Food Scene
Sodo Pizza Clapton
126 Upper Clapton RdBest pizzas this side of Italy!
Cosy cafe with free wifi at the start of Chatsworth Road. a 15 minute walk along the river
62 locals recommend
Cooper and Wolf
145 Chatsworth RoadCosy cafe with free wifi at the start of Chatsworth Road. a 15 minute walk along the river
Restaurant and wine bar run by a friend of mine - amazing food, lovely atmosphere. 254 or 253 bus (towards Hackney Central) takes you straight there
74 locals recommend
L'Entrepot
Restaurant and wine bar run by a friend of mine - amazing food, lovely atmosphere. 254 or 253 bus (towards Hackney Central) takes you straight there
Charming little cafe on the tow path - inside and outside seating, does breakfasts, sandwiches, pastries and good coffee. Occasionally they also have a pizza oven outside!
8 locals recommend
Lea Rowing Club Limited
Spring HillCharming little cafe on the tow path - inside and outside seating, does breakfasts, sandwiches, pastries and good coffee. Occasionally they also have a pizza oven outside!
Slightly larger cafe with very friendly owner that does lovely ice-cream as well as coffees, sandwiches and cakes! Beautiful 20 min stroll along the canal path to get here.
10 locals recommend
Markfield Park Cafe
Markfield RoadSlightly larger cafe with very friendly owner that does lovely ice-cream as well as coffees, sandwiches and cakes! Beautiful 20 min stroll along the canal path to get here.
Everything Else
Chatsworth Road
Chatsworth RoadGreat food market on Sundays
Museum of The Home - utterly delightful (my mum's favourite museum!)
326 locals recommend
Museum of the Home
136 Kingsland RoadMuseum of The Home - utterly delightful (my mum's favourite museum!)
Huge indoor climbing centre.... probably the best in the country! Check out the website for more details: www.castle-climbing.co.uk
81 locals recommend
Castle Climbing Centre
Green LanesHuge indoor climbing centre.... probably the best in the country! Check out the website for more details: www.castle-climbing.co.uk
Stoke Newington Church Street
Stoke Newington Church Streetcafes, bars, restaurants and boutique shops
Huge traditional East End Market Tuesday-Saturday (great fabric stalls) and a Farmers Market (great food) on Sunday. 10-5pm, 30 min walk - through the park, across the river and down coppermill lane.
18 locals recommend
Post Office
Rosebery AvenueHuge traditional East End Market Tuesday-Saturday (great fabric stalls) and a Farmers Market (great food) on Sunday. 10-5pm, 30 min walk - through the park, across the river and down coppermill lane.
Sightseeing
lovely Museum and right next to Lloyds Park (huge park, great for kids)
11 locals recommend
Forest Road
531 Forest Roadlovely Museum and right next to Lloyds Park (huge park, great for kids)
Arts & Culture
Great local cinema with lovely bar and restaurant. Bus 254 or 253 (towards Hackney Central) takes you straight there
445 locals recommend
Hackney Picturehouse
270 Mare StGreat local cinema with lovely bar and restaurant. Bus 254 or 253 (towards Hackney Central) takes you straight there