Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
From humble origins as a supper club in a London flat, the Clove Club has transformed into this impressive Michelin-starred restaurant, named one of the…
Must-see restaurants in Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
You could easily miss Hawksmoor, discreetly signed and clad in black brick, but dedicated carnivores will find it worth seeking out. The dark wood and…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
Trotting in on one of London's fleeting flavours of the week, Smoking Goat's modern Thai menu is top notch. The industrial-chic look of exposed brick,…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
It's no surprise that the brains behind Cub's ‘cocktail-led tasting menu' is Ryan Chetiyawardana, aka Mr Lyan, who's won more bartending awards than we…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
Started in an East London car park in 2011, Breddos found its first permanent home in Clerkenwell, dishing out some of London's best Mexican grub. Grab…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
Manga images pout on the walls and birdcages dangle from the ceiling at this fun, relaxed place. Dishes are either bite-sized or designed to be shared,…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
Around the corner from London's last remaining meat market, St John is the standard-bearer for nose-to-tail cuisine. With whitewashed brick walls, high…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
The Gate can probably take a lot of credit for elevating vegetarian cuisine from uninspiring side dishes to starring in its own culinary right. Blending…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
The dining room is set up as normal at Dans Le Noir, but there’s one huge difference: you can’t see it. Pick your menu in the still-lit lobby (red for…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
So beloved is Som Saa that it successfully crowdfunded £700,000 to open its first permanent restaurant in this old fabric warehouse. The menu has expanded…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
London's take on a Venetian bacàri (small bar), Polpo dishes out sharing plates of pasta, meat and pizzette (petite pizzas), with excellent options for…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
Cyclists and noncyclists alike adore this cafe-workshop, set in a light-filled space looking out onto Old St. Toasties and burgers are the savoury staples…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
This artsy cafe with windows overlooking Regent’s Canal is a great spot for a coffee (the chai lattes are excellent) and a quick bite to eat. It’s easy to…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
The first cereal-themed cafe in the country perfectly symbolises the hipster spirit – and gentrification, some might say – of its Shoreditch location…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
Brick Lane in East London is world-famous for its abundance of curry houses, and Aladin is arguably the best of the lot. It serves dishes from India,…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
Featuring a buffet of street food stalls, graffiti-covered Dinerama is one of the best places in Shoreditch to find outdoor eats. Seating is communal and…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
For lashings of la-di-da with an extra serve of ooh la la, you can't beat the incredibly grand surrounds of this soaring Victorian hall, inhabited by bow…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
This glorious recreation of a 1950s East End chippy comes complete with wait-staff in pinnies and hairnets, and Blitz memorabilia. As well as the usual…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
As you walk into this tiny Indian place, it's the smell that hits you: the delicious tang of spices and incense. The punchy food is inspired by family…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
During the day this Kiwi-run cafe is full of artsy types hunched over their computers and new-media mavens appropriating booth seats for impromptu…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
It may be the little sister of glamorous Galvin La Chapelle next door, but this 'pub deluxe', as it styles itself, is all about giving traditional pub…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
This three-floor Georgian town house in the heart of Clerkenwell has a cracking all-day menu that is almost as pleasurable to read as it is to eat from…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
This diminutive eatery is a wonderfully authentic take on a Spanish tapas bar and has excellent eats. Seats are at the bar, along the window, or on one of…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
Green Papaya has stiff competition along Hoxton's 'Pho Mile', but if you can't decide where to stop, this spot offers the best of two worlds: both belly…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
London’s first gastropub may have seen its original owners move on, but it’s still a great place for a bite and a pint, especially at lunchtimes when it’s…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
Worship at this temple to the burger gods, somewhat sacrilegiously set in the former Hoxton Market Christian Mission and complete with stained-glass…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
Cheerful Andina sits on the corner of trendy Redchurch St and serves high-quality Peruvian street food. The lively restaurant, set over two floors, is a…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
The handsome pub downstairs is a buzzy place for a drink, but swirl up the tight spiral staircase and an entirely different Princess presents itself…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
This relic of the Jewish East End still does a brisk trade serving dirt-cheap home-made bagels (stuffed with smoked salmon and cream cheese, salt beef and…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
Never has pizza looked more mouth-watering than at Panzo's: oblong-shaped, loaded with toppings and enjoyed in a dining room bathed in the pink hues of…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
Not content with being one of the kings of London's coffee-bean scene (it offers barista training and workshops in 'latte art'), Prufrock also dishes up…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
Perfect for a sunny day when its sides are opened onto bustling Exmouth Market, this place is a relaxed affair, offering all-day dining and drinking. The…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
The Moorish cuisine on offer at this Exmouth Market institution straddles the Strait of Gibraltar, with influences from Spain, Portugal and North Africa –…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
More than 50 plant-based food stalls and ethical retail brands pitch up in the Old Truman Brewery's high-ceilinged boiler room at the weekend. Munch on…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
Those pining for dear Old Blighty's cuisine, sans grease and stodge, should earmark a visit to this self-consciously retro 'caff' for top-quality bangers…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
Simply kitted out with low benches and stools, red-fronted Rosa's serves tasty Thai food and surprisingly good coffee (courtesy of Monmouth roasters). Go…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
Offers nose-to-tail traditional British fare (potted pork, devilled kidneys, meaty pies) in a simple, clean and bright space. It also has an excellent…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
A pillar of Kingsland Rd's 'Pho Mile', this no-frills, hospital-green Vietnamese joint has been feeding hungry local Vietnamese families and visitors from…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
One of the more upmarket options along Kingsland Road, Viet Grill is a low-lit, modern restaurant set over two floors with a buzzy atmosphere and colonial…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
For the Wright Brothers, the oyster is their world: they operate the Duchy of Cornwall oyster farm on Prince Charles' estate. This chic dining bar serves…
