1.Black Sheep

Black Sheep was started by a group of friends who were flatmates at uni and quit their jobs on the same day to “Leave The Herd Behind” and embark on a coffee journey together. Their mission is to “rid the World of boring, average-tasting coffee”.

The founders who still run the business today travel to origin throughout the year and are among the very few shop retailers to actually buy their beans directly at the plantations, looking after the picking, drying, and washing process according to the strictest of guidelines. From the volcanic soil of Papua New Guinea to their famous Ugandan Robusta Revival (currently the only Specialty Grade 100% Robusta coffee on the market), every coffee they serve has a unique story to tell.

Their Head of Coffee Tony is one of New Zealand’s leading Head Baristas and regularly hosts the Black Sheep Coffee Clubs where regulars can sign up to Latte Art classes and learn about coffee processing methods, roasting profiles, and latest brewing techniques (Black Sheep is famous for their signature drink the Black Hoof Coffee made with coconut oil and their secret recipe for Nitro Cold Brew served on tap in the shops).

www.leavetheherdbehind.com

2.Beechwood Sports Pub and Kitchen

Beechwood is the new home of premium sport viewing in the heart of Shoreditch.

We’re all about fresh beer, great food, state of the art sound and screens and an atmosphere that’s just as good as being there to make the viewing experience unrivalled. We don’t just love sport, we live it.

beechwoodsportspub.com

3.Immersive Gamebox

Immersive Gamebox is on a mission to take immersive entertainment to a whole new level. Their Gameboxes combine projection mapping, touch screens, motion tracking, and surround sound technologies to create an entirely new form of digital entertainment. Co-founded by Will Dean MBE, CEO and Founder of Tough Mudder, and David Spindler, who launched Tough Mudder Bootcamp, Immersive Gamebox is a game-changing technology platform that disrupts the traditional location-based entertainment industry. Teams of 2-6 players can enjoy 30-60 minute games featuring levels and challenges designed to be fun, social, and collaborative. Whether it's for date nights, fun with friends, or corporate events, Immersive Gamebox is a must-do activity. IGB was awarded the “Travelers’ Choice” on TripAdvisor for two consecutive years for their delivery of unparalleled entertainment experiences.

www.immersivegamebox.com

4.Camino

Award-winning Spanish tapas bar and restaurant group Camino come to Shoreditch this autumn, opening their fifth site on the ground floor of Principal Place. Inspired by the Castile y León region of Northern Spain, the new restaurant and bar designed by B3 Designers (Lyle’s, Gymkhana, Roka) will be vibrant yet relaxed, opening onto a beautiful heated terrace for outdoor drinking and dining all year round.

Camino create authentic, exciting tapas, using the best quality ingredients and traditional cooking techniques. In addition to the classics, Executive Chef Nacho del Campo, will also be working with local suppliers to create special dishes exclusive to the menu at Shoreditch. The passion for authenticity doesn’t end with the food, with an award-winning wine list and drinks menu featuring Spain’s best beers, cocktails, and Camino’s legendary Spanish Serve G&Ts. Coupled with a buzzing bar and live music, it’s the perfect place for after work drinks.

Camino Shoreditch will be open seven days a week, for lunch, dinner and everything in between. A variety of beautiful, flexible spaces will be available to hire for office parties, business meetings and private dining.

www.camino.uk.com

5.BLOK

BLOK Clapton opened in Feb 2016 to critical acclaim. Accolades include ‘Best Boxing in London (Harpers), Best Barre in London (Huff Post), Most Beautiful Yoga Studios in London (Refinery 29), Best Newcomer (Tatler Gym Awards), Best Boutique Gym in London (Harpers Bazaar), Best Eatery in a Gym (Harpers Bazaar), Best for Calisthenics (Men’s Health) One of the finest gyms around the globe (Wallpaper).

BLOK will now be coming to Principal Place. Designed by Daytrip Studio, their intention is to deliver the best classes in London, in the world’s most beautiful boutique gym.

There will be a cafe, three studios and fully equipped changing rooms. There will be around 200 classes a week, from circuit training, boxing and dance to yoga, barre and pilates. You can see a full list of the class types on the BLOK website.

www.bloklondon.com

6.Vagabond

Vagabond have come a long way since their little shop in Fulham in late 2010, but their mission is still the same. Great wine at great prices, to be experienced by all.

Tasting and exploring was once a sweet perk of the wine trade. Vagabond bars allow everyone - no matter your expertise - to sample and discover over 100 wines by the glass without the commitment, pressure and lets face it, fear, when faced with a classic wine bar/restaurant wine list situation.

This, paired with a stellar line-up of highly trained and passionate wine advisors, makes their interactive wine experience unbeatable.

A brilliant wine bar serving great wine by the glass or by the bottle, craft beer and food.

www.vagabondwines.co.uk