Posted by Damian Miranda
The many book stores dotted along this strip can provide hours of inspiration. Aside from those selling new books, several specialise in second-hand and antiquarian books.
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Posted by
Halina Hoffmann
A beautifully curated mix of plants from mature palms to microscopic succulents. It is impossible to leave empty-handed.
Posted by
Martin Andersen
My favourite no-frills Malaysian restaurant and takeaway hidden away in a basement.
Expect to queues for up to 30–40min, but well worth the wait.
Posted by
Mike Guppy
Quick, easy, cheap thai food. It's fairly new to me, but easily makes this list.
Posted by
Chrissie Macdonald
The Roundhouse was built as a steam-engine repair shed in 1846, and then became a warehouse before falling into disuse for 25 years and reopening as a performing arts venue in 1964 hosting acts like Jimi Hendrix, The Doors and Pink Floyd. It was redeveloped between 2004-2006 and is one of my favourite music venues in London; it’s a beautiful building, has a great sound and isn’t too huge so feels fairly intimate. Some highlights for me this year were The Flaming Lips, David Byrne & St.Vincent and the Timepiece installation by Conrad Shawcross.
Posted by
Constantin Bjerke
A great place for an informal lunch or dinner while in East London. It’s one of Nuno Mendes’ projects and it is housed in the impressive Town Hall at Bethnal Green. We filmed with Mendes in his kitchen when the restaurant first launched.