From the classic E Pellicci and Satan's Whiskers, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
1★ 4.8 · 3,140 reviews
Step into E Pellicci, a Grade II-listed East End caff whose Art Deco marquetry dining room has barely changed in a century. Tuck into a hearty fry-up or pasta among locals, family staff, and genuine lived-in charm — just be ready to queue at breakfast.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
1h
Best time
early morning, morning, lunchtime or afternoon
Walking intensity
Easy pace
2★ 4.7 · 1,209 reviews
Discover Satan's Whiskers, a neighbourhood cocktail bar tucked away on Cambridge Heath Road. Walk in without a reservation and enjoy expertly made classic cocktails, served with unpretentious charm by bartenders who favour craft over flashy spectacle.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
1h15
Best time
early evening, evening or late night
Walking intensity
Easy pace
3★ 4.8 · 186 reviews
Discover Tiella Trattoria & Bar on Columbia Road, tucked near London's famous flower market. Settle in for a relaxed Italian meal of simple, well-made dishes like fresh tomatoes with stracciatella, without fuss or premium prices.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
1h15
Best time
early evening or evening
Walking intensity
Easy pace
4★ 4.8 · 517 reviews
Discover Da Terra, a two-Michelin-star tasting menu spot in Bethnal Green. Watch the open kitchen at work over a multi-course dinner, with thoughtful personal touches that turn a milestone celebration into a memorable evening.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
2h15
Best time
lunchtime, early evening or evening
Walking intensity
Easy pace
5★ 4.4 · 6,270 reviews
Discover Young V&A in Bethnal Green, the V&A's playful spin-off made for kids and the grown-ups with them. Explore hands-on design, art, and performance galleries, with a paid activity zone for extra play if little ones want to linger.
Reasons to go
Typical visit
1h
Best time
morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening
Walking intensity
Moderate walking
