The excellent drinks list showcases good-value wines from some of the more unusual areas of France. However, if you want something with a little more kick, try the short list of cocktails. Read more.
Boxpark is the world’s first pop-up mall. Made out of old shipping containers, each “box” is its own little self-contained store, gallery or café.
One of the greatest record shops in the world. Listening booths, staff recommendations, magazines, books, loads of vinyl and surprisingly good coffee. Read more.
Stunning hotel with beautiful rooms, lovely service and two delicious restaurants (Viajante & Corner Room) to choose from. Read more.
This road was used as the route for transporting bricks after the Great Fire of London in 1666, hence the name. It now boasts the greatest concentration of curry houses in Britain.
If you're around Dalston, check out this cool rooftop bar on the top of the old Reeves factory.
Wifi, coffee and vintage shopping in a very cool converted old building. Good to know for weekends.
This is one of my favourite places to sit and read in London - good coffee and beautiful bikes aplenty Read more.
Bringing together some of the capital’s best-loved street food traders, the market will be open every Saturday and Sunday from noon ‘til midnight and is sure to resuscitate market trade. Read more.
impossibly good uber-gastronomy from Nuno Mendes & his wonderful troupe of foodcore mercenaries, more a living room [only 10 tables] but one of finest meals in London. Mushroom chocolates best ever. Read more.
It's really easy to while away the hours on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon here. Great people watching. Note: they stop serving food between 5-6pm - it's just coffee/drinks/desserts.
U can find nice handmade stuff there, some clothes made by young designers, unusual jewels. Actually market works on the week, but weekends are better time to visit it...
this market provides a handy alternative to the conglomerate supermarket chains dotted around London Read more.
Have a wander down Brick Lane on a Sunday and take in the colourful sights and eclectic smells. All sorts of little stalls to nibble away at, alongside vintage fashion and unusual bric a brac
