United Kingdom

London

Emerald Rose Lewis

 is a city that changes shape every day. The foundations remain the same - but places come and go, energies change and there's always new places to hit up and discover.

It's a restless city that's made for restless spirits - like Emerald Lewis. Long-time Rinse FM resident, she's been a vital figure in championing the best of London's underground culture, and has been active across talk shows, panels - even dabbling in cooking and travel series. In 2025, she launched her label Precious Stone to support fearless producers explore their sound on their own terms.

A multi-faceted artist who never stops moving, Emerald's knowledge of London is unparalleled. Below she shares her favourite places to go in the city. 

The Marshes in Hackney are big, beautiful, green and diverse. It's the best spot for dog walking, running, playing football, picnics, forest raves, Summer bevvies, right by the canal, it's the best.

Ten87 Studios at the High Cross Centre in Tottenham is where I make music. The best place to create and get the job done!

This isn't the most obvious choice of pub for a lot of people, but I like it because it's a central spot for a lot of my pals and community. It's close to a lot and you're bound to see one of your pals if you pop in for a pint. 

The Haggerston area on the canal is precious to me because it's where some of my family live on boats. My Dad is a boat builder so I've grown up in and around boats and on the water.

It's the best club in London right now, enough said.

Great spot for listening to records, great DJs and drinks and socialising. I've thrown two EP launch parties here. Lovely spot, great DJ booth too, one of my favourites.

My local football stadium, my second team after Arsenal, great classic burger van burger at half time, UP THE ORIENT!

Kingsland High Street, home of my current favourite Turkish wrap. My order is the chicken shish, all the trimmings, extra pickled chillies, garlic sauce, chilli sauce.

Currently my favourite restaurant in London, really great space tucked away and I’m not joking when I say I want everything on the menu every time. Great cocktails too.

The Star by Hackney Downs

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