HOAX Restaurant & Bar, Haggerston
Helmed by husband-and-wife duo Simone and Lidia, Hoax — the newly landed restaurant and bar in Haggerston — runs on two perfectly matched obsessions: exceptional drinks and deeply comforting Italian food
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International Women’s Day Takeover, Leyton
This International Women’s Day, street food platform KERB is celebrating the women shaping London’s food scene with a special takeover at its Saturday market, KERB Francis Road in Leyton
Hackney’s Best Restaurants for Less
Hackney is quietly turning February into something far more civilised: a month-long excuse to eat very well, for noticeably less money. Enter The Restaurant Festival, Hackney, curated by Acme Fire Cult and powered by dining app EatClub – bringing together some of East London’s most coveted tables with up to 40% off
Albers, Hackney
East London is hardly short on stylish dining rooms, yet Albers manages to feel refreshingly different. Part neighbourhood restaurant, part passion project, this De Beauvoir gem pairs inventive, flavour-driven cooking with relaxed intimacy and effortless charm
Romantic Spots in East London
In the spirit of love and food, we’ve put together some of East London’s best restaurants for a romantic date
Interview: Artist Ahuva Zeloof
Guided by intuition, patience and a deep trust in what comes from within, East London artist Ahuva Zeloof began her sculptural practice in her fifties, after raising four children. Her new book, FAITH, reflects a quietly radical approach to art, belief and late beginnings – offering space for stillness in an increasingly noisy world
Hoppers, Shoreditch
Hoppers Shoreditch is now open and already feels like a proper East London fixture. Sitting pretty inside the iconic Tea Building, it’s a brilliant new addition to the area, serving up South Indian and Sri Lankan dishes alongside a seriously fun cocktail list
Best Brunches in East London
From a Full English to French toast and breakfast naan breads… find some of the best brunch spots in East London
Pour Choices Wine Fair, Hackney
Pour Choices – the low-intervention wine fair that keeps things playful, inclusive and genuinely interesting – is back in London on Saturday 18 April, taking […]
Bistro Freddie, Shoreditch
If you’re looking to kick off the year with a treat to lift those winter blues, Bistro Freddie in Shoreditch is the place to go…
ONE NIGHT ONLY: Sucre x London Chamber Orchestra
On a narrow stretch of Great Marlborough Street, behind an unassuming façade, a 310-year-old concert hall is about to remember who it used to be. […]
Top 12 Best Bakeries in East London
Head to our top picks and stock up on bountiful bakes at our top East London bakeries
Interview: Jon Darby, Founder of Sorbito, Agave Tasting Room & Shop
From city trader to artisanal mezcal importer, Jon Darby’s journey has certainly been an interesting one and now it’s taken him to Stoke Newington Road, where he’s just opened Sorbito, a tasting room and bottle shop specialising in this revered agave spirit
Where to Spend New Year’s Eve in East London
Looking for somewhere bold, buzzy and unmistakably East London to ring in 2026? From sky-high glamour to gritty warehouse raves, here are our picks of the coolest places to celebrate New Year’s Eve — complete with typical entry prices and links so you can book before they sell out…
45 Curtain Road Restaurant, Shoreditch
Tucked beneath London’s first Virgin Hotel in the heart of Shoreditch sits the newly opened 45 Curtain Road – a Japanese-inspired chop house with a Mediterranean twist and a whole lot of sparkle. And honestly? It’s a vibe.
Afternoon Tea at Vintry & Mercer, City of London
Acclaimed boutique hotel Vintry & Mercer, nestled in the heart of the City of London, is delighted to announce its newest culinary experience – the Circus Afternoon Tea and it’s a fabulous treat for all the family!
25 Ways To Do Christmas in East London
We’ve rounded up 25 ways to do the season your way: live jazz in dimly lit bars, carols spilling onto Columbia Road, vintage markets, late-night dancing, heated lido swims, tiny pastries, big plates, quiet moments, loud nights — the lot.
Christmas & New Year at Big Mamma
The festive season is about to get mega delicious. Big Mamma have flipped the fairy lights on and opened Christmas bookings across Gloria, Circolo Popolare, Ave Mario, Jacuzzi, Carlotta and Barbarella — and the vibes are pure feste di Natale chaos (the good kind).
The Marlene Brunch at Engel Bar: A Little Slice of 1920s Glamour in the City
Looking for a glamorous brunch in the heart of the City? The Marlene Brunch at Engel Bar is your ticket. Think 1920s vibes, live jazz, burlesque flair, and a three-course menu that’s as indulgent as it is elegant – plus bottomless bubbles for the full Saturday treat
Noisy Oyster, Spitalfields
This recently opened seafood bistro has already taken East London by storm, and having just dined there, it’s not hard to see why. Creative, inventive and pioneering, the food at Noisy Oyster also happens to be mesmerising, and the same goes for the space in which it resides…