Bethnal Green

Set within the Town Hall Hotel in Bethnal Green, Da Terra is elegant in a very minimalist east London way. Although it serves fancy takes on Brazilian food, the vibe is casual.

Tomé Morrissy-Swan

October 30, 2023

A neighbourhood bar in Bethnal Green with a rowdy pub feel, The Sun Tavern is perfect for whisky fans and anyone in need of an expert espresso martini.

Heidi Lauth Beasley

October 7, 2022

This light and bright roastery, coffee shop, and all-day restaurant in Bethnal Green is as useful as Ozone’s other spot in Shoreditch.

Oliver Feldman

January 22, 2022

Bistrotheque is a neighbourhood bistro set in an old warehouse, with art projected on the walls and a cool, east London ambience.

E. Pellicci is an old-school classic in Bethnal Green. It’s warm and welcoming, and if you don’t get a Full English breakfast, you did it wrong.

Campania is an Italian restaurant off Columbia Road ideal for a romantic dinner, that’s equally lovely during the day.

Jake Missing

January 14, 2022

Sager + Wilde’s Bethnal Green outpost brings good wine and Italian eats, and mixes it with railway arch vibes and plenty of outdoor seats for summer.

A beach-style bar with a feel-good roof terrace, Chiringuito is a great shout for a drink in Bethnal Green.

Heidi Lauth Beasley

May 26, 2021

A feel-good delivery service from the people behind Gloria and Circolo Popolare.

Heidi Lauth Beasley

January 20, 2021

An unassuming, cash-only Bangladeshi spot on Bethnal Green Road, Indian Masala makes delicious homemade curries, bhajis, and more.

Jake Missing

September 30, 2020

The Green Truffle is a lovely local Italian deli with an excellent selection of deli meats, cheeses, imported produce, and other bits and bobs.

Jake Missing

September 30, 2020

Arches is an old school caf in Bethnal Green ideal for a quiet fry-up, sandwich, or a loaded jacket potato.

Jake Missing

September 30, 2020

There’s imported formaggio, fella-filled cafs, and fantastic Bangladeshi food in Bethnal Green. Here’s how to spend £5 in E2.

Jake Missing

September 30, 2020

The Hive is a spacious coffee shop at Cambridge Heath that also serves wine at night.

Oliver Feldman

April 11, 2019

The Camel is a great local pub that really comes into its own in the winter. That’s because they have a ridiculously long pie list.

The Royal Oak is a gastropub on Columbia Road, great for avoiding the market crowds, drinking craft beers, and tucking into a roast.

Facing a dinner in East London but dreading the latest hipster food trends? Here’s where to get proper dinner out East without any of the fuss.