Interview: Elliott Shotlander – Assistant Manager at Crispin Spitalfields
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…
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REVIEW: LIDO Festival 2025
LIDO 2025 proved it’s more than a lineup — it’s a vibe. Whether you came for the music, the outfits, the politics, or just to drink canned cocktails in the sun, this year’s festival delivered something deeper: an ecosystem of sound, sweat, and shared moments…
Things to do in East London
An East London guide to help you fill your diary with fun…
The Story of Grime – born in East London
How Grime grew in the heart of East London, from mix-tape experimentation to award-winning street sounds. Beast turns up the bass to tell the tale
Black History – East London
Immigration has played a big part in shaping our capital’s history, culture and character. Nowhere is that more evident than in East London, where the historic docks have welcomed migrant populations for centuries says BGN’s James Scott
Food Market, Barking
Embrace East London’s community spirit and drop by the new street food market in Barking
East London Cares
East London Cares is a community network of older and younger East Londoners hanging out and helping one another, sharing time, laughter and friendship. They’re developing new ways to bring the generations together from afar during the period of social isolation – and they need your help.
Women’s Motorcycle Club, East London
Introducing VC: East London’s women’s motorcycle club
BEAST magazine – ISSUE 3
READ ISSUE 3 Best bars in East London, gift offerings in the east; features including Year Here, a new movement of do-good brands making an […]
Chambers of Flavour, Hoxton
Dramatic dining Gingerline’s multi-dimensional culinary adventure Chambers of Flavour v 2.0 is better than ever. You can expect five deliciously daring courses, enjoyed within an […]
Well Street, Hackney
Well Street, Hackney has been a popular spot for all kinds of traders
Vegan Milk Delivered to your Doorstep
M*lkman & More For many, the jovial whistle and clinking of bottles on the doorstep that signified the arrival of the milkman are distant memories. […]
How to Start Your Own Business
Feeling all entrepreneurial and fancy opening up your own business? Lucy Werner of Wern PR in Shoreditch shares her top tips for bigging up your […]
Recipe: Best Smoked Salmon Salad
Manon’s Cuisine This week from East London’s culinary Goddess, Manon’s kitchen, try this so easy to make, super tasty smoked salmon salad. The lightly poached […]
Burdock, Finsbury Square
You’ll be sure to stay for more than one drink at Burdock, with its all-day casual buzz, welcoming early-risers, after hours stayers and all nighters.
The Courthouse Hotel, Shoreditch
A scary local landmark transformed into a hotel and party destination
Best Restaurants, City of London
This City of London has a lot of great restaurants, but these are a cut above…
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 […]
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 […]