Drinks & Nightlife
Go for the live jazz - with musicians who regularly play at Ronnie Scott's, it's not one to be missed!
30 locals recommend
Kansas Smitty's
63-65 Broadway MarketGo for the live jazz - with musicians who regularly play at Ronnie Scott's, it's not one to be missed!
Premium cocktails in a fun atmosphere? This is exactly where you want to be. They play hip-hop all night, both 90s and current, so if you like this music, you'll love this place!
189 locals recommend
Satan's Whiskers
343 Cambridge Heath RdPremium cocktails in a fun atmosphere? This is exactly where you want to be. They play hip-hop all night, both 90s and current, so if you like this music, you'll love this place!
Enjoy a pint while sitting round the toasty fire - this pub was saved from development by the local community, making it a lovely local place for food and drinks. There is with an ever-changing range of six beers, two ales and one cider. Hungry punters can tuck into sausage rolls and pork pies or order in from nearby Yard Sale pizza.
36 locals recommend
Chesham Arms
15 Mehetabel RdEnjoy a pint while sitting round the toasty fire - this pub was saved from development by the local community, making it a lovely local place for food and drinks. There is with an ever-changing range of six beers, two ales and one cider. Hungry punters can tuck into sausage rolls and pork pies or order in from nearby Yard Sale pizza.
A lovely cosy pub around the corner - when inside you feel like you're in a ship, all the walls are wood panelled and they have lots of board games and a great selection of ales.
301 locals recommend
The Dove
24-28 Broadway MarketA lovely cosy pub around the corner - when inside you feel like you're in a ship, all the walls are wood panelled and they have lots of board games and a great selection of ales.
Located in Lower Clapton, The Bonneville is a quirky low-lit brasserie with a French-inspired menu and cocktails. Its décor is striking and cocktails speak for themselves. It is a must visit if you are a foody!
68 locals recommend
The Elephants Head
43 Lower Clapton RdLocated in Lower Clapton, The Bonneville is a quirky low-lit brasserie with a French-inspired menu and cocktails. Its décor is striking and cocktails speak for themselves. It is a must visit if you are a foody!
Low lit bar/restaurant serving Japanese small plates. Go early on the weekend to avoid disappointment. You eat at tables in the back, food is excellent and as the evening progresses, tables are cleared and people start dancing. Sound quality is incredible and the old speakers are a joy to look at. They sometimes get in top DJs at late notice.
109 locals recommend
Brilliant Corners
470 Kingsland RdLow lit bar/restaurant serving Japanese small plates. Go early on the weekend to avoid disappointment. You eat at tables in the back, food is excellent and as the evening progresses, tables are cleared and people start dancing. Sound quality is incredible and the old speakers are a joy to look at. They sometimes get in top DJs at late notice.
Food Scene
A little out of the way, this place is a real hidden gem! It is only open from Thursday to Sunday, but their brunch is well worth the trip. Even if you're a meat-eater, their vegan breakfast muffin is 10/10!
23 locals recommend
Red Art Cafe Bar London
113 Kingsland High StreetA little out of the way, this place is a real hidden gem! It is only open from Thursday to Sunday, but their brunch is well worth the trip. Even if you're a meat-eater, their vegan breakfast muffin is 10/10!
One of the best roasts around. Make sure you book as they are incredibly popular. You can stay for hours, enjoying the board games and whisky selection.
95 locals recommend
The Hemingway Public House
84 Victoria Park RdOne of the best roasts around. Make sure you book as they are incredibly popular. You can stay for hours, enjoying the board games and whisky selection.
A vibrant Venezuelan café bar with a (small) terrace. Drinks-wise, it’s all about the cocktails, with lots of fresh summer serves, like their signature Guarapita, with Gold rum, orange rum, passion juice and sugar cane lemonade. Plus, they do plenty of colourful sharing plates — enjoy it all on a bench right bang on the canal.
65 locals recommend
Arepa & Co - Haggerston
58A De Beauvoir CresA vibrant Venezuelan café bar with a (small) terrace. Drinks-wise, it’s all about the cocktails, with lots of fresh summer serves, like their signature Guarapita, with Gold rum, orange rum, passion juice and sugar cane lemonade. Plus, they do plenty of colourful sharing plates — enjoy it all on a bench right bang on the canal.
This delightful café in the garden of St John-at-Hackney Church is great for an al fresco lunch when the weather is kind! Homemade burgers, cakes, sweet & sour crepes and Monmouth coffee!!!
6 locals recommend
Brew for Two
101 Morning LnThis delightful café in the garden of St John-at-Hackney Church is great for an al fresco lunch when the weather is kind! Homemade burgers, cakes, sweet & sour crepes and Monmouth coffee!!!
The Advisory
161 Mare StThe best burger in Hackney and delicious sides too!
Super tasty Vietnamese noodle salads and pho on the borders of Dalston.
90 locals recommend
Salvation in Noodles
122 Balls Pond RdSuper tasty Vietnamese noodle salads and pho on the borders of Dalston.
Parks & Nature
A small park for wandering around with a coffee. Joggers abound all year round. A favourite during the summer with the multitudes bringing their portable barbecues out to enjoy the sun.
429 locals recommend
London Fields station
A small park for wandering around with a coffee. Joggers abound all year round. A favourite during the summer with the multitudes bringing their portable barbecues out to enjoy the sun.
You can reach Victoria Park via the canal, which is at the end of Broadway market. Wander through for some beautiful sunset walks!
1665 locals recommend
Pavilion Cafe
Old Ford RoadYou can reach Victoria Park via the canal, which is at the end of Broadway market. Wander through for some beautiful sunset walks!
Entertainment & Activities
Great cinema - make sure you choose the theatre with massive lazy boy chairs!
445 locals recommend
Hackney Picturehouse
270 Mare StGreat cinema - make sure you choose the theatre with massive lazy boy chairs!
Essentials
Hackney Empire
291 Mare StFresh fruit and veg at reasonable prices.
E5 Bakehouse across the other side of London Fields Park sells the best bread in East London which they make onsite. They also sell good coffee for all your breakfast needs!
271 locals recommend
E5 Bakehouse
396 Mentmore TerraceE5 Bakehouse across the other side of London Fields Park sells the best bread in East London which they make onsite. They also sell good coffee for all your breakfast needs!
Shopping
Broadway Market is the exact place to go to experience the best of what east London has to offer, with its fantastic range of food stalls, restaurants, shops and pubs! Make sure you go to the market on a Saturday morning.
1735 locals recommend
Broadway Market
Broadway MarketBroadway Market is the exact place to go to experience the best of what east London has to offer, with its fantastic range of food stalls, restaurants, shops and pubs! Make sure you go to the market on a Saturday morning.