“Modern Comforts” Guidebook to East London
Food Scene
Billingsgate Market
Get here early for London's answer to Tokyo's Tsukiji fish market
Chai Ki
Excellent South Asian/Indian fusion cuisine
Food, booze and panoramic views. Five eating and drinking options in one social location
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Giant Robot
Food, booze and panoramic views. Five eating and drinking options in one social location
Very old, classic pub with river views from the restaurant. Easiest by cab
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The Gun, Docklands
27 ColdharbourVery old, classic pub with river views from the restaurant. Easiest by cab
IPPUDO
1 Crossrail PlMake sure to get a counter seat for some proper ramen
Brunch spot if you can’t get into Big Easy. Also has a speakeasy bar hidden away...
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The Breakfast Club
Brunch spot if you can’t get into Big Easy. Also has a speakeasy bar hidden away...
Loads of food options at the weekend. Grab something to eat on the walk up the hill
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Greenwich Market
5B Greenwich MarketLoads of food options at the weekend. Grab something to eat on the walk up the hill
The Ivy Canary Wharf
Excellent food. Just make sure you aren’t the one paying for it!
Royal China
30 Westferry CircusMy fave place for Sunday dim sum. Arrive early as you can’t book!
巴山蜀水-super three
207 East India Dock RoadTasty Chinese style hotpot restaurant a short 4min walk away
Notes Coffee Roasters & Bar
5 Canada SquareMy fave local cafe
The Pizza Room
167 East India Dock RoadDelicious freshly made pizza at the end of the street
Sticks'n'Sushi
1 Crossrail PlIf you’re on expenses, it’s here or The Ivy
Wahaca
40 Canada SquareFor when you need that burrito fix
I don’t know if having a Shake Shack within walking distance is a good thing but daaaaamn those burgers are good!
Shake Shack Canary Wharf
40 Canada SquareI don’t know if having a Shake Shack within walking distance is a good thing but daaaaamn those burgers are good!
Pizza Pilgrims West India Quay
12 Hertsmere RdEven just for the foozball table!
Essentials
Tesco Express
For a wider selection than the Express Food & Wine store. Open 6am - 11pm
Express Food & Wine
119 Poplar High StIt’s like having an extension to your fridge, on your door step, 7am - 11pm
There's nothing you can't buy in this Waitrose. If you’re coming home on the Jubilee Line it’s convenient to stop in here on the way back. 7-10pm
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Waitrose & Partners
16-19 Canada SquareThere's nothing you can't buy in this Waitrose. If you’re coming home on the Jubilee Line it’s convenient to stop in here on the way back. 7-10pm
Alan’s Vietnamese Supermarket
199 East India Dock RoadBigger than it looks, lots of Asian ingredients, open till 9pm
Entertainment & Activities
Everyman Canary Wharf
Pizza's delivered to your comfy sofa seats, whats not to like?
25m pool & gym. Recently refurbished, no membership required and only 4mins walk away.
Poplar Baths Leisure Centre and Gym
170 E India Dock Rd25m pool & gym. Recently refurbished, no membership required and only 4mins walk away.
O2アリーナ
The 02: Huge music and events hall. 20mins away
Barry’s Bootcamp
1 Crossrail PlaceIf you prefer doing fitness classes, Barry’s has you covered
ExCeL London
Huge events space. Always something on
クイーン・メアリー
Nearby on-campus Internatlonal university
Westfield is a huge shopping mall with every brand under one roof
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ウェストフィールド・ストラトフォード・シティ
Westfield is a huge shopping mall with every brand under one roof
Here’s a unique London experience! Rent a canoe and travel along the (shallow) Regents Canal. Great fun
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Moo Canoes
Here’s a unique London experience! Rent a canoe and travel along the (shallow) Regents Canal. Great fun
An event space located on the pretty canals of wapping. I cycle past here everyday - check the website for events
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Tobacco Dock
An event space located on the pretty canals of wapping. I cycle past here everyday - check the website for events
Getting Around
212 Poplar High St
212 Poplar High StClosest Santander Cycle Hire, on Newby Place, just 3mins walk
カナリー ワーフ
Jubilee Line, 24hrs on Friday and Saturday. 12mins walk
4mins walk to the closest and most convenient way in and out of Poplar, using the DLR. Also consider the Santander Cycle Hire...
Poplar
4mins walk to the closest and most convenient way in and out of Poplar, using the DLR. Also consider the Santander Cycle Hire...
London't most convenient airport. Its by far the best option for flights to Europe and is only 20mins away
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ロンドン・シティ空港
London't most convenient airport. Its by far the best option for flights to Europe and is only 20mins away
Thames Clipper boats are a unique way to see London, equally good in the summer with the outdoor deck or the winter with the onboard cafe. Take a Santander bicyle to get there
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Canary Wharf
Thames Clipper boats are a unique way to see London, equally good in the summer with the outdoor deck or the winter with the onboard cafe. Take a Santander bicyle to get there
Parks & Nature
Poplar Recreation Ground
5 Hale StPretty neighbourhood park with tennis courts and flower beds
Victoria Park is huge and lovely to stroll round. On Sunday lunch there are food trucks next to the canal
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Victoria Park
Victoria Park is huge and lovely to stroll round. On Sunday lunch there are food trucks next to the canal
Greenwich park is lovely with stunning views. Nearby markets are good for food options too. Walk up the hill for Greenwich Mean Time
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グリニッジ公園
Greenwich park is lovely with stunning views. Nearby markets are good for food options too. Walk up the hill for Greenwich Mean Time
クイーン・エリザベス・オリンピック・パーク
Sightseeing
Great place to start your tour of Greenwich. Take the DLR there directly from Poplar station, or Santander bicycle it there along side the Thames (there's a foot tunnel under the Thames directly opposite the Cutty Sark)
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Cutty Sark for Maritime Greenwich
Great place to start your tour of Greenwich. Take the DLR there directly from Poplar station, or Santander bicycle it there along side the Thames (there's a foot tunnel under the Thames directly opposite the Cutty Sark)
ロンドン塔
The one and only Tower of London
A farm in the middle of London. I love it. Stop off on your way to Greenwich
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Mudchute Park and Farm
A farm in the middle of London. I love it. Stop off on your way to Greenwich
National Maritime Museum Gardens
66-68 King William WalkAn excellent museum that is deceptively large. I learnt so much about how London came to be
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Museum of London Docklands
An excellent museum that is deceptively large. I learnt so much about how London came to be
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the best views in any city, all the more rare in London which has relatively few tall buildings with bars on top...
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Bōkan
40 Marsh WallOne of the best views in any city, all the more rare in London which has relatively few tall buildings with bars on top...
With live music, a large bar, bottomless brunches and a wide menu, good place to hang out
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Big Easy Canary Wharf
With live music, a large bar, bottomless brunches and a wide menu, good place to hang out
The Grapes
76 Narrow StLovely local pub. Quiz night on Mondays!
BrewDog Canary Wharf
17, 2 Churchill PlBusiest during weekdays
Jamboree
566 Cable StreetCool bar with unique dance and music events. Check the website for what’s on
The Star of the East
805A Commercial RdBoard games and pints? Done