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Food Scene
Vegetarian cafe run by the Buddhist Centre. Nice outdoor space too.
44 locals recommend
The Larder, Bethnal Green
Globe RoadVegetarian cafe run by the Buddhist Centre. Nice outdoor space too.
Part of a community centre, st Margarets House, so music nights and film nights etc as well. Run by the local Buddhist Centre
90 locals recommend
Gallery Cafe
21 Old Ford RdPart of a community centre, st Margarets House, so music nights and film nights etc as well. Run by the local Buddhist Centre
Vintage Art Deco workers' cafe offering the full English breakfast and Italian classics since 1900. Small but really great for an early morning breakfast!
160 locals recommend
E Pellicci
332 Bethnal Green RdVintage Art Deco workers' cafe offering the full English breakfast and Italian classics since 1900. Small but really great for an early morning breakfast!
24-hour bakery known for traditional Jewish-style filled bagels such as salt beef and smoked salmon. This draws the crowds as it is cheap, characterful and non-missable part of Brick Lane heritage!
236 locals recommend
Beigel Bake
159 Brick Ln24-hour bakery known for traditional Jewish-style filled bagels such as salt beef and smoked salmon. This draws the crowds as it is cheap, characterful and non-missable part of Brick Lane heritage!
This street represents the best of Bethnal Green. Steeped in history, buildings telling the story of immigration in the area and celebrates the hustle and bustle of our wonderfully diverse community. Great Bengali curry and Jewish Beigals sit side by side! Street buskers,artists, markets and plenty of people watching.
878 locals recommend
Brick Lane
Brick LaneThis street represents the best of Bethnal Green. Steeped in history, buildings telling the story of immigration in the area and celebrates the hustle and bustle of our wonderfully diverse community. Great Bengali curry and Jewish Beigals sit side by side! Street buskers,artists, markets and plenty of people watching.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is one of our 2 local pubs that is relaxed and full of nice people. Cheap delicious pizzas.
59 locals recommend
The Florist Arms
255 Globe RdThis is one of our 2 local pubs that is relaxed and full of nice people. Cheap delicious pizzas.
This is one of our 2 local pubs that is relaxed and full of nice people. Also lovely pie, mash & gravy meals.
58 locals recommend
The Camel
277 Globe RdThis is one of our 2 local pubs that is relaxed and full of nice people. Also lovely pie, mash & gravy meals.
Parks & Nature
A local and national favourite. Has everything you'd want for all of the family and singletons alike. Lakeside pavilion cafe, boating on the lake, fabulous children's playgrounds and skateboarding etc. Everybody loves 'Vicky Park'!
1666 locals recommend
Pavilion Cafe
Old Ford RoadA local and national favourite. Has everything you'd want for all of the family and singletons alike. Lakeside pavilion cafe, boating on the lake, fabulous children's playgrounds and skateboarding etc. Everybody loves 'Vicky Park'!
A fabulous millenium project, comprising green bridge, ecology pavilion, arts pavilion, lake for pond dipping. The canal runs through it and great for walking, cycling along.
71 locals recommend
Mile End Park
Clinton RoadA fabulous millenium project, comprising green bridge, ecology pavilion, arts pavilion, lake for pond dipping. The canal runs through it and great for walking, cycling along.
Sightseeing
World famous Christopher Wren designed. survived the Blitz and just so iconic.
Great day out is to catch the central line from Bethnal Green a few stops to visit it, walk across the Thames via the Millenium bridge (wobbly bridge to us locals) and visit the Tate Modern or Shakespeare Globe on the South Bank. Then mosey down the South Bank past the buskers and fairs towards the London Eye. Then take a 'flight' on it and view our great city from the air.
845 locals recommend
St. Paul's Cathedral
World famous Christopher Wren designed. survived the Blitz and just so iconic.
Great day out is to catch the central line from Bethnal Green a few stops to visit it, walk across the Thames via the Millenium bridge (wobbly bridge to us locals) and visit the Tate Modern or Shakespeare Globe on the South Bank. Then mosey down the South Bank past the buskers and fairs towards the London Eye. Then take a 'flight' on it and view our great city from the air.
Well what do you say! So British...Royal jewels, Beefeaters, Ravens and by the iconic London Bridge and parts of the Roman walls of the original Londinium. Bethnal Green is in Tower Hamlets named after our local tower!
1372 locals recommend
Tower of London
Well what do you say! So British...Royal jewels, Beefeaters, Ravens and by the iconic London Bridge and parts of the Roman walls of the original Londinium. Bethnal Green is in Tower Hamlets named after our local tower!
Arts & Culture
The old Power Station creates a breathtaking venue for art. Contemporary and conceptual art curated within walls that have historic stories to tell. Great views along the Thames from the cafe/restaurant balconies.
2008 locals recommend
Tate Modern
BanksideThe old Power Station creates a breathtaking venue for art. Contemporary and conceptual art curated within walls that have historic stories to tell. Great views along the Thames from the cafe/restaurant balconies.
Whitechapel
Local and well loved gallery in Tower Hamlets
Museum of interiors and has a fantastic historic garden and good restaurant. Set in the grounds of an old Almshouse it is stately yet welcoming and community spirited.
326 locals recommend
Museum of the Home
136 Kingsland RoadMuseum of interiors and has a fantastic historic garden and good restaurant. Set in the grounds of an old Almshouse it is stately yet welcoming and community spirited.
We love this venue...places to play and imagine! Changing exhibitions, cafe, workshops and amazing collection. It's our second home on a rainy day.
418 locals recommend
V&A Museum of Childhood
Cambridge Heath RoadWe love this venue...places to play and imagine! Changing exhibitions, cafe, workshops and amazing collection. It's our second home on a rainy day.
Shopping
Lama's Pyjamas London
83 Roman RdGreat charity shop, run buy the Buddhist Centre community
Jambala
247 Globe RdSecond hand books, great for browsing. Just around the corner!
Prick Your Finger
260 Globe RdCrafty and inspiring. This is a wool/knitting craft store
You will love this! Open every Sunday from very early. Take in the atmosphere, have a beer at the Royal Oak then head on down to Brick lane and Spitalfields for more market browsing
1660 locals recommend
Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia RoadYou will love this! Open every Sunday from very early. Take in the atmosphere, have a beer at the Royal Oak then head on down to Brick lane and Spitalfields for more market browsing
Essentials
The local grocery. Everything you need for your stay
15 locals recommend
Co-op Food - Tower Hamlets - Globe Road
250a Globe RdThe local grocery. Everything you need for your stay