Everything Else
London Fields
London Fields West SideOutdoor swimming
wonderful park with two fantastic playgrounds, skating park and water park for kids
1665 locals recommend
Pavilion Cafe
Old Ford Roadwonderful park with two fantastic playgrounds, skating park and water park for kids
Essentials
E5 Bakehouse
396 Mentmore TerraceBest bread in London - try the "Hackney Wild"
Jonathan Norris ltd
207 Victoria Park RdLocal fishmonger
Ginger Pig
99 Lauriston RdLocal butcher
The Deli Downstairs
211 Victoria Park RdHigh end deli
Violet
47 Wilton WayCakes and cupcakes
Food Scene
Tonkotsu Mare Street
382 Mare StRamen!!
Pavilion Cafe
Old Ford RoadCafe overlooking the water in this beautiful park
Climpson & Sons Café
67 Broadway MarketLocal cafe
Franco Manca
52 Broadway MarketBest pizza
Loafing
79 Lauriston RdLocal cafe
Rita's - HAS MOVED - FOLLOW @RITASDINING for updates
275-276 Poyser StreetDelicious menu and cocktails
LARDO
201 Richmond RdGreat pizza and italian local restaurant
Typing Room
Patriot SquareHigh end restaurant in beautiful setting
Fish House
128 Lauriston RdFish and chips
Sightseeing
Broadway Market
Broadway MarketVibrant London Market on Saturdays
Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia RoadTraditional London flower market on Sundays
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Wonderful park and playground
Shopping
Netil Market
13-23 Westgate StSaturday market
The Broadway Bookshop
6 Broadway MarketLocal bookshop
Entertainment & Activities
V&A Museum of Childhood
Cambridge Heath RoadGreat place for children
Kidzmania
28 Powell RdIndoor soft-play for children
Little GEMs
243 Victoria Park RoadKids clothes and shoes
Hackney City Farm
1a Goldsmiths RowCity farm
Arts & Culture
Museum of the Home
136 Kingsland RoadLovely museum
Hackney Picturehouse
270 Mare StLocal cinema with bar and restaurant