Boundary Shoreditch

You walk into Boundary and immediately clock the thought that's gone into every detail—this is Terence Conran territory, so expect serious design credentials. The restaurant does modern British cooking that doesn't feel pretentious, and the rooftop bar is genuinely one of the better spots to catch sunset over East London, with views stretching across the converted industrial landscape. There's a real neighbourhood feel here despite the upmarket positioning; locals pop in for drinks, not just hotel guests.