Guidebook for London
Getting Around
District (green), Hammersmith & City (pink) underground 5 mins walk.
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Stepney Green tube station
District (green), Hammersmith & City (pink) underground 5 mins walk.
District (green), Hammersmith & City (pink) underground and overground 10 mins walk.
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Whitechapel Station
263c Whitechapel RdDistrict (green), Hammersmith & City (pink) underground and overground 10 mins walk.
Bethnal Green (Stop D) station
Underground Central line (red) 10 mins walk.
Bethnal Green station
Three Colts LaneOverground 10 mins walk
Drinks & Nightlife
Very trendy area buzzing with nightlife, lots to do. 10 mins from the house via Whitechapel overground 1 stop.
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Shoreditch High Street
Shoreditch High StreetVery trendy area buzzing with nightlife, lots to do. 10 mins from the house via Whitechapel overground 1 stop.
Small pub with thrown-together decor (edgy artwork, memorabilia-crammed bar area) and late opening (until 3am at weekends), it does a popular range of 12-inch pizzas and a solid range of craft beer, as well as weiss beer on tap. Keep an eye out for live music, too - with jazz nights particularly prevalent. Bus 25 or 205 to the east London Mosque, stop J.
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Indo
133 Whitechapel RdSmall pub with thrown-together decor (edgy artwork, memorabilia-crammed bar area) and late opening (until 3am at weekends), it does a popular range of 12-inch pizzas and a solid range of craft beer, as well as weiss beer on tap. Keep an eye out for live music, too - with jazz nights particularly prevalent. Bus 25 or 205 to the east London Mosque, stop J.
One of the world's oldest surviving music halls and an architectural gem, it remains a choice hang-out for the post-work crowd at the bar and regularly hosts theatre, concerts and variety acts. Stepney to Aldgate East station or Bus 25 or 205 then walk.
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Wiltoni muusikamaja
1 Graces AlyOne of the world's oldest surviving music halls and an architectural gem, it remains a choice hang-out for the post-work crowd at the bar and regularly hosts theatre, concerts and variety acts. Stepney to Aldgate East station or Bus 25 or 205 then walk.
Lots of places to hang out. Street food from around the world. Whitechapel overground to Shoreditch 1 stop.
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BOXPARK Shoreditch
2-10 Bethnal Green RdLots of places to hang out. Street food from around the world. Whitechapel overground to Shoreditch 1 stop.
A beautifully restored East End boozer dating back to the 1700s. This local offers real ale, craft beer, a great wine list and an outstanding seasonal menu. Bus 106 or 254 then walk or 15mins walk.
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Old George
379 Bethnal Green RdA beautifully restored East End boozer dating back to the 1700s. This local offers real ale, craft beer, a great wine list and an outstanding seasonal menu. Bus 106 or 254 then walk or 15mins walk.
Award-winning pub in Stepney. Large bottled craft beer selection. Monday meal deals, Tuesday quiz, 'rock paper scissors' happy hour Friday 6-8pm. Plus 'beat the bartender' and get the round half price! Bloody mary menu on Sundays. Food by Sub Cult. Top five pubs in London, in The Evening Standard. 8mins walk.
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The Horn of Plenty
36 Globe RdAward-winning pub in Stepney. Large bottled craft beer selection. Monday meal deals, Tuesday quiz, 'rock paper scissors' happy hour Friday 6-8pm. Plus 'beat the bartender' and get the round half price! Bloody mary menu on Sundays. Food by Sub Cult. Top five pubs in London, in The Evening Standard. 8mins walk.
Victorian East End pub infamous as site where 1960s gangster Ronnie Kray shot and killed a rival. Serves hot dogs and burgers. 6mins walk.
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The Blind Beggar
337 Whitechapel RdVictorian East End pub infamous as site where 1960s gangster Ronnie Kray shot and killed a rival. Serves hot dogs and burgers. 6mins walk.
Popular gastropub set over four floors, to include a pub, restaurant, rooms and rooftop atrium bar and greenhouse/ garden. Delicious food, good booze in a beautiful restored building. Stepney to Aldgate east station.
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The Culpeper
40 Commercial StPopular gastropub set over four floors, to include a pub, restaurant, rooms and rooftop atrium bar and greenhouse/ garden. Delicious food, good booze in a beautiful restored building. Stepney to Aldgate east station.
Cocktail bar with live DJ's Friday and Saturday. hosts club nights, live acoustic music, comedy, film screenings and variety events. There's a cute little garden area too, though it can get busy come summertime. Bus 25 or 205.
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Apples & Pears
26 Osborn StCocktail bar with live DJ's Friday and Saturday. hosts club nights, live acoustic music, comedy, film screenings and variety events. There's a cute little garden area too, though it can get busy come summertime. Bus 25 or 205.
Puntastic cocktails as creative as their names suggest, each made with an eye-catching combination of novel ingredients like pistachio gin, banana butter, fennel pollen and pancake soda. Plus, many of the spirits used to make them are created in the bar itself. Part of the swanky Town Hall Hotel, is a remarkably understated and chic place, with soft grey walls, sleek furniture and enough filament bulbs to light every hipster hangout for miles around. It's classy and cosy all at once. Bus 106 or 254 or 15mins walk.
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Peg+Patriot
8 Patriot SquarePuntastic cocktails as creative as their names suggest, each made with an eye-catching combination of novel ingredients like pistachio gin, banana butter, fennel pollen and pancake soda. Plus, many of the spirits used to make them are created in the bar itself. Part of the swanky Town Hall Hotel, is a remarkably understated and chic place, with soft grey walls, sleek furniture and enough filament bulbs to light every hipster hangout for miles around. It's classy and cosy all at once. Bus 106 or 254 or 15mins walk.
Stand-up and cabaret acts in modern, purpose-built comedy club, plus bar with pizzas and pub games. 10mins walk.
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Backyard Bar
231 Cambridge Heath RdStand-up and cabaret acts in modern, purpose-built comedy club, plus bar with pizzas and pub games. 10mins walk.
Contemporary electronic music for 300 in exposed-brick venue with roof garden and late licence. Open Friday and Saturday oil 4am. Whitechapel overground to Hoxton 2 stops.
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Basing House
25 Kingsland RdContemporary electronic music for 300 in exposed-brick venue with roof garden and late licence. Open Friday and Saturday oil 4am. Whitechapel overground to Hoxton 2 stops.
Troxy is a Grade II-listed Art Deco venue which has been converted for modern use and hosts music concerts, immersive cinema events, award ceremonies, conferences, product launches, indoor sport, film ... See website for what's on. Bus 25
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Troxy
490 Commercial RdTroxy is a Grade II-listed Art Deco venue which has been converted for modern use and hosts music concerts, immersive cinema events, award ceremonies, conferences, product launches, indoor sport, film ... See website for what's on. Bus 25
East End Pub with Victorian decor, a menu of British pub grub and its own brewery in the cellar.
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The White Hart
1 Mile End RoadEast End Pub with Victorian decor, a menu of British pub grub and its own brewery in the cellar.
Real ale pub with high ceilings and pavement tables, formerly a theatre, and a Methodist chapel. Reasonably priced food. 8mins walk.
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The Half Moon
Church RoadReal ale pub with high ceilings and pavement tables, formerly a theatre, and a Methodist chapel. Reasonably priced food. 8mins walk.
Essentials
Tesco Express
401 High Rd LeytonOur local small supermarket, 2 mins walk.
Sainsbury's
2 Tulse HillLarge supermarket, 5 mins walk.
Asda Stepney Green Supermarket
123 Mile End RdLarge supermarket 3 mins walk.
Local street market with a wide selection of tropical fruit and veg amongst other things. 6mins walk.
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Whitechapel Market
131 Whitechapel RdLocal street market with a wide selection of tropical fruit and veg amongst other things. 6mins walk.
Entertainment & Activities
Our local arthouse cinema showing blockbuster and independent films in a renovated 19th-century building, has a bar and boutique screening. 3mins walk.
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Genesis kino
93-95 Mile End RdOur local arthouse cinema showing blockbuster and independent films in a renovated 19th-century building, has a bar and boutique screening. 3mins walk.
Outdoor floodlit and heated pool open 06:30am til 9pm. Situated at London Fields Park, awarded a green flag. Has tennis courts and is a dogs off leash park. Buses 106 or 254 from Cephas Street stop P.
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Londoni väljad
London Fields West SideOutdoor floodlit and heated pool open 06:30am til 9pm. Situated at London Fields Park, awarded a green flag. Has tennis courts and is a dogs off leash park. Buses 106 or 254 from Cephas Street stop P.
Everything about the Electric Shoreditch exudes luxury, from the leather armchairs and footstools to the cashmere blankets and chic little tables to hold your drinks. Seats in the middle of rows B and C have the best views. Whitechapel overground to Shoreditch 1 stop.
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Electric Cinema
64-66 Redchurch StreetEverything about the Electric Shoreditch exudes luxury, from the leather armchairs and footstools to the cashmere blankets and chic little tables to hold your drinks. Seats in the middle of rows B and C have the best views. Whitechapel overground to Shoreditch 1 stop.
Shopping
Large shopping mall, all the high street names, restaurants and cinema. Bethnal Green underground to Stratford 2 stops.
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Westfield Stratford City
157 Montfichet RdLarge shopping mall, all the high street names, restaurants and cinema. Bethnal Green underground to Stratford 2 stops.
Most famous shopping street in London. Has everything you could possibly want! Bethnal Green to Oxford Circus station.
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Oxford Street
Oxford StreetMost famous shopping street in London. Has everything you could possibly want! Bethnal Green to Oxford Circus station.
Arts & Culture
Museum set in a grade 1 listed almshouse of the ironmongers company, built in 1714. It has a period and herb garden. Whitechapel to Hoxton 2 stops.
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Museum of the Home
136 Kingsland RoadMuseum set in a grade 1 listed almshouse of the ironmongers company, built in 1714. It has a period and herb garden. Whitechapel to Hoxton 2 stops.
Time capsule house decorated as was in 1724. Different tour timetable, including silent nights, please refer to own website to book. Whitechapel to Shoreditch 1 stop. Bus 205 from Booth memorial stop G.
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Dennis Severs' House
18 Folgate StTime capsule house decorated as was in 1724. Different tour timetable, including silent nights, please refer to own website to book. Whitechapel to Shoreditch 1 stop. Bus 205 from Booth memorial stop G.
The Museum of London documents the history of London from prehistoric to modern times. Bus 25 from Booth memorial stop G.
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Museum of London
Museum of LondonThe Museum of London documents the history of London from prehistoric to modern times. Bus 25 from Booth memorial stop G.
The British Museum is dedicated to human history, art and culture, and is located in the Bloomsbury area of London. Bethnal Green to Tottenham Court Road or Bus 25.
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Briti Muuseum
Great Russell StreetThe British Museum is dedicated to human history, art and culture, and is located in the Bloomsbury area of London. Bethnal Green to Tottenham Court Road or Bus 25.
Historic castle located on the north bank of the River Thames, where you can visit and see Tower Ravens, The Crown
Jewels and much more. Stepney Green underground to Tower Hill 3 stops.
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Londoni torn
Historic castle located on the north bank of the River Thames, where you can visit and see Tower Ravens, The Crown
Jewels and much more. Stepney Green underground to Tower Hill 3 stops.
Branch of the Victoria and Albert Museum, which is the United Kingdom's national museum of applied arts, plus gardens; free entry. 15mins walk.
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V&A Laste Muuseum
Cambridge Heath RoadBranch of the Victoria and Albert Museum, which is the United Kingdom's national museum of applied arts, plus gardens; free entry. 15mins walk.
Public art gallery, see website for events and exhibitions, trendy cafe inside. Bus 25 or 205 or 20mins walk.
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Whitechapel'i galerii
77-82 Whitechapel High StPublic art gallery, see website for events and exhibitions, trendy cafe inside. Bus 25 or 205 or 20mins walk.
Whitechapel Bell Foundry is recognised as Britain's oldest manufacturing company, having been in the business of bell-making since 1570. It's occupied its current premises on Whitechapel Road since 1670 and continues to proudly make and supply bells and fittings for church towers (it has previously made bells for Westminster Abbey and Liverpool Cathedral) as well as handbells for bell ringers. A range of artifacts and historical biography are on display in the foyer museum. Bus 25 or 205 or 20mins walk.
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Whitechapel Bell Foundry
34 Whitechapel RoadWhitechapel Bell Foundry is recognised as Britain's oldest manufacturing company, having been in the business of bell-making since 1570. It's occupied its current premises on Whitechapel Road since 1670 and continues to proudly make and supply bells and fittings for church towers (it has previously made bells for Westminster Abbey and Liverpool Cathedral) as well as handbells for bell ringers. A range of artifacts and historical biography are on display in the foyer museum. Bus 25 or 205 or 20mins walk.
Housed in the former crypt of a 19th century church, the museum has sections on the history of the hospital since its foundation in 1740, including former London Hospital nurses Edith Cavell and Eva Luckes, and Joseph Merrick, the 'Elephant Man'. Merrick's remains are too fragile to be exhibited, but a replica skeleton created from digital 3D scans of his bones is now on display. You can also see a cardboard church he made as a present for the actress Madge Kendall. A showcase devoted to forensic medicine features original material on the Jack the Ripper murders. 12mins walk.
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Royal London Hospital Museum
Newark StreetHoused in the former crypt of a 19th century church, the museum has sections on the history of the hospital since its foundation in 1740, including former London Hospital nurses Edith Cavell and Eva Luckes, and Joseph Merrick, the 'Elephant Man'. Merrick's remains are too fragile to be exhibited, but a replica skeleton created from digital 3D scans of his bones is now on display. You can also see a cardboard church he made as a present for the actress Madge Kendall. A showcase devoted to forensic medicine features original material on the Jack the Ripper murders. 12mins walk.
Wax museum including London Planetarium and Rock Circus. Whitechapel (pink line) to Baker Street Station.
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Madame Tussauds London
Marylebone RoadWax museum including London Planetarium and Rock Circus. Whitechapel (pink line) to Baker Street Station.
The museum recreates the east London setting in which the unsolved Jack the Ripper murders took place in 1888.
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Jack Rippi Muuseum
12 AldgateThe museum recreates the east London setting in which the unsolved Jack the Ripper murders took place in 1888.
Sightseeing
Palace of Westminster famous tower clock. Stepney Green to Westminster underground.
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Suur Ben
Palace of Westminster famous tower clock. Stepney Green to Westminster underground.
Victorian renewed covered market with a mix of stalls and shops selling vintage, food, curios and more. Check website for special days. Dalston Junction to Shoreditch then short walk. Buses 205 or 25 or Stepney to Aldgate East then walk up Commercial St.
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Vana Spitalfieldsi turg
16 Commercial StVictorian renewed covered market with a mix of stalls and shops selling vintage, food, curios and more. Check website for special days. Dalston Junction to Shoreditch then short walk. Buses 205 or 25 or Stepney to Aldgate East then walk up Commercial St.
Amazing graffiti, great vibe. Lots of shops, cafes and of course varied stalls. Open Saturdays and Sundays daytime. Bus 25 or 205 then walk.
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Brick Lane
Brick LaneAmazing graffiti, great vibe. Lots of shops, cafes and of course varied stalls. Open Saturdays and Sundays daytime. Bus 25 or 205 then walk.
A specialist food market also including vintage clothing fashion and independent boutiques. Cake stalls are a must. Visit Saturdays from 9:30. Buses 106 or 254 from Cephas St. stop P to St Joseph's Hospice, stop LH; then walk.
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Broadway Market
Broadway MarketA specialist food market also including vintage clothing fashion and independent boutiques. Cake stalls are a must. Visit Saturdays from 9:30. Buses 106 or 254 from Cephas St. stop P to St Joseph's Hospice, stop LH; then walk.
Buzzing flower market including many cafes and shops, open on Sunday mornings/early afternoons, 25mins walk.
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Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia RoadBuzzing flower market including many cafes and shops, open on Sunday mornings/early afternoons, 25mins walk.