Food: Great Bars and Restaurants in Shoreditch

Shoreditch as no shortage of great places to eat, drink and be merry. You actually are completely spoilt for choice. Here are our top picks for bars and restaurants in Shoreditch…

Beigel Shop

Beigel Bake first opened in 1855 and there has been no looking back since then.

Often in competition with its  nemesis, Beigel Shop three doors down, Beigel Bake has a distinct charm and its own dedicated following. The old-school, no-fuss approach is visible by its simple menu and premises.

The hot salt pork/beef beigel sandwich is stuffed with juicy salty meat, a smear of mustard and pickles to complete the heavenly combination.

 

 

Tramshed

The installation by Damien Hirst is the highlight of this restaurant, which features a cow and a cockerel. This visual hints at the menu available at Tramshed – steak and chicken.

The menu is simplified, with only three starters, and the mains and desserts menu is kept short as well. It is obvious that Tramshed is simplifying gastronomy by focusing on the core items and doing away with clutter. In fact, this theme is also visible in their decor.

Website: www.hixrestaurants.co.uk/restaurant/tramshed/

Hoi Polloi

Modern brasserie, this restaurant and bar is a great place to drop by for dinner, if you are lucky enough to get a table.

This canteen-style brasserie is adorned with high ceilings. On the high-end side, this restaurant is hipster central.

The food is delicious and well cooked. We recommend their sautéed wild mushrooms on sourdough with, in the middle, a runny duck-egg yolk. The drinks and cocktails – a bit overpriced compared to other establishments – are a great option to finish off your meal.

Website: hoi-polloi.co.uk/

Embassy East

Known for its coffee, Embassy has encompassed a lively young following. Their kitchen dishes out delectable toasties like salmon, egg and beetroot, which is a sure-fire win.

The beverages take the trophy though, especially the freshly brewed flat white, which is made to perfection. The hot chocolate is quite divine too. At a reasonable price, this café turns up great food and coffee every time.

Website: www.embassyeast.co.uk/

 

Dishoom

Dishoom draws upon the rich food heritage of Bombay cafés during the 1960s. It brings the delicacies of Bombay cuisine with an English twist. It opened its second venue in Shoreditch, the original being in Covent Garden.

You can find multiple options to choose from, don’t expect the traditional Indian curry fare here. This one has on its unique menu with Bacon Naan roti. They also serve exceptional tea.

Website: www.dishoom.com/

Callooh Callay

This is regarded as Shoreditch’s best cocktail bar. Callooh Callay has a regularly changing menu and holds the title of “Best Cocktail Menu in the World”, with mixes such as Coca Kola Crocodile and Well Thymed.

Their drinks and style is kitsch, unconventional and unique, yet elegant and fascinating. Callooh Callay also houses a hidden members’ bar called The Jubjub.

Website: www.calloohcallaybar.com/welcome/

Nightjar

Enjoy live jazz music and an eclectic range of cocktails at Nightjar. Opened in 2010, this bar has seen tremendous success and now it takes only online bookings.

Around the corner from Old Street, it has an understated presence. Its decor is dimly lit and has a rustic appeal. Its unique ambience and great selection of music makes this a must-visit location.

Website: www.barnightjar.com

Happiness Forgets

Offbeat, off the centre, whatever you call it, Happiness Forgets is hands down the best bar you will visit.

The uncommon bar name adds to the setting and decor, everything here is unique. The underground bar serves great cocktails of quality concoctions and comes with a relaxed ambience, perfect for a sit down.

Website: www.happinessforgets.com/

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