Eats - Viet Hoa
Now, anyone who knows East London’s Hipster farm Shoreditch,
knows that the streets are not only lined with fashionista’s, but they are also
lined with an endless bounty of Vietnamese restaurants. Some good, some bad and
some that would make you run for the hills in your
vintage-one-of-a-kind-platforms-that-prince-once-wore.
Fear not food lover,
I’ve tried them all (Yeah, that’s right – I’ve taken a few for the team on this
one!) and I am here to tell you that
Viet Hoa is the one that will give you the most
bang for your buck. The service might be a bit on the slow side and the
staff might nod along even though they are clearly confused, but they are very
attentive and polite….so we forgive them a bit of miscommunication!
The food is tasty, fresh and is easily one of my top 5 for
this area. Now I have found it, there is no looking back.
Top bites – Deep
fried squid, summer rolls or any of the pho soups.
Price - £10 a
head without booze.
Location – 70-72
Kingsland Road, E2 (nearest stations Hoxton, Liverpool Street or Old Street)
Drinks – Golden Bee
“So, there is a rooftop bar that serves cocktails, has an
outside fire and you get blankets.”
Yeah, you heard me.
It had been a hard week and the lure of a blanket and a
cocktail list was basically the best news I had been given since Take That
announced they were reforming. (Robbie, thanks for making dreams come true.)
Golden Bee is right in the heart Old Street in East London
(Or Silicon Roundabout for all you tech heads!) It features 2 floors. The first
being loud, full of city types and garish in décor. The second being high up in
the skyline, complete with a fire pit, fairy lights, blankets and an extensive
cocktail list that will keep you tucked under a blanket for hours. (They have
haribo infused vodka for those of you with a sweet tooth.)
If you want to
relax, be totally zen and watch aeroplanes crossing the city skyline, get
involved. This is easily one of the nicest spots in London right now. (Just a
heads up cocktail lovers, the rooftop bar requires you to navigate two sets of
spiral staircases. If you suffer with vertigo, don’t leave until you can’t see
or you have a sober mate to help you down!)
Tipple – Passion
Fruit Collins / Old Street Mule
Price – £8-10 for
cocktails / wine (bottle) around £15-20
Location – Singer
Street, Shoreditch.
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