A grimy East End boozer. Luckily enough, within minutes of ordering your first pint, its charm takes over you. The kitsch décor lends itself to the edgy, artistic crowd and CD jukebox hits. The perfect place to start a night out.

You can assume stepping onto these premises will be a slightly intimidating experience. Founded by designers Barnzley, Joe Corre (responsible for Agent Provocateur) and Vivienne Westwood, the store is filled with outlandish, punk rock men’s clothing and slightly political in its message.

I watched the Robots In Disguise and Le Couteau Jaune play live here, and you can’t help but feel invigorated by the electro disco-crazed crowd on the sticky and broken bottle-covered floor. Sneak a peek at the original piece of Banksy art adorning the beer garden wall.

At first glance, the large, black, imposing building looks quite intimidating, enhanced by its narrow lines and angles. Inside however, a library teems with books on art, fashion and culture and there’s an atmospheric street-level café where I imagine art lovers and nouveau philosophers meet up.

Friday is my favourite day to visit the Spitalfields Market. It’s not the busiest day (unlike Sunday), but it’s when the odd and unusual congregate to sell, and at times, just talk and display their wares to like-minded market devotees. On popular days, musicians play in the streets and international culinary delights are available.

A music enthusiasts dream, but if you’re anything like me, you’ll just love perusing the cover art on old ‘70s and ‘80s record sleeves. The vinyl collection spans all genres, from the modern cutting-edge to old and time-worn classics. A very fashion conscious clientele, and a nice alternative to larger commercial stores.

Walking into Lik Neon, I feel like I’m waking up in an electro dream. Specializing in fluro, the store is a great place for emerging designers. My favourite thing about the store are the two, very sociable, resident cats that can often be found sleeping in the window, on the counter or between the racks.

The blaring music and bulging racks of vintage clothes make it hard, but with a well-trained fashion eye you’re able to find what your looking for. Always busy, shoppers parade the floor in a myriad of experimental looks.