The @sirdevonshirehotel team have mastered the art of exceptional food at speed, and they’re so confident in their skills behind the pass that if your weekday lunch deal doesn’t arrive in 15 minutes, they’ll give you a free coffee.
And the 15 doesn’t just apply to timings – their lunchtime special, running on weekdays from 11.30am to 2pm, offers a sit-down meal and soft drink for just £15. It doesn’t get better than that.
#lunchdeals #londonfoodguide #londonlunches
Where cocktails meet consoles 🎮
@xp_tavern has everything you need for a great night out: drinks, food and plenty of fun. Its social gaming lounge has zones for every kind of player, whether you’re there for pure vibes or elite esports action. And with the seal of approval from gamer @harriesilver , you know it’s the real deal.
📍 9 Chaucer Gardens
#londongaming #gamingbar #thingstodoinlondon
Is 2026 the year you ditch holidaying abroad for a city staycation? Luckily for you, Aldgate has plenty of homes-from-home for you to craft the perfect city mini-break from:
For a traditional night at the inn... The Chamberlain Hotel | 132-135 Minories
For striking aesthetics and elevated amenities... Canopy by Hilton | 11-15 Minories
For iconic East London flair... The Gate | 41 White Church Lane
For a chance to unwind and pamper yourself... Leonardo Royal London City | 8-14 Coopers Row
For an urban oasis amongst the East End buzz... The Culpeper | 40 Commercial Street
For stylish opulence and British charm... Sir Devonshire | 5 Devonshire Square
For award-winning luxury with historic views... Tower Suites | 100 Minories
#citybreaks #londonhotel #londonholiday
Can you believe that @ara.ldn opened their doors a whole year ago? That’s right, we’ve had 12 whole months of chilli peanut and apricot burrata, crispy pork belly with kimchi and fluffy grilled potato bread. And did you know that you can also drop in for an express lunch, served Monday to Friday, with two courses for £25. We’d say that’s a contender for one of London’s best set menus...
📍 1 New Drum Street
#eastlondonfood #londonsetmenu #londonfoodguide
May is here, and we couldn’t be happier. The weather is perking up, bank holidays are just days away, and we’ve got a #whatson guide that’ll banish any chance of boredom. What’s not to love?
#whatsoninlondon #londonevents
We’re not sure about you, but after a month of community gardening, art, cinema and open spaces, we’re certainly feeling destressed. The only thing left to melt away the tension is a trip to @adamo.spa by @blueorchidgroup ’s Tower Suites. Sign us up for an 80-minute Pamper Package, and we’ll be entering May with a spring in our step.
Fancy a trip yourself? Visit their website to check out treatments, packages, offers and more.
#londonspa #londonwellness #selfcarelondon
Watching thousands of runners take to the streets for the London Marathon has left us feeling quite inspired. We couldn’t manage 26 miles right now, but after some award-winning training at @foundryfit , maybe 2027 will be our year.
Their affordable personal training can help anyone feel their best, but don’t just take our word for it. Try out their free seven-day trial to get your marathon journey started.
📍80 Fenchurch Street
#londongym #personaltraininglondon #londonfitness
How’s your Stress Awareness Month going?
Our fourth spot to lower your cortisol levels is our oasis of urban calm, @dsq_london . This vibrant multi-use site has everything you need for 10 minutes of peaceful reflection: public seating, lush greenery and some top-tier restaurants, bars and cafes to enjoy. And, of course, their community events calendar is packed with yoga, meditation, art and performances, for those moments when connection and destressing go hand-in-hand.
#londonhiddengems #devonshiresquare #liverpoolstreetstation
ALDGATE GALLERY CRAWL: PART TWO
We’re back with three more incredible free galleries for you to visit this weekend on your Aldgate Gallery Crawl. Visit their websites to see what’s on, then pack your bags and get ready to be awestruck:
@_ai_gallery | 1a Tenter Ground
This contemporary art space is all about fostering dialogue and offering a platform for emerging and mid-career artists. And this year, ai. Gallery has put together a programme focused on sound.
@public.gallery | 89, 91 Middlesex Street
Set across two adjacent sites and with five storeys of exhibition space, Public Gallery’s exhibitions are the perfect introduction to emerging international artists. Their next shows open on 30 April, so stay tuned.
@raven__row | 56 Artillery Lane
With a mission to “promote the under-promoted and the overlooked of the art world”, Raven Row’s programme is designed to entice the specialists and curious alike.
#freeactivitieslondon #londonartgallery #whatsoninlondon
Puttanesca sauce = fruit and veg
Pasta = complex carbs
Yellowfin tuna = protein
Parmesan = calcium
Sounds to us like @emiliaspasta are serving up a wonderfully balanced meal, but why don’t you pop past and order the VIII just to be sure... 🍝
With tomorrow being the International Day for Monuments and Sites, we (and @count_elmsley ) just wanted to remind you that you can visit a Roman archaeological site, free of charge, here in Aldgate.
The City Wall at Vine Street tells the fascinating tale of 2,000 years of London history through Roman masonry, Tudor pipes, Victorian engineering and Aardman’s Morph. It’s a monumental whizz through the centuries that takes less than an hour. The London Spy thinks it’s pretty neat. Do you?
#londonhistory #romanlondon #freemuseumlondon
A little escapism isn't a bad thing. Just ask @curzon.aldgate . Scrolling your phone whilst watching Netflix isn't the best for destressing. But an uninterrupted hour or two catching the latest blockbuster in the cinema? That'll do the trick.
#londoncinema #curzonaldgate #stressawarenessmonth
