Brick Lane • Things to do • Eat & Drink
Brick Lane eats on two tempos: quick market bites and slow sit-downs. Bagel queues run late, curry houses glow after dark, and coffee keeps the browsing going between stalls and shops.
Bagel Shops
Two rival counters, a few doors apart, keep Brick Lane’s bagel habit running from early hours into the night. Salt beef, salmon, plain—fast, hot, and wrapped to go.
Curry Houses
Brick Lane still reads as curry-house territory: dining rooms, window menus, long-running names. Good for group tables, late service, steady classics.
Market Stalls
Weekends bring grills, trays and takeaway boxes along Brick Lane. Expect quick plates, sweet things, and snacks to eat standing up between stalls and shops.
Cafés, Bakeries & Casual Eats
Coffee spots and casual kitchens thread side streets off Brick Lane. Good for a sit-down between shops: breakfasts, sandwiches, small plates, and tables.
Pubs & Bars
Drinking on and around Brick Lane runs from old locals to small cocktail rooms. Expect pints, basement sets, and back-room chats after the markets.