The Best Restaurants & Bars in London Shoreditch
Best Places to eat and drink in Shoreditch & Hoxton: a foodie guide to East London
Looking for the best places to eat and drink in Shoreditch and Hoxton? Whether you are visiting London craving the city’s best flavours or a local on the hunt for your next foodie fix, this guide will take you through East London’s top food markets, restaurants and cocktail bars – all packed into the city’s most buzzing neighbourhoods. Let’s dig in.
Shoreditch street food and markets you can’t miss
Street food in Shoreditch is legendary. If you want a true taste of East London, skip the chains and dive into these flavour-packed spots:
- Urban Food Fest (Hoxton Square): a weekend street food festival with rotating vendors serving burgers, vegan eats, churros, and craft drinks.
- Boxpark Shoreditch: a pop-up mall made from shipping containers. Try Dub Pan for Jamaican jerk chicken with a twist, or Ban Me for Vietnamese street eats.
- Old Spitalfields Market: from renowned restaurants, to gourmet street food trucks, to family-friendly eateries, this market has something for everyone.
Best bars & cocktails in Shoreditch and Hoxton
The bar scene in Shoreditch and Hoxton is just as eclectic as the food. Whether you love speakeasies, rooftop drinks, or craft beer, there's a spot for every mood.
- Nightjar: vintage vibes, live jazz, and expertly crafted cocktails.
- Tayēr + Elementary: frequently ranked as one of the world’s top bars. Split into two parts: Elementary is casual, Tayēr is boundary-pushing. Cocktails are clean, bold, and unforgettable.
- The Cocktail Trading Company: an award-winning cocktail bar in Shoreditch, with an infectious atmosphere and rock and roll tunes.
Where to eat in Shoreditch & Hoxton: From hidden gems to heavy hitters
From indulgent lunches to stylish dinner spots, Shoreditch and Hoxton restaurants offer serious variety and serious flavour.
- Marlin's on The Roof: at the top of Virgin Hotels London Shoreditch, you will find this rooftop eatery, which embraces its Mediterranean roots. With a menu that blends fresh, seasonal ingredients with bold, contemporary flavours.
- Rochelle Canteen: tucked inside a former Victorian school, this seasonal British restaurant is effortlessly cool and impossibly fresh.
- Manteca: Located right next door to Virgin Hotels London Shoreditch, this is nose-to-tail Italian-inspired cooking with bold flavours, handmade pasta, and house-cured meats in a stylish industrial space.
- Smokestak: Rustic BBQ and smoked meats that melt in your mouth.
- BRAT Restaurant: Michelin-starred dining with an open-fire kitchen and Basque-inspired dishes.
- Smoking Goat: Thai barbecue meets East London grit. Go for the fish sauce chicken wings and chilli-heavy dishes that deliver both heat and umami in every bite.
Top pubs in Shoreditch & Hoxton: old-school charm meets craft cool
Sometimes you just want a proper pint, maybe with a roast, maybe with a fun quiz night. These East London pubs bring the vibes.
- The Owl & Pussycat: a classic Shoreditch boozer with a beer garden and great Sunday roasts.
- The George & Vulture: the tallest pub in London since 1870. Recently revived and full of heritage. Cosy inside, great craft beer selection, and full of East End charm.
- The Carpenters Arms: low-key, traditional, and beloved by locals. Come for the ale, stay for the ambience.
- The Culpeper: Venture up to the top of the Spitalfields pub and you'll find a lush garden full of herbs and veg.