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A pocket-sized insider’s guide to the best of East London

Independent publisher Hoxton Mini Press has made a name for itself as a company dedicated to celebrating the creative and colourful side of East London. So it comes as no surprise to discover its unashamedly biased guide to its local area, outrageously skewed to its team's book-loving, gallery-visiting, food-munching tastes.

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Bright yellow book cover for East London: An Opinionated Guide by Hoxton Mini Press, with black typography and publisher logo

Expect to happily discover two gatefold maps inside, along with 57 suggestions of places to go, categorised by shops, hotels, coffee, food, outdoors, culture and nightlife. East London, An Opinionated Guide is a handy-sized book that also offers the publisher's suggested itinerary for a 'perfect weekend' as well as a notes section at the back for all your plans.

Featuring beautiful photography, understated design and high production values, this guide is small but perfectly formed and is an ideal accompaniment to any East London outing – whether you’ve lived in the area for years, live elsewhere in London but want to explore the city, or especially if you happen to be visiting for the first time (lucky you!).

Written by Sonya Barber, a born-and-bred Londoner who is currently news and events editor at Time Out London. Photography by Charlotte Schreiber, a German fashion and editorial photographer. This is her second book with Hoxton Mini Press, having also photographed Makers of East London. Buy the guide at hoxtonminipress.com.

Open yellow-bound book showing Conservatory Archives plant shop feature with text on left page and photograph of lush indoor plants on right page
A sunlit indoor plant-filled space with cascading hanging plants, pink flowering orchids and lush greenery surrounding a white-clothed table by a window
Open book showing Labour and Wait shop feature with text on left page and photograph of independent retail interior with clothing rails and wooden counter on right page
Bright boutique interior with navy clothing rail, wooden display tables, pendant lights, and assorted homewares and accessories arranged on shelves and surfaces
Open yellow-bound guide showing Climpson & Sons coffee shop entry with photograph of espresso cups and pastries on wooden surface
Overhead view of a cappuccino with latte art in a black cup and saucer, alongside a water glass, espresso cup and grey mug on a concrete surface
Open yellow-spined book showing a page about Pidgin restaurant alongside a photograph of an artfully plated dish with edible flowers on a white plate
Fine dining plate featuring a seared fish fillet with almond garnish, surrounded by edible flowers and pale green sauce on a white ceramic dish
An open spread from East London, An Opinionated Guide showing Wilton's Music Hall with descriptive text on the left page and a sepia-toned photograph of the theatre's interior with rows of blue seats on the right page
Interior of a grand theatre with gold-leaf ceiling, rows of black seats and decorative twisted columns in East London
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