It's marvellously low-key, unpretentious, and though it holds a Michelin star to its name, offers a whole lot of fun. From its cornish sea bream ceviche and pork crackling to its wood roasted pork chop, you can bet there's a wine to compliment every course. As the wine is washed down and the music dialled up a notch; this place can turn rather rowdy, in the very best of  ways! 

You'll rarely struggle to find a great restaurant in London, particularly when you're knocking about East. One of our top choices - especially when it comes to Italian food - is the whole-animal butchery and hand-rolled pasta focussed manteca. 

House of Hackney is an upscale British enterprise and paradise for all interior designers and decorators. This mouth-dropping showroom displays and sells its eye-opening wallpapers, fabrics and accessories.