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Discover Finsbury’s 3 best spots for your trip in London

From the classic Tayēr + Elementary and Ozone Coffee - Shoreditch, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.

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Tayēr + Elementary

★ 4.4 · 845 reviews

Discover Tayēr + Elementary, Old Street's split-personality cocktail bar. Sip easygoing drinks on tap in the front room, then slip into Elementary's slower-paced back bar for technically inventive, unstuffy cocktails.

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Reasons to go

Split into two connected bars, Tayer and Elementary, each with a distinct menu and pace under one roof
Tayer serves cocktails on tap alongside by-the-glass drinks, a less common format for craft bars
Regularly featured on global best-bar lists for its technically inventive cocktail programme

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Typical visit

1h15

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Best time

early evening or evening

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Walking intensity

Easy pace

☕Coffeebreak$$ · Mid-range

Ozone Coffee - Shoreditch

★ 4.5 · 3,255 reviews

Discover Ozone Coffee in Shoreditch, a local favourite for brunch and specialty coffee. Settle in for sourdough topped with perfectly cooked eggs, paired with a expertly brewed cup, whether you're lingering on a weekend or grabbing a quick weekday fix.

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Reasons to go

Known for sourdough topped with perfectly cooked eggs, a repeat favourite among reviewers
Specialty coffee here is rated among the best in the Shoreditch area
Close to Redchurch Street, making it easy to pair with a walk around the neighborhood

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Typical visit

40 min

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Best time

early morning, morning, lunchtime or afternoon

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Walking intensity

Easy pace

🌙Nightlife$$ · Mid-range

XOYO

★ 3.3 · 1,891 reviews

Discover XOYO, a Shoreditch staple for East London nightlife. Dance across two levels to rotating weekly residencies spanning techno, hip-hop, and indie sets, powered by a strong sound system and an energetic crowd.

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Reasons to go

Runs across two levels near Old Street with rotating genre-spanning club nights and DJ residencies rather than a fixed identity
The basement uses a Void sound system, noted by reviewers as distinctive and less fatiguing to listen to over a night out
Known for strict door policy on intoxication, so its reputation rests on programming and atmosphere rather than tourist appeal

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Typical visit

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Best time

late night

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Walking intensity

Moderate walking