Food Scene
Steak specialist in former pub, including burgers made from exotic meat such as camel and kangaroo.
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The Greedy Cow
8 Grove RdSteak specialist in former pub, including burgers made from exotic meat such as camel and kangaroo.
Family-run Italian restaurant in a simple space, for handmade pasta specialities, plus a cellar bar.
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Verdi's Restaurant
237 Mile End RdFamily-run Italian restaurant in a simple space, for handmade pasta specialities, plus a cellar bar.
Modern European dishes from a father-and-son team in a bright space with a large feature window.
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Palmers, Globe Town
238 Roman RoadModern European dishes from a father-and-son team in a bright space with a large feature window.
Gorgeous little italian coffee room where we spend our Saturday mornings meeting friends in the area. Grab a healthy sandwhich or pastry and sit in the little courtyard at the back, or get a coffee to go and wander through mile end park!
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The Coffee Room
6A Grove RdGorgeous little italian coffee room where we spend our Saturday mornings meeting friends in the area. Grab a healthy sandwhich or pastry and sit in the little courtyard at the back, or get a coffee to go and wander through mile end park!
Our favourite! This is our go to place for a meal out. Sit out front and watch the world go by, or grab a cosy table indoors for a relaxed evening of pizza, beer & wine. We love the Sardinia or the White Pizzas. It's the same Italian team as the coffee room - so make sure you pop by both!
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The Pizza Room
2a Grove RdOur favourite! This is our go to place for a meal out. Sit out front and watch the world go by, or grab a cosy table indoors for a relaxed evening of pizza, beer & wine. We love the Sardinia or the White Pizzas. It's the same Italian team as the coffee room - so make sure you pop by both!
Drinks & Nightlife
Upmarket gastropub with Modern European menu, bar food, mismatched furniture and outdoor terrace.
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The Morgan Arms
43 Morgan StUpmarket gastropub with Modern European menu, bar food, mismatched furniture and outdoor terrace.
Traditional corner pub with a jukebox and live big screen TV sports, serving real ales.
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The Queens Head
66 Acton StTraditional corner pub with a jukebox and live big screen TV sports, serving real ales.
Spacious pub in former docks building, with colourful contemporary seating and a huge front terrace.
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The Ledger Building
4 Hertsmere RoadSpacious pub in former docks building, with colourful contemporary seating and a huge front terrace.
Owned by Sir Ian McKellan this tiny little pub is an iconic East London spot. for a cosy pint inside or watching the river (mid out for waves!). Grab a boris bike in Mile End and join the Regents Canal in Mile End Park. You can follow this all the way down to limehouse marina and along Narrow St to the Grapes. This area is also a fabulous spot to watch the Marathon from.
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The Grapes
153 Milton RdOwned by Sir Ian McKellan this tiny little pub is an iconic East London spot. for a cosy pint inside or watching the river (mid out for waves!). Grab a boris bike in Mile End and join the Regents Canal in Mile End Park. You can follow this all the way down to limehouse marina and along Narrow St to the Grapes. This area is also a fabulous spot to watch the Marathon from.
This gorgeous spot is hidden away between Mile End Park and Victoria Park. The building itself is worth a wander around and its a great spot for an evening drink or a relaxed dinner. Book their small restaurant for a private meal, or grab some tables at the distillery bar next door. The food is delicious and reasonable with great group menus or lovely casual meals if you're popping by. You can also book onto tours of the gin distillery!
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East London Liquor Company
221 Grove RdThis gorgeous spot is hidden away between Mile End Park and Victoria Park. The building itself is worth a wander around and its a great spot for an evening drink or a relaxed dinner. Book their small restaurant for a private meal, or grab some tables at the distillery bar next door. The food is delicious and reasonable with great group menus or lovely casual meals if you're popping by. You can also book onto tours of the gin distillery!
Classic East London Bar. Take cash - no fancy tills here - and enjoy a cheap knees up in a very old fashioned bar. There is live music most nights & it's a great place for celebrations with locals and friends!
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The Palm Tree Pub
127 Grove RdClassic East London Bar. Take cash - no fancy tills here - and enjoy a cheap knees up in a very old fashioned bar. There is live music most nights & it's a great place for celebrations with locals and friends!
Entertainment & Activities
Wander through the park, along the canal to the Climbing wall, hidden in Mile End Park. You can book a course or simply turn up and pay for the day and explore as you like. There is something for everyone and even beginners can have a great few hours giving it a go. After that, wander along to the Palm Tree, or the Morgan Arms, for a well earned pint!
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Mile End Climbing Wall
Haverfield RoadWander through the park, along the canal to the Climbing wall, hidden in Mile End Park. You can book a course or simply turn up and pay for the day and explore as you like. There is something for everyone and even beginners can have a great few hours giving it a go. After that, wander along to the Palm Tree, or the Morgan Arms, for a well earned pint!
All your sporting needs are taken care of here! There is a race track, swimming pool, gym, ball courts, squash - you name it! The leisure centre is very family friendly and it's very cheap to pop in for a swim or any of the classes. Why not book yourself a Saturday AM aerobics class and head to the steam room before exploring the area? Or grab a badmington racket and go have a game!
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Mile End Park Leisure Centre and Stadium
190 Burdett RdAll your sporting needs are taken care of here! There is a race track, swimming pool, gym, ball courts, squash - you name it! The leisure centre is very family friendly and it's very cheap to pop in for a swim or any of the classes. Why not book yourself a Saturday AM aerobics class and head to the steam room before exploring the area? Or grab a badmington racket and go have a game!
Shopping
If you're in town on a Sunday, Columbia Road Flower Market is a must do!
Head to Mile End Park and follow the canal all the way up through Victoria Park (Stopping at the Pavillion or the Coffee Room for a caffeine boost!), all the way up to the Market.
Follow the stream of relaxed Sunday shoppers carrying trees and flowers to find the Flower Market, tucked away in the most quintessential Georgian street.
Start at the bottom and work your way up to Ezra st where you'll find Jones Cafe, market stools and live music. If you're lucky enough to grab a table get breakfast and people watch as you listen to the music. Pop into the shops - there are some brilliant ones!
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Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia RoadIf you're in town on a Sunday, Columbia Road Flower Market is a must do!
Head to Mile End Park and follow the canal all the way up through Victoria Park (Stopping at the Pavillion or the Coffee Room for a caffeine boost!), all the way up to the Market.
Follow the stream of relaxed Sunday shoppers carrying trees and flowers to find the Flower Market, tucked away in the most quintessential Georgian street.
Start at the bottom and work your way up to Ezra st where you'll find Jones Cafe, market stools and live music. If you're lucky enough to grab a table get breakfast and people watch as you listen to the music. Pop into the shops - there are some brilliant ones!
Wander up the Regents Canal all the way to Broadway Market where you'll find amazing street stalls and cafés all Saturday. If it's sunny, grab something from the market and set up camp in London Fields to enjoy the weather. On a sunday head to any of the cafes for a relaxed meal people watching!
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Broadway Market
Broadway MarketWander up the Regents Canal all the way to Broadway Market where you'll find amazing street stalls and cafés all Saturday. If it's sunny, grab something from the market and set up camp in London Fields to enjoy the weather. On a sunday head to any of the cafes for a relaxed meal people watching!