Carolyn and Dan's Guidebook
Our favourite places to eat
Il Bacino
21 Wapping LnNice Italian. Excellent steak! Closest restaurant to apartment
We highly recommend Emilias. Simple but fabulously tasty fresh pasta.
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Emilia's Crafted Pasta (St. Katharine Docks)
We highly recommend Emilias. Simple but fabulously tasty fresh pasta.
Tasty Turkish in St Kats Docks. Always busy.
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Kilikya Turkish Cuisine
Tasty Turkish in St Kats Docks. Always busy.
White Mulberries
Good breakfast food
St Katharine Docks Marina
50 St Katharine's WayHonest Burgers St Katharine Docks
1 Commodity QuayNatural Kitchen
78 Marylebone High StLovely healthy breakfasts and lunches
Excellent authentic curry and kebab house in Whitechapel. Not much to look at it but has delivered the goods for years and years.
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Lahore Kebab House
Umberston StreetExcellent authentic curry and kebab house in Whitechapel. Not much to look at it but has delivered the goods for years and years.
Bellavita Shop
11C Dock StNice cafe, good Italian coffee, on the way to Tower Hill tube
Another excellent Indian restaurant. Great grilled meat.
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Tayyabs
83-89 Fieldgate StAnother excellent Indian restaurant. Great grilled meat.
This Italian in Wapping has been around for decades. Good pasta and pizza, and large portions.
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Il Bordello
70 Wapping WallThis Italian in Wapping has been around for decades. Good pasta and pizza, and large portions.
Lovely French bistro on the park in Wapping serving great breakfast with French twist, and lunch and dinner. 10 minute walk. Recommended!
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The Turk's Head
1 Green BankLovely French bistro on the park in Wapping serving great breakfast with French twist, and lunch and dinner. 10 minute walk. Recommended!
Decent barbecue and US sports. Close to Tower of London
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Bodean's Tower
16 Byward StDecent barbecue and US sports. Close to Tower of London
Reasonably priced Asian noodles and ramen dishes at Tower Hill
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Wagamama
26-40 Kensington High StReasonably priced Asian noodles and ramen dishes at Tower Hill
Waka - Japanese Peruvian Kitchen - More Town
Unit 3 Thomas More StreetWe haven't tried this place yet, but it sounds great
Vegan restaurant very close to flat. We haven’t been so cannot honestly recommend but visit their website to find out more.
https://www.tencablestreet.com
10 Cable St
10 Cable StreetVegan restaurant very close to flat. We haven’t been so cannot honestly recommend but visit their website to find out more.
https://www.tencablestreet.com
2 minute walk up Cannon Street Road. Often busy with locals. Very tasty and good for something cheap and cheerful.
Madina Grill
135 Cannon St Rd2 minute walk up Cannon Street Road. Often busy with locals. Very tasty and good for something cheap and cheerful.
Smiths of Wapping
22 Wapping High StExcellent fish restaurant
Sightseeing
See the Crown Jewels, the ravens, Bloody Tower, Medieval Palace, battlements, the public outside areas of the Tower of London and magnificent armour displays in the White Tower, including Line of Kings.
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Torre de Londres
See the Crown Jewels, the ravens, Bloody Tower, Medieval Palace, battlements, the public outside areas of the Tower of London and magnificent armour displays in the White Tower, including Line of Kings.
Tower Bridge will transport you to Victorian London, telling the story of the city’s defining landmark from the very beginning. Immerse yourself in the architecture and engineering, and watch city life unfold in panorama from its high-level Walkway and Glass Floor.
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Puente de la Torre
Tower Bridge RoadTower Bridge will transport you to Victorian London, telling the story of the city’s defining landmark from the very beginning. Immerse yourself in the architecture and engineering, and watch city life unfold in panorama from its high-level Walkway and Glass Floor.
St Katharine Docks feels a world away from much of the capital. Its tranquil, laid-back character is a welcome contrast from nearby attractions like the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, Bank of England and The Monument; not to mention the busy business districts around Moorgate and across the river at London Bridge. It’s also a great stop-off before or after time spent in bustling destinations like Shoreditch, the South Bank and West End.
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St Katharine Docks Marina
50 St Katharine's WaySt Katharine Docks feels a world away from much of the capital. Its tranquil, laid-back character is a welcome contrast from nearby attractions like the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, Bank of England and The Monument; not to mention the busy business districts around Moorgate and across the river at London Bridge. It’s also a great stop-off before or after time spent in bustling destinations like Shoreditch, the South Bank and West End.
"The most important surviving early music hall to be seen anywhere... It is of outstanding architectural and archaeological significance" – The Theatres Trust
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Sala de música de Wilton
1 Graces Aly"The most important surviving early music hall to be seen anywhere... It is of outstanding architectural and archaeological significance" – The Theatres Trust
Shoreditch is known as one of London’s most creative, unusual neighbourhoods. Streets are packed with independent boutiques flogging hand-made and artisanal wares. Unmarked doorways lead to award-winning, world-class cocktail bars. Old warehouses are reborn as arenas for crazy golf, shuffleboard and ping pong.
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Shoreditch
Shoreditch is known as one of London’s most creative, unusual neighbourhoods. Streets are packed with independent boutiques flogging hand-made and artisanal wares. Unmarked doorways lead to award-winning, world-class cocktail bars. Old warehouses are reborn as arenas for crazy golf, shuffleboard and ping pong.
Whether you’re a local resident, worker or visiting from far and wide, Spitalfields offers an opportunity to experience this wonderfully authentic London area that is home to contemporary brands and innovative Street Food independents, all set against the backdrop of a world-famous City skyline.
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Mercado de Spitalfields
65 Brushfield St Whether you’re a local resident, worker or visiting from far and wide, Spitalfields offers an opportunity to experience this wonderfully authentic London area that is home to contemporary brands and innovative Street Food independents, all set against the backdrop of a world-famous City skyline.
Today Shadwell Basin is one of the most significant bodies of water surviving from the historical London Docks. It is situated on the north side of the river Thames east (downstream) of the Tower of London and Tower Bridge and west (upstream) of Limehouse.
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Shadwell Basin
Today Shadwell Basin is one of the most significant bodies of water surviving from the historical London Docks. It is situated on the north side of the river Thames east (downstream) of the Tower of London and Tower Bridge and west (upstream) of Limehouse.
With beautiful galleries, exhibitions, artist commissions, collection displays, historic archives, education resources, inspiring art courses, Cafe/Bar and Bookshop, the Gallery is open all year round, so there is always something free to see.
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Galería Whitechapel
77-82 Whitechapel High StWith beautiful galleries, exhibitions, artist commissions, collection displays, historic archives, education resources, inspiring art courses, Cafe/Bar and Bookshop, the Gallery is open all year round, so there is always something free to see.
CURRENTLY CLOSED
World-leading museum of design and creativity for children and young people.
Since the museum's founding in 1872, the V&A Museum of Childhood has been a much-prized and welcoming community space for everyone.
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Museo de la Infancia del V&A
Cambridge Heath RoadCURRENTLY CLOSED
World-leading museum of design and creativity for children and young people.
Since the museum's founding in 1872, the V&A Museum of Childhood has been a much-prized and welcoming community space for everyone.
Health and wellbeing
Well appointed gym with a large selection of classes. Must book a daily (£15) or weekly (£30) membership in advance. Visit join.better.org.uk
John Orwell Sports Centre
Tench StreetWell appointed gym with a large selection of classes. Must book a daily (£15) or weekly (£30) membership in advance. Visit join.better.org.uk
Shadwell Basin Outdoor Activity Centre provides water-sports and adventurous activities. We are open to everyone and there are lots of ways to get involved.
We organise training courses, events and sessions for groups, schools and individuals throughout the year.
Please book in advance
https://www.shadwell-basin.co.uk
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Shadwell Basin Outdoor Activity Centre
3-4 Glamis RdShadwell Basin Outdoor Activity Centre provides water-sports and adventurous activities. We are open to everyone and there are lots of ways to get involved.
We organise training courses, events and sessions for groups, schools and individuals throughout the year.
Please book in advance
https://www.shadwell-basin.co.uk
TEMPORARILY CLOSED.
Swimming pool and gym only 2 minutes from apartment. Visit better.org.Uk for more information.
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St George's Leisure Centre
221 The HighwayTEMPORARILY CLOSED.
Swimming pool and gym only 2 minutes from apartment. Visit better.org.Uk for more information.
Yoga workshops.
Please visit their website for more information.
https://www.tencablestreet.com
10 Cable St
10 Cable StreetYoga workshops.
Please visit their website for more information.
https://www.tencablestreet.com
Groceries
High end quality groceries. 15 minute walk away towards Tower Bridge and by the river.
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Waitrose & Partners
134-152 Balham High RoadHigh end quality groceries. 15 minute walk away towards Tower Bridge and by the river.
Closest decent sized supermarket. 10 minute walk away. Walk down to McDonalds and turn right along the Highway and walk for 5-7 minutes. Sainsburys is there on left
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Sainsbury's Local
13-14 Bermondsey SquareClosest decent sized supermarket. 10 minute walk away. Walk down to McDonalds and turn right along the Highway and walk for 5-7 minutes. Sainsburys is there on left
Good shop for basic provisions. Walk up to Commercial Road and turn right. Tesco is 2-3 minutes away.
Tesco Express
Good shop for basic provisions. Walk up to Commercial Road and turn right. Tesco is 2-3 minutes away.
Pubs & bars
The Captain Kidd is named after one of history's most notorious plunderers, William Kidd, who was eventually hanged hereabouts at a notorious gallows known as Execution Dock.
The old warehouse location adds to the briny charm of the place, and the large windows overlooking the Thames are a joy. There's plenty of space in the large ground-floor bar, with further room and a restaurant upstairs. The adjacent yard gives an outdoor riverside option in the summer — something the pub's better-known rivals don't have in abundance.
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The Captain Kidd
108 Wapping High StThe Captain Kidd is named after one of history's most notorious plunderers, William Kidd, who was eventually hanged hereabouts at a notorious gallows known as Execution Dock.
The old warehouse location adds to the briny charm of the place, and the large windows overlooking the Thames are a joy. There's plenty of space in the large ground-floor bar, with further room and a restaurant upstairs. The adjacent yard gives an outdoor riverside option in the summer — something the pub's better-known rivals don't have in abundance.
The Prospect of Whitby is a historic public house on the banks of the Thames at Wapping in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. It lays claim to being the site of the oldest riverside tavern, dating from around 1520.
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The Prospect of Whitby
57 Wapping WallThe Prospect of Whitby is a historic public house on the banks of the Thames at Wapping in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. It lays claim to being the site of the oldest riverside tavern, dating from around 1520.
The Town of Ramsgate is a long, narrow space made cosy with the aid of wood panelling, parlour palms and old paintings. The friendly atmosphere and cheerful Cockney staff give it a touch of the Old Vics – but in a good way.
59 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Town of Ramsgate
62 Wapping High StThe Town of Ramsgate is a long, narrow space made cosy with the aid of wood panelling, parlour palms and old paintings. The friendly atmosphere and cheerful Cockney staff give it a touch of the Old Vics – but in a good way.
Panoramic views of London’s skyline. Stone throw from flat. Best for groups.
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Skylight - Rooftop Bar
Panoramic views of London’s skyline. Stone throw from flat. Best for groups.
Located moments from the Tower of London and just three minutes from Bank station. We've got 36 taps pouring epic beers, including some freshly brewed onsite! Load up on a mouth-watering menu of burgers, sourdough pizzas, wings and salads, before checking out our shuffleboards and arcade machines.
BrewDog Tower Hill
21 Great Tower StLocated moments from the Tower of London and just three minutes from Bank station. We've got 36 taps pouring epic beers, including some freshly brewed onsite! Load up on a mouth-watering menu of burgers, sourdough pizzas, wings and salads, before checking out our shuffleboards and arcade machines.
US style sports bar with multiple tv screens offering national and international sports.
The Moretown Belle
5 Thomas More StreetUS style sports bar with multiple tv screens offering national and international sports.
Simmons Bar | Tower Bridge
61 Royal Mint StGood cocktails and close by
The Wiener Library
29 Russell SquareVery good wine collection in a cellar
Family Activities
Wonderful play area for little ones and slightly bigger little ones. Turks Head cafe is on site so you can start the day with a run around and a coffee. Highly recommended for families.
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Wapping Gardens
Tench StreetWonderful play area for little ones and slightly bigger little ones. Turks Head cafe is on site so you can start the day with a run around and a coffee. Highly recommended for families.
Rich Mix
35-47 Bethnal Green RdIndependent cinema and arts centre
All Star Lanes (Brick Lane)
95 Brick LnTenpin Bowling on Brick Lane
Lovely Hawksmoor church with children's playground at the back.
So close you can see it’s steeple from our back garden.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
St George in the East Church
14 Cannon St RdLovely Hawksmoor church with children's playground at the back.
So close you can see it’s steeple from our back garden.
Getting Around
Shadwell Overground is the closest tube station to the flat. A five minute walk maximum. Take the tube two stops to Shoreditch or one stop the other way to Wapping.
Visit https://tfl.gov.uk/plan-a-journey/ for more info.
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Shadwell Station (Stand A)
Shadwell Overground is the closest tube station to the flat. A five minute walk maximum. Take the tube two stops to Shoreditch or one stop the other way to Wapping.
Visit https://tfl.gov.uk/plan-a-journey/ for more info.
Right next to the overground station is the DLR station. From here you can travel one stop to Tower Gateway and exit across the road from the Tower of London and Tower Bridge. You can also transfer to the District and Circle lines which will bring you to too many tourist locations to list here.
Alternatively, from Shadwell DLR you can travel one stop to Bank station which is a hub for many other tube lines.
Please visit https://tfl.gov.uk/plan-a-journey/ for more info.
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Shadwell Station (Stand A)
Right next to the overground station is the DLR station. From here you can travel one stop to Tower Gateway and exit across the road from the Tower of London and Tower Bridge. You can also transfer to the District and Circle lines which will bring you to too many tourist locations to list here.
Alternatively, from Shadwell DLR you can travel one stop to Bank station which is a hub for many other tube lines.
Please visit https://tfl.gov.uk/plan-a-journey/ for more info.
Tower Gateway DLR Station
Goodman's YardTerminus for DLR train
This is the closest tube station. On the District and Circle line. Takes you east to west.
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Tower Hill station
This is the closest tube station. On the District and Circle line. Takes you east to west.
Tower Pier - Thames Clippers
Lower Thames StreetTake a boat ride and sightsee! Nice plush boats with bar and deck