Everything feels very wabi-sabi organic at Momosan Shop, and we are here for it. This lovely shop is terribly elegant and seriously refined. We adore it for beautiful gifts – for others our ourselves – or even just to peruse when inspiration is lacking. We love their focus on only stocking pieces from independent craftspeople.

The Spurstowe Arms is an avant-garde pub that serves Modern European and classic Brit dishes. Of course, we recommend their Sunday Roast but also suggest that you visit them for a Margarita on the rocks or a Bellini Spritz on their gorgeous terrace. 

Claire Ptak was made world-famous thanks to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who chose the Californian implant to bake their wedding cake. Hackney locals have been buying her goodies since 2005 when she first started selling them from a Broadway Market stall. Her shop-café north of London Fields specialises in seasonal bakes such as almond polenta muffins topped with chamomile apricots and peanut-butter cherry cake.

Pophams Home blends craft, quality, and a love for British design in its curated collection of homewares. Each piece – whether it’s a hand-carved butter dish, a beeswax bread bag, or a walnut-handled kitchen knife – is a celebration of independent makers. Beyond stylish kitchen essentials, you’ll find Cornish-made pasta, artisanal hot sauces, and locally sourced honeys for the pantry. A spotlight on craftsmanship, it also offers a modern twist on timeless design for those who appreciate the beauty of well-made things.