Among the Bangladeshi curry houses that line Brick Lane, Beigel Bake is a stalwart, serving its traditional Jewish beigels 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For late-night revellers it’s all about the salt-beef and pickles. The traditional fried sugar doughnuts are a great shout too. A community hangout in an ever-evolving part of the city.

A store full to the brim of beautiful things. What's there not to love? From sustainably made clothing, stationary, to homeware; Labour and Wait is a store made for browsing, and buying!

First, diners have to find the door– the only clue is the word “canteen” on a set of buzzers south of Arnold Circus. Margot Henderson’s restaurant began as a simple spot, dishing up lunch to the creatives working in the converted Victorian-school hub next door. And while the plates are still elegant in their simplicity (anchovy toast, ham with celeriac remoulade), there’s something so magical about the atmosphere on a summer’s evening that it feels as if you’re the only one in on Shoreditch’s worst-kept secret.

194Local is one of those hip, meticulously curated vintage shops where you can easily lose track of time. They're so cool we don't even know how to put it in words. It has quickly become a staple in the East London fashion scene for offering high-quality, rare pieces from iconic designers.