Food scene
Great place for foods and local craft traders. At the moment the market is open for hot food on a Friday from 12pm and Saturdays from 9am for cheeses, vegetables, cakes, local crafts and artists.
There are also lots of restaurants, coffee shops and shops in the area. Its also next to London Fields and the canal which you can take a short walk to Victoria Park. One of my favourite places to go.
1735 locals recommend
Broadway Market
Broadway MarketGreat place for foods and local craft traders. At the moment the market is open for hot food on a Friday from 12pm and Saturdays from 9am for cheeses, vegetables, cakes, local crafts and artists.
There are also lots of restaurants, coffee shops and shops in the area. Its also next to London Fields and the canal which you can take a short walk to Victoria Park. One of my favourite places to go.
This is a short walk from my flat and one of my favourite brunch places. They do a great Shakshuka but also do a range of breakfasts and burgers. Also great cocktails and some on a 2 for £10 deal.
9 locals recommend
The Vincent
Dalston LaneThis is a short walk from my flat and one of my favourite brunch places. They do a great Shakshuka but also do a range of breakfasts and burgers. Also great cocktails and some on a 2 for £10 deal.
This is a great restaurant which is close by. The do a range of dumplings and other small dishes, such as glazed pork belly in sweet soy glaze, buttermilk chicken wings with honey soy glaze and MaPo Tofu with Shitake mushrooms. It is amazing and so tasty. One of my favourite restaurants in the area, in fact in London! You will definitely leave feeling full.
115 locals recommend
My Neighbours the Dumplings
165 Lower Clapton RdThis is a great restaurant which is close by. The do a range of dumplings and other small dishes, such as glazed pork belly in sweet soy glaze, buttermilk chicken wings with honey soy glaze and MaPo Tofu with Shitake mushrooms. It is amazing and so tasty. One of my favourite restaurants in the area, in fact in London! You will definitely leave feeling full.
Great pizza place with both pizza and pasta on the menu.
27 locals recommend
Well Street Pizza Hackney
184 Well StreetGreat pizza place with both pizza and pasta on the menu.
My favourite take-away pizza place! They don't have sit in at the moment, but the take away is amazing, great toppings and sourdough bases. Also have a great selection of vegan options.
137 locals recommend
Yard Sale Pizza
105 Lower Clapton RdMy favourite take-away pizza place! They don't have sit in at the moment, but the take away is amazing, great toppings and sourdough bases. Also have a great selection of vegan options.
This is a great pub with rotisserie chicken on the menu! The also have halloumi fries and different flavour chicken wings which are all delicious.
19 locals recommend
The Old Ship Hackney
2 Sylvester PathThis is a great pub with rotisserie chicken on the menu! The also have halloumi fries and different flavour chicken wings which are all delicious.
This sushi restaurant is very close to my flat. Although I have never been I have heard that it is very good and where the occasional famous person can be found enjoying a meal.
69 locals recommend
UCHI
144 Clarence RdThis sushi restaurant is very close to my flat. Although I have never been I have heard that it is very good and where the occasional famous person can be found enjoying a meal.
Sightseeing
This is a great Sunday market but warning it does get busy as it is very popular amongst visitors and locals.
Its great to see the traders working and selling their wares and getting in amongst the hustle and bustle. You can also pick up some great deals on house plants and flowers. If you want to avoid the crowds I would recommend getting there early. Around lunchtime the crowds pick up.
Also very close to Shoreditch so can easily pop down to Brick Lane after to look around the market there.
1660 locals recommend
Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia RoadThis is a great Sunday market but warning it does get busy as it is very popular amongst visitors and locals.
Its great to see the traders working and selling their wares and getting in amongst the hustle and bustle. You can also pick up some great deals on house plants and flowers. If you want to avoid the crowds I would recommend getting there early. Around lunchtime the crowds pick up.
Also very close to Shoreditch so can easily pop down to Brick Lane after to look around the market there.
There are some great walks around Hackney Marches. You can take a walk down the canal or just chill and take a moment of peace.
60 locals recommend
Hackney Marshes
There are some great walks around Hackney Marches. You can take a walk down the canal or just chill and take a moment of peace.
Middlesex Filter Beds Weir
A lovely little walk around the historic filter beds.
Pubs
This is my favourite local pub to go to, its small but has some great music and all the staff are super friendly.
49 locals recommend
The Star by Hackney Downs
35 Queensdown RdThis is my favourite local pub to go to, its small but has some great music and all the staff are super friendly.
Great pub with large seating areas including a large outdoor area. Staff are always very friendly and accommodating. On the weekends they have DJ's so you can get up and dance!
159 locals recommend
The Clapton Hart
231 Lower Clapton RdGreat pub with large seating areas including a large outdoor area. Staff are always very friendly and accommodating. On the weekends they have DJ's so you can get up and dance!
The Pembury Tavern
90 Amhurst RdGreat pub with a great pizza menu
This pub is right on London fields. Always packed and plays sports which they have large screens for on their outside area.
162 locals recommend
Pub On The Park
19 Martello StreetThis pub is right on London fields. Always packed and plays sports which they have large screens for on their outside area.
This pub is right on the corner of Broadway Market. Great to sit outside and people watch. Staff are always friendly and has a great atmosphere.
149 locals recommend
The Cat & Mutton
76 Broadway MarketThis pub is right on the corner of Broadway Market. Great to sit outside and people watch. Staff are always friendly and has a great atmosphere.