The Shoreditch

Shoreditch / Brick Lane, London –

Confidently named after East London’s trendiest borough, The Shoreditch lives up to its moniker with a cool vibe, hip décor, and fashionable clientele.

An unusual collection of decorative items ranging from pink flamingos, vintage paintings, and saloon mirrors to a golden pineapple lamp and authentic tiger skin nailed to the ceiling creates a kitschy backdrop for the urbanites and artsy types who settle into the black vinyl couches and parlor chairs to nosh on burgers and beer.

Those looking for tiki cocktails can sidle up to the bar, overseen by a hula girl mannequin, as a happy-go-lucky crowd of music lovers and trendy professionals head upstairs to hear the eight-piece jazz band.

While eccentric old-timers indulge in some fancy footwork and finger twirling on the dance floor, however, there’s an entirely different scene happening downstairs, where laser beams, neon signs, and blasting DJ-spun techno beats provide a dramatic contrast to the golden-era flair above.

With its split levels and split personalities, The Shoreditch manages to draw a diverse and easygoing crowd whose only desire is to indulge in what the venue’s front windows declare as life’s major necessities: Music, Dance, Food.