My Virtual Bow
Independent businesses add massively to Bow's character. Some have closed temporarily but others are finding a way to carry on. Please show them your support - they need it now more than ever.
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Anna Fern Weddings (Florist)
Bow, London, UK
This creative and modern florist usually creates displays for weddings. She's offering to deliver bouquets to local residents on Saturdays for between £6 and £20.
Contact via the website for local delivery.
Barge East
River Lee, Sweetwater Mooring, White Post Ln, Hackney Wick, London E9 5EN
This iconic East London venue serves wonderful food, coffee, cakes and drinks (including fab cocktails).
The restaurant reopens from July 4th and will be open Thurs to Sunday. Or order a takeaway Mon-Sun.
Cham Cham
Mile End, London, UK
Cham Cham Hot Pepper Sauce adds fabulous flavour! These Sierra Leonean and Liberian inspired hot pepper sauces are made from fiery scotch bonnet peppers with no artificial ingredients, just full of HOT stuff. The team at My Virtual Neighbourhood love these sauces!
Order online for local delivery
East Gifting Outfit
Bow, London, UK
East Gifting Outfit sends stylish and cheekily branded gift boxes, featuring drinks from East London brewers and distillers, to give your special someone a little EGO boost.
Order online for delivery
East London Liquor Co
Bow Wharf, Unit GF1, 221 Grove Rd, London E3 5SN
This distillery produces and imports a range of quality spirits, bringing the historic industry of spirit production back to the hallowed streets of East London. Head to their online bottle shop to get your poison.
Order online for delivery
Forage & Feast
Fairfield Rd, London E3 2QF, UK
Private Catering, Grazing and weekend special meals delivered! Decadent platters as well as Sunday roasts and bbq!
Order online or email for contactless delivery
Hounds of Bow
347 Roman Rd, Bow, London E3 5QR
Head down to this playful and much-loved local pet shop for your pet food essentials to keep your furry friends happy and well-fed.
Visit in-store
Love Shack
Arch 298, 299 Cambridge Heath Rd, London E2 9HA
This is a vegan foodie's paradise. Love Shack would normally see you dancing the weekend away with a burger in tow but now they're delivering the finest and funnest vegan produce around via a new online store to your door.
Order online for delivery
Polentina
Unit 8 Hillstone Court, Empson St
Polentina is food delivery service, serving homemade Italian comfort food.
Deliveroo and Uber Eats orders, or pick up orders from the kitchen
Rusty Bike
588 Mile End Rd, Mile End, London E3 4PH
This local hotspot serves up great Thai food, Japanese food, and great beer. You can find them on Deliveroo so you can enjoy the delicious combination of a cold beer and a katsu or Thai curry at home.
Order delivery via Deliveroo
Saint Sugar of London
Stephen's Roman Road Market, 80 St Stephen's Rd, London E3 5JL
Purveyor of snacks, from savoury to sweet, but always healthy. The specialise in raw, indulgent goodness and hold a special place in their hearts for philosophy and the wonder food that is spirulina.
Email or DM for local delivery
Symposium
363 Roman Road, Bow, E3 5QR
Purveyors of fine produce, this local deli stocks meats, wines, cheeses, antipasti, speciality coffee and more. Head down to the store for a lovely shopping experience or order for collection.
Visit in-store or order online for collection
The Angel of Bow
171 Devons Rd, Bow, London E3 3QX
This much-loved independent freehouse has now reopened.
See website for opening hours
The Eleanor Arms
460 Old Ford Rd, Old Ford, London E3 5JP
This award-winning local has a lovely beer garden and a great selection of real ales.
Reopening on July 4th
The Pizza Room
2a Grove Rd, Mile End, London E3 5AX
This popular pizza joint does amazing stone-baked pizzas, and what's more amazing is you get a free drink with every order! Minimum spend �15.
Order online for delivery and collection
Vinarius
536 Roman Rd, Bow, London E3 5ES
This local wine shop is for wine lovers by wine lovers. They're now delivering their carefully curated collection of wines and beers locally.
Order online for local delivery
Zealand Cafe
391 Roman Rd, Old Ford, London E3 5QS
This relaxed neighbourhood cafe serves up delicious cooked breakfasts, lunches, fresh pastries, cakes and great coffee.
Order delivery via UberEats or Deliveroo
