricardo Legorreta, this is a must visit for anyone with an interest in style
020 7407 8664 83 Bermondsey Street, SE1 3XF ftmlondon.org
FORMstudio
Innovative, established architecture practice with a range of work that encompasses office builds for blue chip companies through to small residential projects
020 7407 3336 179-181 Bermondsey St (1 Bermondsey Exchange), SE1 3UW formstudio.co.uk
Geffrye Museum
A fascinating museum, set on the edge of Dalston, depicting the changes and history in family life through the centuries
020 7739 9893 136 Kingsland Road, E2 8EA geffrye-museum.org.uk
Grind & Co
The first of a supercool chain of all-day coffee and drinks joints, Grind has been established in Shoreditch since 2011
020 7490 7490 213 Old Street, EC1V 9NR grind.co.uk/shoreditchgrind
Hackney City Farm
A hidden oasis tucked away in the innermost urban environment, this is a great and stimulating place to visit with children
020 7729 6381 1a Goldsmiths Row, E2 8QA hackneycityfarm.co.uk
Hawksmoor
Famous for its steaks from British reared beef and its weekend roasts, this is a mecca for carnivores.
020 7426 4850 157A Commercial Street, E1 6BJ thehawksmoor.com
HMS Belfast
Discover what life was like on an historic warship that was active from WW2 until the 1960s. Great for family days out
020 7940 6300 The Queen's Walk, SE1 2JH iwm.org.uk/hms-belfast
Hostem
One of Time Out’s 100 Best Shops in London, Hostem is the place to visit for tailored menswear for all occasions
0207 739 9733 28 Old Nichol St, E2 7HR hostem.co.uk
Hot Box
BBQ bar-grill with craft beers, bourbon and cocktails
020 7247 1817 46-48 Commercial St, E1 6LT hotboxlondon.com
Hoxton Hotel
Great value, stylish hotel with 210 small but perfectly formed bedrooms.
020 7550 100 81 Great Eastern St, EC2A 3HU thehoxton.com
Imperial War Museum
Educational, interactive and thought-provoking museum and archive in a unique building.
020 7416 5000 Lambeth Road, SE1 6HZ iwm.org.uk
Isambard’s Cycles Bespoke Bikes
If you have even the slightest interest in cycling, it’s worth dropping into this brilliant bike shop on Bethnal Green Road
07757 107357 145 Bethnal Green Road, E2 7DG isambards.co.uk
J. Crew
Menswear-only store from the cool U.S. fashion brand offering clothes, shoes and accessories
020 7613 7100 58 Redchurch Street, E2 7DP jcrew.com
Jealous Gallery
A gallery, print publisher and printing studio, selling a mixture of fine art, illustration and graphic art.
020 7739 4107 53 Curtain Rd, EC2A 3PT jealousgallery.com
José
Authentic tapas and sherry bar, set up by ex Brindisa head-chef Jose Pizarro
020 7256 5333 104 Bermondsey Street, SE1 3UB josepizarro.com
Kestin Hare
Scottish menswear designer selling beautifully made, simple clothes
020 7729 5514 42-44 Rivington Street, EC2A 3QP kestinhare.com
La Bodeguita
A Latin-American grocery store, restaurant and deli that has been a destination for expats for years
020 7701 9166 Elephant & Castle shopping centre, Walworth Road, SE1 6TE labodeguita.co.uk
Labour & Wait
Stylish and simple enamelware and traditional household objects, from brooms to bowls as well as stationery and clothing
020 7729 6253 85 Redchurch Street, E2 7DJ labourandwait.co.uk
Le Pont de la Tour
Modern French food in a glamorous setting with the backdrop of Tower Bridge.
020 7403 8403 36D Shad Thames, SE1 2YE lepontdelatour.co.uk
Ligne Roset
Flagship of the French furniture company known for its collaborations with cutting edge design talent
020 7426 9670 37-39 Commercial Road, E1 1LF ligne-roset-city.co.uk
London Dungeon
London’s most macabre tourist attraction, recently revamped and rehomed and more popular than ever
020 7654 0809 Riverside Building,County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road , SE1 7PB thedungeons.com
Maltby Street Market
A world-famous must visit for tourists (and a shopping favourite for food loving locals)
Ropewalk, SE1 3PA maltby.st/
Merchants Tavern
A bar and dining room set in the warehouse that once housed the famous Cantaloupe bar, this is fine dining, Shoreditch style
020 7060 5335 36 Charlotte Road, EC2A 3PG merchantstavern.co.uk
Ministry of Sound
London’s most famous nightclub, the original home of the dance music superbrand is still going strong
+44 (0) 20 7740 8600 103 Gaunt St, SE1 6DP ministryofsound.com
Mr.Start
Popular menswear brand now including knitwear and with a long list of celebrity fans
020 7729 6272 40 Rivington Street, EC2A 3LX mr-start.com
Murdock
This stylish barber is the place to visit in east London for a wet shave or a haircut
020 3393 7946 46 Redchurch Street, E2 7DP murdocklondon.com
Nightjar
With the feel of a modern day speakeasy, this award-winning bar is a favourite with discerning cocktail seekers
020 7253 4101 129 City Rd, EC1V 1JB barnightjar.com
Nobu Hotel Shoreditch
The chef, known for his Japanese/Peruvian fusion restaurant chain, Nobu Matsuhisa’s first London hotel
020 3818 3790 10-50 Willow Street, EC2A 4BH nobuhotelshoreditch.com
Pizarro
José Pizarro’s second Bermondsey restaurant (it opened after sister restaurant José, up the road).
020 7378 9455 194 Bermondsey St, SE1 3TQ josepizarro.com
Pure Evil Gallery
Street art gallery run by graffiti superstar
020 7729 2866 108 Leonard Street, EC2A 4XS pureevil.virb.com
Rapha
Rapha’s second London Cycle Club (following in the footsteps of its Soho flagship). For cutting edge British apparel at its best, this is the place to be if you want cycle-friendly style
020 7426 2000 61-63 Brushfield St, E1 6AA rapha.cc
Red Dog Saloon
Billing itself as an ‘authentic Kansas city BBQ’ joint, this is one of a group of three Red Dog Saloons in London
020 3551 8014 37 Hoxton Square, N1 6NN reddogsaloon.co.uk
Religion
Relaxed streetwear for men and women and known for its graphic t-shirts and denim
020 7613 0606 128-129 Shoreditch High Street, E1 6JE religionclothing.com
Richmix Cinema and Exhibition Space
An independent arts venue comprising studio space, cinema screens and event spaces
020 7613 7498 35-47 Bethnal Green Road, E1 6LA richmix.org.uk
Rivington Bar & Grill
Part of the Caprice stable (Le Caprice, The Ivy, J Sheekey), the menu here is fresh, seasonal and British
020 7729 7053 28-30 Rivington Street, EC2A 3DZ rivingtongrill.co.uk
Sadlers Wells Theatre
World famous dance venue which features performances of everything from classical ballet to street dance
020 7863 8000 Rosebery Avenue, EC1R 4TN sadlerswells.com
Shoreditch House
East London home of the Soho House group, this is the place to meet, eat and relax
020 7739 5040 Ebor Street, E1 6AW shoreditchhouse.com
Shortwave Cinema
Independent cinema and bar with an innovative and eclectic programme
020 7357 6845 10 Bermondsey Square, SE1 3UN shortwavecinema.com
St. John Bread & Wine
A local institution since 2003, this is the sister restaurant to the more formal St. John in Smithfield
020 7251 0848 94-96 Commercial Street, E1 6LZ stjohngroup.uk.com
Street Art Tour
An insider tour of Shoreditch's vibrant and colourful street art
07834 088533 The Goat Statue, Brushfield Street, E1 6AA shoreditchstreetarttours.co.uk
Sushi Samba
A Japanese-Peruvian-Brazilian fusion restaurant with city views to die for
020 3640 7330 110 Bishopsgate, 39th floor, EC2N 4AY sushisamba.com
Tanner & Co
A restaurant, bar and warehouse-style space and outdoor area for events and parties
020 7357 0244 50 Bermondsey St, SE1 3UD tannerandco.co.uk
Tatty Devine
Kitsch, quirky and cool, jewellery brand Tatty Devine has been part of the Brick Lane creative scene for almost 20 years
020 7739 9191 236 Brick Lane, E2 7EB tattydevine.com
Taylor Taylor
The salon to visit for cool, cutting edge cuts and colour
020 7377 2737 137 Commercial Street, E1 6BJ taylortaylorlondon.com
The Artworks Elephant
A pop-up collection of work, retail and entertainment spaces on the site of a community space currently under development
020 3143 3948 Elephant Rd, SE17 1AY theartworks.london
The Boundary
Hotel with fantastic restaurants and bar and Rooftop with heated orangery
020 7729 1051 2-4 Boundary Street, E2 7DD boundary.london
The Canvas Cafe
A café designated the UK’S first Happiness Café, this is a great place to meet, work and eat
020 7018 1020 42 Hanbury St, E1 5JL thecanvascafe.org
The George
A seventeenth century pub (the only surviving galleried coaching inn in London) visited by Dickens
020 7407 2056 77 The George Inn Yard, Borough High Street, SE1 1NH george-southwark.co.uk
The Globe
Replica Elizabethan open-air theatre dedicated to the exploration, promotion and development of Shakespeare’s work
020 7902 1400 21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, SE1 9DT shakespearesglobe.com
The Mercantile London
Unusual and inspiring mix of womenswear, accessories and more
020 7377 8926 17 Lamb Street, E1 6EA themercantilelondon.com
The Old Truman Brewery
A creative hub in the heart of the End, the brewery has been home to a range of creative businesses, bars, galleries and shops for over 20 years
020 7770 6000 91 Brick Lane, E1 6QL trumanbrewery.com
The Shard
Landmark skyscraper, with three separate floors from which to admire the view, excellent restaurants and bars, and a luxurious hotel
+44 (0) 844 499 7111 32 London Bridge Street, SE1 9SG the-shard.com
Tin Lid and Big Tin Lid
The children’s and grown-ups' shops, great for inspiring gifts and unusual clothing
020 7407 4829 96 & 142 Bermondsey Street, SE1 3UB & SE1 3TX tinlidshop.com
Town House Antiques
A Georgian townhouse showcasing an inspiring selection of early 20th century art and antiques, with a teashop underneath
020 7247 4745 5 Fournier Street, E1 6QE townhousespitalfields.com
Tramshed
A recently opened, Mark Hix, casual chicken and steak restaurant
020 7749 0476 32 Rivington Street, EC2A 3LX hixrestaurants.co.uk
Typing Room
Innovative fine dining showing Nordic influence, situated in a renovated civic building
020 7871 0461 Town Hall Hotel, Patriot Square, E2 9NF typingroom.com
V&A Museum of Childhood
A treasure trove of toys, information, memorabilia and more, this museum is as much of a nostalgic joy for grown-ups as it is a magical and educational experience for children
020 8983 5200 Cambridge Heath Road, E2 9PA vam.ac.uk
Whitechapel Gallery
For more than a century, this gallery has had a reputation for spotting the greats before anyone else
020 7522 7888 77-82 Whitechapel High St, E1 7QX whitechapelgallery.org
Whitechapel Market
Cooks with a passion for international cuisine will love this market, which is pretty unbeatable when it comes to sourcing obscure Asian ingredients
020 7377 8963 199-337 Whitechapel Road, E1 1DT timeout.com/whitechapel-market
White Cube
The newest of the White Cube contemporary art galleries in London, this is also the biggest, open to anyone, free of charge
020 7930 5373 144-152 Bermondsey Street, SE1 3TQ whitecube.com
Wright Brothers Oyster and Porter House
The original Wright Brothers Oyster House (there are others in Spitalfields and Soho) also serving a selection of fish and shellfish
020 7403 9554 11 Stoney Street, SE1 9AD thewrightbrothers.co.uk
YMC (You Must Create)
Timeless design classics for men and women, the antithesis of disposable fashion
020 3432 3010 23 Hanbury Street, E1 6QR youmustcreate.com
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