BOXPARK Shoreditch

Went for the Super Bowl …..just to watch the halftime show with Kendrick 😂. For that, I was not disappointed. It was a rainy day but the vibes inside was okay. Sounds from the game and halftime show should’ve been louder

Had an amazing experience here! Came for dinner with a friend and it was lovely. I had one of their summer cocktails, I think it was the pomegranate based one, and grabbed food from Mercy Burger. There is so much to pick from here, all the staff were incredibly friendly. The food I had was delicious, I can't speak for all the stalls in there of course, but Mercy Burger is delicious. Great fries, would definitely recommend. I thought it would be over expensive but the prices were great (for London) and there were deals to make your experience cheaper if you are looking for that. Only downside was the toilets which felt like they were hidden and were basically the same toilets you would find at a nightclub. Much cleaner of course! But essentially toilet put into a crate, the door for the men's was also open which felt like an invasion of privacy. Conclusion, unless you're squeamish about public toilets, would 100% recommend.

Great place to get a drink (and watch a football game). You can order using a qr-code or just at the bar. Ordered a coffee using the qr and it took 15 min until we got it. But apart from that it was a great experience!

I recently visited Box Park Shoreditch recently and saw the McDonalds pop up. The staff here were really friendly. There's a good range of shops and places to eat here. There's seating here and events happens often.

It’s just has a vibe when ever you go here. The food outlets taste good even though they can be overwhelmed with orders so they take some time. But a great night out and experience.

Pasta Evangelists by Boxpark is an ok lunch option in the area. It's good pasta but nothing special. Good if you need a quick meal to take away in the area.

Went for Hip Hop Karaoke as had not been in about 1year. Due to be closed soon so I woild recommend going to enjoy the night out. Always go early as will get very busy later on about 10pm onwards. Seats are available in the walkways until about 11pm as security do change the access and place barriers between the dance areas to aid movement. Drinks are not cheap but then they never are at these places as you go for the atmosphere. When busy they will refuse entry due to capacity so book early and go early. If you get arm stamped you can leave and re-return as well. Park further away past brick Lane as parking is free after 530pm. And only 5mins walk. Where local roads parking ends at 830pm and is about £12 per hour.

Lots of options for food, we tried a few different places over two days and all we're decent, some were really good. Would highly recommend Salt Shed.

Pretty cool spot! My friends and I came here by recommendation of a local. The place is made out of old storage containers, hence the name Boxpark. It's in the super trendy Shoreditch area where all the youngsters hang out. You have to go in through the entrance opposite of the corner where the ladies bathroom is. They do a quick bag check and you can't bring in water. Inside there's a ton of food and drink options available. They even have a club that played kinda ratchet music! It ain't Bay Area ratchet, but I mean people were getting down. There's tons of seating around, but it does get packed, so you may have to stand around and eat or drink but it's cool. Overall a pretty cool spot to hang out, grab some grub and a drink or two or five. You can even get down and boogey if you wanted to. Definitely would recommend!

Great way to embrace the diversity of London. So much culture, food, music, and overall dope vibe. The wife found this spot and it was well worth the visit. Great food options, they spotlight the culture, and embrace the creative community. Don't miss out on this gem. Looking for Culture and a dope vibe, then this is it.

We were recommended this place by someone. Maybe a local. My friends and I stopped here for dinner. It's a big food hall. You have to download the app to get in to show your membership but it's free. They have a wide variety of foods. Maybe about 15-20 spots. They also have alcohol. I took a bit to decide what to eat. I decided to go with peninsula which was Indonesian/south Asian. I ordered my food and was given a pager. I ordered the roti canai with chicken and then a nasi lamek rice dish with fried chicken. Food took about 10 minutes or so. My friends each also ordered about 2 items each from different stalls and we all shared everything between 4 of us. Seating can be a little rough. It's all shared table space. We found a spot at the Jamaican place where 1 of us ordered food. I really liked the chickpea fries. I don't remember where they came from. The mushroom ravioli was also delicious. The roti canai that I ordered is different from the ones I've tried anywhere in the US. It was more savory than sweet. It came with a good amount of chicken and roti. This is a great place to try a little bit of everything if you come with a group of friends.

Cool setup with shipping containers converted into pop-up food stalls and shops -- top floor is food, bottom floor mostly shops. Loved that all the food stall and shop names were hashtags. It's pretty small though - I expected something along the size of Camden Market. If you have just a few days in London, I might skip this one. Top floor - food stalls incl. pub, pork, duck, veg/Thai and chicken. I tried "The Duck Truck" - menu looked the most interesting but the food was just ok ... the Duck Fat Fries were to die for though :) My co-worker got food from the chicken stall - enjoyed her jerk chicken but it took forever to get her food. The guy next to me was eating Pad Thai from the Thai shop and his food smelled amazing. My recommendation - Duck Fat Fries from The Duck Truck, and then head next door for the Pad Thai. Bottom floor - besides clothes, jewelry, art and other misc. stuff, they also had soft serve ice cream and donut shops. We did enjoy looking around the Maiden gift shop (http://www.maidenshop.com/) - found a cool London map that points out all the key music spots and interesting stories. FYI Boxpark is located just as you exit the Shoreditch tube station.

Boxpark has a very interesting set up. Initially coming here, I just thought it was one huge bar/restaurant but upon entering it I found out that there's multiple levels with different separate restaurants/drink stations. Some kitchens had Korean food, burgers etc but I chose Rudie's which had standard Carribean food items served with some razzle dazzle. The jerk chicken was pretty good- it's hard to mess that up and the plantains were soft and sweet. I also got the "nuff scotch" hot sauce which added a nice amount of heat to the meal overall. My friend got the rice and pea with the fritters on the side. He didn't quite enjoy his meal but mine was great so welp.

Boxpark Shoreditch is an awesome place to spend a couple hours. Retail stores take up residence downstairs in re-purposed shipping containers; pop-up eateries & communal tables make up the second floor. The shops definitely lean towards the chic & trendy. I fell in love with the decorative wood house furnishings in Decorum, and The Play Box has fun, unique souvenirs & gifts. For food, we tried DumDum Donuts (which was downstairs) & Greek food at The Athenian. Love waking through the different eating areas to browse all the food options. Lots of variety & well priced from what I could see. Bathrooms are downstairs & require a code. Boxpark Shoreditch has an impressive collection of eclectic eats & buys. I hope to visit some of the other Boxpark locations the next time I'm in town.

This is an interesting arrangement of shops and food stands situated in a slightly more secluded part of Shoreditch. The top portion of the "park" is where you'll find all the food. They offer just about any kind of cuisine and street food you can imagine, and the alcohol flows freely here. From Asian to Indian and even American, do come hungry because you may want to try it all. The bottom half of this establishment is where you'll find all the shops that sell everything from trendy (and pricey) clothes to souvenirs and unusual knick knacks. There's even a doughnut shop claiming to have the best doughnuts in the world; they're not THAT amazing, but certainly worth a try at least once. Seeing that you have your pick of the litter, it's a great place to enjoy a night out with your friends for some food and drinks while you watch TV in one of their many dining rooms.

Just right off Shoreditch High Street overground station is Boxpark, filled with loads of food and a great spot to hang out. It's also about a 12 minute walk from Liverpool street, but you could also take the bus from there if you want to minimise your walking. Coming on an evening in the weekday was quite busy, so I can imagine what it would be like on a Friday or Saturday night. It's an ideal spot to go to for a social gathering, or big groups. There's lots of different cuisines of food, so it's something for everyone, even including the vegans! I didn't get a chance to try it all, but I don't think there should be high hopes that the food is amazing. And it can be a bit more pricey for not the portion you may want. La Nonna's pasta was pretty decent. The location is interesting as it is much more spread out rather than just in one building. When you walk in, there's a few food choices, but if you continue down another set of double doors, you'll come across an outdoor corridor of sorts with benches to sit on when it's not raining, and then you enter another set of double doors with more food options and drinks as well. The repeat it one more time and you have Boxpark! The ambience is pretty dark and low lighting. The music is also pretty loud here. If you want a good spot to catch up with friends this may or may not be the place for you as you make have to talk a bit louder than normal to be heard. The upside is that there is plenty of seating. Mainly long tables with benches to match. However, as it does get pretty crowded, if your group is too big, you may has to split up so everyone can have a seat.

Fun, hip place to go to! They have a lot of different food options from healthy to unhealthy but everything is unique and made with quality! It is a little pricey because of the "hip specialty foods" but I had a great experience. The whole area is cool and there are a lot of interesting places around it. Definitely somewhere you should stop by if you haven't been here before.

This scene reminds me so much of Williamsburg, BK. I only wish I came earlier before some of the shops closed. When I arrived it was mostly the food vendors that were still there. There's a little bit of something for everyone here, so you can spend hours here. I will definitely return when in London.

I had a great experience here! Visiting from LA, i was taken here by friends of the town and really enjoyed the different types of food around me. They have a wide variety of choices and the area is cool to walk around in and explore. Would for sure recommend coming here if you're hungry!

I love the idea of re-purposing shipping containers into modern businesses. So creative, so cool. That is exactly what Boxpark is - creative and cool. I had one of the most fun nights of my trip at Boxpark. I came to Boxpark in the evening to eat and drink with friends, so for the first half of my visit I didn't even realize that most of the building was a shopping mall. My experience was solely for the food and drinks. We posted up at one of the communal tables on the upper level (assuming that's where most of the food + drinks are taken place) and that is where we stayed till the place closed down at midnight. There are plenty of different picnic-style communal tables scattered throughout the drinking/dining area. Perfect for small or large groups and to get to know your neighbors. There were plenty of awesome food vendors that caught my eye: The Skinny Kitchen, The Breakfast Club, and Poptapa just to name a few. While we were hanging out we didn't eat too much. If I can recall correcrtly we picked up a few appetizers from MeatLiqour. By the end of our visit, we were well acquainted with the liqour vendors. They had a few different bars set up throughout the upper level - to be fully honest, I can't remember all of them, but I know all the beer and gin and tonics I drank were delicious, so kudos to them. If you're looking for a fun night out with friends to try an assortment of different food and drink all in one place, then check out Boxpark!

Weird that this is listed as a shopping centre as it's more so a food market. Amazing concept, a load of storage containers turned in to restaurants and a few shops on the lower level. Great place to meet friends and hang out. Shoreditch is such a cool area so it's definitely worth heading over there to explore, popping in here for some food and drinks on the way! It has a bit of a party atmosphere, they have funky music playing and lots of fairy/candle lights, great vibe. It's covered so you're good even if it's raining. We went to a vegan place called (I think) King Cook Daily..or that may be the chefs IG name but the food was delicious! Only con was that they should offer smaller portions for those that can't manage a huge bowl of udon noodles. I'm not usually a fan of tofu but the vegan 'chicken' was fantastic. My friend absolutely loves the place and I can't say I was disappointed. I look forward to going back.

This is about the location rather than the individual pop ups that reside inside this location. I kinda expected something bigger, maybe I had seen something cleverly edited or it made me think that this location was larger. You can walk across it in 5 minutes whilst I was somehow expecting many twists & turns that reveal new hidden vendors. Alas it was not to be. What was to be was rude security that insisted my buddy down her water at the security check. That my purchase of shower gel could be explosives or illicit alcohol. A more polite approach would be better than being trained by the TSA. The place was packed, people were drinking & enjoying themselves on this sunny Thursday evening. Though the pounding & vibrating music at the front of the venue made talking close to impossible. The overall vibe of the place was possible it made us feel good, it even made us feel a good few years younger than we actually are. A good place to go to experience unique foods & up and coming stars of the future.

This was the coolest place ever. So many fun and hip options for food and shopping. It was bigger than I thought it would be but I still wish it was bigger. I can really see myself spending a whole day here and not getting bored. I want to come back!

Retail revolution? Hardly. This "pop up mall" appears to have good intentions (then again, they could just be attempting to capitalise on the "green-ness" of the shipping container trend) but whomever was in charge of attracting retailers and understanding the demographic of the surrounding area either didn't do his or her research, or was just completely asleep at the wheel. The selection at both The North Face and Marimekko was small - understandable given the size of the containers themselves - but I was puzzled as to why one interested in these stores wouldn't simply visit their larger, better stocked high street counterparts. This place could be a hit were it populated by independent designers and creators selling stuff not procurable elsewhere. But if you want a pair of Pumas, Vans or Dockers (yes, really) why ever would you buy them here? There was, however, a shop at Boxpark that was truly unique in its available wares. One look at the adult onesies on offer at OnePiece and my shopping companion and I were cracking up. And that was before we spotted the £150 price tag. By then we'd seen enough of Boxpark and headed off.

On a sunny day, the rooftop beer garden is the place to be! Nice selection of "pop-up" like restaurants...Bukowski's, Rhum Shack, Simply Fish. There are so few great outdoor dining venues in London, so the boxpark fills a nice void. There are several rooftop areas here, with plenty of communal wooden tables to dine and imbibe al fresco. Boxpark loses 2 stars though as the shops are not interesting in the slightest...North Face, Nike, Vans, XBox...umm can't you just go to Oxford Street or Westfield for these chains? Seriously, Boxpark you had a great opportunity to surface new independent merchants in a super cool format (former ship containers) instead you sold out to the Nikes of the world.

This was such a fun place!! I imagined it to be pretty small but in fact it is a large building with so many options for food, drinks (upstairs), and shops (downstairs)! I appreciated the amount of available seating with heat lamps AND fans for air circulation. There was also a very professional and friendly security + cleaning staff. So many great little shops, pop-ups, and restaurants. I went to What The Pitta?! For some zaatar bread, but could have easily visited a few more places if I were hungry! Plenty of meatless options too. Boxpark is really cool and i can see why it remains popular! The only downside to the visit was that their signs advertised free WiFi but it wasn't working. This is definitely a place I would recommend! Super cute jewelry, gift, and stationary stores downstairs were very tempting!

A great concept. A 'pop up' mall made from containers but well designed with a utility feel that works. Perfect location next to Shoreditch High St. station. I thought it was only going to be there for a few weeks but the information pod said it would be here for 5 years. Lots of quite high end street sportwear brands on the ground floor. More diverse offerings including an Amnesty International shop and Art Against Knives upstairs along with some great food places.

Super disappointed with all the mall shops here. Wanted something special but this is just a place for frat boys to drink while their girlfriends shop.

A great place to eat, smoke shisha and relax with friends or just great company. I live close by so this is my local. I like to try different cuisines each time I visit. They have a selection of different food to try from vegan to burgers you name it they have it. They also hold great events throughout the summer such as open mic nights and also promotional events from fun companies such as Ben & Jerry's and lots more. It is great to visit either in the day or night and the price for food is moderate but well worth the money. Always keep a look out as the shops at the bottom always change and feature new pop up stores from creative and local brands.

When Boxpark first opened I thought it was a genuine pop-up, here for a few month, then gone and handing over the site to more ambitious developers. It's been a few years now and Boxpark is still here. It's funny to see it listed as a shopping centre, but come to think of it this is exactly what it is. But rather than having loads of cloned shops under one roof, the tiny container outlets are facing outwards, making the whole experience a lot more fun. The shops are a mixture of up and coming brands, trendy gift shops and bespoke branches of established chains. GAP is an excellent example with a small outlet only stocking a small selection of their massive range - while trendy hipsters may not frequent the larger more mainstream stores, this shows the power of targeted selection: black and white and dark denim only, drainpipes and no garish logos in sight. And next door at Marimekko I overheard the manager explain to a shopper that Boxpark provides a good platform to get away from the older women who normally like the brand - making me feel very old as I've loved the designs for ages, albeit as cushions and curtains rather than dresses ... So, it's shops on the lower level, plus street food outlets on the upper deck. It's all really quick and easy; you pick your favourite food and then take it to one of the seating areas. Good choice of covered and open air areas, plus a large-ish area of fake grass downstairs. I've just been rethinking my rating, but just can't bring myself to give more than 3 stars. I just prefer the truly independent shops which pop up here and there in the neighbouring streets. Lined up containers take away from the adventure of discovery.

Boxpark is awesome!! The upstairs is the food area and the downstairs is the shops. All of the food I've had there has been amazing. Cookdaily has terrific smoothies and great vegetarian options. I had just gotten off a long flight and the tofu udon hit the spot. Of course Kurrito is awesome too. At first I was freaked out that I would have to eat in the cold, but there are heated lamps that keep you toasty by the benches. East London Juice Co. is at the bottom part though even though it's food. I was trying to find it and looked everywhere upstairs for it, but then realized it was with the shops. You have to spend a while wandering through the shops!! Although they are small, there is quite a bit of stuff. For example, I've been to the OnePiece store in LA and it's huge but I didn't feel that this one was lacking a lot in comparison either. Nordic Poetry is one of the most fun stores there because it's just fun to browse and check out all of the vintage items. There are bins to go through and some really great designer pieces if you dig. Even though it does get quite crowded with people trying clothes on, it is a fun environment.

The Shoreditch neighborhood is full of trendy bars full of locals in their 20's. So if that's what you're looking for, take the tube to Shoreditch and make your first stop Boxpark since it's right next to the station. The bottom floor of the pop-up mall is full of various shops, a designated area where people were laying on random beanie bags, and a small turf grass field where people apparently play football sometimes. Oh and there's a bathroom where you need a pin-code to enter, which is coed by the way (it took some getting used to in Europe). The top floor is pretty much a rooftop bar area with various food stalls. It was definitely a great spot for my friend and I to watch the World Cup over the summer. Overall, I'd definitely check out Boxpark if you want a chill outdoor hangout spot to grab some food and drinks before bar hopping at other places in Shoreditch.

Boxpark Shoreditch is the most diverse place I have ever been to in my life. You will see blk, spanish, Asian, white just all types of people communing and having a really nice time. As you walk thru Boxpark you will be walking from cart to cart each filled with food, music and benches. Whether you want to come here to eat, drink or dance there is something for everyone. There is a DJ at Boxpark so get ready to dance the day away because they will be playing the best of the best music. Keep in mind that this is a day party. At either 10 or 11pm they shut down so youll want to go early. It was really nice to see all different types of people in one place. I decided to eat at the Jamaican spot all the way in the last cart. The Caribbean cuisine there is definitely on point, the rum punch there is delicious. Overall this is a great experience for young people to vibe out and have a good time!

An interesting idea, create a bunch of little stores out of shipping container. The shops themselves weren't super compelling. The few I went into sold similar quirky gifts (apparently external iPhone speakers are hot right now, they all had different ones). Curation is king, think they could have done a better job attracting really interesting merchants. Food is on the second level, but I didn't dig in.

The one in Croydon is so much better, with more food options and better seating. (Croydon also doesn't take your water when entering the premises.)

I absolutely love the idea and concept of this little mall made up of shipping containers and the food and drink offers upstairs are great and really worth a trip! However, the downstairs part was very disappointing. The shops were bland, the "trendy" products way overpriced and many of the containers were empty. So, if you go, forget about the shopping and focus on the outdoor space and food upstairs!

Somewhere on this earth is a place where too kool for skool hair goes to die, where the final remnants of those beautiful Fabric loving children spend their last pennies in a cacophony of wittering about how they tried the latest mind melder from Alaska. Where there is cynically marketed "independent" shopping in a very permanent "pop up" shopping centre made of old shipping crates. This my Lords and Ladies is that place. This is the place that represents the new Shoreditch, something that is marketed as genuinely independent but becomes a cynical pastiche of cool. Perhaps I'm being harsh (OK I'm totally being harsh!), though I did feel there was something disingenuous about this place. The shops, said to to be independent, each only selling one brand....highly suspicious. The shops are small and the prices are expensive but I suppose its ok for a wander if you're in the area. There are also some decent food options on the top tier including Pieminster and a nice well priced Thai placed full of people being seen on their macbook pros and oversized headphones. Welcome to the shanty town, Shoreditch style. Enjoy yourselves :) PS I wrote this on a macbook pro...just without the headphones...or being in Shoreditch

I love pop ups and I love container reuse and I love the idea and I love the potential. HOWEVER. They didn't seem to get much else right. There are loads of creative companies they could have brought in, but Amnesty & Art Against Knives seem to be it. Otherwise, it's all big-brand Nike and Adidas and whatever the heck else. Meh.

This small (about 20) collection of little eclectic shops and food stalls right off the Shoreditch stop is the perfect segue into this trendy area of London. There's everything from vegan to burgers, eyewear to stationary, and clothing to cosmetics. Great for picking up a quick bite to refuel and picking out some small gifts or something for yourself. And, for the truly hip bros, theres a vape shop.

To walk off the bad taste left in our mouths we wandered a few hundred meters to Box Park. Think the bar area just off Chinatown housed in what Melbourner's describe as Cargo crates. London has taken that to it's extreme and stacked a number of cargo boxes on top of each other, shop fitted each of them and opened them to the world. It is the world's first pop-up mall. What is ingenious is that the local council only grants business a one-year license to trade and then on that year anniversary a whole bunch of new traders are able to come in and make a name for themselves. This is what London is known for and they have really pulled it off to great effect. Currently it houses a number of major brands wanting to get a bit more 'edge' to their name while the other half of the shops are small independents who will definitely more on to bigger and better things once they move on. And with the Olympics passing through this area there is no better time to visit this fantastic part of town, just off the well-worn tourist trail. To end I will leave you with a hipster craze that will eventually hit Australian shores in the next few years once London has moved on. I have been told by London friends that their bosses have actually turned up to work wearing one of these. So my question to you - will you also be slipping into something a 'little more comfortable?'

Cool little popup mall that they created out of shipping containers. A lot of it is "hip" (read: expensive) clothing shops, but there's also Guardian coffee, which is a really cool concept, as well as a bar/restaurant. There's also free WiFi here, so that's a plus.

Trucking containers turned into an adorable, hip little shops and food market. Wish I had more time to spend there!

Boxpark is a really nice set up - it's called a pop up market but it's actually a fairly solid wooden structure with lots of nice seating that I'm sure is packed when the weather is warm enough. It features lots of self-conscious "brands" ranging from Amnesty to Nike and has lots of good lunch options, including: Hop Namo (Vietnamese), Mexway, Thai and Lao Street Food Kitchen, Pieminster, a juice bar and frozen yoghurt. Definitely a good place to go if you have a group of people with different tastes, as this is basically Shoreditch's answer to a food court. MMM food courts...

When I first walked by this 6 months ago, Te concept impressed me. It made perfect sense to use storage containers in a creative way. Almost like recycling. The shops were quirky and trendy, and the upstairs was a great spot for lunch or a drink. Nowadays, though, it seems like shops are closing left and right. Amnesty closed down their store, Hop Namo (Vietnamese cafe with great Bahn Mi) is gone, and Nike seems to have taken over almost the entire space. It will be interesting to see how this is doing another 6 months from now.

Boxpark is always a good time and really brings the Shoreditch vibe. There are lots of screens with sports playing and lots of beer. There is a wide variety of restaurants in here as well. I personally loved Athenian Greek food. I recommend this place for pre-drinks or just a fun dinner out. It is a great social scene everyone should experience!

This is my favorite place in Shoreditch to grab a drink or some great grub. Interesting pop-up concept with an awesome atmosphere. Not only is there great people watching at Boxpark, they always have interesting events going on. Even went to a screen printing workshop one night here, which was awesome. My only complaint would be the retail stores on the bottom floor seem to be drifting away from unique, independent businesses (pretty sure they have a Gap and Kiehls in there now :/ ). Don't miss Korrito on the second floor, best food in the whole place.

Right in the heart of soho is a fun mix of different shops/restaurants/bars made entirely of shipping containers. It's great for quick lunch in the weekdays popular with city workers but by evening, it's busy with all the hipsters in shoreditch especially on Fridays. There's a good mix of street food from Korean, Chinese, Thai, Burgers, Indian etc it does get very busy however in the evening so be warned!

If you are looking for great quality, custom made, individual produce look no further. Boxpark shops/gear are not only stylish but really well made and shops and restaurants are eclectic as the shipping container that house them. Not the cheapest but I guarantee you will get your wear out of any purchase. Staff are really friendly and helpful (I was looking for a gift from my better half and they helped with sizing, styles etc) Drop in and have a peek next time your in Shoreditch - you wont regret it.

Boxpark tries very, very hard to be cool, and it kind of succeeds. Aside from all the obnoxious posters everywhere urging people to talk about it on social media, (as if the demographic Boxpark is aimed at would miss an opportunity to do that), it has a nice vibe and there's no denying the appeal of the whole cargo container thing. However, I was frankly insulted that it had to the cheek to put a key code on the toilet. I suppose this was to stop it getting too messy as non-customers would undoubtedly stop by and use it, however judging by the state of the toilets themselves the owners of Boxpark don't actually give a damn about its cleanliness. The service at the main bar also left a lot to be desired - a barmaid asked me if I had paid for my drink, even though I had handed over the cash to her about two minutes ago. At £4.50 for a pint of bog-standard lager, I felt like I had paid quite enough already.

Really great to have this in Shoreditch..a very clever space with a selection of small but perfectly formed and stocked shops and eateries. Nice and refreshing to have something that isn't solely vintage in the area!

This is what happens when a trendy idea works. Boxpark Shoreditch is a pop up mall, although Boxpark itself doesn't pop up or down the stores that are contained in this delightful bundle of shipping crates do. Every cool established or up-and-comer has been, will be or will want to be here. Including a few stuffy brands trying to get down with the kids, The Guardian's Cafe anyone? No, don't go there, drinks are overpriced, they didn't even fill my teapot to the top with hot water and they didn't even have any un-sneezed-in copies of that days edition of The Guardian to peruse. Also their wifi was whack. Give it a rest. You might be afraid such an aching cool concept would be terribly pretentious but aside from The Guardian's overpriced Tea Pigs tea, it's not. Good place to discover niche brands and cool finds that will make you look like a well-sourced urbanite friend should you wish to give any of your goodies as gifts. The eating places there are pretty decent too (apart from The Guardian's - for pete's sake don't go there!) and only downside is I can never connect to the Boxpark wifi although I'm told there are others that do.

I love Boxpark. You know sometimes something is a great idea but badly executed? Not Boxpark - it's a fab idea and works really well. The resident dining options are varied and all the ones I've tried are great, and it's really vegan friendly with two specific vegan eateries and others with vegan options. It's also great for meat lovers too, with a barbecue joint! There's plenty of seating on the roof, well sheltered and heated. The shops change regularly and you find some really unique outlets. It's one of my favourite places to spend an afternoon.

La la loveeee this place. Im going to bring all my friends here when they visit. I love the concept of the small shops downstairs made out of shipping containers then the open bar upstairs with food etc. We didn't eat but stopped in for a drink on a Saturday night before walking down the street to the food vendors. It had a really fun vibe and i will keep going back.

Nothing to say except very disappointing. Small pop up that has really nothing to offer.

Skip the shopping on the first floor, but there are certainly some decent restaurants and take away places on the second floor. I particularly liked Namo for Bahn mi.

It seemed slow at first but this area of Shoreditch and Boxpark has really taken of. Probably due to the introduction of so many food joints like Porky's and Voodoo Ray's but it regularly has design and illustration exhibits as well as some events that have complimentary beer. Has two outside terraces good for drinking as well as a fake little park space to relax and enjoy any stand up comedy or music. Not too shabby at all and it's making this little corner a trendy little spot as it goes along.

I've been watching and waiting for the Boxpark opening and eagerly checked it out today. The BOXPARK website About page says: BOXPARK is a home that nurtures the smaller brands, the edgy and innovative round pegs that can't afford and won't fit in to the high street's square holes. I love the design idea: refitted shipping containers. I love the retail concept: encouraging small brands, giving them low-risk retail opportunities. The outdoor seating area is really fab: it's on the first floor overlooking the large Shoreditch High Street/ Bethnal Green Road intersection. The brand choice is largely male and sports/urban oriented, and therefore overall is not my cup of tea (otherwise I would have given it 4 stars). I hope the currently empty shops will be occupied by a wider brand type. However, there are some fantastic shops, like Cyber Candy where you can buy Betty Crocker cake-flavoured lip balm and Jolly Ranchers, and Playful Promises where the boyz shopping can pick up some lovely retro lingerie for their ladies. Eating/Drinking: The branch of Foxcroft & Ginger here was delightful, I was really impressed with the friendliness of the staff. I really hope the concept takes off and gives talented new designers and entrepreneurs a popular platform, and the area a cool new place to shop and meet.