A casual Mediterranean bistro and bar, Joan is a decent spot for brunch or your next Shoreditch date night.

A Mediterranean small plates spot housed in a massive ex-Victorian power station, The Light Bar is perfect for date night and big group hangs.

Auntie Banh Mi is a Laotian banh mi pop-up making some London’s best and most fiery banh mi.

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

Atis is a build-your-own salad place in Shoreditch with a lot of options, but also some very good ideas about what makes a tasty, satisfying lunch.

Rochelle Canteen is a British restaurant in Shoreditch that’s calm, delicious, and brilliant for any meal. It’s a perfect London escape, in London.

Officina 00 is a super-useful Old Street restaurant with a cool, laidback feel, serving affordable handmade pastas.

Tayer + Elementary is a three-part bar in Old Street. You should come here to drink and snack, but you should also come here to eat the tasting menu.

Marksman is a pub/restaurant with excellent, elevated British food in Shoreditch. It’s good anytime, but don’t miss the Sunday roast.

Gloria is the restaurant equivalent to a night that ends with a broken Louboutin. It’s daft, it’s delicious, and it’s downright fun.

Soft Serve Society in Shoreditch have some crazy offerings, but we prefer to keep it simple with a classic cone and matcha soft serve.

Troy Bar is a little Caribbean bar in Shoreditch that does a great lunchtime grab and go deal.

Genesis is an entirely plant-based take on your classic counter service diner near Spitalfields.

This Peruvian spot on Great Eastern Street in Shoreditch is perfect if you’re vegan, vegetarian, or gluten free. Or just really love pisco cocktails.

Leroy is an airy spot on a quiet corner in Shoreditch, serving small plates and an excellent selection of wine.

St Leonards is a spot in Shoreditch, with an ice bar and a wood-burning hearth, but despite the odd standout vegetable dish, it’s not worth going to.