Restaurants
Curries are no-longer something to be eaten after too many drinks on a Friday night. Connoisseurs know that not all curries are the same, and it's better to come earlier in the evening when you can still appreciate the different flavours! From Thursday to Sunday evening many of the restaurants are quite busy so either book ahead or try some of the restaurants in the streets off Brick Lane. For a full listing of “Indian” restaurants in and around Brick Lane go to www.bricklanerestaurants.com.
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Al Volo - Italian café-ristorante
Ely’s Yard (Off Corbett Place ), E1
Recently designed and reopened with a new delicious chic style & a menu for every day of the week. They now offer catering services for both corporate and private events and parties.
Mon- Thu: 10am – 9pm Friday: 10am – 3pm Sat & Sun: 11am – 10pm
Tel: 020 7377 0808 www.alvolo.co.uk
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Bistrotheque
23-27 Wadeson Street, E1
Set over two floors of an old clothing factory, this French-style bistro offers retro dishes such as coq-au-vin alongside more modern combinations such as scallops and black pudding with chilli jam. A charming experience. Meal for two with drinks and service: around £70.
Tel: 020 8983 7900
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The
Brick House
152c
Brick Lane
The Brickhouse is a fine dining restaurant with a twist. Set over three
levels the restaurant offers two styles of dining; a la carte and a six
course grazing menu. We offer a modern European menu that will change
with the seasons, skillfully put together by Matt Reuther. Our aim is
not only to stimulate your taste buds but also provide an atmosphere where
you can enjoy yourself all evening. DJ's, VJ's and live acts will be performing
throughout the week to coincide with your dining experience.
Tel: 020 7247 0005
www.thebrickhouse.co.uk | adam@thebrickhouse.co.uk
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Café
Mediterraneo
14 Horner Square
Fresh and healthy selection of Syrian, Tunisian, Lebanese, Italian and
Spanish cuisine. The café also offers fantastic vegetarian options.
Tel: 020 7377 8552
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Cafe Spice Namaste
Cafe Spice Namaste, 16 Prescot St , London , E1 8AZ
Look forward to barbeques. Ginger Garden, is now open for lunch and dinner.
Tel: 020 7488 9242
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Gourmet Burget Kitchen
5 Horner Square, London, E1 6EW
Tel: 020 7422 0052
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Lahore Kebab House
2 Umberston Street, E1
Top-notch Pakistani cooking, amazing kebabs and curries wit h a kick! The interior is stylish with round tables and brown leather chairs. Ideal for low-key lunches or business banter with a touch of imagination. Service is goos and the vibe is smoothly unpretentious. (BYO alcohol, curry dishes around £6)
Tel: 020 7833 2551
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Las Iguanas Restaurant and Bar
1 Horner Square , Old Spitalfields Market, London E1 6AA
Open: 10am - 11pm Monday to Saturday and 10am - 10.30pm Sundays.
The menu at Las Iguanas is inspired by authentic regional dishes from Brazil, Colombia, Peru and Argentina . As well as the a la carte menu there is a tasty Tapas selection. Las Iguanas serve up a light lunch/early evening express menu, great fiesta menus for friends to share, imaginative food for children - and everything is cooked fresh to order. For those looking for a drink with a difference the Cachaçaria (spirit bar) specializes in traditional Brazilian cocktails made with Las Iguanas Magnifica. Happy hour runs daily from 5pm - 7pm where selected cocktails and pitchers are two for the price of one and there's money off selected wines.
Tel: 0207 426 0876
Web: www.iguanas.co.uk
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Les Trois Garcons
1 Club Row, E1
Fabulous chandeliers, three-foot wine glasses and fine French food. Indulge in this opulent burlesque setting complete with tiara-wearing stuffed animals!
Tel: 020 7613 1924
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Lilly's
75 Wapping High Street, E1
A friendly neighbourhood venue
offering a range of hearty as well as lighter dishes. Lilly's has the
warm and welcoming feel of a New York brasserie, with a separate bar area
and is the ideal place for a quick lunch, a relaxed drink or a leisurely
dinner with friends. Diners can choose from a menu which includes house
specialities, dishes from the grill, platters to share, mains from the
kitchen, sandwiches and
salads and a daily changing lunch special.
Tel: 020 7702 2040
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L'Oasis Bar and Restaurant
237 Mile End Road, E1 4AA
L'Oasis provides the winning formula of great dining, drinking and a relaxed atmosphere. It's spacious dining and bar area boasts original features including an ornamental listed ceiling dating back to the late 19th century. The large teak tables and chairs provide comfortable dining in a contemporary setting, with low tempo music and lighting to complete the mood.
The menu is varied, changes daily and is reasonably priced. Beautifully prepared modern European cuisine is offered from lunch through to dinner and a la carte - not forgetting fabulous desserts and the best Sunday lunch for miles which have become legendary.
L'Oasis also host regular exhibitions by local artists. All works are available to buy and local artists are encouraged to submit work for future consideration. Please note L'Oasis is closed on a Monday.
For more information contact: John Cleary/Simone Brookes at info@loasisstepney.co.uk or on 020 7702 7051.
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Meson Los Barrilles
Ltd.
8-9 Lamb Street, E1
Authentic Spanish restaurant specialising in fresh fish accompanied by the finest wines imported direct from Spain.
Tel: 020 7375 3136
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The Real Greek
6 Horner Square, London, E1
Based on traditional Greek 'street food', the menu consists of wide range of traditional mediterranean dishes made from freshest and finest ingredients.
Tel: 020 7566 6700
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River Spice
83-85 Wapping Lane, E1
A modern 2pan-Asian" restaurant whose visually stunning food is influenced by a combination of Thai and European ingredients and cooking styles.
Tel: 020 7488 4051
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Rootmaster
Daily
8am – 10pm
Unique,
fun, healthy Vegan restaurant situated inside an iconic London Routemaster
Bus! "Our aim is to promote healthy living & respect for the
environment. We want to show our customers that it is possible to enjoy
and have fun with food & wine while living in harmony with the planet."
www.root-master.co.uk
Tel: 07912 389 314
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Rosemary Lane
61 Royal Mint Street, E1
A cosy restaurant which combines carefully sourced ingredients such as organics from Californian farmers and traditional cheese from the Lake District to create classic French cuisine.
Tel: 020 7481 2602
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Scarlet Dot
4 Crispin Square,Crispin Place, London E1 6DW
Scarlet Dot (named in respect of the Hindu Bindi), is the first Indian Hâute Cuisine restaurant to open in this area.
Perfectly designed for any occasion, whether you wish to dine inside or outside; with clients, family, colleagues or friends; or just simply relax over a couple of cocktails or a cappuccino, Scarlet Dot is ready to cater for your every requirement.
Tel: 020 7375 0880 or visit www.scarletdot.co.uk
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Square Pie
16 Horner Square
Tel: 0207 377 1114
The finest all natural hand made pies baked fresh each day and served
with mash, peas and gravy. A new take on the original fast food classic
from the East End.
www.squarepie.com
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Sweet Basil
65a Brushfield Street
Tel: 020 7375 3484
Sophisticated family owned Italian restaurant with basement pizzeria,
serves mouth-watering pasta and meat dishes.
www.sweetbasilrestaurant.co.uk
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Bars
CORBET PLACE BAR & LOUNGE
Ely’s Yard (Off Corbett Place )
Lazy Sunday Afternoon
Opening around midday for something chilled... you can enjoy a menu of fresh cocktails, cold beers, or great iced coffees while listening to some relaxing tunes to take a break from the bustling Truman markets and other randomness that is Brick Lane .
Every Sunday 2pm - 10.30pm
Free Admission: For any enquiries & venue hire for public or private events please contact Pia Ovall e: pia@trumanbrewery.com , t: 0207 770 6028
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Chill-Out Lounge
Dray Walk, E1
Located just off Brick Lane, the-drink-and-eaterie is an oasis of good vibes, with leather armchairs and comfy decor. The kitcjen serves up soul food around big communal tables, while resident DJ's provide the sounds on lazy Sundays.Tel: 020 7392 9180
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The Lane Bar & Restaurant
12-20 Osborn Street, E1
A funky lounge bar where you can relax and enjoy excellent cuisine and the drink of your choice while listening to some of the world's best DJs.Happy Hour; Mon-Thurs 5-7pm & Sat 6-9pm
The Lane Bar music programme:
Monday to Thursday; the very best in the world music
Fridays; an eclectic mis of music genres/beats something for the weekend
Saturdays; deep and jacking house music for pre-clubbers and our stylish regulars
Sundays; Asian influenced music, cuisine and cocktails
Tel: 020 7247 3313 or visit www.thelanebar.com
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Lounge Lover
1 Whitby Street, E1
Winner of the Time Out Best Design Award for 2004, this bar is a collectors paradise, stuffed with curios including a stuffed hippos head, a grandfather clock, a revolving dummy, 60's inspired chairs, Victorian gas lamps, Japanese lanterns and series of fabulous chandeliers. Combined with inventive cocktails, delicious bar snacks and friendly service, Loungelover is quite an experience.
Tel: 020 7012 1234
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Vibe Bar
Old Truman Brewery, E1
A young and lively crowd live it up inside and out - in a massive fairy-lighted courtyard.
Tel: 020 7377 2899
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Pubs
Captain Kidd's
108 Wapping High Street, E1
Fine river views, decent pub grub and pints so cheap (lagers from £1.95 - no joke!) you'll be begging the bar staff to marry you before the night is out. There is also a restaurant on the 2nd floor and a small function room availabale for hire on the top floor.
Tel: 020 7480 5759
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The Golden Hart pub
110 Commercial Street , London , E1 6LZ
Small authentic east end pub.
Tel: 020 7247 2158
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Pride of Spitalfields
3 Heneage Street, E1
A welcoming, traditional and cosy back street pub tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Brick Lane.
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Prospect of Whitby
57 Wapping Wall, E1
A charming riverside pub that mixes the traditional real ale-feel with modern style menu. fantastic views across the river are combined with a friendly service and atmosphere.
Tel: 020 7481 4051
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Town of Ramsgate
62 Wapping High Sreet, E1
A historically interesting pub with a paved seating area overlooking the Thames. It features mock gallows at the spot where authentic ones once greeted condemned prisoners.
Tel: 020 7481 8000
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Turners Old Star
14 Watt's Street, E1
This backstreet traditional pub gets its name from the celebrated English painter, Joseph Turner, who used to frequent the bar.
Tel: 020 7481 1879