Guidebook for Greater London
Food Scene
Something of a stalwart on the East End scene, Tayyabs is undoubtedly one of the most beloved restaurants in the area. The family-run Punjabi restaurant grew from humble beginnings in 1972 to take over three separate premises, and now sees huge queues of people streaming from its doors most nights. But it’s worth the wait – the menu features Indian classics cooked to perfection (the lamb comes highly recommended), and the atmosphere is second to none. Book early and bring your own bottle to avoid disappointment.
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Tayyabs
83-89 Fieldgate StSomething of a stalwart on the East End scene, Tayyabs is undoubtedly one of the most beloved restaurants in the area. The family-run Punjabi restaurant grew from humble beginnings in 1972 to take over three separate premises, and now sees huge queues of people streaming from its doors most nights. But it’s worth the wait – the menu features Indian classics cooked to perfection (the lamb comes highly recommended), and the atmosphere is second to none. Book early and bring your own bottle to avoid disappointment.
With the recent influx of rib shacks and burger joints onto the capital’s food scene, it can be hard to find one that stands out. HotBox, however, manages exactly that. All exposed brick and benches, the American barbecue specialist puts the focus firmly on its mouth-watering selection of meat. If you can manage it, the Smoked Selection is a tour de force of barbecue food as it should be, and is matched perfectly by a small but carefully considered selection of sides. For after dinner drinks (if you aren’t too full to move), head downstairs to 46 and Mercy, who offer cocktails and an artsy atmosphere in equal measure.
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HotBox London
46-48 Commercial StreetWith the recent influx of rib shacks and burger joints onto the capital’s food scene, it can be hard to find one that stands out. HotBox, however, manages exactly that. All exposed brick and benches, the American barbecue specialist puts the focus firmly on its mouth-watering selection of meat. If you can manage it, the Smoked Selection is a tour de force of barbecue food as it should be, and is matched perfectly by a small but carefully considered selection of sides. For after dinner drinks (if you aren’t too full to move), head downstairs to 46 and Mercy, who offer cocktails and an artsy atmosphere in equal measure.
One thing East London does well is a pub, and The Culpeper is one of the finest in Whitechapel. An upmarket bar downstairs, the second floor restaurant features stunning seasonal food in a beautifully restored setting of parquet floors and ambient industrial lighting. The menu changes often, incorporating as often as possible the local and (literally) home grown; much of the produce is grown in the Culpeper’s own rooftop garden, perhaps taking inspiration from the 17th century Spitalfields herbalist, Nicholas Culpeper, for whom the pub is named. For classic dining with a touch of class, The Culpeper is hard to beat.
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The Culpeper
40 Commercial StOne thing East London does well is a pub, and The Culpeper is one of the finest in Whitechapel. An upmarket bar downstairs, the second floor restaurant features stunning seasonal food in a beautifully restored setting of parquet floors and ambient industrial lighting. The menu changes often, incorporating as often as possible the local and (literally) home grown; much of the produce is grown in the Culpeper’s own rooftop garden, perhaps taking inspiration from the 17th century Spitalfields herbalist, Nicholas Culpeper, for whom the pub is named. For classic dining with a touch of class, The Culpeper is hard to beat.
Last but by no means least, is Mexican taqueria Lupita. Born half a century ago as El Farolito in Mexico City, the taqueria moved to London as Lupita in 2010, and the recipes have lost none of their flavour along the way. Well known classics are given a delicious traditional twist at Lupita, offering an authentic Mexican experience that stands out against London’s many contenders. Downstairs is the Mayahuel Bar, a cocktail den that matches the Mexican experience upstairs with equally delicious mezcals and tequilas.
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Lupita
60-62 Commercial StLast but by no means least, is Mexican taqueria Lupita. Born half a century ago as El Farolito in Mexico City, the taqueria moved to London as Lupita in 2010, and the recipes have lost none of their flavour along the way. Well known classics are given a delicious traditional twist at Lupita, offering an authentic Mexican experience that stands out against London’s many contenders. Downstairs is the Mayahuel Bar, a cocktail den that matches the Mexican experience upstairs with equally delicious mezcals and tequilas.
Drinks & Nightlife
Owned by the infamous Geronimo group, when it comes to the Leman Street Tavern, you can expect British boozing with a twist. From their roster of gastro dishes that impress with flavour down to their ale and craft beer selection, this is a bar near Whitechapel that has it all.
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Leman Street Tavern
31 Leman StOwned by the infamous Geronimo group, when it comes to the Leman Street Tavern, you can expect British boozing with a twist. From their roster of gastro dishes that impress with flavour down to their ale and craft beer selection, this is a bar near Whitechapel that has it all.
Looking for a great cocktail bar near Whitechapel that boasts unique concoctions and late night antics combined? Then in this fruity name you can trust. Join Apples and Pears, just a short stroll from the tube, for elcectic interiors, late night DJs and a whole host more.
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Apples & Pears
26 Osborn StLooking for a great cocktail bar near Whitechapel that boasts unique concoctions and late night antics combined? Then in this fruity name you can trust. Join Apples and Pears, just a short stroll from the tube, for elcectic interiors, late night DJs and a whole host more.
Following a £1.2m refurbishment, Dirty Martini Minories is opening with a sleek and sophisticated design. Expect the same great cocktail menu, with their signature Martinis fully on offer. DJs will host regular weekend residencies creating a fun-time atmosphere perfect for partying in the city.
Dirty Martini - Minories
124-127 MinoriesFollowing a £1.2m refurbishment, Dirty Martini Minories is opening with a sleek and sophisticated design. Expect the same great cocktail menu, with their signature Martinis fully on offer. DJs will host regular weekend residencies creating a fun-time atmosphere perfect for partying in the city.