Bar
Marksman Public House
95 locals recommend,
Why locals recommend it
This is a proper old Victorian-era boozer, cosy and quintessentially British, with its century-and-a-half-old mahogany-paneled interior and leather banquette seating. The old boys still perch on the barstools for daily catch-ups, even though under its new ownership, the pub has gotten raves for its modern British food. (Michelin has awarded it Pub of the Year.) Opt to sit downstairs, as that’s where the most atmosphere and character are, though it’s lovely on the small roof terrace on summer evenings, too.
Location
254 Hackney Rd
London, England
Tips from locals
Incredible Sunday roasts (book ahead) and great selection of local beers and gins. Cosy and romantic.
A "proper neighbourhood" London pub which has just been awarded Michelin Pub of the Year - the first time the accolade has gone to the capital. The Marksman in Hackney beat competition from more than 500 pubs around the UK and Ireland. www.marksmanpublichouse.com/
Fantastic gastropub with beautifully preserved interiors. It has a local vibe yet people come from far and wide to for the famous Sunday roasts, which, while more refined than most, still pack a punch. Bookings for Sunday lunch are essential. For a great weeknight snack with a drink, order the buns of the day