Guidebook for Poplar
Sightseeing
Great Flower market every Sunday on one of the few original East End streets. Great way to spend the morning and there are lots of interesting shops along the road too.
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Columbia Road
Columbia RoadGreat Flower market every Sunday on one of the few original East End streets. Great way to spend the morning and there are lots of interesting shops along the road too.
Brick Lane comes alive on Sundays with a variety of markets. The Sunday Upmarket has an interesting selection of stalls including Vintage (upstairs) and there are lots of delicious food stalls too
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Sunday Up Market
83 Brick LaneBrick Lane comes alive on Sundays with a variety of markets. The Sunday Upmarket has an interesting selection of stalls including Vintage (upstairs) and there are lots of delicious food stalls too
The present St Paul's is the 5th cathedral to have stood on the site since 604, & was built between 1675-1710, after its predecessor was destroyed in a fire. £12.50 entrance or FREE on Sundays
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The present St Paul's is the 5th cathedral to have stood on the site since 604, & was built between 1675-1710, after its predecessor was destroyed in a fire. £12.50 entrance or FREE on Sundays
The Bank of England is the central bank of the UK. Known as the 'Old Lady' of Threadneedle Street, the Bank was founded in 1694, nationalised on 1 March 1946, & gained independence in 1997.
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متحف بنك إنجلترا
Bartholomew LaneThe Bank of England is the central bank of the UK. Known as the 'Old Lady' of Threadneedle Street, the Bank was founded in 1694, nationalised on 1 March 1946, & gained independence in 1997.
A Grade 1 listed building home to a number of luxury brands. The building is stunning & there is a greta restaurant
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Royal Exchange Building London
34 Royal ExchangeA Grade 1 listed building home to a number of luxury brands. The building is stunning & there is a greta restaurant
Food Scene
Forget Brick Lane, Tayyabs on Fieldgate Street is far and away THE BEST Indian restaurant in the area but make sure you book or you may have to queue for over an hour
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Tayyabs
83-89 Fieldgate StForget Brick Lane, Tayyabs on Fieldgate Street is far and away THE BEST Indian restaurant in the area but make sure you book or you may have to queue for over an hour
Housed in a former hydraulic power station, it is an arts centre, that has become better known for its in-house bar and restaurant, Wapping Food. Catch D3 bus from Vallance Rd (towards Isle Of Dogs)
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The Wapping Project
Housed in a former hydraulic power station, it is an arts centre, that has become better known for its in-house bar and restaurant, Wapping Food. Catch D3 bus from Vallance Rd (towards Isle Of Dogs)
Galvin La Chapelle
35 Spital SquareDelicious food
www.galvinrestaurants.com
Marco Pierre White Steak & Alehouse is a traditional steakhouse, serving a mouth-watering choice of steak cuts and a range of timeless English dishes.
Time For Tea
Marco Pierre White Steak & Alehouse is a traditional steakhouse, serving a mouth-watering choice of steak cuts and a range of timeless English dishes.
Described as a Bistro with a Bohemian edge, Walluc doesn't take itself seriously and serves delicious fondue & raclette
www.walluc.com
walluc bistrot
40 Redchurch StDescribed as a Bistro with a Bohemian edge, Walluc doesn't take itself seriously and serves delicious fondue & raclette
www.walluc.com
Nude Espresso
25 Hanbury StDelicious coffee although not if you're in a hurry
Vintage clothing downstairs with good coffee & cake on the ground floor
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The Vintage Emporium
14 Bacon StreetVintage clothing downstairs with good coffee & cake on the ground floor
Located on the 24th Floor of the City of London's tallest building, Tower 42, is Gary Rhode's latest restaurant. Classic British food. 2005 Michelin Star winner
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City Social
25 Old Broad StLocated on the 24th Floor of the City of London's tallest building, Tower 42, is Gary Rhode's latest restaurant. Classic British food. 2005 Michelin Star winner
Jamie Oliver's Fifteen is a social enterprise with young people at its heart, it operates a pioneering Apprentice Programme for 18-24 yr olds, alongside the day-to-day running of the restaurants.
Fifteen Delicatessen
Jamie Oliver's Fifteen is a social enterprise with young people at its heart, it operates a pioneering Apprentice Programme for 18-24 yr olds, alongside the day-to-day running of the restaurants.
1 Lombard Street is a Brasserie, Bar and fine dining restaurant in a grade 2 listed building. one of London's best breakfasts
1 Lombard Street
1 Lombard St1 Lombard Street is a Brasserie, Bar and fine dining restaurant in a grade 2 listed building. one of London's best breakfasts
Super hip bar-restaurant-cabaret complex in a 1930's ex-factory building down a side street. Note the entrance is unmarked. Check the website for cabaret listings. www.bistrotheque.com
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Bistrotheque
23-27 Wadeson StSuper hip bar-restaurant-cabaret complex in a 1930's ex-factory building down a side street. Note the entrance is unmarked. Check the website for cabaret listings. www.bistrotheque.com
Kingsland Road is the place to go for authentic Vietnamese food and I think this stands out as the best restaurant although most that I've tried are good (I've tried a lot!)
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LoongKee Restaurant
134G Kingsland RdKingsland Road is the place to go for authentic Vietnamese food and I think this stands out as the best restaurant although most that I've tried are good (I've tried a lot!)
Superb little Thai restaurant a short stroll away
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Rosa's Thai Cafe Spitalfields
12 Hanbury StSuperb little Thai restaurant a short stroll away
AMAZING pizzas. Be sure to book as it gets very busy.
www.pizzaeast.com
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Pizza East Shoreditch
56 Shoreditch High StAMAZING pizzas. Be sure to book as it gets very busy.
www.pizzaeast.com
Everything Else
Broadway Market is a wonderful place to hang out on a Saturday morning. There are lots of food stalls as well as cafes where you can enjoy a delicious brunch and people watch.
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Broadway Market
Broadway MarketBroadway Market is a wonderful place to hang out on a Saturday morning. There are lots of food stalls as well as cafes where you can enjoy a delicious brunch and people watch.
On Sundays Spitalfields Market is a fun place to go. Lots of good food stalls, vintage clothing, independent designers, jewellery, hats etc
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Spitalfields Arts Market
1 Market StOn Sundays Spitalfields Market is a fun place to go. Lots of good food stalls, vintage clothing, independent designers, jewellery, hats etc
Leadenhall Market was featured in Harry Potter & The Philosopher's Stone (Diagon Alley). On week days bustling place for dining, drinking & shopping
Chop'd - Leadenhall Market
1 Leadenhall MarketLeadenhall Market was featured in Harry Potter & The Philosopher's Stone (Diagon Alley). On week days bustling place for dining, drinking & shopping
If you want to stay fit for the duration of your visit, try Frame. Dance, yoga, pilates.
www.moveyourframe.com
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FRAME Shoreditch
29 New Inn YardIf you want to stay fit for the duration of your visit, try Frame. Dance, yoga, pilates.
www.moveyourframe.com
Victoria Park is one of London’s most important historic parks and its oldest public park. Used by millions of Londoners for nearly 170 yrs as a place of recreation, sports, play and relaxation.
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فيكتوريا بارك
Grove RoadVictoria Park is one of London’s most important historic parks and its oldest public park. Used by millions of Londoners for nearly 170 yrs as a place of recreation, sports, play and relaxation.
Essentials
Sainsburys Supermarket is a large grocery store not far which carries an extensive range. They have taxis outside so if you buy too much to carry they will take you home for £5!
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Sainsbury's
2 Tulse HillSainsburys Supermarket is a large grocery store not far which carries an extensive range. They have taxis outside so if you buy too much to carry they will take you home for £5!
The Grocery
52-56 Kingsland RdGreat little organic grocery store with cafe
Shopping
If you like Vintage clothing this is a great place to spend a few hours. It's a large warehouse with vintage clothing sourced from near and far. Mens & womens
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Beyond Retro Cheshire Street
Cheshire StreetIf you like Vintage clothing this is a great place to spend a few hours. It's a large warehouse with vintage clothing sourced from near and far. Mens & womens
55 Hanbury St
55 Hanbury StreetFabulous vintage department store with cafe just round the corner
Arts & Culture
Museum of Childhood is an interesting place
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متحف الطفولة في فيكتوريا وألبرت
Cambridge Heath RoadMuseum of Childhood is an interesting place
Whitechapel Ar gallery is a great little gallery with a delicious (although not cheap) restaurant
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معرض وايتشابل
77-82 Whitechapel High StWhitechapel Ar gallery is a great little gallery with a delicious (although not cheap) restaurant
Mainstream cinema that also has live music and exhibitions
www.richmix.org.uk
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York Hall Leisure Centre
21 Old Ford RoadMainstream cinema that also has live music and exhibitions
www.richmix.org.uk
Theatre, art, dance, film, music - The Barbican has it all
www.barbican.org.uk
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مركز باربيكان
Silk StreetTheatre, art, dance, film, music - The Barbican has it all
www.barbican.org.uk
An exciting programme of imaginative, diverse and distinct entertainment including theatre, music, comedy, cinema and cabaret.
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قاعة موسيقية ويلتون
1 Graces AlyAn exciting programme of imaginative, diverse and distinct entertainment including theatre, music, comedy, cinema and cabaret.
It shows the changing style of the English domestic interior in a series of period rooms from 1600 to the present day and is free.
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Museum of the Home
136 Kingsland RoadIt shows the changing style of the English domestic interior in a series of period rooms from 1600 to the present day and is free.
Tiny cinema with plush velvet sofas. Book early to avoid the front row where the screen is too close!
www.aubincinema.com
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Loungelover
1 Whitby StreetTiny cinema with plush velvet sofas. Book early to avoid the front row where the screen is too close!
www.aubincinema.com
The Comedy Cafe
100 Shoreditch High StreetComedy & dinner, The Comedy Cafe attracts top acts
Cargo
83 Rivington StLive music venue. Check the website for listings
www.cargo-london.com
Collection of international modern art from 1900 to the present day, housed in the former Bankside Power Station in North Southwark. AMAZING
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تيت مودرن
BanksideCollection of international modern art from 1900 to the present day, housed in the former Bankside Power Station in North Southwark. AMAZING
متحف التصميم
224-238 Kensington High StRegularly updated exhibitions.
www.designmuseum.org
Drinks & Nightlife
Really cool 'speakeasy' with live music on Thursdays & Saturdays. Booking highly recommended
www.barnightjar.com
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Nightjar
129 City RdReally cool 'speakeasy' with live music on Thursdays & Saturdays. Booking highly recommended
www.barnightjar.com
Champagne Bar on the 42nd floor offering tremendous views over London
www.vertigo42.co.uk
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Charlie Wright's Productions Est. 2017
40 Pitfield StChampagne Bar on the 42nd floor offering tremendous views over London
www.vertigo42.co.uk
Hearkening back to the near-forgotten days of iniquity & indulgence, this late night bar provides live music, performance & entertainment. Stepping into the Kiosk is like entering another era.
Bishopsgate Churchyard
Hearkening back to the near-forgotten days of iniquity & indulgence, this late night bar provides live music, performance & entertainment. Stepping into the Kiosk is like entering another era.
73 Cheshire St
73 Cheshire StreetTraditional pub with friendly atmosphere and beer garden
Nice traditional local pub. They have great comedy nights and do a fabulous Sunday Roast but be sure to book!
www.waterpoet.co.uk
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The Water Poet
9-11 Folgate StNice traditional local pub. They have great comedy nights and do a fabulous Sunday Roast but be sure to book!
www.waterpoet.co.uk