In 2025, the AMV team listed 3 good reasons to spend a weekend in London. This time, we go to the east of the British capital. A 24-hour (or more) trip that we promise is worth every pence.
Cover photo: Samuel Regan-Asante
Where to sleep?
In the original 18th-century Georgian townhouse known as Batty Langley‘s. Minimalists beware: the style here is ultra-maximalist and the rooms overflow with antiques and vintage objects. A perfect place to end this full day.
Where to eat?
For lunch, head to Rochelle Canteen, the best European cuisine in the neighbourhood. A menu that goes straight to the point and focuses on only the best. Looking for a quick snack? Try Beigel Bake for some delicious savoury treats. Oh, and if you want to stop for a drink, The Blues Kitchen Shoreditch probably has a table waiting for you.
Photo: @rochellecanteen
Where to shop?
This is a great place to wander. Start at the Record 28 Books bookshop before moving on to In Bloom & In Habit for some pottery. End your day with some shopping: vintage at The Brick Lane Vintage Market and ATIKA London, then American Vintage to try some of those nice pieces you spotted online.
Photo: @record28books
Address book
Record 28 Books – 61 Hackney Rd, London E2 7NX, United Kingdom
In Bloom & In Habit – 152, 144 Columbia Rd, London E2 7RG, United Kingdom
The Brick Lane Vintage Market – 85 Brick Ln, London E1 6QL, United Kingdom
ATIKA London – 55, 59 Hanbury St, London E1 5JP, United Kingdom
Rochelle Canteen – 16 Playground Gardens, London E2 7FA, United Kingdom
Beigel Bake – 159 Brick Ln, London E1 6SB, United Kingdom
The Blues Kitchen Shoreditch – 134-146 Curtain Rd, London EC2A 3AR, United Kingdom
Batty Langley’s – 12 Folgate St, London E1 6BX, United Kingdom
BONUS!
American Vintage Shoreditch – 54 Redchurch Street, E2 7DP London, United Kingdom
AMV Journal is a space dedicated to encounters, discovery and travel. Every week, explore the musts, portraits and inspirations of American Vintage and its creation studio.