When not experiencing sonic mastery, explore our world-famous location at the iconic Truman Brewery on Brick Lane.


Shopping

Hip bookstore featuring a curated selection of contemporary titles in an architect-designed space.

BEST FOR: Discover new books and ideas

Experience the Victorian architectural charm and floral chaos of Columbia Road flower market on Sunday from 8am. A 10 minute walk from Brick Lane.

BEST FOR: Plant shopping

Get lost in the maze of indoor and outdoor markets that takeover Brick Lane on weekends.

BEST FOR: Food, drinks, vintage finds and artisan originals

Go on a vinyl hunt at the UK's best independent record shop.

BEST FOR: Record shopping

Dray Walk

Browse independent shops, pop ups and flash sample sales on Dray Walk.

BEST FOR: Shopping


Drinking

Home to curated, low intervention, independently produced delicious natural wines. Delicious nibbles too.

BEST FOR: Wine drinking

Bag a burger fresh from the grill and kick back to some pure vinyl DJ sets.

BEST FOR: BBQ, liquor, records

Connect with London’s multicultural communities at this cavernous warehouse bar tucked away in the corner of Ely’s Yard. 

BEST FOR: Cocktails, street food & free art exhibitions

Snuggle into a sofa at the Truman Brewery’s ‘living room’ bar, listen to some of the best Jazz in town or people watch from their Brick Lane terrace.

BEST FOR
: Jazz music

Stick around and party until late at Brick Lane’s historic nightclub.

BEST FOR: Clubbing


Eating

Brat is a Michelin-starred restaurant in Shoreditch, headed up by chef Tomos Parry. There’s strong Basque influences on the menu of this rustic Spanish spot with open wood fire grill.

BEST FOR: Gourmet dinner

Next door to the Beigel shop, Beigel Bake operates 24 hours a day and is renowned for its traditional Jewish-style filled bagels, such as salt beef and smoked salmon.

BEST FOR: Beigels

A highly reputable restaurant and takeaway delivering delicious and affordable Indian cuisine since 1989!

BEST FOR: Indian cuisine

If you're looking for genuine home cooked Sylheti-style Bangladeshi dishes, Graam Bangla hits the mark. A must-try!

BEST FOR: Bengali/Bangladeshi cuisine

Founded in 1855, the Beigel Shop was the first beigel bakery to open on Brick Lane. An institution!

BEST FOR: Beigels

Ely’s Yard

Sample some street food from your favourite independent traders.

BEST FOR: Al fresco snacking in the sun

One of the largest Bangladeshi & Indian Restaurant on Brick Lane. Discover a unique range of authentic food across India.

BEST FOR: Bangladeshi & Indian cuisine

Boasting the title of the best curry house in Brick Lane, the Famous Curry Bazaar promises a unique Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi culinary experience for its visitors.

BEST FOR: Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi cuisine

Definition of Momlette: Street food of Bengal, beaten eggs cooked with regional spices, stirred until set and served rolled in parata flat bread. Unique.

BEST FOR: Breakfast