Beastmag and Beast magazine cover the best of East London bars, restaurants, music, events and people that shape the area
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
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
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
In the spirit of love and food, we’ve put together some of East London’s best restaurants for a romantic date
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
From a Full English to French toast and breakfast naan breads… find some of the best brunch spots in East London
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…
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. […]
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.
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!
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.
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).
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
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…
Save the date (and your appetite) — HOAX restaurant opens in Dalston this December with modern Italian flair and a hidden bar…
Looking for the best Sunday roast in London? From perfectly crisp postatoes to gravy worth writing home about – The Lighterman is a modern classic that turns the humble roast into something truly special…
Looking for your next East London favourite? Crispin by Spitalfields Market is all charm, great food and easy vibes…
Beast thinks Elliot Shotlander is going places. The assistant manager at Crispin Spitalfields restaurant has that rare mix of charm, graft and genuine East London grit…
Housed inside The Hoxton Hotel, Il Bambini restaurant is part Italian supper club, part late-night hangout – where martinis sparkle and the DJ hums…
12 Hot Tables for Autumn feasting – from fire-cooked eel to frozen custard tacos…