The Courthouse Hotel, Shoreditch
A scary local landmark transformed into a hotel and party destination
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Andaz Hotel, Liverpool Street, EC2
History combined with uber-cool style, this was originally The Great Eastern Hotel, which opened in 1884 and was one of London’s first railway hotels, sitting next to Liverpool Street Station
Best Restaurants, City of London
This City of London has a lot of great restaurants, but these are a cut above…
The Whitechapel Hotel, East London
Contemporary and bold, The Whitechapel first opened its doors in 2012 on the grounds of a former textile factory. As a homage to that, an […]
South Place Hotel, Liverpool Street
South Place Hotel is a hidden gem, just a few minutes’ walk from Liverpool Street station. It’s a beautifully themed puzzle with plenty to discover. Influenced by […]
Bone Daddies Restaurant, Old Street
It’s known as the French Paradox – that people in Gascony eat more duck fat than anywhere else, but still live long lives. I mention […]
Oslo Hackney, E8
Situated underneath Hackney Central Station on a site that was the original Victorian station, the building has undergone various transformations over the years – it […]
DF Mexico, Brick Lane
Monday nights aren’t always the most exciting of evenings. But thanks to this hip and happening fast-food joint based in the Truman Brewery, the start of the week has just got a darn sight more tasty
La Chapelle, Spitalfields, E1
It’s thanks to a bunch of squatters some 36 years ago that the Michelin-starred La Chapelle resides in St Botolph’s, a fabulous Victorian school hall
Jenny Lewis, Hackney Photographer
By Kelly Beswick Photographer and long-time Hackney resident Jenny Lewis has worked for many top publications, specialising in intimate and arresting celebrity portraits. She’s been […]
Interview: Harriet Horton, Taxidermist East London
BY KELLY BESWICK Taxidermy is firmly back in fashion, but in it’s modern guise it’s about ethically sourced animals and artistic pieces and no one […]
Chai Ki, Canary Wharf
A gem located just beyond Canary Wharf overlooking the water
Rochelle Canteen
Remember the old bike shed at school? Well it was nothing like this one, I assure you! You’ll find Rochelle Canteen nestled away in this […]
Interview: Artist Camille Walala
BY KELLY BESWICK You’ve probably found yourself staring up in wonder at her pastel graffiti on Brick Lane or her graphic murals around Stoke Newington, […]
Interview: Danny Sutton, Sutton & Sons Fish & Chips
Danny Sutton, aka Danny the Fish, is owner of fish-battering Mecca, Sutton & Sons (their cod is to die for). Here, he reveals what took […]
Interview: East London Fashion Designer Carli Pearson
Carli Pearson’s luxury womenswear label, CIMONE is creating a stir in the world of haute couture. Formerly of Stella McCartney, Alexander Wang, Pucci and McQ, she talks going solo and why the East is where it’s at
Interview: Sam Francis, X7eaven
BY KELLY BESWICK Known in show business as the triple threat, singing, dancing and acting have taken Sam Francis all over the world, choreographing on […]
Interview: Deborah Baker, Fiorentini + Baker
BY KELLY BESWICK Transforming a Victorian button factory into a shop and home was something Deborah Baker took in her stride, but then again, she […]
Interview: Mixologist Alex Harris
We meet one of the capital’s top mixologist’s, Alex Harris
Vinoteca, Farringdon
Traditional wine bars have realised they need to offer more than bar snacks to accompany cracking open a bottle Vinoteca has expanded its five London […]