Bethnal Green was heavily bombed during World War II. Since then, it has been redeveloped and, like its East End neighbours, has recently undergone a degree of gentrification. Still, much of its old working-class Cockney culture has survived. Pellici's Italian cafe, popular for more than 100 years, is still serving customers in Bethnal Green Road, as is G Kelly's pie and mash and jellied eels shop, dating from the First World War. Jones Dairy, built in 1902, is one of London's original Welsh dairy shops. Bethnal Green is also famous for its street markets, notably the Columbia Road Flower Market held on Sunday mornings. The area's boxing tradition is still alive and kicking, with fights staged at York Hall, a famous old venue that now also offers contemporary swimming and leisure facilities. Old-time knees-up pubs co-exist with sleek new bars, music venues, cafés and restaurants that suit today's vibrant cultural mix. Contemporary art-lovers enjoy a choice of several galleries: the Chisenhale, the Showroom, AIP Fine Art and the Sweet Tea House, exhibiting Tibetan art. Also in Bethnal Green are the London Buddhist Centre and the V&A Museum of Childhood, housing a huge collection of toys and games.
Attraction
Care Home
Classes
Dentist
D Gouw
Karim Ali Family Dental Care
Karim Ali Family Dental Care
Y H Verma & Associates
Doctor
Estate Agent
Market
Bethnal Green Arts and Crafts Market
Performing Arts
Oriental dance/ Bellydance
People Show
Pub and Bar
Approach Tavern
Birdcage
Cat & Mutton
Dove
Dundee Arms
Earl Grey
Restaurant
Cafe IshaCat & Mutton
Dove
Dundee Arms
Earl Grey
Green & Red Bar & Cantina
O2 Brasserie
Thai Garden
Viajante
Viet Grill
Winkles Seafood and Oyster Bar
School
Bangabandhu Primary School
Bethnal Green Technology College
Bonner Primary School
Columbia Primary School
Elizabeth Selby Infants' School
Globe Primary School
Oaklands Secondary School
Raine's Foundation School
Solicitor
Malik Law ChambersTaxi
Cambridge Cars
City & Central Cars Ltd
G & R Cars
L P Motors
Taxi Stop
Theatre
Sports Clubs
London Spikers (Volleyball)
Repton Boxing Club (Boxing)
Shops
Balls Brothers
Boots
A P Fitzpatrick Fine Art Materials
Places to Stay near Bethnal Green
City View Hotel (0.13 miles)
The City View Hotel is a brand new Bed & Breakfast in the lively East End by Bethnal Green Tube Station. The Bed and Breakfast offers extremely good value for money ... More
Town Hall Hotel & Apartments (0.31 miles)
Grange Tower Bridge Hotel (0.66 miles)
City Inn Express Hotel (0.72 miles)
City Inn Express Hotel is located in London, with easy transport links to the heart of the city.
This new hotel offers clean, furnished rooms that all come with TV and DVD ... More
Beaumont Court (0.79 miles)
Queen Mary, University of London, offers visitors accommodation in the award winning Westfield Student Village at its Mile End Campus.
The bedrooms are arranged in flats of up to 6 rooms, all of which are ensuite, ... More | visit website
Holiday Inn London Commercial Road (0.97 miles)
Those looking for a place to stay in London should look no further than the Holiday Inn London - Commercial Road hotel. This newly built hotel is located in the heart of cosmopolitan East London ... More | visit website
University of Westminster Alexander Fleming Hall of Residence (1.12 miles)
Located at the edge of the "Square Mile", the original City and the most historic part of London. Home to the financial district, St Paul?s Cathedral and the Law Courts. ... More | visit website
Old School Apartment (1.13 miles)
Hoxton Hotel (1.14 miles)
The Writers (1.16 miles)
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