Mile End and Bow Wharf
In 1868 Mile End witnessed the founding of the Salvation Army.
Nearest tube: Mile End
Today, Mile End and Bow Wharf are flying the flag for foodies everywhere. Establishments serving sushi, moussaka, mezze and mansahari do battle for your custom. Good real-ale pubs wash it all down.
Halaliano
Address: 556 Mile End Road, Green Bridge (South Side)
E3 4PL
T: 020 8983 1144
A Halal restaurant that does not serve alcohol but prides itself on a new style of cuisine with ingredients acceptable to one and all. Halaliano has been very well reviewed in the press and on radio for the originality of its dishes and desserts which are constantly updated.
Fat Cat Cafe Bar
Address: Unit G1, 221 Grove Road
Bow, E3 5SN
T: 020 8983 4353
One glance at the menu shows how the Fat Cat lives up to its name: big portions freshly made to order. Breakfast is served all day and that can mean bubble and squeak topped with a free range fried egg. No vegetarian need go hungry and burger lovers have plenty to drool over. The wine list is good value and Fat Cat prides itself on an unusual cocktail menu featuring such exotica as Coconut Daiquiri, Rum Ric and Zubrowko No6. Open 7 days a week.
Matsu
Address: 558 Mile End Road
Bow, E3 4PL
T: 020 8983 3528
A glamourous venue introducing the highest standards of Japanese cuisine to East London. Classic Japanese fare including crisp prawn and vegetable tempura choices, delicious noodles and dumplings. An open kitchen contributes to the lively atmosphere. Food prices are reasonable and you can choose from a Bento Lunch Box, Sushi, Sashimi, Ramen, Don Set, Curry, Teppan-Men, Chilli Lo-Men or Matsu Gozen.
Thai Room Restaurant
Address: Unit G2-G7 Bow Wharf, 221 Grove Road
Bow, E3 5SN
T: 020 8880 6500
An authentic Thai restaurant and take away with an elegantly furnished and decorated dining room. The menu is extensive, but for those who prefer the chef's recommendations there is a Bangkok set meal for two, the Phuket set meal for four and a vegetarian special for two. The Thai Room is open every day and on Sundays there is a Sunday Lunch Buffet at £7.95. The huge choice includes curries, stir-fried dishes, Yum Thai salads, sea food, grills and, of course, various rices and noodles. Vegetarians are well catered for.
The Crown (London)
Address: 223 Grove Road
Bow, E3 5SN
T: 020 8880 7261
Outstanding gastro-pub just north of Bridge 1 on the Hertford Union Canal, in a listed building opposite Victoria Park. The spin here is that everything's organic or (in the case of wild-roaming fish and game) sustainably farmed. More to the point, it's all delicious, down to the organic bread and olive oil. Don't miss the mezze - £11 for a large plate which four can share as a starter. The beer, cider and even lager are organic too, the wine list is long, and the prices aren't outrageous.
The New Globe
Address: 359 Mile End Road
Bow, E3 4QS
T: 0202 8980 6689
The New Globe is a prime example of how the Mile End entertainment scene has been transformed in recent years. Very much a place for today's scene, The New Globe is open 7 days a week. The atmosphere is lively, laid back and friendly. Live DJs and music make an appearance and you can hire a room for private parties. Drinks comprise of guest cask ales, premium lagers and a varied international wine list. There is a new first floor lounge and bar, lunch and snack menu. One of East London's vibrant spots to see and be seen.
The Palm Tree
Address: 127 Grove Road
Mile End, E3 5BH
T: 020 8980 2918
Standing alone between the Regent's Canal and Mile End Park, this real pub may look slightly forbidding but is welcoming inside. Very traditional in appearance, its two bars are stocked with real ales and good cider. The patterned carpet and intricate wallpaper are charming in their own way but could get a little disorientating after one too many beers. Friendly bar staff.
Venus in the Park
Address: 552 Mile End Road
Mile End, E3 4PL
T: 020 8880 6634
The restaurant's logos feature both Botticelli's Birth of Venus and the Venus de Milo. The owner is on hand to greet you and guarantee you will never be rushed whilst enjoying a meal in a very comfortable, friendly atmosphere. The main restaurant is on the ground floor while upstairs a large room is dedicated to birthday and children's parties as well as corporate entertainment events. The emphasis is Greek but other national cuisines including English, French and Italian is much in evidence on a truly extensive menu. Portions are generous and you will leave feeling fully replete. International selection of wines, spirits, liquers and beers to wash it all down.
Zeera
Address: 554 Mile End Road
Mile End, E3 4PL
T: 020 8983 3111
Just a couple of minutes strolling from Mile End Station, nestling beneath the park's New Millennium Green Bridge, you can discover the Zeera Indian Restaurant. Offering dishes from throughout the sub-continent Zeera welcomes customers to exotic cuisine from its rich heritage. Five star master chefs cook authentic Indian dishes and enjoy explaining their history. Open seven days a week there is also a takeaway and delivery service. Specialties include vegetarian, tandoori, mansahari and traditional dishes.
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