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Head to Old Street where this funky Australian restaurant is bringing you the goods in the form of slap-up brunches (which have made them a neighbourhood fave), classic cocktails and a relaxed atmosphere.
After a long day of vintage shopping and spying street art in Shoreditch, you've probably got one thing in mind: grabbing some grub. Thankfully this foodie hotspot is home to a selection of the best restaurants in London, each with their own little quirks to treat yo' self with. Whether you're in the mood for sumptuous small plates, piles of pancakes for brunch or a great big burger, sneak a peek at the best Shoreditch restaurants.
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Head to Old Street where this funky Australian restaurant is bringing you the goods in the form of slap-up brunches (which have made them a neighbourhood fave), classic cocktails and a relaxed atmosphere.
When you need a Mexican restaurant in Shoreditch? Zapote is where you should head. Not only is this modern-styled spot great to look at, but there's creative cooking from award-winning chef Yahir Gonzalez - think scallop ceviche, tacos and more - alongside tequila cocktails.
Found on Old Street, 28 Well Hung rustles up an ever-changing menu of scrumptious grub showcasing flavours from all over the world. Whether you fancy a table inside the rustic-chic hangout or the cool outdoor area, you're sure to leave comfortably stuffed.
Located in The Old Truman Brewery off Brick Lane, this happily affordable sister to Wahaca offers a wide range of Mexican classics such as fish tacos and beef burritos. The bar stocks a good selection of beers and wines, as well as refreshing frozen margaritas.
Music & Beans Shoreditch is a bright and airy restaurant that rustles up everything from breakfast and brunch through to lunch and dinner. What's on the menu? Mediterranean tapas plates and lip-smacking pizzas, with a soundtrack of live tunes on the weekend.
If you fancy a laid-back evening in Shoreditch tucking into tasty Japanese small plates, Apothecary should be your next go-to, as they serve up delicious bites such as sushi, prawn tempura and fried chicken. To wash it down? Rare Japanese spirits, plus beaut cocktails and beers.
With handcrafted cocktails and stunning plates of food, The Alchemist promises nothing other than pure chemistry. Explore the menu of molecular madness for yourself and prepare to be dazzled at the most theatrical bar in Shoreditch.
Make your way through the extensive menu of elevated South East Asian munch over at Straits Kitchen. Found on Houndsditch, this joint boasts beautiful interiors that make a stunning setting for date night dinners, relaxed lunches and banging breakfasts.
A wine bar and restaurant blend, Vagabond is a restaurant where small plates shine. From cheeseboards to a hanger steak sharer, there are bigger options too, all available alongside an epic wine selection, available to purchase on a 'top up' style card.
Whipping up Portuguese plates, like wood charcoal-fired Frango piri-piri and plenty of sharers, in bright, airy surrounds is Casa do Frango. Settle down in its gorgeous dining space, which features comfy burnt orange booths and botanical touches, for a great meal.
Situated in the Nobu Hotel in the heart of Shoreditch, NAMI Bar is the ideal venue for Asian food in the East. Not only can you get your hands on succulent wagyu sliders, but there is also a traditional or signature selection of cocktails up for grabs.
Perfect for a sophisticated night out and business meetings alike, this sleek Shoreditch restaurant is serving up delicious, authentic Japanese cuisine. Enjoy a trendy cocktail in the striking central bar, while watching the chefs expertly prepare your meal from the open kitchen.
Enjoy delicious breakfast goods all day long at this quirky brunch spot, alongside cocktails, beers and some of the biggest character in Hoxton. It's an absolute must for its pancakes towers and fluffy waffles, which make great hangover cures, and is known for having quite the weekend queue.
The Owl & Pussycat is a home from home filled with charm and vintage trinkets, giving you real pub setting with an East London edge. Serving up a choice of the finest food and drink in Shoreditch, it offers seasonal British pub grub alongside cask ales and lagers.
Having found huge popularity across Europe, Sagardi is now bringing Basque cuisine to the heart of Shoreditch. Head to this modern spot to feast on the world-famous txuleton steak along with their signature almalabra - a red tuna and salted cod omelette cooked roxario-style.
Head to the hotel Montcalm East where you'll find the spectacular Marlowe Bar and Restaurant, furnished minimally with bursts of gold. The menu is an exquisite fusion of British and international cuisines, with indulgent sides like triple cooked chips. Finish by enjoying a classic cocktail with a twist.
Dalston Jamaican hotspot Rudie's second location is in Boxpark, delivering tapas-style plates of their favourite dishes. Being able to tuck into a sizzling goat curry or real jerk chicken, and wash that down with rum cocktails, makes this one of the best restaurants in Shoreditch.
Located on Redchurch Street, BAO Noodle Shop is a top spot for Asian eats in the city. Inspired by the beef noodle shops in Taiwan, this low-key venue has a cool open-style kitchen to catch the chefs at work, alongside a flavour-packed menu to match.
For finger-licking jerk, Caribbean energy and a Notting Hill Carnival soundtrack, head down to The Rum Kitchen in Shoreditch. Hire the swish private dining room for unrivalled feasting, all washed down the hatch with the rarest rums and boozy cocktails from the bar. For a daily visit? Enjoy happy hour from 12-7pm.
Looking for a good seafood place in Shoreditch? Daffodil Mulligan, owned by celebrity chef Richard Corrigan, brings a variety of shellfish and sharing plates, complete with a live Irish band and extensive wine list.
For your fix of indulgent Americana BBQ in Shoreditch, look no further than Blues Kitchen. You'll encounter a menu crammed with soul food, alongside a choice of bourbons, beers, spirits and cocktails. Topping it off? Plenty of live bands and DJs to dance the night away.
All day dining and late night music in the iconic Truman Brewery? It can only be Ninety One Living Room. Located in the heart of East London, this laid-back spot is known for tempura cod, Buffalo wings and other bistro-style dishes.
This Shoreditch haunt blends the finest Italian cuisine with a European market hall approach to drinking. Spend your evening chowing down on coal oven-baked pizzas, with a vast array of absinthe and wine on tap to wash it down.
Busaba Hoxton is the go-to destination for authentic Thai cuisine in Shoreditch. Not ony do they offer a super affordable lunch deal on weekdays for just £13, but you can also nab tasty small plates, chargrilled steak, flavourful curries and more.
You'll probably know Bounce more for its ping pong, but there's also a seriously cool restaurant to discover here. Found away from the main Shoreditch hub, there's innovative bar food, premium canapes and an exciting selection of pizza and a la carte to ponder.
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Pizza Pilgrims is a no-brainer for places to eat in Shoreditch. One of the best cheap restaurants in East London, the pizzeria has a range of cheesy Neopolitan slices, with everything from smoked anchovies and black olive toppings to ricotta, salami and mushroom calzones on the menu.
Barrio is a triple threat of Latin street food, nostalgic party music and killer cocktails. The tropical backyard features a carnival of colour and a lively atmosphere, making this one of the best Shoreditch restaurants with outdoor seating.
Sometimes, all you want is a platter of good ol' tasty food. And when that happens? Make sure to head over to Gigis Hoxton. This delightfully eccentric hangout is home to a mega menu of quality munch, ideal for chilled-out dinners and fun date nights.
If you pair British small plates with an industrial setting, a suspended DJ booth and plenty of cocktails, then you get Great Eastern Street's Iron Bloom. With quirky bites like lobster doughnut and owners that have already seen success with Looking Glass Cocktail Club, you can be sure this up-market joint is worth a visit.
Head over to Hoxton Square and you'll discover one of the most droolworthy restaurants going - Red Dog Austin Bar-B-Que Shoreditch. These meaty mavericks smoke their pork and beef for up to three days to recreate the flavours of fire pit cooking, which you can wash down with craft beers and tequila.
After a place to tuck into the finest Spanish fare? Then check out Camino Shoreditch. This destination is equal parts cosy and stylish, bringing you grub from the Mediterranean destination that's sure to blow your socks off - think slow-braised, pressed and pan-roasted suckling pig, juicy Galician fillet steaks and grilled leeks with romesco on the cards at the Curtain Road spot.
One of the best places to eat in Shoreditch, Howl At The Moon is a painfully cool neighbourhood local with charisma by the bucket-load. Sweetening the deal? The menu of drool-inducing burgers and unmissable succulent Sunday roasts.
temper's Shoreditch restaurant is sure to get your mouth watering with its unique combo of live fire cooking from the open kitchen and rare-breed steak. Not only that, but there's bottomless brunches and famous roasts come the weekend.
You'll recognise Leroy immediately as you wander up Phipp Street thanks to its glowing red signage out front. It's a bright and airy, modern Parisian-inspired bistro led my head chef Sam Kamienko, who knows a thing or two about whipping up delicious small plates. You'll find dishes like purple sprouting broccoli with bagna cauda, and smoked eel Caesar salad on the menu, along with vermouth and amaro made in-house.
After Spanish restaurants in Shoreditch? BiBo is a beaut destination where everything from brunches to tapas and paella awaits. Plus, the delish six-course express lunch menu is only £25 each - what a steal.
The first British-based restaurant from the notorious Big Mamma group, Gloria Shoreditch is the place to go for Italian food in an OTT setting. You'll want to order the truffle pasta and towering lemon meringue pie... thank us later.
Home of the iconic whole turbot, Brat is rustling up Basque-style feasts on Redchurch Street. Head here to see exactly why the kitchen is worthy of its Michelin star accolade. Think mouthwatering seafood, quality wines and plenty more.
An East London name that you need to know? Smoking Goat Shoreditch. The menu at this much-loved spot leans towards Thai flavours, with a taste of Bangkok via chilli fish sauce wings, stir fried aged pork belly and drunken noodles.