Beastmag and Beast magazine cover the best of East London bars, restaurants, music, events and people that shape the area
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 in Dalston is a vibrant celebration of Caribbean food, culture and family – along with great music, warm hospitality and unforgettable rum punch
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.
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
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
In the spirit of love and food, we’ve put together some of East London’s best restaurants for a romantic date
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.
Save the date (and your appetite) — HOAX restaurant opens in Dalston this December with modern Italian flair and a hidden bar…
Looking for your next East London favourite? Crispin by Spitalfields Market is all charm, great food and easy vibes…
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…
Galvin Bistro & Bar’s new sharing menu makes Spitalfields feel like the Mediterranean…
The Cinnamon Collection is turning up the heat with a line-up of bold, flavour-packed experiences across their restaurants – from live jazz and tasting menus, to unlimited chaat and late-night sharing feasts. We headed to Cinnamon Kitchen in the City to see what the fuss is all about…
From wasteland to wonderland, Stratford has certainly undergone a transformation over the past decade, as evidenced by the recent arrival of Templar, a buzzing wine bar cum restaurant that’s ticking all the right boxes
From a humble kitchen hand growing up in Cornwall to a Michelin-starred chef, Tom Brown has made quite a splash in East London. After the […]
When news reached us that the iconic Bluebird restaurant on the Kings Road had winged its way over to the city, a table was promptly booked, and suffice to say, it didn’t disappoint
London’s bistro scene is having a moment, but some spots don’t need a trend to prove their worth. Galvin Bistrot & Bar, perched on the edge of Spitalfields Market, has been quietly and confidently nailing French cuisine for the last five years.