Places · London

Whitechapel

Where students eat, drink and go out in Whitechapel, London: 18 places, each with a short student note.

Food

• Satan's Whiskers｜Bethnal Green no-menu cocktail barWorld-class cocktail bar in East London with no fixed menu - the barten…
• E.PelliciA family-run breakfast spot that's been open for 125 years, one of the…
• Rogue SarniesAbout an 8-minute walk from Bethnal Green station, this sandwich spot h…
• Needoo Grill｜Good-value curry & grills, WhitechapelA budget-friendly Pakistani grill in Whitechapel, with spicy grilled la…
• Tayyabs｜Whitechapel Punjabi grill (near QMUL)An iconic Punjabi grill in Whitechapel (Tayyabs), famous for sizzling c…
• Lahore Kebab House｜Whitechapel Pakistani grillEstablished Pakistani grill in Whitechapel (Lahore Kebab House), grille…
• Al KahfSomali food in Whitechapel, on Vine Court;
• Café 338English breakfast in Whitechapel, on Bethnal Green Road, about 12 min w…
• Dragon ChefChinese noodle spot in Whitechapel, on Commercial Road, about 11 min wa…
• Rinkoffs BakeryBakery and coffee in Whitechapel, on Jubilee Street;
• Shalamar Kebab HousePakistani food in Whitechapel, on New Road;

Museums

• Young V&A｜Bethnal Green children's design museumThe V&A's children's branch in Bethnal Green (formerly the Museum of Ch…

Theatres & venues

• Genesis Cinema｜student day guide to this indie cinemaA multi-screen independent cinema in Whitechapel, especially praised by…
• Backyard Comedy ClubStand-up comedy club.

Live music

• The George Tavern｜East London's century-old live music pubCentury-old pub and small live venue on Commercial Rd in East London, r…
• TroxyOld Art Deco theatre, big live shows/club nights;

Things to do

• Old Truman BreweryCreative complex on Brick Lane, weekend markets and exhibitions;

Shops

• China Ark SupermarketIndependent Chinese supermarket on Mile End Road, straight down the mai…

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