Sustainable, Ethical & Affordable Shopping in East London
Barnardo’s Summer Trend Book Inspires East London shoppers Shoppers who visit Barnardo’s eight East London stores can seek out affordable fashion inspiration with help from […]
Top 5 Places to Visit in Stepney Green
Here’s our top pick of things to do and places to visit in Stepney Green, East London
Recipe: Zingy Nectarine Burrata Salad
MANON’S CUISINE Devoted to food and dedicated to spreading the love, our new weekly columnist and East London local, Manon Steyaert conjures up the hills of […]
Brewhouse & Kitchen, Hoxton
Under the historic arches of Hoxton overground, you’ll find Brewhouse & Kitchen, Hoxton’s first craft beer pub and brewery. A brewpub where all are invited to […]
Shoryu Noodle Bar, Shoreditch
Slurp fabulous noodles, tear into wonderful steamed buns and savour all the fresh ingredients at this friendly Shoreditch eatery on bustling Great Eastern Street.
Top Things To Do in Stoke Newington
Here’s some of our top picks of things to do in Stoke Newington
Fabulous Furniture, Columbia Road
Wawa is all about tailored seating and sleeping designs which enhance the consumer’s life
Interview: Josh Wilson, East London Film & TV Producer
Josh Wilson is a powerful presence. It isn’t his physique that gives this impression, though he is certainly muscularly built. It isn’t even his voice […]
Interview: Influencer Katya Katkova
Lithuanian-born Katya Katkova’s carefully curated Instagram account @eastlondonmornings attracts nearly 70,000 followers and her passion for her adopted corner of the capital cannot be doubted. […]
Interview: Artist Hassan Hajjaj
BY KELLY BESWICK His art is a marvellous, mighty mash-up of Arabic aesthetic and East London street style, which is hardly surprising considering Hassan Hajjaj […]
The Courthouse Hotel, Shoreditch
A scary local landmark transformed into a hotel and party destination
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 […]