Guidebook for Greater London
Drinks & Nightlife
Great pub right by the canal. It's small but snug, has an open fire, and is an institution!
75 locals recommend
The Anchor & Hope
36 The CutGreat pub right by the canal. It's small but snug, has an open fire, and is an institution!
Great pub serving a good selection of ales, a good food selection. It has a nice beer garden.
40 locals recommend
The Chequers Pub Walthamstow
145 High StGreat pub serving a good selection of ales, a good food selection. It has a nice beer garden.
Nice restaurant serving high quality British food. A burger that should not be missed (especially with Eat 17's own bacon jam...)
91 locals recommend
Eat 17 Restaurant
28-30 Orford RdNice restaurant serving high quality British food. A burger that should not be missed (especially with Eat 17's own bacon jam...)
Another great pub, close to the William Morris Gallery - always with a buzzing atmosphere!
78 locals recommend
The Bell
617 Forest RdAnother great pub, close to the William Morris Gallery - always with a buzzing atmosphere!
This is a great place for a pint and a burger on the water. Good offers on food on Mondays, and even better in summer - perfect for a jug of Pimms!!
Ferry Boat Inn (Stop) station
This is a great place for a pint and a burger on the water. Good offers on food on Mondays, and even better in summer - perfect for a jug of Pimms!!
Food Scene
Sri Lankan / South Indian restaurant. You want to get down there for delicious (and super cheap) dosas, idlis and utthapams.
Priya Maamalas
256 Hoe StSri Lankan / South Indian restaurant. You want to get down there for delicious (and super cheap) dosas, idlis and utthapams.
Listed restaurant serving old school cockney food - like pie & mash. Not necessarily the best for food, but definitely the best for character (often used as a film set).
12 locals recommend
Manzes
76 High StListed restaurant serving old school cockney food - like pie & mash. Not necessarily the best for food, but definitely the best for character (often used as a film set).
Tasty and very affordable Caribbean restaurant - they deliver too, so definitely a great place!
Jamaican Me Hungry London
Tasty and very affordable Caribbean restaurant - they deliver too, so definitely a great place!
Great restaurant serving authentic Polish food at great prices - the waiters will generally address you in Polish, so that should say something...
Honey & Raspberry
127 High StGreat restaurant serving authentic Polish food at great prices - the waiters will generally address you in Polish, so that should say something...
Essentials
The International Supermarket is a Turkish food store stocking a large selection of Middle-Eastern food.
21 locals recommend
International Supermarket London
High StreetThe International Supermarket is a Turkish food store stocking a large selection of Middle-Eastern food.
Arts & Culture
Award-winning gallery showing off the work of internationally renowned artist William Morris. Not to be missed, even if you're not staying in Walthamstow!
186 locals recommend
William Morris Gallery
531 Forest RdAward-winning gallery showing off the work of internationally renowned artist William Morris. Not to be missed, even if you're not staying in Walthamstow!
The Vestry House Museum is small and quaint, but will tell you a lot more about normal life in the East End over the past 100 years than anything else.
34 locals recommend
Vestry House Museum
Vestry RoadThe Vestry House Museum is small and quaint, but will tell you a lot more about normal life in the East End over the past 100 years than anything else.
Everything Else
Endless hours of walking, cycling or running in this beautiful patch of green. Continue on the canal all the way south to Victoria Park in Hackney and indulge in a yummy Sunday brunch.
92 locals recommend
Walthamstow Marshes
Lea Bridge RoadEndless hours of walking, cycling or running in this beautiful patch of green. Continue on the canal all the way south to Victoria Park in Hackney and indulge in a yummy Sunday brunch.
Connects to Victoria Line for Central London in 30 minutes.
Also connects to Overground for direct links to Gospel Oak (close to Hampstead and Camden).
25 locals recommend
Blackhorse Road station
Connects to Victoria Line for Central London in 30 minutes.
Also connects to Overground for direct links to Gospel Oak (close to Hampstead and Camden).
Bus stop for 158 bus to and from Stratford (direct link to Terravision bus from Stansted, as well as access to the Olympic Park, and the large shopping centre Westfield Stratford City)
Longfield Avenue
Longfield AvenueBus stop for 158 bus to and from Stratford (direct link to Terravision bus from Stansted, as well as access to the Olympic Park, and the large shopping centre Westfield Stratford City)
Overground train to Liverpool Street, in East London (15 minutes, 4 trains/hour) on one side, and to Epping Forest (Chingford) on the other.
Saint James Street
Saint James StreetOverground train to Liverpool Street, in East London (15 minutes, 4 trains/hour) on one side, and to Epping Forest (Chingford) on the other.