Mile End & Bow

At the crossroads of the City, Canary Wharf and the Olympic Park you'll find Mile End and Bow — the bustling residential heartland of the East End. Once gritty and rough around the edges — OK, still gritty and rough around the edges — the area has picked up in recent years with new places to eat, drink and shop joining the existing arts venues, charming parks and squares. While the likes of Nandos, Tesco and Starbucks have all started to muscle-in on the area, there's plenty of other places to head to if you're after genuine local experiences.

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Carmelite Cafe

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Tucked away down a narrow passageway linking Grove Hall Park to Bow Road and attached to the Nunnery (a contemporary art gallery run by Bow Arts Trust), you'll find Carmelite Cafe, a hidden treasure for those hunting down the best coffee in the East End. The cafe serves up brunches and lunches from local suppliers including Pie Cart, Little Pedlar Bakery and the highlight - speciality roaster Nude Espresso coffee.

Carmelite Cafe
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Carmelite Cafe
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Carmelite Cafe
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Carmelite Cafe
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Carmelite Cafe
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Mile End Arts Park

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