Eating out in Shoreditch

Visitors to London are presented with a plethora of choice when picking their fuelling pit–stops. Let’s face it you don’t want to waste any of your precious visiting time on duff eateries. To help you out with your trip planning we’ve made a few choices to help you get it right first time. At some time during your sojourn you will probably be tempted to explore Shoreditch so here are a few venue that you might want to take in.

First stop

If you like tea look no further than the Good and Proper Tea Company in Old Street. The founders are passionate brewers, blenders, curators, traders and, perhaps most importantly, drinkers of loose leaf tea. Visitors can combine different teas with a variety of very British snacks like buttered crumpets and raspberry jam. It is however a little hidden behind the famous Shoreditch Grind.

If on the other hand you prefer coffee then try the Sorry Coffee Company in Redchurch Street - a minimalist Canadian brand within the beautiful Kit and Ace store. Their collectable cups are a blank canvas for emerging artists to showcase original work in a fresh format.

Every few months they change their typographer or designer to create artwork for new cups. Just up the street is the Counter Albion – a little sister to the better known Albion cafes. It has a big focus on healthy eating. If you fancy a cold pressed juice or a handmade salad get this place on your planner. Of their other delicacies try some of their natural wines or charcuterie and cheeses when the sun goes down.

The Café reinvented

Another café in Shoreditch to visit should be Cream – where they change the menu every day and where their food is presented quite beautifully. On a warm day you can sit on the outdoor pavement and enjoy a little café culture. For lovers of cool Jago can be found in nearby Hanbury Street where diners can luxuriate in architecture and design. Spanish architects SelgasCano who designed the Serpentine Gallery also did a great job here. You can expect to rub shoulders with budding Internet entrepreneurs as the restaurant is part of second home.

Back in happening Redchurch Street it is all happening in Barbour and Parlour As well as being a delightful café there is also a shop and a cinema in the basement. There is much more in which to indulge when you consider that you can get a haircut and get you nails done (men and women).

Something a little spicy?

A little bit of Mexico City can be found in DF/Mexico where traditional staples like tacos, tortas and burritos can be consumed. Frozen Margaritas are house favourite in this nice little eatery in the Old Truman Brewery. Diners with a penchant for spacious places with minimalist interiors should try Lyle’s a new James Lowe restaurant who was the former chef at St. John Bread and Wine. Lyles is located in the same (Tea Building) as Pizza East and across the street from Boxpark. Our final Shoreditch pick is Pizza East which does as the name suggest great pizza as well as plenty Italian favourites. There is a great atmosphere, plenty of space and nice big tables – one of our favourites!

So there you have – there is plenty to explore and enjoy in Shoreditch – have great time.