All eyes seem to be on Stratford of the future rather than that of the present. With Eurostar, the Olympics and a £4 billion urban centre set to hit the area within the next few years, its not difficult to see why. So what about its current situation? Well, as the regeneration bug hits Stratford, there’s very much a mix of old and new – greasy cafés and pound shops stand next to Starbucks and estate agents. Stratford Circus, a performing arts centre, adds a cultural air, pushing the area into the ‘ up and coming category whilst transport links are among the best in London, a mere ten minutes to Bank...
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All eyes seem to be on Stratford of the future rather than that of the present. With Eurostar, the Olympics and a £4 billion urban centre set to hit the area within the next few years, its not difficult to see why. So what about its current situation? Well, as the regeneration bug hits Stratford, there’s very much a mix of old and new – greasy cafés and pound shops stand next to Starbucks and estate agents. Stratford Circus, a performing arts centre, adds a cultural air, pushing the area into the ‘ up and coming category whilst transport links are among the best in London, a mere ten minutes to Bank. One could argue this is why when it comes to nights out; Stratford is not for the adventurous. Restaurants are few in number, although Manus, a South Indian with an exciting menu, is highly recommended. Clubs are non existent and pubs a touch on the predictable side. In a couple of years, however, it will all be very different.