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Donia is a sharing plates restaurant that celebrates Filipino cuisine, with creative takes on classics using British produce.

From the team behind Crispin, Bistro Freddie is a modern bistro in the heart of Shoreditch showcasing the best in British produce & French wine.

L'eau a la Bouche is a neighbourhood deli & cafe right on Broadway Market.

Pasero is a cafe and deli by day, and a restaurant and wine bar by night serving seasonal European small plates, natural wine and apertif cocktails.

Elliot’s Hackney, a vibrant spot near London Fields, serves a daily menu featuring small plates, sourdough pizzas, and grilled delights.

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Shrine to the Vine celebrates the best in sustainable wine culture. From the team behind Noble Rot magazines and restaurants, Shrine to the Vine only sells wines that founders Dan & Mark would be excited to drink themselves.

Donlon Books, a diverse London bookstore, curates unique titles, supports independent publishing, and hosts cultural events.

Pomme is a neighbourhood bakery who create all their own unique recipes from scratch, and are extremely passionate about working with sustainable ingredients and strive to work with local, independent and small scale suppliers where they can.

Freddie Sheen & Zac Whittle are the brains behind Rogues, an intimate neighbourhood restaurant and wine bar.

Provisions is a wine and cheese importer with a focus on taste and exceptional quality.

The Common E2 is a cafe and community hot spot in Bethnal Green, serving up coffee and all day brunch.

Great Beyond is a cosy brewery and taproom in Hoxton run by three beer loving friends & experienced brewers.

The Hawke is a cosy, neighbourhood pub in Lauriston Village doing incredible small & medium plate food, with delicious Sunday Roast options.

Bambi is a wine bar at Netil House with a huge record collection and hi-fidelity sound system, courtesy of Friendly Pressure.

Ozone is a coffee roastery & eatery with multiple sites in London. They source, roast and supply specialty coffee to homes, coffee shops and businesses throughout the UK.

Founded by Rio, Café Vins is an intimate space where people can come together to read, drink coffee and explore magazines.

Daddy Bao is Tooting’s independent Taiwanese serving London’s “best bao”, street treats and cocktails.

Renegade is a winery in Walthamstow, with the eyes of diverse individuals living in the UK as their labels.

Bar Lotus, a cocktail barnestled in the heart of Dalston, embodies the vibrant fusion of East Asian heritage and contemporary creativity.

Taking inspiration from Andalucia’s traditional ultramarinos shops or abacerias, Furanxo is a deli and natural wine shop specialising in artisan charcuterie, unpasteurised cheeses, tinned fished and jamon which they import from independent Spanish farmers.

Younger brother of Dan's, Ken's is a wine bar & restaurant right on Exmouth Market.

Tucked away behind Tottenham Court Station is Elwin, a neighbourhood coffee shop serving coffee, pastries & toasties.

Founded by Manu, House of AEIOU is a lifestyle store on a mission to drive the creative revolution in Southall.

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Located right outside Holborn station, News & Coffee have a curated selection of independent magazines to go alongside a great cup of specialty coffee.

True Craft is a casual pub on a mission to champion the craft beer scene. They also make delicious sourdough pizzas in house because they believe pizza & beer are the perfect match - and they're not wrong!

The Prince Arthur is a relaxed pub serving seasonal, rotatings menus and a variety of beers, wines & cocktails.

BeauBeaus is a welcoming London cafe on Gravel Lane. Beyond food and drink, it's a creative, productive, and relaxing workspace.

Story Deli is a beautiful pizzeria run by Ann & Lee. They make pizzas using organic ingredients and have a unique display of salvaged linens available to purchase.

From his Swedish upbringing to opening the UK's first vegan Scandinavian cafe, Dauns' founder Rickard Daun's journey involved learning cooking from his mother, transitioning to veganism, and navigating culinary ventures amidst the pandemic, now offering a taste of vegan Swedish cuisine and fika coffee breaks.

Rambutan was founded by Cynthia Shanmugalingam, an award-winning British-Sri Lankan food writer & pop up sensation. The food is inspired by everything from family recipes to Sri Lankan based chefs. The food is inspired by everything from family recipes to Sri Lankan based chefs, and ingredients are sourced from Sri Lankan and the food market right on their doorstep: Borough Market.

Luk Bro's is based in the heart of Hackney Wick. They're stocked with Asian treats like homemade dumplings, noodles, sauces & more.

Fika is a local cafe with a relaxed, homey atmosphere. It's a great spot to drop in for a brunch hangout, or a slow, lazy catch up with a friend.

Ong Ong Buns is an Asian bakery run by a husband & wife duo. They sell a range of milk breads, buns and patisseries and many other baked goods.

Cult pizzeria slinging NYC pizza by the slice.

The duo behind Juliets Quality Food have paired with chef Giuseppe Belvedere to open up Leo's, where much loved Jim's Cafe used to be.⁠ ⁠They aim to preserve its historic elements, but their menu will see a change, reflecting Giuseppe's Sardinian heritage and using quality ingredients from the around the UK.⁠⁠

Aelfred is an emporium for vintage and mid-century Nordic furniture and homeware. They have such a unique selection for those looking for one-of-a-kind finds.

Nestled on the iconic Chatsworth Road, Fink's Chats is stocked with favourites such as Dusty Knuckle bread and pastries, Caravan Coffee, Wildfarmed flour and a selection of cakes, sandwiches and wines.

Previously P. Franco, 107 is known for its relaxing atmosphere, delicious food & tasty wine.

Located in Bow Wharf by Victoria Park, founder Ashley Chipchase is bringing his Korean-Mexican feel-good street food to East London, with award winning wings, tacos and a selection of cocktails.

Chef-founder Budgie Montoya has launched his latest venture - a Filipino BBQ stall in Market Halls focusing on the street food of BBQ skewers. He’s serving up classics like Pinoy pork skewer, atchara, inasal chicken & calamansi lemonade.

Five Points have transformed the courtyard behind their Mare Street Brewery & Taproom into a beautiful outdoor space for the summer.

These Days are serving up their delicious spritzes, alongside classic cocktails and wine. With their new space, the team aims to bring aperitivo culture to the heart of London.⁠

Homies on Donkeys began as a small taco shop in Walthamstow and quickly gained a reputation of being one of Londons' best taquerias. They've now opened up a bigger, permanent space in Leytonstone, with the same delicious tacos and laid-back atmosphere.⁠

Voted one of Leytonstone's most loved shops, Stone Mini Market champions zero waste with their refill store, and a bottle shop that supports small breweries around the UK

Founded by Nick Newman, who specialised in reclaimed timber, Provision is inspired by a love of timber, texture and natural materials, which comes through in the design of the store and the curated selection of items.⁠

Right in the heart of Soho, Kolamba is known for its good, old-fashioned Sri Lankan home cooking.

Self described as a 'mostly vegan' restaurant, Tendril was founded by Chef Rishim Sachdeva, and has a menu that features an array of creative, veg-forward dishes.

Founded by a brother/sister duo, Delay No More is a new bottle shop inspired by their HK heritage. They have a carefully curated collection of a diverse range of local and international offerings of wine, beers and snacks

Mammoth began as a microbrewery in Hackney Wick over lockdown, and have since expanded to a taproom just by Leytonstone High Road station. Mammoth take pride in using locally sourced ingredients and doing their part to save the planet.

Founders Immy & Jack met while working at in 2021, and after two years of adventures they found themselves back in the UK and signing a lease to 353 Winchelsea Road, the home to Joyau - a wine bar & shop in Forest Gate.

Back to Ours is a charming independent coffee shop nestled in the heart of The Good Shepherd Studios, conveniently located in Bushwood, E11. After the building was previously under threat of being taken down, the community got together to save it and alongside Back to Ours, the building also has an activity center and art studios. ⁠

Natoora has partnered up with talented miller & baker Graison Gill to open up Alma, a flour mill & bakery in Bermondsey.

Rastro is a local espresso & sandwich bar by Bethnal Green station.

Refill Therapy is on a mission is to help people live & shop more sustainably. Bring your own containers to refill household items, cleaning products and more.

Founded by duo Mattia & Veronica and aided by their friends Alessandra, Xuan & Kiara, Bakery 4 is located on Fish Island. Their floor-to-ceiling windows let in lots of natural light, and makes for the perfect spot to enjoy their freshly made bread. Bakery 4 also has a selection of natural wines and beers to go.

Launched in late 2019, Lift is a coffee shop in Notting Hill with an industrial design split across multiple levels.

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The Secret Sandwich Shop is located above the Globe on Talbot Road, a basement nightclub. When the pandemic hit, they transformed their ground floor space into a sandwich shop that specialises in Japanese Wanpaku sandwiches.

Bad Coffee is a coffee roasters & caffeine dealer in Hackney Wick.

The Counter, founded by chef/founder Kemal Demirasal, combines South Eastern Anatolian cooking styles and Kamal's creative take on his native cuisine.

From Ombra's Mitsehl Ibrahim comes Forno, a bakery, deli and pastificio in Cambridge Heath. Here you'll find cold cuts, Italian cheeses, fresh sauces, pasta, wine and of course delicious bread & pastries.

Founded by David Miller, Breid Bakery is a bakery in the arches of Bethnal Green. They value ethics & sustainability, and use organic ingredients to create freshly baked bread daily.

A joint venture between Hot4U & Wingnut Wines, Papi is a restaurant focusing on zero waste cooking and natural wine.

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Three Colts Tavern is a cosy pub in Bethnal Green, brought to you by Exale Brewing.

From the team behind Oren, Oren Delicatessen is serving fresh challah breads and pita's alongside freshly made deli pots, fresh produce and an ever-changing lunch menu daily.

Inspired by the famous line by Bruce Lee: "Be water, my friend...be formless, shapeless, like water" - Nagare is a discreetly, contemporary coffee shop in Shoreditch.

East London craft wholesale bakery with a courtyard cafe, from the team behind The Snapery and in collaboration with Wildfarmed.

Pophams Home features handmade ceramics, glassware, linens & homeware.

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From the same founders behind Hicce, Hicce Hart is a cosy, modern pub serving comfort food beyond comparison - from harty lunches, seasonal plates to their incredible sunday roast.

Wingnut Wines is a wine bar in London Fields serving wines by the glass and bottles to have in or takeaway.

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Carousel was born out of an idea to operate as a residency restaurant, hosting a revolving line up of guest chefs (hence the name). It’s since grown into its own permanent space in Fitzrovia, featuring a restaurant and a wine bar.

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From the team behind The Cause comes All My Friends, a Hackney Wick hang out spot. All My Friends brings together music, natural wine, craft beer, cocktails & street food.

After their online lockdown success, Oranj have opened up a neighbourhood wine bar & kitchen, tucked away in their converted warehouse space in Shoreditch.

From the team behind Holy Shot, Float is a coffee shop on Bethnal Green road focusing on speciality coffee and delicious vegan cookies.

Four Store specialises in artisan products inspired by life and nature. Alongside their wide range of terrariums and kits, Four Store also hosts workshops.

Founded By Katherine Lockwood, Church Street's The Spence Bakery serves up delicious bread, cakes, muffins, sandwiches & cookies.

Run by Store Projects, Store Store runs a weekly After School Club for young people to discover and develop their creative talents. They showcase their work and innovative making processes at their store. All proceeds of the shop flow back into their educational programme.

From the founders of The Good Egg comes Good Things Deli, their bagel shop & deli. They serve fresh, out-of-the-oven, deli-style bagels, salads, pantry staples, deli classics, whole babkas and homemade deli drinks.

Founded by the team behind Rasa, Rasa Street is located opposite their original restaurant and focuses on fish-based dishes. Their menu features dishes such as Prawn Karumuru, Kerala Fish Curry and Masala Prawns.

Founded by Emma, London Terrariums was born out of a passion for gardening but not having a garden in London. Their store is filled with a variety of plants, pots, terrariums, books & occasionally hosts workshops.

Breadery is a friendly, neighbourhood bakery on Roman Road, with all bread & pastries made fresh on-site everyday.

Dan's, from the same founder behind Natty Boy Wines, is a dog friendly, neighbourhood wine shop & bar in the heart of Dalston.

Italo opened in 2008 by Charlie, Frank & Luigi. To this day it remains what it always intended to be: a corner shop for all the folk in the neighbourhood.

Ngopi is an independent coffee shop, here to fill the void of Indonesian-inspired food and coffees. At Ngopi, they offer homeland goods such as Es Kopi Susu and Teh Tarik alongside authentic Indonesian light meals with a modern twist.

Run by Claire Ptak, Violet is a neighbourhood bakery located on a quaint side street in Dalston. They create beautiful & intricately designed cakes, cupcakes and biscuits. All cakes are baked with organic, seasonal and low intervention ingredients.

Founded by Philippe, People's Wine is a wine bar & bottle shop in the heart of Dalston, serving a selection of artisanal wines.

Founded by Sophie Taylor, The Deli Downstairs has community at its core. It's a neighbourhood deli that's open 7 days a week and stocks fresh veg & fruit, pasta, cupboard essentials, and more.

Founded by the duo behind I Am Nut OK comes Third Culture, a vegan deli on Broadway Market. They offer up vegan coffee, sandwiches, salads & pastries in a vintage inspired space, with tons of natural light & a beautiful communal counter. ⁠

Caia, named in reference to Caia Caecilia who was the Roman goddess of fire, is a neighbourhood wine bar, music venue and fire cooking restaurant.

Founded by Charlotta & David Zetterstrom, Fabrique began in Stockholm. After a success of opening 19 shops, they set up 6 shops in London and 1 in New York, self-funding each expansion.⁠ Fabrique uses fresh, natural ingredients and traditional methods to make their delicious sourdough bread and pastries, such as their infamous cinnamon buns. ⁠

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Colour Factory's Nathaneal Williams & Bradley Zero of Rhythm Section have teamed up to open Jumbi, a sound bar and restaurant in the heart of Peckham celebrating the sounds & flavours of the African-Caribbean diaspora.

Finley's is a wine shop & bar focusing on products from amazing, women-made businesses.

21 Sid is a coffee shop & bakery in the heart of London Fields, founded by Laura Lo Faro who is an Italian self-taught baker.

Hidden beneath Charlie Borrow's leather workshop is Charlie's, an intimate, speakeasy style basement bar serving cocktails, wine & craft beer.

The duo behind Tamila have transformed the former Cuckoo pub into The Tamil Prince, a pub showcasing their delicious South Asian cuisine.

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Founded by four friends, Half Cut Market is an independent cornershop with a conscience, bringing together  the best in natural wine, craft beer & delicious food.

Started by three friends, Leisure creates small-batch natural wine using a variety of grapes from the UK and further afield. Mostly selling online and through stockists, Leisure occasionally open up their space for events.

Founded by Madina Kazhimova and Anna Dolgushina, two restaurateurs from St Petersburg, Firebird specialises in open-fire cooking techniques with every dish using flames in some form during the cooking process. Their food is complimented by a curated wine & cocktail list.

From the team behind Nebula comes Soda and Friends, a friendly cocktail bar. They celebrate the iconic highball serve, where fabulous spirits from around the world are enjoyed lengthened with soda, in an unpretentious and easily accessible way.

Founded by Jay & Matt, Legare is an Italian restaurant with a regularly changing menu of seasonal antipasti and pasta made daily by hand. Their wine list features natural bottles from small Italian producers.