Weekend inspiration: Oliver & Emma (E2)

With its creative independence and quirky style, Columbia Road offers some of the best independent shopping in London. Typical of the neighbourhood is Oliver & Emma at 134. This coffee bar is literally a hole-in-wall, a pop-up café in the owner’s hallway. (They live upstairs.) Their coffee “any style” is close to perfect; if no-one is there, follow the instructions and ring the bell. 

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