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An unassuming London Fields spot that wows with it’s colourful, modern furnishings.
14 locals recommend
Stories
30 Broadway MarketAn unassuming London Fields spot that wows with it’s colourful, modern furnishings.
Arguably, the best burger in London. You would be hard pressed to find a top ten in this category list that doesn’t host Lucky Chip. They’ve now taken up residence at the Sebright Arms in Bethnal Green, but you can try the original at the Netil Market here every Saturday from 12 to 5pm.
17 locals recommend
Lucky Chip
44 Essex RdArguably, the best burger in London. You would be hard pressed to find a top ten in this category list that doesn’t host Lucky Chip. They’ve now taken up residence at the Sebright Arms in Bethnal Green, but you can try the original at the Netil Market here every Saturday from 12 to 5pm.
Working factory with seasonal food cooked on wood-fired ovens and grill, plus cocktails and DJs.
37 locals recommend
Brat x Climpson's Arch
374 Helmsley PlWorking factory with seasonal food cooked on wood-fired ovens and grill, plus cocktails and DJs.
Casual, vibrant cafe-diner offering stylishly presented, exotic, North Vietnamese cuisine.
70 locals recommend
Green Papaya
191 Mare StCasual, vibrant cafe-diner offering stylishly presented, exotic, North Vietnamese cuisine.
Stripped-back, railway-arch bakery and cafe, for organic sourdough bread and Mediterranean lunches.
271 locals recommend
E5 Bakehouse
396 Mentmore TerraceStripped-back, railway-arch bakery and cafe, for organic sourdough bread and Mediterranean lunches.
Shopping
If you want a feel for London Fields, make a stop on Broadway. This small indie bookshop has as much heart as it does local info. There’s the charmingly small upper space with tons of titles about Hackney and London and a lower ground floor with contemporary novels. And if they don’t have it, they’ll order it for you.
Broadway also has posters pinned everywhere about shows, festivals and local advertisements (all the rooms to rent you could want.) You’ll walk away from this place a smarter person.
Broadway
BroadwayIf you want a feel for London Fields, make a stop on Broadway. This small indie bookshop has as much heart as it does local info. There’s the charmingly small upper space with tons of titles about Hackney and London and a lower ground floor with contemporary novels. And if they don’t have it, they’ll order it for you.
Broadway also has posters pinned everywhere about shows, festivals and local advertisements (all the rooms to rent you could want.) You’ll walk away from this place a smarter person.
Netil Market
13-23 Westgate StNo excursion to the area is complete without a trip Broadway Market on Saturday, which rivals any gourmet farmers’ market in London. Find a delicious array of global food to take away and select organic produce, all mixed up with vintage fashion, household wares and vinyl.
1735 locals recommend
Broadway Market
Broadway Market No excursion to the area is complete without a trip Broadway Market on Saturday, which rivals any gourmet farmers’ market in London. Find a delicious array of global food to take away and select organic produce, all mixed up with vintage fashion, household wares and vinyl.
Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia RoadDrinks & Nightlife
Hidden away, this tiny local brewery makes a hell of a beer, and they’ve got a fantastic bar area where you can sit and enjoy the selection. The brewery is known to do events and festivals outside throughout the summer. The space can be a little hard to find, but when events are going on, just listen for the music. It will lead you to beer paradise.
101 locals recommend
The Taproom
163 Upper StHidden away, this tiny local brewery makes a hell of a beer, and they’ve got a fantastic bar area where you can sit and enjoy the selection. The brewery is known to do events and festivals outside throughout the summer. The space can be a little hard to find, but when events are going on, just listen for the music. It will lead you to beer paradise.
Buzzy cafe/bar with a menu including homemade burgers, plus breakfast, coffee and cocktails.
34 locals recommend
The Advisory
161 Mare StBuzzy cafe/bar with a menu including homemade burgers, plus breakfast, coffee and cocktails.
Airy traditional pub with sofas and standard lamps, park-side beer garden, boules and weekend DJs.
162 locals recommend
Pub On The Park
19 Martello StreetAiry traditional pub with sofas and standard lamps, park-side beer garden, boules and weekend DJs.
Traditional gastropub opposite a popular park, with British blackboard menu and weekend DJ sessions.
149 locals recommend
The Cat & Mutton
76 Broadway MarketTraditional gastropub opposite a popular park, with British blackboard menu and weekend DJ sessions.
Parks & Nature
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291 Mare St
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