Spitalfields has always liked to party - it was once famed for its music halls. Charlie Chaplin made his first stage appearance here. But the once-derelict warehouses and factories have now been converted into bars and galleries. This area has the highest number of young people in Britain.

Sweet and Spicy

40 Brick Lane
London E1 6RF
Tel: 0871 332 0148

Delicious Islamic Indian style cookery on Brick Lane

Ambala

55 Brick lane
Aldgate East
London E1 6PU

A range of sweet Indian treats to wet your appetite

Taj Stores

112 Brick Lane
London E16RL
Tel: 0207- 377 0061

The place to buy all the ingredients to replicate your Brick Lane dining experience in the comfort of your own home

Canteen

2 Crispin Place
Spitalfields London
E1 6DW UK

British sourced food, honestly priced with mouth watering flavours

Hookah Lounge

133 Brick Lane
London E1 6SB

Offering a range of flavoured fruit tobacco, cookies and brownies

Spitz

109 Commerical St
Old Spitalfields Market
London E1 6BG

This venue showcases jazz, world music and art while operating as a bar and bistro.

Vibe Bar

The Old Truman Brewery
91-95 Brick Lane
London E1 6QL

Bona fide Brick lane, this bar offers a trendy drinking experience at a low cost and they throw in free internet access too.

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