Going to London in November and ISO of theater, restaurant, and shopping recs! I’ll be staying in Hackney.

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Alison · Answer

Fortnum and mason: A wonderland of prepared foods and teas and chocolates and truly the best and most beautiful packaging.

AMC A-LISTER😼 · Answer

batch baby coffee shop in hackney: it’s the most comfy and adorable and intimate artisanal coffeehouse i visited across my six years in london (think they also won an award for being one of the best cafes in london, not surprised at all) with the coolest baristas too. it is in the de beauvoir neighbourhood in hackney, highly recommend!

Juliana · Answer

e5 Bakehouse: Some of the best bread/pastries I’ve ever had.

Juliana · Answer

Earl of East: darling home goods store

marika brownlee · Answer

Kricket: I’ve returned here almost every trip I’ve taken in the last 6 years. Just really solid share plate Indian food with a seasonal menu! Big fan of the samphire pakora cause like how often are we eating sea beans??

marika brownlee · Answer

Labour and Wait: a lovely functional home goods store. i particularly love that they have an entire shelf of different types of brushes 🤓

Tori · Answer

Liberty of London: I always stop here when I’m in town, it’s in SoHo so you’re bound to be nearby at some point. Even if you buy nothing, it’s a gorgeous experience to browse all the beautiful things and stroll the cozy century-old architecture. The gift shop is also pretty chic if you need souvenirs for loved ones. I’ve spotted celebs here as well, it’s simply a magical place.

Jules · Answer

Les Misérables at Sondheim Theatre: Welcome to the literally the most obvious recommendation of all time. i’m here to rec embracing the duh — it’s not a hidden gem, but it’s still AMAZING. it’s a bunch of les mis superfans from around the world. everyone was crying and mouthing the words, but i could hear so many languages and excited voices at the intermission. power of theater stuff.

Kacy · Answer

Goodhood Creative Life Store: Such a cool store with a cafe inside too! They have so many nice brands, defo worth a walk through even if you don’t buy anything! And then you’re right in a fab area for more shopping!! (Brick Lane, Shoreditch, etc)