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This Modern British, Irish-influenced and well-travelled grill restaurant on Old Street roundabout is now led by Tarryn Bingle, following the sudden departure of chef-owner Niall Davidson. Sommelier Honey Spencer who worked at Noma Mexico, is in charge of a thrilling wine list, while the vast open kitchen is organised around a giant fire pit, often with a dissected hog positioned upright in it. New riffs are given to old classics: clams in pistachio beurre blanc; steak tartare with Guinness sauce; squid and bacon broth; and veal sweetbreads with cauliflower rarebit. Nuala appears to have marked a new stage in the evolution of British (and Irish) bistronomy.
Nuala - London
70-74 City RdThis Modern British, Irish-influenced and well-travelled grill restaurant on Old Street roundabout is now led by Tarryn Bingle, following the sudden departure of chef-owner Niall Davidson. Sommelier Honey Spencer who worked at Noma Mexico, is in charge of a thrilling wine list, while the vast open kitchen is organised around a giant fire pit, often with a dissected hog positioned upright in it. New riffs are given to old classics: clams in pistachio beurre blanc; steak tartare with Guinness sauce; squid and bacon broth; and veal sweetbreads with cauliflower rarebit. Nuala appears to have marked a new stage in the evolution of British (and Irish) bistronomy.
Also in the Vietnamese Kitchen family, Cây Tre specialises in authentic Vietnamese cuisine but concentrates more on the traditional dining experience than its street food-focused sibling (and opposite neighbour) Kêu. The menu features items meant for feasting in groups as much as savouring alone. Try the beef pho, which has an 18-hour prep time; it’s hard to go wrong with a starter of salt-and-pepper squid, too.
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Cay Tre Hoxton Shoreditch
301 Old StAlso in the Vietnamese Kitchen family, Cây Tre specialises in authentic Vietnamese cuisine but concentrates more on the traditional dining experience than its street food-focused sibling (and opposite neighbour) Kêu. The menu features items meant for feasting in groups as much as savouring alone. Try the beef pho, which has an 18-hour prep time; it’s hard to go wrong with a starter of salt-and-pepper squid, too.
Two chefs — Andrew Clarke and Jackson Boxer — have joined Shoreditch’s wood grill community. This is a restaurant inspired by “very, very drunken lunch” two summers ago at Boxer’s mother’s home, Pound Farm, in West Sussex, which is the source of much of the salads and vegetables. St Leonard’s — named after the church on the same street — will “attempt to create a high-summer afternoon in Sussex in a more urban setting”: the meeting of highly technical preparations and primal cooking of lamb legs, roasted ducks, and whole fish, grilled and roasted over fire. There’s a raw bar too from which oysters are offered three ways, alongside razor clam with peas.
St Leonards
70 Leonard StTwo chefs — Andrew Clarke and Jackson Boxer — have joined Shoreditch’s wood grill community. This is a restaurant inspired by “very, very drunken lunch” two summers ago at Boxer’s mother’s home, Pound Farm, in West Sussex, which is the source of much of the salads and vegetables. St Leonard’s — named after the church on the same street — will “attempt to create a high-summer afternoon in Sussex in a more urban setting”: the meeting of highly technical preparations and primal cooking of lamb legs, roasted ducks, and whole fish, grilled and roasted over fire. There’s a raw bar too from which oysters are offered three ways, alongside razor clam with peas.
High-end but not fusty; low-key but impeccable service. One of Britain's most talented chefs, Isaac McHale has put in time at high-profile spots Noma and The Ledbury. Stunning, meandering tasting menus — chiefly British — with flashes of flavour from such cuisines as India and Japan in the dining room; cult snacks and great cocktails in the bar. One of London’s most adventurous Michelin-starred restaurants.
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The Clove Club
380 Old StHigh-end but not fusty; low-key but impeccable service. One of Britain's most talented chefs, Isaac McHale has put in time at high-profile spots Noma and The Ledbury. Stunning, meandering tasting menus — chiefly British — with flashes of flavour from such cuisines as India and Japan in the dining room; cult snacks and great cocktails in the bar. One of London’s most adventurous Michelin-starred restaurants.
Jamie's first venture still serving up great traditional British food and superb cocktails.
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Fifteen
15 Westland PlJamie's first venture still serving up great traditional British food and superb cocktails.
Friendly independent coffee shop serving a great cup of coffee, good food and wine on Thursday and Friday evenings!
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Westland Coffee & Wine
1 Westland PlFriendly independent coffee shop serving a great cup of coffee, good food and wine on Thursday and Friday evenings!
The Brew Cafe aka The Coffice
163 City RoadGreat little spot for food/coffee/wifi you can park up and work from.
Fantastic street food market - every weekday lunch. You can buy food from one of the stalls, and eat it in the Two Brewers, on the same street.
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Whitecross Street Market
132 Whitecross StFantastic street food market - every weekday lunch. You can buy food from one of the stalls, and eat it in the Two Brewers, on the same street.
Drinks & Nightlife
A bustling venue with a focus on delivering cutting-edge music to the masses, Old Street Records is one of the coolest new hangouts in east London. With bespoke cocktails and authentic Italian pizzas on the menu, you can expect everything from EP launches to new bands and established acts all to feature throughout the week, with intimate jazz nights and DJ sets held in the secret basement.
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Old Street Records
350 -354 Old StA bustling venue with a focus on delivering cutting-edge music to the masses, Old Street Records is one of the coolest new hangouts in east London. With bespoke cocktails and authentic Italian pizzas on the menu, you can expect everything from EP launches to new bands and established acts all to feature throughout the week, with intimate jazz nights and DJ sets held in the secret basement.
If you're looking for a great bar in Shoreditch then you need venture no further than Callooh Callay. Not only is it skilled in the art of fine cocktails, but this place also hides a secret JubJub room where eccentricities flourish and you can chill in some sort of mod, 70s inspired purple clad pad. Basically, it's pretty damn cool.
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Callooh Callay Bar
65 Rivington StIf you're looking for a great bar in Shoreditch then you need venture no further than Callooh Callay. Not only is it skilled in the art of fine cocktails, but this place also hides a secret JubJub room where eccentricities flourish and you can chill in some sort of mod, 70s inspired purple clad pad. Basically, it's pretty damn cool.
The Jones Family Project is one of Shoreditch's best all-rounders. Ideal for both work and play, this Great Eastern Street hangout offers great food, delectable drinks and ever better company to an eclectic mix of visitors. There's a choice of innovative cocktails and thoughtfully selected wines to be had, and the venue's many versatile event spaces make it a stand out candidate.
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The Jones Family Project
78 Great Eastern StThe Jones Family Project is one of Shoreditch's best all-rounders. Ideal for both work and play, this Great Eastern Street hangout offers great food, delectable drinks and ever better company to an eclectic mix of visitors. There's a choice of innovative cocktails and thoughtfully selected wines to be had, and the venue's many versatile event spaces make it a stand out candidate.
In the heart of Shoreditch at the top of the hip Hackney Road, lies Looking Glass Cocktail Club. This great Shoreditch cocktail bar takes mixology to a whole new dimension. The entertainment at Looking Glass is tantalizing and titillating, challenging the powers of perception. Showcasing the weird, the wonderful, the wicked and fusing live music and performance art.
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Looking Glass Cocktail Club
49 Hackney RoadIn the heart of Shoreditch at the top of the hip Hackney Road, lies Looking Glass Cocktail Club. This great Shoreditch cocktail bar takes mixology to a whole new dimension. The entertainment at Looking Glass is tantalizing and titillating, challenging the powers of perception. Showcasing the weird, the wonderful, the wicked and fusing live music and performance art.
One the best basement bars in Shoreditch, this cool and quirky watering hole of house-infused spirits, stunning cocktails, live music and a soundtrack of vintage jazz.
Bugie Bar
100 Old StOne the best basement bars in Shoreditch, this cool and quirky watering hole of house-infused spirits, stunning cocktails, live music and a soundtrack of vintage jazz.
Nightjar
129 City RdLegendary cocktails in a cool speakeasy environment
Arts & Culture
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Silk StreetLook out for exhibitions, cinema, or just a general wander around
Parks & Nature
London Fields station