Shepherdess Walk maintains a special place in the renaissance of Shoreditch and the City Fringe as one of the original streets that saw warehouse workspaces first take hold and that put Hoxton on the map as a place to live, work and play. The collection of places to eat and drink in the vicinity is now legendary with food from all around the world, creative cocktails, craft beer, gourmet coffee and almost every type of breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner available. The daily street market at Whitecross Street is a real favourite among workers and locals, while the new retail and restaurant boulevard at The Bower has become an instant hit.