East End

Making the Most of Your Time

To experience the East End at its most lively, make sure you visit on the weekend—here it's possible to shop, eat, drink, and party your way through a whole 72 hours. Spitalfields Market bustles all weekend, whereas Brick Lane is at its best on a Sunday morning—also the time to visit Columbia Road for its glorious flower market.

If you're planning to explore the East End art scene, pick up a free art map at the Whitechapel Art Gallery to help you navigate around the many small galleries and art spaces.

As far as nightlife, there's no time limit here. Start after shopping—Hoxton's bars are your best bet—and finish as far into the following morning as your stamina will allow.