Look Mum No Hands!

Sure, you can just walk to Look Mum No Hands!, or even uber your way here – we won't tell. But if you're one of those who regularly brave London's streets on a carefully balanced, self-propelled metal frame that exposes all your fleshy bits to the elements and oncoming traffic, you'll find everything you need in one place.

Part café, part bar and part bicycle workshop, the trailblazing Look Mum No Hands! is one of the first so-called cycle cafés. It's been around since 2010, providing cyclists and non-cyclists alike with freshly brewed coffee, hearty food and a tune-up of their steed if necessary. The cosy Shoreditch spot is crammed full of café-related merch, cycling apparel and memorabilia, with limited seating outside and cushioned benches in the back that will soothe your tush after a long ride. The venue also doubles as an exhibition space and regularly hosts talks, documentary screenings, live race viewings and other cycling-related events.

Look Mum No Hands! complements the regular café offering of good coffee, takeaway pastries, sandwiches and hot food with beer on draught and plenty of craft brews in the fridge. Meanwhile, the dedicated bicycle workshop is home to four full-time mechanics with a wealth of experience. Focused on quality maintenance, a fast turnaround and good client communication, they're ready to tackle anything you throw at them, from road bikes and hybrids to brakes, wheel building, electronic gear systems and more.