Food Scene
Fantastic restaurant. Brunch style all day.. and dinner at night. this is israeli fusion food.
136 locals recommend
The Good Egg Stoke Newington
93 Stoke Newington Church StFantastic restaurant. Brunch style all day.. and dinner at night. this is israeli fusion food.
the number one most famous and hipster-ish Turkish BBQ in London. Bring your own bottle (i think).
150 locals recommend
Mangal 1
10 Arcola Stthe number one most famous and hipster-ish Turkish BBQ in London. Bring your own bottle (i think).
Sodo Pizza Clapton
126 Upper Clapton RdMy favourite pizza. Featuring excellent craft beer selection.
This place now has a really cool brunch of asian inspired tacos!!!! it's pretty good actually. Fun for weekend brunch.
8 locals recommend
Victory Mansion
18 Stoke Newington High StThis place now has a really cool brunch of asian inspired tacos!!!! it's pretty good actually. Fun for weekend brunch.
This is literally an amazing and genius restaurant. It's Chinese dim-sum of extremely high quality. Super delicious. It's a bit annoying to get a table sometimes but definitely worth it. No reservations unless you are more than 6 and you should check the opening hours because
115 locals recommend
My Neighbours the Dumplings
165 Lower Clapton RdThis is literally an amazing and genius restaurant. It's Chinese dim-sum of extremely high quality. Super delicious. It's a bit annoying to get a table sometimes but definitely worth it. No reservations unless you are more than 6 and you should check the opening hours because
Japanese Ramen of pretty decent quality. Other things on the menu are to die for, like the desserts. OMG.
138 locals recommend
Tonkotsu East
1a Dunston StJapanese Ramen of pretty decent quality. Other things on the menu are to die for, like the desserts. OMG.
Really nice place. Also has the best sourdough bread ever... no, seriously.
43 locals recommend
Jolene
21 Newington GrnReally nice place. Also has the best sourdough bread ever... no, seriously.
Amazing outdoor terrace off the main road, locals' best kept secret.
47 locals recommend
The Dusty Knuckle Bakery
Abbot StreetAmazing outdoor terrace off the main road, locals' best kept secret.
Opened by chef Oded Oren, this is an amazing neighbourhood restaurant-bar serving
Mediterranean inspired sharing plates from a charcoal grill and low intervention wines from small growers. 89 Shacklewell Ln, London E8 2EB
6 locals recommend
OREN
89 Shacklewell LnOpened by chef Oded Oren, this is an amazing neighbourhood restaurant-bar serving
Mediterranean inspired sharing plates from a charcoal grill and low intervention wines from small growers. 89 Shacklewell Ln, London E8 2EB
Cafe Melo
103 Shacklewell LaneGood coffee to go or to stay, and amazing rolls. 103 Shacklewell Ln, London E8 2EB
Cafe and bakehouse serving Australian inspired brunch and specialty coffee, 5mn walk. Hackney Downs Studios, 17 Amhurst Terrace, London E8 2BT
In the evening, Tom’s pasta restaurant serves delicious home made pasta dishes in the same location.
31 locals recommend
Brunswick East
Gillett StreetCafe and bakehouse serving Australian inspired brunch and specialty coffee, 5mn walk. Hackney Downs Studios, 17 Amhurst Terrace, London E8 2BT
In the evening, Tom’s pasta restaurant serves delicious home made pasta dishes in the same location.
Co-founders Jake & Oliver specialise in making delicious, fresh pasta from organic, stoneground ancient grains & only use the best British seasonal ingredients.
What began in a shepherds hut whilst travelling around West Dorset has now turned into a restaurant in Hackney Downs Studios, 5mn walk from our place.
Hackney Downs Studios, 17 Amhurst Terrace, London E8 2BT
Tom's Pasta
17 Amhurst TerraceCo-founders Jake & Oliver specialise in making delicious, fresh pasta from organic, stoneground ancient grains & only use the best British seasonal ingredients.
What began in a shepherds hut whilst travelling around West Dorset has now turned into a restaurant in Hackney Downs Studios, 5mn walk from our place.
Hackney Downs Studios, 17 Amhurst Terrace, London E8 2BT
A very special restaurant merging the techniques of Italian and Japanese cuisines and serving 4-course and 10-course omakase and kaiseki menus. Advance reservation highly recommended. 15mn walk away. 56 Dalston Ln, London E8 3AH
14 locals recommend
Angelina
56 Dalston LnA very special restaurant merging the techniques of Italian and Japanese cuisines and serving 4-course and 10-course omakase and kaiseki menus. Advance reservation highly recommended. 15mn walk away. 56 Dalston Ln, London E8 3AH
The Picklery is a fermenting kitchen and wine bar, also open for lunch (check which days) and dinner (all week) with simple and seasonal menus that taste sooo good. Reservation recommended. 68 Dalston Ln, London E8 3AH
20 locals recommend
Little Duck - The Picklery
68 Dalston LnThe Picklery is a fermenting kitchen and wine bar, also open for lunch (check which days) and dinner (all week) with simple and seasonal menus that taste sooo good. Reservation recommended. 68 Dalston Ln, London E8 3AH
Allpress London Roastery and Cafe serves expertly prepared espresso or single origin filter brew in a stunning restored old joiner's factory space. They also serve sandwiches, breakfast plates and canteen dishes for lunch. Every stage of the roasting process is on show to enjoy from loading the green bean silos to hand packing their blends. 3mn walk from Dalkston junction overground station. 20mn walk from the property. 55 dalston Lane E8 2NG
104 locals recommend
Allpress Espresso Roastery & Cafe
55 Dalston LnAllpress London Roastery and Cafe serves expertly prepared espresso or single origin filter brew in a stunning restored old joiner's factory space. They also serve sandwiches, breakfast plates and canteen dishes for lunch. Every stage of the roasting process is on show to enjoy from loading the green bean silos to hand packing their blends. 3mn walk from Dalkston junction overground station. 20mn walk from the property. 55 dalston Lane E8 2NG
The Tram Store is great for breakfast and brunch and lunch in a beautiful seating area full of plants and daylight. 18mn walk. 38 Upper Clapton Rd, London E5 8BQ
15 locals recommend
Tram Store
38 Upper Clapton RdThe Tram Store is great for breakfast and brunch and lunch in a beautiful seating area full of plants and daylight. 18mn walk. 38 Upper Clapton Rd, London E5 8BQ
Papo’s Bagels brings true NY bagels to London, along with cream cheese and smoked salmon. All handmade fresh every morning by Papo. 5mn walk. 73-75 Shacklewell Ln, London E8 2EB
Papo’s Bagels
Papo’s Bagels brings true NY bagels to London, along with cream cheese and smoked salmon. All handmade fresh every morning by Papo. 5mn walk. 73-75 Shacklewell Ln, London E8 2EB
French cafe serving coffee, lunch and freshly baked cakes all day long. The relaxed rustic interior is a host to locals and digital nomads alike, supported by a cosy atmosphere and tasty coffee. 7mn walk, 31 Stoke Newington Rd, London, N16 8BJ
37 locals recommend
L'atelier Dalston
31 Stoke Newington RdFrench cafe serving coffee, lunch and freshly baked cakes all day long. The relaxed rustic interior is a host to locals and digital nomads alike, supported by a cosy atmosphere and tasty coffee. 7mn walk, 31 Stoke Newington Rd, London, N16 8BJ
A local gem! Galician cuisine using quality ingredients and seasonal produce in elegant and creative partnerings. Outside there’s a villagey area of tables and chairs. Downstairs, is a dining area for larger parties and occasional events like flamenco performances, music nights and film screenings. 20mn walk. 61 Newington Green, Newington Green, London N16 9PX
67 locals recommend
Tranga Market x Tapería
61 Newington GrnA local gem! Galician cuisine using quality ingredients and seasonal produce in elegant and creative partnerings. Outside there’s a villagey area of tables and chairs. Downstairs, is a dining area for larger parties and occasional events like flamenco performances, music nights and film screenings. 20mn walk. 61 Newington Green, Newington Green, London N16 9PX
Delicious European bistro food! The menu is dictated by season, freshness and quality. There's a great choice of natural wines, which often come with no added sulphites. Reasonably priced. Open for dinner everyday except Sun/Mon. 15mn walk from the flat in Stoke Newington N16 0NX
14 locals recommend
Rubedo
35 Stoke Newington Church StDelicious European bistro food! The menu is dictated by season, freshness and quality. There's a great choice of natural wines, which often come with no added sulphites. Reasonably priced. Open for dinner everyday except Sun/Mon. 15mn walk from the flat in Stoke Newington N16 0NX
Amazing Spanish dishes. In a nutshell they hi-jack some of the best Scottish seafood on its way to Spain and serve it alongside some of the best Spanish produce, wines and sherries. One of only five UK restaurants to be included in Valencia’s Wikipaella guide of quality paellas! Open everyday for dinner and Sat/Su for lunch.15mn walk from the flat in Stoke Newington N16 0AR
56 locals recommend
Escocesa
67 Stoke Newington Church StAmazing Spanish dishes. In a nutshell they hi-jack some of the best Scottish seafood on its way to Spain and serve it alongside some of the best Spanish produce, wines and sherries. One of only five UK restaurants to be included in Valencia’s Wikipaella guide of quality paellas! Open everyday for dinner and Sat/Su for lunch.15mn walk from the flat in Stoke Newington N16 0AR
Enjoyable and good value Mediterranean cuisine, for breakfast / brunch / lunch / dinner - everyday. Bottomless brunch on the weekend for £35 (unlimited alcohol during 90mn anyone?). 15mn walk from the flat in Stoke Newington N16 0UD.
Acoustic Brasserie
Enjoyable and good value Mediterranean cuisine, for breakfast / brunch / lunch / dinner - everyday. Bottomless brunch on the weekend for £35 (unlimited alcohol during 90mn anyone?). 15mn walk from the flat in Stoke Newington N16 0UD.
Excellent gastro pub, featured in the Michelin guide,with a regularly renewed menu and a selection of natural wines. 2 and 3-course set lunches available. Lunch is served Wednesday to Friday: 12-2.30pm Saturday: 12-3pm Sunday: 12-5pm. Dinner is served: Tuesday to Saturday 5.30-10pm. Outdoor courtyard in the back. 15mn walk from the flat in Stoke Newington N16 0AR.
13 locals recommend
The Clarence Tavern
102 Stoke Newington Church StExcellent gastro pub, featured in the Michelin guide,with a regularly renewed menu and a selection of natural wines. 2 and 3-course set lunches available. Lunch is served Wednesday to Friday: 12-2.30pm Saturday: 12-3pm Sunday: 12-5pm. Dinner is served: Tuesday to Saturday 5.30-10pm. Outdoor courtyard in the back. 15mn walk from the flat in Stoke Newington N16 0AR.
Drinks & Nightlife
Very cool bar open after market hours. By day it's a Jamaican / African market, by night we dance.
134 locals recommend
Ridley Road Market (Stop P) station
Very cool bar open after market hours. By day it's a Jamaican / African market, by night we dance.
experimental music venue - also cafe during the day with wonderful persian street food.
203 locals recommend
Cafe OTO
18-22 Ashwin Streetexperimental music venue - also cafe during the day with wonderful persian street food.
This is a local pub. No gastro bull**&# just proper pints of ale mate.
58 locals recommend
The Shakespeare
57 Allen RdThis is a local pub. No gastro bull**&# just proper pints of ale mate.
Trendy Japanese restaurant which offers both a Set and a Vegan Set menu. Great live music as well. 20mn walk (or half by bus). 470 Kingsland Rd, London E8 4AE
109 locals recommend
Brilliant Corners
470 Kingsland RdTrendy Japanese restaurant which offers both a Set and a Vegan Set menu. Great live music as well. 20mn walk (or half by bus). 470 Kingsland Rd, London E8 4AE
“mu” is a bar, restaurant and live music venue from the team behind Brilliant corners.
Alongside classic cocktails and a carefully curated wine list, they serve a Japanese food which is focussed around fireside cooking from a robata grill. 20mn walk (or half by bus) Live music every night. 432-434 Kingsland Rd, London E8 4AA.
"mu"
“mu” is a bar, restaurant and live music venue from the team behind Brilliant corners.
Alongside classic cocktails and a carefully curated wine list, they serve a Japanese food which is focussed around fireside cooking from a robata grill. 20mn walk (or half by bus) Live music every night. 432-434 Kingsland Rd, London E8 4AA.
This mixology bar signposted by not words but shapes – a yellow triangle, red square and blue circle – has some big names behind it: Remy Savage (formerly of Little Red Door in Paris and The Artesian in London) and Paul Lougrat and Maria Kontorravdis (previously at Sexy Fish). An ode to the school of Bauhaus; everything inside has been designed through the prism of functionalism and minimalism. The furniture and space take you to 1920s Weimar, while the mixed drinks are made from an intentionally restricted (and blind tasted) back bar of spirits. The drinks are top-notch. Opens 8pm-4am. 30mn walk (or half by bus). 232 Kingsland Rd, Whitmore Estate, London E2 8AX
A Bar with Shapes for a Name
This mixology bar signposted by not words but shapes – a yellow triangle, red square and blue circle – has some big names behind it: Remy Savage (formerly of Little Red Door in Paris and The Artesian in London) and Paul Lougrat and Maria Kontorravdis (previously at Sexy Fish). An ode to the school of Bauhaus; everything inside has been designed through the prism of functionalism and minimalism. The furniture and space take you to 1920s Weimar, while the mixed drinks are made from an intentionally restricted (and blind tasted) back bar of spirits. The drinks are top-notch. Opens 8pm-4am. 30mn walk (or half by bus). 232 Kingsland Rd, Whitmore Estate, London E2 8AX
The Vortex is all about jazz, having been named by Downbeat magazine as one of the world's top 150 jazz venues. Volunteer-led and non-profit, it hosts more than 400 performances per year of adventurous music. The Downstairs Bar offers cocktails named after classic jazz albums as well as burgers, pasta and salads. 12mn walk. 11 Gillett Square, London N16 8AZ
125 locals recommend
Vortex
11 Gillett SquareThe Vortex is all about jazz, having been named by Downbeat magazine as one of the world's top 150 jazz venues. Volunteer-led and non-profit, it hosts more than 400 performances per year of adventurous music. The Downstairs Bar offers cocktails named after classic jazz albums as well as burgers, pasta and salads. 12mn walk. 11 Gillett Square, London N16 8AZ
Parks & Nature
Regent's Canal
Walk along the canal. It's just great. You'll love it.
Clissold House - Clissold Park
Stoke Newington Church StreetNice big park with cafe in an old manor house.
Enormous and excellent park. Pretty recently renovated with great cafes. Walk across the park to Victoria Park village neighbourhood for lunch.
1665 locals recommend
Pavilion Cafe
Old Ford RoadEnormous and excellent park. Pretty recently renovated with great cafes. Walk across the park to Victoria Park village neighbourhood for lunch.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Hackney Marshes
A sporting complex and public park purpose-built for the 2012 Summer Olympics and Paralympics, situated adjacent to the Stratford City mall. For a leafy stroll, a trip along the waterways, a visit to the blossom garden. Food and drink facilities. A 7mn overground train ride from Dalston Kingsland station
754 locals recommend
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
A sporting complex and public park purpose-built for the 2012 Summer Olympics and Paralympics, situated adjacent to the Stratford City mall. For a leafy stroll, a trip along the waterways, a visit to the blossom garden. Food and drink facilities. A 7mn overground train ride from Dalston Kingsland station
Hackney Downs is our local park located a block away, a great spot for runs, walks and pique-nique.
65 locals recommend
Hackney Downs
Downs Park RoadHackney Downs is our local park located a block away, a great spot for runs, walks and pique-nique.
Arts & Culture
Always a smart show on here. After, or before, you can plunge yourself into petticoat lane and spitalfields market glam
18 locals recommend
Raven Row
56 Artillery LnAlways a smart show on here. After, or before, you can plunge yourself into petticoat lane and spitalfields market glam
There is always something interesting on here. Combine this with lunch or dinner at one of the Pakistani grills nearby.
589 locals recommend
Whitechapel Gallery
77-82 Whitechapel High StThere is always something interesting on here. Combine this with lunch or dinner at one of the Pakistani grills nearby.
This is such a wonderful museum. You will love it. Do the cream tea in their cafe. To die for.
1693 locals recommend
Victoria and Albert Museum
Cromwell RoadThis is such a wonderful museum. You will love it. Do the cream tea in their cafe. To die for.
Another great gallery. A bit of a hike from here. Combine this with a trip to Hampstead Heath.
55 locals recommend
Camden Arts Centre
Arkwright RoadAnother great gallery. A bit of a hike from here. Combine this with a trip to Hampstead Heath.
Shopping
TK Maxx
Williamson RoadIt's TK Maxx... you go there because you like to get a deal on clothes.
Pretty massive market that redefines the terms: regeneration, gentrification.
696 locals recommend
Old Spitalfields Market
16 Commercial StPretty massive market that redefines the terms: regeneration, gentrification.
Mind blowing street food market scene. if you go after 12 noon it will be crowded - maybe that's a good thing?
1735 locals recommend
Broadway Market
Broadway MarketMind blowing street food market scene. if you go after 12 noon it will be crowded - maybe that's a good thing?
Everything you need to prepare healthy and nutritious meals can be found at our local farmer's market: fruits and vegetables, meat, fish, cheese, bread, cakes, etc. On saturdays from 10am to 2pm, 5mn walk St Pauls Church, Stoke Newington Rd, London N16 7UY
51 locals recommend
Growing Communities Farmers Market
Stoke Newington RoadEverything you need to prepare healthy and nutritious meals can be found at our local farmer's market: fruits and vegetables, meat, fish, cheese, bread, cakes, etc. On saturdays from 10am to 2pm, 5mn walk St Pauls Church, Stoke Newington Rd, London N16 7UY
A large mall, both outdoor and indoor, with all the shops you find on Oxford street and more, within a 15mn overground train ride from Dalston Kingsland station. Located Montfichet Rd, London E20 1EJ
1214 locals recommend
Westfield Stratford City
157 Montfichet RdA large mall, both outdoor and indoor, with all the shops you find on Oxford street and more, within a 15mn overground train ride from Dalston Kingsland station. Located Montfichet Rd, London E20 1EJ
Sightseeing
There is a wonderful flower market here on Sundays. Around the market is a vibrant scene of cafes, brunch spots, musicians, generally a really cool thing to do Sunday mornings.
1660 locals recommend
Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia RoadThere is a wonderful flower market here on Sundays. Around the market is a vibrant scene of cafes, brunch spots, musicians, generally a really cool thing to do Sunday mornings.
Entertainment & Activities
Iconic movie theatre with good selection of whatever's on at the moment including the indie stuff. Nearby you can eat great vietnamese plus there is London Fields and Broadway Market.
445 locals recommend
Hackney Picturehouse
270 Mare StIconic movie theatre with good selection of whatever's on at the moment including the indie stuff. Nearby you can eat great vietnamese plus there is London Fields and Broadway Market.
Arcola Bar
24 Ashwin StLee Valley White Water Centre
Station RoadRio Cinema
107 Kingsland High Street