Restaurants In East London
Scouting out the best places to eat in East London? We’re hardly surprised; the number of unique dining experiences, pop-up supper clubs and downright delicious hotspots out east continues to shoot through the roof. Have a scan of our recommended restaurants and discover something fab today, or check out our complete guide to eating out in London for further inspiration.
Last updated on 24th June 2022
At the bottom of the iconic Gherkin building, The Sterling is a sophisticated bar and restaurant where you can expect only the freshest, highest quality ingredients paired with seasonal cocktails and fantastic wines. Start with some light nibbles, and move onto the more robust main meals with some classically British choices.
Just a short walk from Hoxton Square, this offering from the iconic Breakfast Club brand serves up top notch all-day pancakes and tasty cocktails, making for one of the best restaurants in Shoreditch. Their Canary Wharf location is equally as enticing.
The Piano Works can be found in a Victorian listed warehouse in the heart of Farringdon. This place is part restaurant, part bar and part party, all with a side of live music. Head this way if you're searching for something different; there's two pianists and accompanying musicians playing an exclusive playlist.
From full-on sit-down banquets to sharing platters for those after a drink and a chinwag, The Drift is an inviting restaurant in amongst the skyscrapers. This self-professed “sanctuary in the heart of the city” is a joint of quirky collectibles and hidden alcoves, and it's a frontrunner when it comes to relaxed dinners.
This place is a city favourite for some stylish after hours drinking and dining where you'll find affordable prices and a fun atmosphere every day of the week. The Gable is kind of 2 venues in one with a classic and sophisticated East London restaurant on the ground floor and then a basement bar underneath it all.
Fancy dabbling in a little 1950s Americana at one of the most fun restaurants in East London? You'll need All Star Lanes - the restaurant, cocktail bar and bowling alley in the heart of Stratford's Westfield. Come hungry - there's a selection of melted grilled cheese, Dedham Vale burgers and mac 'n' cheese on the menu.
Based in the ever-bustling Old Street, Ceviche is a fun South American restaurant that showcases the best flavours that Peru has to offer. From mouthwatering cuts of grilled meat to fresh ceviches dishes, the team of chefs use a range of fresh ingredients to recreate traditional recipes that all pack a punch.