2017 BETHNAL GREEN BETHNAL GREEN THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE BETHNAL GREEN CONTENTS 01 02 INTRODUCTION MAP 03 04 05 06 SOMEWHERE TO EAT SOMEWHERE TO DRINK EVERYTHING ELSE DRESSAGE COURT THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE BETHNAL GREEN
01 INTRODUCTION THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE BETHNAL GREEN
BETHNAL GREEN IS NOW ONE OF THE MOST EXCITING AREAS TO LIVE IN LONDON. WITH AN ECLECTIC MIX OF TRENDY CAFÉS, BREWERIES, BEAUTIFUL OPEN PARKS, RESTAURANTS AND STAND-UP COMEDY CLUBS, THERE IS ALWAYS SO MUCH TO SEE AND DO.
IN OUR GUIDE YOU WILL FIND OUT WHAT THE WONDERFUL PEOPLE WHO WORK IN THE BARS, RESTAURANTS, PUBS AND CLUBS SAY ABOUT THEIR LOCAL AREA. THEY HAVEN’T JUST TOLD US ALL ABOUT THE BEST SIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF BETHNAL GREEN – THEY’VE ALSO TOLD US WHY THIS AREA HAS AN ENERGETIC AND FRIENDLY VIBE THAT’S COMPLETELY UNIQUE TO THIS PART OF THE CAPITAL.
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32 38 Shoreditch Victoria Park Haggerston Park Park 44 Geffrey Museum Hackney City Farm Cambridge Heath
03 Hoxton 30 36 47 01 27 55 51 Shoreditch 07 22 Mile End 15 50 18 Meath Park Bethnal 25 16 54 Green Gardens 29 17 46 Bethnal Green 19 11 20 10 21 34 39 49 40 52 Old Street Queen Mary 41 Weavers 48 24 06 University of Mile 14 Fields 13 12 London End 35 45 42 56 04 02 Bethnal 33 Green Dressage Shoreditch Court High Street 26
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05 53 Stepney 31 Green 09 Brick Lane 23 08 Barbican Old Mile End Park Spitafield Whitechapel Stadium Market The Royal 37 Hospital London
Stepney Stepney Green Park Liverpool Street Whitechapel Gallery
Aldgate Limehouse
Aldgate East Shadwell Bank Limehouse
Shadwell
Tobacco Dock THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE BETHNAL GREEN
03 SOMEWHERE TO EAT THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE BETHNAL GREEN THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE BETHNAL GREEN SOMEWHERE TO EAT SAVOUR A VARIETY OF FLAVOURSOME DISHES, FROM HEALTH CAFES AND SUNDAY BRUNCH SPOTS, TO FUSION RESTAURANTS AND FINE-DINING MENUS.
01 P ALMERS 02 C EREAL KILLER RESTAURANT CAFÉ
238 Roman Road 139 Brick Lane London London E2 0RY E1 6SB
@palmerslondon @cerealkillercafe @palmerslondon @cerealkilleruk www.palmersrestaurant.net www.cerealkillercafe.co.uk
Serving everything from The Cereal Killer Café gives you delicious crab and lobster everything you’d want from a café ravioli, to juicy rib-eye steaks but with one special difference and crispy french fries, Palmers – it’s obsessed with everything Restaurant understands how cereal. They offer over 100 to create good, heartwarming different types of cereal from food. Run by a Czech family, this all around the world, they use restaurant serves a wide range 30 different varieties of milk, of contemporary European and they even have 20 different dishes, each one as bold and toppings. So if you’re a cereal as authentic as the next. lover, you know where to go… THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE BETHNAL GREEN
03 THE TYPING ROOM 04 HOPSCOTCH 05 FOXCROFT AND GINGER
Town Hall Hotel, 202 Brick Lane 69-79 Mile End Road Patriot Square London London London E2 9NF E1 6SA E1 4TT
@typingroom @hopscotchLDN @foxcroftandginger @typingroom @hopscotchLDN @foxanginger www.typingroom.com www.hopscotchldn.com www.foxcroftandginger.co.uk
Built in 1910, East London’s old If you’re looking to grab a quick If you’re looking for a relaxed Town Hall Hotel is now home to drink with friends or you want spot where you can eat gourmet the Typing Room – which not a full sit-down meal, Hopscotch food and drink exceptional only provides excellent food caters for both. Proudly dividing wine, Foxcroft and Ginger is the and service, but also showcases itself into two distinct sections perfect venue. They bake their Bethnal Green’s astonishing – a “drinking den” and a dining own delicious breads, pastries history. Home to the freshest room – it has some of the best and pizzas in their on-site bakery, local and seasonal ingredients, wines, beers and cocktails using locally-sourced ingredients, all of the restaurant’s dishes available in the area, and some which helps to give a full flavour inspire fantastic flavours. From of the best food too. From to all of their dishes. mackerel with smoked cream, mouthwatering sharing platters to lamb rump with mint and to flavoursome eastern-inspired asparagus, there are plenty flatbreads, there is something of mouthwatering options on for every palate. the menu. THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE BETHNAL GREEN
“ BETHNAL GREEN IS REALLY AUTHENTIC, FULL OF IDEAS AND QUITE COLOURFUL COMPARED TO OTHER AREAS OF LONDON.”
– ENOTECA POMAIO, 224 BRICK LANE, LONDON, E1 6SA THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE BETHNAL GREEN
06 ENOTECA POMAIO 07 T HE JAPANESE 08 SUITO CANTEEN
224 Brick Lane 255 Paradise Row 90 Brick Lane London London London E1 6SA E2 9LE E1 6RL
@pomaiobrickln @thejapanesecanteen @suito_london @pomaiobrickln @JapaneseCanteen @suitojapanese www.enotecapomaio.com www.thejapanesecanteen.co.uk www.suito.uk
“We are a young team of friends Heaven for all sushi lovers, the If you love Japanese cuisine or coming from a natural-wine Japanese Canteen offers a huge you want to try it out for the company in Tuscany and having range of exciting sushi pieces, first time, Suito is perfectly a lot of fun in what we are platters and boxes. The menu suited. Situated in the heart of doing. We bring an authentic also extends to cater a wide Brick Lane, it offers everything and unpretentious slice of range of Asian dishes, including from colourful sushi platters to our homeland to the area. It’s authentic ramen noodle soup stunning Japanese cocktails. exciting to be able to support dishes, donburi, maki rolls, fresh You can even order online, so if small farmers based in Tuscany Japanese salads, and bibimbap, you don’t feel like going out to whilst catering to the locals to name just a few. the restaurant, you can stay and in the area – Bethnal Green is enjoy their tasty sushi menu in really authentic, full of ideas and the comfort of your own home. quite colourful compared to other areas of London.” THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE BETHNAL GREEN
09 CHICKEN SHOP
27a Mile End Road London E1 4TP
@chickenshopuk @chickenshop www.chickenshop.com
Chicken Shop definitely know a thing or two about cooking great chicken. They offer some of the most flavoursome chicken dishes in the whole area, alongside an authentic American vibe – their buttermilk chicken with chipotle mayo is particularly noteworthy, as are their delicious burgers, American puddings, and whole roast chickens. THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE BETHNAL GREEN
10 E PELLICCI 11 CARMEL BY THE 12 BLANCHETTE GREEN
332 Bethnal Green Road 287 A Cambridge Heath Road 204 Brick Lane London London London E2 0AG E2 OEL E1 6SA
@pelliccicafe @carmelbythegreen @blanchettelondon @Pellicci_Cafe @carmelBTgreen @BlanchetteLDN www.epellicci.com www.carmelbythegreen.com www.blanchettebricklane.co.uk
“Our café is like a second home A progressive and forward- Its North African-accented menu to everyone who works here. thinking restaurant, venue and and Parisian Belle Époque-style Our grandparents used to own exhibition space, Carmel by the murals bring a modern twist to it and when people come to Green is a true oasis and slice of classic French dining at Blanchette. visit our cafe we treat them Californian life within the hustle The restaurant is best known like they’re family too. The and bustle of East London. for its Merguez sausage rolls, atmosphere is always welcoming Sample their vegan menu and cheese selection and cocktails. and homely, just like Bethnal tasty coffee. Green as an area – it’s a melting pot and a real mix of people.” THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE BETHNAL GREEN
13 CROSSTOWN 14 THE SLOANE BROS DOUGHNUTS
157 Brick Lane 214 Brick Lane London London E1 6SB E1 6SA
@crosstowndoughnuts @sloanebrothers @CrosstownDough @sloanebrothers www.crosstowndoughnuts.com www.sloanebrothers.co.uk
“We provide great sourdough If you’ve got a sweet tooth, or doughnuts and coffee all day, you just want to try something every day. With a variety of 16 different, The Sloane Bros on daily flavours which change Brick Lane has the perfect seasonally, there’s always treats. Specialising in creamy something for everyone and our frozen yoghurt, and an eye- customer base is just as diverse popping variety of toppings and as our offering. People take the sauces (including fruit, berries, most beautiful photos of our chocolate bars, nuts, and even doughnuts – we enjoy seeing whole biscuits), you can enjoy our visitors spread the love for froyo with a difference. our business.” THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE BETHNAL GREEN
15 PARADISE 254 16 RESIDENT OF 17 S AGER + WILDE PARADISE ROW PARADISE ROW
254 Paradise Row 252 Paradise Row 250 Paradise Row London London London E2 9LE E2 9LE E2 9LE
@paradise254 @residentlondon @sagerandwilde @paradiserow254 @ResidentPR @sagerandwilde www.paradise254.com www.residentlondon.com www.sagerandwilde.com
Paradise 254 serves up tasty Serving up healthy and homely Sager + Wilde offers a menu of experimental dishes. Always brunches, Resident of Paradise seasonal and quality ingredients, pioneering new flavours and Row mix comfort food with the alongside an extensive wine matching different ingredients freshest vegetables and local list cleverly sourced by the that few would think of putting meats. Head up to their roof restaurant’s own wine experts, together, the chefs have created terrace for a sunny spot in the and a specially-crafted old- an exciting and one-of-a-kind summer months. fashioned cocktail selection. place. Boasting dishes like sourdough bread with smoked whiskey butter and salami, Paradise 254 keeps people guessing which new combinations the chefs will mix together next. THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE BETHNAL GREEN
18 THE LARDER 19 A CORNER OF THE WORLD
241-243 Globe Road 253 Bethnal Green Road London London E2 0JD E2 6AH
@thelarderlondon @acorneroftheworld @thelarderlondon @acornerotworld www.larderlondon.co.uk www.acorneroftheworld.com
The Larder showcases the “One of our favourite things very best of seasonal produce, about our business is that we get promoting local businesses the chance to import fantastic within its dishes and on its products from around the world shop shelves. You can enjoy an for our coffees and food menu, all-vegetarian menu, and great as well as supporting plenty of coffee courtesy of Union Hand- local independent businesses Roasted Coffee. too. It’s great to be part of such a culturally diverse, relaxed and happy area.” THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE BETHNAL GREEN
04 SOMEWHERE TO DRINK THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE BETHNAL GREEN THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE BETHNAL GREEN SOMEWHERE TO DRINK WHETHER YOU’RE LOOKING FOR A BUSTLING COFFEE SPOT, A LIVELY COCKTAIL BAR OR A CLASSIC PUB, THE STREETS ARE BUZZING WITH CAFÉS AND DRINKING DENS.
20 JONESTOWN 21 HOLY SHOT COFFEE
215 Bethnal Green Road 155 Bethnal Green Road London London E2 6AB E2 7DG
- @holyshotcoffee @jonestowncoffee @holyshotcoffee www.jonestown.co.uk www.holyshotcoffee.com
Jonestown, like so many other If you’re looking for a place to coffee shops in and around unwind, grab a fantastic coffee Bethnal Green, serves up fantastic and meet up with friends, head drinks, but there’s no doubt that to Holy Shot. Priding itself on this particular place provides serving only the highest-quality a refreshing twist. Visiting the coffees and loose-leaf teas, this independent coffee shop is always establishment is considered one a memorable experience. From of the best coffee shops in the their daily creative chalkboard local area. Independent and run signs to their humorous mugs and by exceptionally friendly staff, memorabilia, everyone always you’re always guaranteed to leaves with a smile on their face receive a warm welcome here. and (thanks to the caffeine) a spring in their step. THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE 41 BETHNALTHE ESSENTIAL GREEN GUIDE
22 MOTHER KELLY’S
251 Paradise Row London E2 9LE
@mother_kellys @mother_kellys www.motherkellys.co.uk
Mother Kelly’s Bottle Shop and Tap Room is where New York meets East London. Inspired by the beer culture of America, this bar has 23 taps that pour only the finest pints from all around the world. The bar is sleekly decked out with bold wall-art, long wooden benches and beer barrel tables, and attracts a regular round of locals but welcomes everyone into its bustling crowd.
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“ BETHNAL GREEN IS DRIPPING WITH “SO HOT RIGHT NOW” WORLD-CLASS BARS AND WE LOVE BEING PART OF THAT CREW – THE AREA IS FULL OF AN ECLECTIC AND DIVERSE COMBINATION OF CULTURES AND INFLUENCES, AND FAR FROM GENERIC.”
– LONDON COCKTAIL CLUB 253 PARADISE ROW, LONDON, E2 9LE THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE BETHNAL GREEN
23 MOUSE TAIL COFFEE 24 BREWDOG 25 THE LONDON COCKTAIL CLUB
307 Whitechapel Road 51-55 Bethnal Green Road 253 Paradise Row London London London E1 1BY E1 6LA E2 9LE
@mousetailcoffee @brewdogshoreditch @londoncocktailclub @mousetailcoffee @brewdogshored @LDNCocktailClub www.mousetailcoffee.com www.brewdog.com www.londoncocktailclub.co.uk
Taking its name from the ideal BrewDog is renowned around the “London Cocktail Club is shape of a stream of espresso, country for its fantastic range of a bartender’s and cocktail-lover’s Mouse Tail Coffee proudly beers, which they brew and ship paradise. A bar that parties like serves some of the finest hot out all over the world. BrewDog the best of them and mixes drinks you can find in the area. Shoreditch on Bethnal Green the world’s greatest drinks to They roast their own beans in Road always has a bustling crowd perfection. A place where you London, as well as speciality after work and at the weekend. can dance on the tables whilst beans from all around the world, The glass walls that look out onto singing to AC/DC, sipping on and they have their own house the street offer a trendy charm the perfect dry Martini. Bethnal blend. The featured blends can to the bar-restaurant, and add Green is dripping with “so hot vary depending on the seasonal to the fun East-End vibe that the right now” world-class bars and beans they source, but you can place perpetuates. we love being part of that crew usually expect a smooth, nutty – the area is full of an eclectic blend that has hints of caramel and diverse combination of and orange. They also serve up cultures and influences, and far delicious pastas, sandwiches from generic.” and muffins if you’re feeling a little peckish. THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE BETHNAL GREEN
26 EXIT BAR
174 Brick Lane London E1 6RU
- @theexitbar www.exitbar.co.uk
Serving some of the most delicious and moreish cocktails in the area, showcasing the coolest local DJs, and offering tasty gourmet burgers, Exit Bar has just the right vibe to kickstart your fun-packed weekend. The friendly staff and the retro ‘70s decor definitely add to the lively atmosphere too… THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE BETHNAL GREEN
27 THE ROYAL OAK 28 THE HEMINGWAY 29 S ECOND SHOT COFFEE
73 Columbia Road 84 Victoria Road 475 Bethnal Green Road London London London E2 7RG E9 7JL E2 9QH
@royaloaklondon - @secondshotcafe @royaloaklondon @TheHemingwayPub @secondshotcafe www.royaloaklondon.com www.thehemingway.co.uk www.secondshotcoffee.co.uk
A traditional pub just as its At the Hemingway you can At Second Shot Coffee you name suggests, the staff here expect a very warm welcome, can expect a warm welcome, always offer a warm welcome wonderful food, an excellent some great food, and (as you’d to the pub’s cosy atmosphere. wine list, and one of the finest expect) outstanding coffee! Sit down and enjoy a pint, beer selections in the city. What’s more, this particular or choose from their classic Covered in art deco mirrors, coffee shop is taking huge pub grub menu with a twist, gun chairs and beautiful steps to create social change including everything from fried chandeliers, this old East-End in London too. By training up chili salt squid and honey-glazed pub has been spruced up and people who have been affected chorizo, to traditional fish and given a trendy, modern update. by homelessness, they offer chips and mussels with garlic employment opportunities and white wine. within the local community. THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE BETHNAL GREEN
30 REDCHURCH 31 BIG CHILL BAR 32 THE LAST TUESDAY BREWERY SOCIETY
275-276 Poyser Street Dray Walk 11 Mare Street London London London E2 9RF E1 6QL E8 4RP
@redchurchbrewer @wearebigchill @thelasttuesdaysociety @redchurchbrewer @bigchillbar @TheLastTuesdayS www.redchurch.beer www.wearebigchill.com/bar www.thelasttuesdaysociety.org
“We’re renowned for our With phenomenal live music, The Last Tuesday Society is amazing stouts, craft beer, resident DJs, tasty food, great home to London’s most curious pale ales, and delicious lagers. booze and regular parties, the cocktail bar and longest And we love offering speciality Big Chill Bar is popular every running literary salon, as well experimental flavours to our weekend with locals and visitors as the Viktor Wynd Museum of loyal customers. We love how alike. The electric atmosphere Curiosities, Fine Art and Natural diverse and exciting Bethnal makes the bar the ideal place to History, which is the country’s Green is, with loads of unique kick back and relax in after a long only curiosities museum. independent businesses week of hard work at the office. alongside ours.” THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE BETHNAL GREEN
33 BELL BOI 34 THE WELL AND BUCKET
104 Sclater Street 143 Bethnal Green Road London London E1 6HR E2 7DG
@bellboiofficial @wellandbucket @bellboiofficial @wellandbucket www.bellboi.co.uk www.wellandbucket.com
This is a one-stop-shop for This traditional pub is loved for coffee lovers who are looking its huge selection of ales, with its for a quick and tasty fix, a warm rotating casks and eclectic bottle welcome and some delicious range. It also serves exceptional cakes. They even have storage food, including an oyster platter areas for your bags, so if you’re that beautifully complements paying a flying visit, you can grab the pub’s ales. The rooms are a coffee and literally take the covered in tiles restored from load off at the same time. the original decor, and the candle-lit basement cocktail bar has a special allure, setting the pub apart from others. THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE BETHNAL GREEN
35 THE COCKTAIL TRADING COMPANY
68 Bethnal Green Road London E1 6GQ
@thecocktailtradingco @CocktailTradeCo www.thecocktailtradingco.co.uk
“We love being a warm, welcoming local neighbourhood bar. We’re known for being chatty and friendly to everyone. One of our favourite things is to see the real mix of characters in Bethnal Green who come to our cocktail bar.” THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE BETHNAL GREEN
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36 COLUMBIA ROAD 37 TRAPPED FLOWER MARKET
Columbia Road 22-36 Raven Row London London E2 7RG E1 2EG
@columbiaroad @trappedldn @columbiaroad @trappedldn www.columbiaroad.info www.trappedinaroom.co.uk
Columbia Road is Bethnal If you’re looking for an Green’s most famous street. alternative day out, you’ll need Full of shops, stalls and businesses to pluck up your courage to that create a fun and bustling head to Trapped. You and your atmosphere, it is a favourite friends are challenged with just spot amongst locals and visitors one hour to solve all of the clues alike. On Sunday mornings the and riddles so you can escape road transforms into a beautiful from the mystery room. Fail flower market – you can expect to unlock your inner Sherlock an array of colourful blooms Holmes and you’ll be met with from local florists, that are sure some rather terrifying zombies. to brighten up your day. THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE BETHNAL GREEN BETHNAL GREEN
THE AREA IS ALIVE WITH MORE THAN JUST EATERIES AND BARS. WANDER THE BEAUTIFUL PARKS AND FLOWER MARKETS, AND EMBRACE THE UNIQUE LOCAL CULTURE.
38 VICTORIA PARK 39 BETHNAL GREEN 40 WEAVERS FIELDS GARDENS
Grove Road 10 Witan Street 22 Derbyshire St London London London E3 5TB E2 6FG E2 6HJ
Opening back in 1845, Victoria Amidst the bustle of Bethnal At the heart of Bethnal Green, Park is one of London’s most Green and next to the borough’s Weavers Fields is a great place iconic public spaces. Given that main Tube station, Bethnal Green to kick back and unwind, it’s the largest park in Tower Gardens provide a peaceful and brimming with community spirit. Hamlets, it receives around relaxing space where you can Its open green spaces let you 9 millions visitors each year, enjoy some respite from city soak up the sun in the summer, so it always has a community life. With open green spaces, and there are plenty of play atmosphere. With cafés, football a modern-art-inspired war areas and football pitches to let pitches, a boating lake, and much memorial known as the Stairway off a little energy in. The park more, Victoria Park is a popular to Heaven, tennis courts, and hosts many events each year, place to enjoy the sunny weather. much more, this is an ideal place celebrating Bonfire Night and to relax throughout the day. Bengali New Year in style, with plenty of fireworks and displays. THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE BETHNAL GREEN
“ WE LOVE THAT WE GET A GREAT MIX OF PEOPLE COMING THROUGH THE DOOR EVERY DAY – PEOPLE FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD. BETHNAL GREEN ITSELF IS SUCH A VIBRANT PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK IN.” – FLASHBACK RECORDS 131 BETHNAL GREEN RD, LONDON, E2 7DG THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE BETHNAL GREEN
41 L ADY DINAH’S CAT 42 BIKEWORKS 43 ALL STAR LANES EMPORIUM
152-154 Bethnal Green road 138-140 Cambridge Heath Road 95 Brick Lane London London London E2 6DG E1 5QJ E1 6QL
@ladydinahscats @bikeworksuk @allstarlanes @ladydinahscats @bikeworksuk @allstarlanes www.ladydinahs.com www.bikeworks.org.uk www.allstarlanes.co.uk
“We operate like a normal cafe, Tapping into the ever-growing All Star Lanes on Brick Lane offering a la carte sessions as trend for cycling in London, offers a fun, alternative night well as a high tea service, but we Bikeworks have earned a out, blending restaurant and have 13 resident cats living in the name for themselves due to bar with its very own bowling emporium who guests will be in their speedy bike repairs, alley. Grab your friends and play the company of. We like to think expert knowledge and friendly a game, whether you’re a novice we’re a quiet solace away from demeanour. They also offer or you love to go bowling all the the rush and bustle of London, cycling training, maintenance time, All Star Lanes has something where guests who may not be courses, team-building for everyone. You can enjoy their able to own cats can come and experiences, and after-work classic all-American menu and unwind and enjoy the company repairs, to name but a few of their huge range of refreshing of our resident moggies.” their innovative services. beverages too. THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE BETHNAL GREEN
44 CELL PROJECT SPACE
258 Cambridge Heath Road London E2 9DA
@cell_project_space @cell_projects www.cellprojects.org
If you love art or you’re just hoping to soak up a little culture, the Cell Project Space is a wonderful independent art gallery that provides space for exhibitions, talks, screenings and events for local artists. Always supportive of London’s thriving talent, the Cell Project Space is a unique space to view new artwork and chat with local creatives. THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE BETHNAL GREEN
45 NOT ANOTHER 46 ALLURE HAIR AND 47 YORK HALL SPA SALON BEAUTY
188 Brick Lane 455 Bethnal Green Road York Hall Leisure Centre London London Old Ford Road E1 6SA E2 9QH London E2 9PJ
@notanothersalon - @spaexperienceuk - - @spaexperienceuk www.notanothersalon.com www.allure-london.com www.spaexperience.org.uk
The clue is in the name – this As well as offering one of the “Our spa experience is one is definitely not just another most luxurious hair and beauty of London’s oldest traditional salon. Run by self-acclaimed experiences in the area, Allure Turkish Baths. As such, our ethos “misfits”, the owners have also specialises in nail treatments, has always been to provide covered the walls in fabulous massages and spray tans. So if a luxury service but one that colours and products that make you’re planning a special event, is affordable to all. Wellbeing you genuinely excited to walk you want to treat a loved one to and relaxation is a great way through the door. First and a massage or you just feel like to improve health and it’s foremost, the salon cares about you’re due a pamper day, the rewarding to see the thriving the health of your hair, but the beauticians at Allure are on multicultural community in the employees also specialise in your doorstep. area enjoying our experience.” making your ‘do’ as inspiring as it possibly can be. THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE BETHNAL GREEN
48 MCQUEENS FLORIST
229 Cambridge Heath Road London E2 0EL
@mcqueensflowers @mcqueensflowers www.mcqueens.co.uk
If you’re looking for stunning, luxurious flowers, McQueens specialise in premium bouquets. Considered to be the elite of floristry, this institution caters for every occasion and produces some of the most beautiful bunches of flowers in all of London. They also have their very own floristry school, where students can learn the skilful art of flower arranging. THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE BETHNAL GREEN
49 FLASHBACK 50 PARADISE CYCLES 51 V &A MUSEUM OF RECORDS CHILDHOOD
131 Bethnal Green 63 Roman Road Cambridge Heath Road London London London E2 7DG E2 0QN E2 9PA
@flashbacklondon @paradisecycles @museumchildhood @flashbacklondon @paradisecycles @museumchildhood www.flashback.co.uk www.paradisecycles.co.uk www.vam.ac.uk/moc
“At Flashback Records we have Known for being a reliable bike The V&A Museum of Childhood shelves and shelves full of hit shop, Paradise Cycles offer galleries reveal how children vinyls and hidden gems. We love a diligent and friendly service to have learned, played and that we get a great mix of people help get people back on their lived over the centuries, with coming through the door every bikes every day. fascinating collections of toys, day – people from all over the games, dolls’ houses and world. Bethnal Green itself is paintings, as well as furniture such a vibrant place to live and and clothes for children. work in.” THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE BETHNAL GREEN
52 THE BACKYARD 53 GENESIS CINEMA COMEDY CLUB
231 Cambridge Heath Road 93-95 Mile End Road London London E2 0EL E1 4UJ
- @genesiscinema @Backyard_Comedy @genesiscinema www.backyardbar.co.uk www.genesiscinema.co.uk
“We’ve been bringing professional Genesis Cinema showcases comedy entertainment to the a wide variety of films, from area for the past seventeen arthouse classics to mainstream years – nothing beats hearing hits. The building has been roaring laughter come out of standing since 1848, with its Eastenders’ mouths. One of current cinema-house screening the things the comedians enjoy for the last 18 years. about performing at our club is the brilliant mixture of folks we have in our crowds.” THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE BETHNAL GREEN
54 FLOWERESCENT 55 BETHNAL GREEN 56 DARK SUGARS LIBRARY
47 Roman Road Cambridge Heath Road 141 Brick Lane London London London E2 0HU E2 0HL E1 6SB
@flowerescent - @darksugars @flowerescent - @darksugars www.flower-escent.co.uk - www.darksugars.co.uk
Whether you’re buying a bunch Situated in Bethnal Green “We’re known as the Chocolate of flowers for your other half or Gardens, this traditional library Wonderland! We produce you’re planning a big wedding, is the perfect place to unwind premium artisan chocolates, Flowerescent specialise in and immerse yourself in a good locally handmade in Brick bespoke bouquets for all book or your studies. Opening Lane. We also do a hell of occasions. Priding themselves in 1922, it is steeped in history, a hot chocolate. And lately we on being colourful and creative, but at the same time it has opened the bar where we serve this little florist creates dazzling a modern feel with computer chocktails. Opening in Bethnal new designs on a daily basis, desks, study hubs and quiet Green was a conscious decision making it one of the borough’s spots dotted throughout. for us – we love the diversity, hidden gems. community spirit, and art in the area.” THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE BETHNAL GREEN
06 DRESSAGE COURT THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE BETHNAL GREEN
DRESSAGE COURT IS PERFECTLY POSITIONED IN EAST LONDON’S CREATIVE HEART. IT SITS EQUIDISTANT BETWEEN BETHNAL GREEN TUBE AND RAIL STATION; PROVIDING YOU WITH AN IDEALLY CONNECTED HUB TO CALL HOME.
Our architects and designers have created 104 fashionable new homes ranging from stylish one-bedroom apartments to spacious three-bed apartments perfectly designed with sharing in mind. With design inspired by the creativity flowing from nearby neighbourhoods Shoreditch and Hoxton, our vibrant residents’ spaces include gorgeous lounges and chill-out areas, a well- equipped games room as well as rooftop gardens with stunning views of Canary Wharf and the City. THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE @essliving EssLiving @essentialivinghomes
0800 2100 200 [email protected] www.essentialliving.co.uk
Dressage Court 54 Three Colts Lane Bethnal Green London E2 6GN