Food Scene
Their desserts and ice cream are amazing! They do a brilliant iced coffee too. Retro-style design, and open late.
Creme Crave
79 Burdett RoadTheir desserts and ice cream are amazing! They do a brilliant iced coffee too. Retro-style design, and open late.
You can't beat the Nutella & Marshmallow Crodoughs at Rinkoff's Bakery! Their salted caramel brownies are to die for too.
60 locals recommend
Rinkoff Bakery
222-226 Jubilee StYou can't beat the Nutella & Marshmallow Crodoughs at Rinkoff's Bakery! Their salted caramel brownies are to die for too.
Big Moe's Diner is an American 1950's-themed burger and milkshake restaurant, complete with retro decor and music. Their food is great, and you can eat on a table inside a Chevrolet! It's right by Aldgate East station.
7 locals recommend
Big Moe's Diner
96 Whitechapel High StBig Moe's Diner is an American 1950's-themed burger and milkshake restaurant, complete with retro decor and music. Their food is great, and you can eat on a table inside a Chevrolet! It's right by Aldgate East station.
Drinks & Nightlife
The famous Blind Beggar pub is definitely worth a visit. It's right by Whitechapel station (and the market), and they've got a nice beer garden. Make sure you spot the pub cat!
57 locals recommend
The Blind Beggar
337 Whitechapel RdThe famous Blind Beggar pub is definitely worth a visit. It's right by Whitechapel station (and the market), and they've got a nice beer garden. Make sure you spot the pub cat!
There are lots of pubs around Mile End, but I'd recommend the Morgan Arms most. It's popular among students and locals, and they've got a selection of board games.
139 locals recommend
The Morgan Arms
43 Morgan StThere are lots of pubs around Mile End, but I'd recommend the Morgan Arms most. It's popular among students and locals, and they've got a selection of board games.
Parks & Nature
A bit further down than Mile End park but it's bigger and has a lovely pond with swans. Make sure you check out the Chinese Pagoda!
1666 locals recommend
Pavilion Cafe
Old Ford RoadA bit further down than Mile End park but it's bigger and has a lovely pond with swans. Make sure you check out the Chinese Pagoda!
Arts & Culture
Whitechapel Gallery
77-82 Whitechapel High StSightseeing
Brick Lane market is definitely worth checking out, especially if you're staying in the East End. The market is only open on weekends, but you'll find Brick Lane has a lot to offer on weekdays too. Food (especially amazing curries), vinyl, vintage clothes... it's a hipster dream.
825 locals recommend
Brick Lane Sunday Market
Brick LaneBrick Lane market is definitely worth checking out, especially if you're staying in the East End. The market is only open on weekends, but you'll find Brick Lane has a lot to offer on weekdays too. Food (especially amazing curries), vinyl, vintage clothes... it's a hipster dream.
Roman Road has a good market and lots of cute vintage-style cafes and shops. It's lovely for an afternoon out, and only a few minutes on the bus.
6 locals recommend
Roman Road
Roman RoadRoman Road has a good market and lots of cute vintage-style cafes and shops. It's lovely for an afternoon out, and only a few minutes on the bus.
Entertainment & Activities
Voted the best UK cinema, the Genesis is an awesome independent cinema. It's cheaper than the mainstream cinemas, and nicer too. There's a bar, and the decor is retro and stylish, with huge posters from iconic movies and cute lighting. Perfect for a date!
244 locals recommend
Genesis Cinema
93-95 Mile End RdVoted the best UK cinema, the Genesis is an awesome independent cinema. It's cheaper than the mainstream cinemas, and nicer too. There's a bar, and the decor is retro and stylish, with huge posters from iconic movies and cute lighting. Perfect for a date!
Essentials
The co-op on Mile End Road is opposite Mile End station, and open 24hrs (except Sundays). It stocks the basic essential foods and toiletries etc. Their £5 frozen meal deals are usually pretty good!
31 locals recommend
Co-op Food - Bow - 383-387 Mile End Road
383-387 Mile End RdThe co-op on Mile End Road is opposite Mile End station, and open 24hrs (except Sundays). It stocks the basic essential foods and toiletries etc. Their £5 frozen meal deals are usually pretty good!