Guidebook for London

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Guidebook for London

Sightseeing

A visit to see the Queens' Crown Jewels is a must for anyone visiting London! Just two stops on the tube or a 20 minute walk away http://www.hrp.org.uk/tower-of-london/
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Тауэр
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A visit to see the Queens' Crown Jewels is a must for anyone visiting London! Just two stops on the tube or a 20 minute walk away http://www.hrp.org.uk/tower-of-london/
The world famous Brick Lane with it's mix of bars, cafes, shops and restaurants not to mention the Sunday market is a must see!
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Brick Lane
Brick Lane
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The world famous Brick Lane with it's mix of bars, cafes, shops and restaurants not to mention the Sunday market is a must see!
St. Pauls Cathedral, the masterpiece of Britain's most famous architect Sir Christopher Wren is a must for any sightseer. https://www.stpauls.co.uk/
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Собор Святого Павла
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St. Pauls Cathedral, the masterpiece of Britain's most famous architect Sir Christopher Wren is a must for any sightseer. https://www.stpauls.co.uk/
St Katherine Docks are definitely worth a look on your way to the Tower of London http://www.skdocks.co.uk/
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St Katharine Docks Marina
50 St Katharine's Way
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St Katherine Docks are definitely worth a look on your way to the Tower of London http://www.skdocks.co.uk/
The City of London, founded in around AD50 by the Romans and now the global centre of finance. If you are interested in architecture then you will find many buildings of architectural interest spanning the centuries including the Monument
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City of London
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The City of London, founded in around AD50 by the Romans and now the global centre of finance. If you are interested in architecture then you will find many buildings of architectural interest spanning the centuries including the Monument
The Iconic Big Ben is actually the nickname for the Great Bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster. It was actually made here in Whitechapel's Bell Foundry.
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Биг Бен
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The Iconic Big Ben is actually the nickname for the Great Bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster. It was actually made here in Whitechapel's Bell Foundry.
Situated on the River Thames, Maritime Greenwich is a World Heritage Site and famous for such historic landmarks as the Prime Meridian of the World - longitude zero! 16 mins away on the DLR train. http://www.visitgreenwich.org.uk/
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Greenwich Village
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Situated on the River Thames, Maritime Greenwich is a World Heritage Site and famous for such historic landmarks as the Prime Meridian of the World - longitude zero! 16 mins away on the DLR train. http://www.visitgreenwich.org.uk/
London’s highest landscaped public gardens at the top of the "Walkie Talkie" with two of London’s most exclusive restaurants and bars. You need to book a slot but entrance is free. Great views over London. http://skygarden.london/
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Darwin Brasserie
20 Philpot Ln
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London’s highest landscaped public gardens at the top of the "Walkie Talkie" with two of London’s most exclusive restaurants and bars. You need to book a slot but entrance is free. Great views over London. http://skygarden.london/
Iconic Tower Bridge is a must see
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Тауэрский мост
Tower Bridge Road
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Iconic Tower Bridge is a must see

Essentials

Shoreditch House private members club has a spa which is open to the public. Great for pampering yourself! https://www.shoreditchhouse.com/cowshed
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Shoreditch House
Ebor Street
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Shoreditch House private members club has a spa which is open to the public. Great for pampering yourself! https://www.shoreditchhouse.com/cowshed
Royal London Hospital is just around the corner (2 minutes walk). We are in the perfect location for anyone visiting loved ones or for Doctors and Surgeons visiting for work.
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The Royal London Hospital
Whitechapel Road
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Royal London Hospital is just around the corner (2 minutes walk). We are in the perfect location for anyone visiting loved ones or for Doctors and Surgeons visiting for work.
Our nearest large supermarket where you can find anything you could possibly need including a pharmacy.
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Sainsbury's
2 Tulse Hill
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Our nearest large supermarket where you can find anything you could possibly need including a pharmacy.
Local Pharmacy for any of your medicinal needs.
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Boots
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Local Pharmacy for any of your medicinal needs.
Sidney Street News is our friendly local newsagents which sells essentials and basics, milk, soft drinks, wine, beer. Open until 11pm every day
65A Sidney St
65A Sidney Street
Sidney Street News is our friendly local newsagents which sells essentials and basics, milk, soft drinks, wine, beer. Open until 11pm every day

Drinks & Nightlife

Shoreditch has loads of bars and restaurants and is the heart of London nightlife.
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Шоредитч Хай Стрит
Shoreditch High Street
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Shoreditch has loads of bars and restaurants and is the heart of London nightlife.
Great local pub which brews it own beers on site. It also serves good food for lunch and dinner. Big screens show sports matches too. http://www.the-white-hart.co.uk/home
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The White Hart
1 Mile End Road
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Great local pub which brews it own beers on site. It also serves good food for lunch and dinner. Big screens show sports matches too. http://www.the-white-hart.co.uk/home
Excellent little cocktail bar serving great drinks to an old school hip-hop soundtrack. https://www.facebook.com/satanswhiskers/
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Satan's Whiskers
343 Cambridge Heath Rd
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Excellent little cocktail bar serving great drinks to an old school hip-hop soundtrack. https://www.facebook.com/satanswhiskers/
Thought to be one of the oldest pubs in London (around 600 years old), The George has great live music and an artistic crowd. A completely unique place. Open until 3am on Friday and Saturday nights. http://www.thegeorgetavern.co.uk/
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George Tavern
373 Commercial Rd
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Thought to be one of the oldest pubs in London (around 600 years old), The George has great live music and an artistic crowd. A completely unique place. Open until 3am on Friday and Saturday nights. http://www.thegeorgetavern.co.uk/

Shopping

Around Spitalfields Market you will find loads of interesting shops and places to eat and drink with the market changing daily. Thursday is great for antiques! http://www.spitalfields.co.uk/
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Old Spitalfields Market
16 Commercial St
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Around Spitalfields Market you will find loads of interesting shops and places to eat and drink with the market changing daily. Thursday is great for antiques! http://www.spitalfields.co.uk/
Columbia Road Flower Market is on every Sunday until 3pm. You'll find a traditional English market atmosphere and of course some beautiful flowers! There are some great places to stop for a drink too!
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Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia Road
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Columbia Road Flower Market is on every Sunday until 3pm. You'll find a traditional English market atmosphere and of course some beautiful flowers! There are some great places to stop for a drink too!
Rough Trade is one of London's best record stores with a coffee shop, also selling books and hosting in-store gigs.
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Rough Trade East
Brick Lane
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Rough Trade is one of London's best record stores with a coffee shop, also selling books and hosting in-store gigs.

Parks & Nature

Victoria park is perfect for a long walk or to take the kids to the playground. Also in the summer you'll find live music festivals and a few great pubs close by.
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Pavilion Cafe
Old Ford Road
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Victoria park is perfect for a long walk or to take the kids to the playground. Also in the summer you'll find live music festivals and a few great pubs close by.

Arts & Culture

The V&A Museum of Childhood is obviously great for the kids but also a walk through memory lane for every adult! http://www.vam.ac.uk/moc/
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Музей детства V&A
Cambridge Heath Road
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The V&A Museum of Childhood is obviously great for the kids but also a walk through memory lane for every adult! http://www.vam.ac.uk/moc/
Wiltons Music Hall is the worlds oldest surviving music hall and plays host to many inspiring music and art events and it also has a great bar. https://www.wiltons.org.uk/
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Музыкальный зал Уилтона
1 Graces Aly
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Wiltons Music Hall is the worlds oldest surviving music hall and plays host to many inspiring music and art events and it also has a great bar. https://www.wiltons.org.uk/
For over a century the Whitechapel Gallery has premiered world-class artists from modern masters such as Pablo Picasso,Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko. There's a lovely cafe and bookshop too. http://www.whitechapelgallery.org/
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Галерея Уайтчепел
77-82 Whitechapel High St
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For over a century the Whitechapel Gallery has premiered world-class artists from modern masters such as Pablo Picasso,Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko. There's a lovely cafe and bookshop too. http://www.whitechapelgallery.org/
The British Museum was founded in 1753, the first national public museum in the world. From the beginning it granted free admission to all 'studious and curious persons'. http://www.britishmuseum.org/
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Британский музей
Great Russell Street
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The British Museum was founded in 1753, the first national public museum in the world. From the beginning it granted free admission to all 'studious and curious persons'. http://www.britishmuseum.org/
One of the UK’s top three tourist attractions, an absolute must for art lovers! http://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-modern
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Тейт Модерн
Bankside
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One of the UK’s top three tourist attractions, an absolute must for art lovers! http://www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-modern
Whitechapel Bell Foundry is Britain's oldest manufacturing company, having been established in 1570 and being in continuous business since that date. Where Big Ben and the Liberty Bell were made! There is also a (very) small museum where you can find out more. http://www.whitechapelbellfoundry.co.uk/
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Whitechapel Bell Foundry
34 Whitechapel Road
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Whitechapel Bell Foundry is Britain's oldest manufacturing company, having been established in 1570 and being in continuous business since that date. Where Big Ben and the Liberty Bell were made! There is also a (very) small museum where you can find out more. http://www.whitechapelbellfoundry.co.uk/
The Cutty Sark is a true London landmark and national icon of British maritime history. Only a 5 minute walk to Shadwell Station then a 16 minute train ride on the DLR to Cutty Sark. http://www.rmg.co.uk/cutty-sark
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«Катти Сарк»
King William Walk
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The Cutty Sark is a true London landmark and national icon of British maritime history. Only a 5 minute walk to Shadwell Station then a 16 minute train ride on the DLR to Cutty Sark. http://www.rmg.co.uk/cutty-sark

Food Scene

Bistrotheque serves Modern European classics in a trendy loft-restaurant with cocktails. Situated in a quiet unassuming location but always has great atmosphere. This is definitely one of our favourite places to eat! http://www.bistrotheque.com/
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Bistrotheque
23-27 Wadeson St
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Bistrotheque serves Modern European classics in a trendy loft-restaurant with cocktails. Situated in a quiet unassuming location but always has great atmosphere. This is definitely one of our favourite places to eat! http://www.bistrotheque.com/
Cutting-edge restaurant and bar for innovative British menu using often-overlooked ingredients. Great location also for a night out in the heart of Shoreditch! http://thecloveclub.com/
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The Clove Club
380 Old St
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Cutting-edge restaurant and bar for innovative British menu using often-overlooked ingredients. Great location also for a night out in the heart of Shoreditch! http://thecloveclub.com/
Amazing modern Indian restaurant with great cocktail bar, buzzing atmosphere and service. We highly recommend it! http://www.dishoom.com/shoreditch/
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Dishoom Shoreditch
7 Boundary St
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Amazing modern Indian restaurant with great cocktail bar, buzzing atmosphere and service. We highly recommend it! http://www.dishoom.com/shoreditch/
Rinkoff Bakery has been producing speciality bread, cakes and rolls for over 100 years! There also serve tea and coffee and crodoughs. http://www.rinkoffbakery.co.uk/
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Rinkoff Bakery
222-226 Jubilee St
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Rinkoff Bakery has been producing speciality bread, cakes and rolls for over 100 years! There also serve tea and coffee and crodoughs. http://www.rinkoffbakery.co.uk/
Legendary family run curry house has been a favourite here for over 40 years. The Karahi Gosht (slow cooked lamb curry) and the Dry Meat Curry are phenomenal. This is a seriously popular restaurant so make sure you arrive before 8pm. You can also bring your own wine and beers! http://www.tayyabs.co.uk/
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Tayyabs
83-89 Fieldgate St
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Legendary family run curry house has been a favourite here for over 40 years. The Karahi Gosht (slow cooked lamb curry) and the Dry Meat Curry are phenomenal. This is a seriously popular restaurant so make sure you arrive before 8pm. You can also bring your own wine and beers! http://www.tayyabs.co.uk/
Seriously good burgers, rotisserie chicken and fries. The bacon burger is so tasty. They also sell beers and milkshakes. The restaurant is really relaxed and has a great atmosphere with friendly staff. http://www.eatdirtyburger.com/whitechapel
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Chicken Shop & Dirty Burger Whitechapel
27a Mile End Rd
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Seriously good burgers, rotisserie chicken and fries. The bacon burger is so tasty. They also sell beers and milkshakes. The restaurant is really relaxed and has a great atmosphere with friendly staff. http://www.eatdirtyburger.com/whitechapel
Really good Turkish restaurant and grill, if you like meat and kebabs then this is the place for you! Friendly staff and big portions. http://efesgroup.co.uk/
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Rüyam Turkish Restaurant
230 Commercial Rd
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Really good Turkish restaurant and grill, if you like meat and kebabs then this is the place for you! Friendly staff and big portions. http://efesgroup.co.uk/
The best local coffee. This is a lovely little coffee shop on your way to the station. http://www.mousetailcoffee.com/
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Mouse Tail Coffee Stories
307 Whitechapel Rd
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The best local coffee. This is a lovely little coffee shop on your way to the station. http://www.mousetailcoffee.com/
If you want delicious and authentic Roman pizza by the slice fast and with no fuss then this is the place! Eat in or take out. http://www.mypixxa.com/
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Circle & Slice
11 Whitechapel Rd
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If you want delicious and authentic Roman pizza by the slice fast and with no fuss then this is the place! Eat in or take out. http://www.mypixxa.com/
Legendary Art Deco workers' cafe offering full English breakfasts since 1900. If you want an authentic English breakfast from a proper "caff" then this is the place. http://www.timeout.com/london/restaurants/e-pellicci
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E Pellicci
332 Bethnal Green Rd
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Legendary Art Deco workers' cafe offering full English breakfasts since 1900. If you want an authentic English breakfast from a proper "caff" then this is the place. http://www.timeout.com/london/restaurants/e-pellicci
Really great gastro pub with roof terrace that looks over the city. This place has fantastic food, friendly staff and good atmosphere. One of our favourites! http://www.theculpeper.com/
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The Culpeper
40 Commercial St
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Really great gastro pub with roof terrace that looks over the city. This place has fantastic food, friendly staff and good atmosphere. One of our favourites! http://www.theculpeper.com/
One of the best Thai restaurants in London set in an old garment factory. You can't book a table but it's worth the wait! http://www.somsaa.com/
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som saa thai restaurant
43A Commercial St
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One of the best Thai restaurants in London set in an old garment factory. You can't book a table but it's worth the wait! http://www.somsaa.com/
This restaurant serves delicious English and European food 24 hours a day and is the highest restaurant in the UK (on the 40th floor) with stunning views over the city. Must try their most popular dish - duck & waffle! https://duckandwaffle.com/
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Duck & Waffle
110 Bishopsgate
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This restaurant serves delicious English and European food 24 hours a day and is the highest restaurant in the UK (on the 40th floor) with stunning views over the city. Must try their most popular dish - duck & waffle! https://duckandwaffle.com/
If you like breakfast cereals then this will be your dream place! http://www.cerealkillercafe.co.uk/
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Cereal Killer Cafe
192a Brick Ln
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If you like breakfast cereals then this will be your dream place! http://www.cerealkillercafe.co.uk/
Simple unfussy English food menu. Does an amazing full English breakfast fry up! http://albion-uk.london/
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Albion
2-4 Boundary St
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Simple unfussy English food menu. Does an amazing full English breakfast fry up! http://albion-uk.london/
Excellent coffee shop with delicious food and cool interior. https://www.facebook.com/groundedcoffeecompany.london/
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Grounded
9 Whitechapel Rd
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Excellent coffee shop with delicious food and cool interior. https://www.facebook.com/groundedcoffeecompany.london/
Simply the best fish & chip shop in town! http://poppiesfishandchips.co.uk/
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Poppies Fish & Chips, Spitalfields
6-8 Hanbury St
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Simply the best fish & chip shop in town! http://poppiesfishandchips.co.uk/
This East End institution serves freshly baked filled beigels is also open 24 hours! The salt beef beigel has legendary status.
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Beigel Bake
159 Brick Ln
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This East End institution serves freshly baked filled beigels is also open 24 hours! The salt beef beigel has legendary status.
If you want to taste really good traditional English cider this is the place to go, as "the cathedral of cider" they have over 80 to choose from! If you're feeling hungry they also make amazing fresh 100% organic sourdough pizza as well as a range of other dishes from the west of England. There is also live music on some nights. http://stablepizza.com/
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The Whitechapel Stable
16-18 Whitechapel Rd
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If you want to taste really good traditional English cider this is the place to go, as "the cathedral of cider" they have over 80 to choose from! If you're feeling hungry they also make amazing fresh 100% organic sourdough pizza as well as a range of other dishes from the west of England. There is also live music on some nights. http://stablepizza.com/