Spitalfields is one of London's most eclectic, creative areas. This East End area in the capital is filled with pop-up restaurants, galleries and boutiques. You'll find that artists and musicians love to hang around Spitalfields and the E1 postcode is coveted within the creative community. Brick Lane is filled to the brim with character, being home to a number of takeaways, bars and shops.
But the area is best known for Spitalfields Market, which is a popular choice for those looking to taste the newest sweet treats, giant pizzas and themed drinks. It's also known for its gorgeous, well-preserved Georgian buildings, particularly the rows of terraced houses built to house master weavers and silk merchants in the 17th and 18th centuries. As the silk industry declined, the area became better known as a tailoring district, with an influx of Jewish and Bangladeshi communities. Their presence in the area created a vibrant mix of Jewish bagel shops and South Asian restaurants on nearby Brick Lane.