Humble Grape Restaurant & Wine Bar, Liverpool Street
Perfect hidden gem for wine lovers, good food and good vibes
Category: food + drink
Meet Scott Pattinson – Founder & Chef of Albers Restaurant
Tucked into the quiet elegance of De Beauvoir in Hackney, Albers has quickly become one of East London’s most intriguing neighbourhood restaurants. Behind it is chef and founder Scott Pattinson, whose path into hospitality was anything but conventional – moving from art to film-set catering before opening a restaurant shaped as much by philosophy as flavour
The Good Front Room, Dalston
The Good Front Room in Dalston is a vibrant celebration of Caribbean food, culture and family – along with great music, warm hospitality and unforgettable rum punch
Chef Dom Taylor’s New Restaurant: The Good Front Room, Dalston
Dalston has never exactly struggled for personality, but lately it’s gained something else: the recent opening of The Good Front Room, where one of London’s most exciting chefs is quietly redefining what Caribbean dining can look like.
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
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
Best Pancakes in East London
Every year, whipping up a batch of pancakes seems like an excellent idea, yet every year it ends in tears, smoke, lumpy batter, and the remnants of a crepe falling from the ceiling sometime in August. This year, we’re saving ourselves the hassle and scouting out some of the best. Trust us, they’re flipping good
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
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
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).