Journey time from ExCeL London: 40-mins
If you're in the mood for a curry then you'll be spoilt for choice in Brick Lane, as there is a wide variety of Indian food, with each restaurant offering its own style, taste and atmosphere. Spitalfields is one of London's most vibrant areas, including London's oldest market, shops, cafés, bars and award-winning restaurants.
How do I get there?
From ExCeL London take the DLR to Shadwell and change for East London Line (Overground) connections to Shoreditch High Street.
ExCeL London Recommends
The Brickhouse
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7247 0005
152c Brick Lane, London, E1 6RU
www.thebrickhouse.co.uk
A contemporary events venue and supper-club, with a unique 3 layered design in the heart of Brick Lane. Along with a nightly bar and supper-club, featuring high quality cabaret entertainment and an excellent dinner menu, The Brickhouse offers bespoke event services for any occasion. The venue provides the space, catering, fully stocked bar, garden terrace and fantastic entertainment facilities. Ideal for private hire, business functions, dinners and private parties. A hidden gem!
Canteen
Tel: +44 (0) 845 686 1122
2 Crispin Place, Spitalfields, E1 6DW
www.canteen.co.uk
All-day diner serving modern British Food. Canteen is committed to providing food which is nationally sourced, skilfully prepared and reasonably priced. Meat is additive free and fish is delivered fresh from day boats on the south coast. All dishes are cooked to order and the menu changes seasonally to accommodate the best and freshest national produce.
Hawksmoor
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7247 7392
157 Commercial Street, E1 6BJ
www.thehawksmoor.co.uk
The Hawksmoor is a steakhouse and cocktail bar, featuring the 'Liquor Lounge' for late night drinking from Thursdays to Saturdays. All their meat comes from The Ginger Pig, Observer Food Monthly Producer of the Year, and includes steaks pork chops and racks of lamb, all simply cooked on a real charcoal grill.
Scarlet Dot
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7375 0880
4 Crispin Square, Crispin Place, E1 6DW
www.scarletdot.co.uk
Situated behind London's famous Spitalfields indoor markets, in a modern complex of restaurants and designer retail stores, Scarlet Dot (named in respect of the Hindu Bindi), is the first Indian Hâute Cuisine restaurant to open in this area. The restaurant brings high class and fusion dining, together with a modern cocktail bar, world class menus and an extensive wine list.
St John's Bread & Wine
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7251 0848
94-96 Commercial Street, E1 6LZ
www.stjohnbreadandwine.com
Located across the road from Spitalfields Market on Commercial Street, in what used to be variety of banks, St John's bakery, wine shop and dining room is open seven days a week selling wines, bread and other baked goods, as well as offering a full al a carte menu and catering for larger groups.
