Shoreditch

Shoreditch is a happy mix of cozy quarters and urban environment. It's just not for families. The streets are narrow and very busy. During weekends a good deal of the area turns into a large street market. (Actually three.)

The vicinity of City makes Shoreditch a very attractive choice for single young professionals. Street food is everywhere and the local restaurants appear to be pretty top-notch. There is also some minor air of bohemia, meaning that well-to-do artists would probably find the region to their taste.

The closest thing I can think of what Shoreditch resembles is, even to my own suprise, the romanticised Brooklyn as shown in TV series from turn of the millennium.

Brick Lane alone is worth a weekend visit.