Guidebook for London
Food Scene
Broadway is lovely all year round, especially in the summer with the vibrant bars and the hustle and bustle. Go on a Saturday when the market is on, stop at the Dove for a beer: you can't go wrong.
1735 locals recommend
Broadway Market
Broadway MarketBroadway is lovely all year round, especially in the summer with the vibrant bars and the hustle and bustle. Go on a Saturday when the market is on, stop at the Dove for a beer: you can't go wrong.
LARDO
201 Richmond RdGreat restaurant, my favourite.
My favourite wine shop / eatery. Does simple French food brilliantly and the staff are fantastic, especially Christy, who is super nice every time I go in.
74 locals recommend
L'Entrepot
My favourite wine shop / eatery. Does simple French food brilliantly and the staff are fantastic, especially Christy, who is super nice every time I go in.
Bella Vita
53-57 Broadway MarketFantastic Italian restaurant and very well priced.
Best pizza in town, began in Brixton Market but has spread its delicious sourdough bases to Broadway market too - thankfully!
561 locals recommend
Franco Manca
52 Broadway MarketBest pizza in town, began in Brixton Market but has spread its delicious sourdough bases to Broadway market too - thankfully!
Rotorino
434 Kingsland RdOne of London's most talked about new restaurants.
Featured in the Evening Standard, The Guardian and The Times food reviews in its first month of opening. The only Oyster bar in East London, simply delicious,
141 locals recommend
The Duke of Cambridge
30 Saint Peter's StreetFeatured in the Evening Standard, The Guardian and The Times food reviews in its first month of opening. The only Oyster bar in East London, simply delicious,
Towpath Café
42 De Beauvoir CresAwesome little cafe on the canal side.
Violet
47 Wilton WayMy favourite cafe.
Next level avocado toast, delicious sour dough sandwiches and freshly blended juice.
33 locals recommend
Healthy Stuff
168 Dalston LnNext level avocado toast, delicious sour dough sandwiches and freshly blended juice.
Bistrotheque
23-27 Wadeson StOne of East London's first cool restaurants.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Spurstowe is the local pub and is a great one, full of good vibes and trendy people. The food and drink isn't bad either.
147 locals recommend
The Spurstowe Arms
68 Greenwood RdThe Spurstowe is the local pub and is a great one, full of good vibes and trendy people. The food and drink isn't bad either.
The Dove is a brilliant pub with a HUGE selection of Belgian beers. A great place to stop and watch the world go by.
302 locals recommend
The Dove
24-28 Broadway MarketThe Dove is a brilliant pub with a HUGE selection of Belgian beers. A great place to stop and watch the world go by.
Opened by the son of Robert Plant - the lead singer of Led Zeppelin.
115 locals recommend
Duke's Brew & Que
33 Downham RoadOpened by the son of Robert Plant - the lead singer of Led Zeppelin.
Dalston Superstore
117 Kingsland High StLate night Hipster Central.
Ray's Bar
95 Kingsland High StreetThe new studio 54 of East London.
VFD
66 Stoke Newington RdThe New Dance Tunnel - in an old fabrics shop.
Prince George
40 Parkholme RdGreat local boozer with quality ales.
Everything Else
Little known train station (as it is National Rail) - but it's 3 minute walk from my place, the trains leave every 5 minutes, and it's a 9 minute ride into Liverpool Street station. Super convenient.
73 locals recommend
Hackney Downs station
Little known train station (as it is National Rail) - but it's 3 minute walk from my place, the trains leave every 5 minutes, and it's a 9 minute ride into Liverpool Street station. Super convenient.
Lovely park and one of the only parks in London where you are free to BBQ.
591 locals recommend
London Fields
London Fields West SideLovely park and one of the only parks in London where you are free to BBQ.
For the keen swimmer - this is a 50 meter heated outdoor swimming pool. Get your stroke on all year round, a great way to wake up and no membership is required.
591 locals recommend
London Fields
London Fields West SideFor the keen swimmer - this is a 50 meter heated outdoor swimming pool. Get your stroke on all year round, a great way to wake up and no membership is required.
Pavilion Cafe
Old Ford RoadBeautiful run or stroll along the canal side.
Albam Clothing
286 Upper StModern British Clothing.
Shopping
Sunspel
5-7 Redchurch StModern British Clothing
Aro Archive
2 Ada StDestination vintage designer clothing and archive.
Hub Menswear & Womenswear
2A Broadway MarketMulti-brand hip clothing store.
Folk Brick Lane CLOSED
Modern Mens Clothing.
Albam Clothing
286 Upper StModern British Clothing.
Oliver Spencer - Shoreditch
10-12 Calvert AveContemporary British mens tailoring.
Beyond Retro Dalston
92-100 Stoke Newington RdAwesome retro clothing.
Mint Vintage
71-73 Stoke Newington High StVintage clothing - as the name suggests.
Undiscovered gem of East London, the next frontier, full of secret vintage gems, and independent retailers.
232 locals recommend
Stoke Newington Church Street
Stoke Newington Church StreetUndiscovered gem of East London, the next frontier, full of secret vintage gems, and independent retailers.
Arts & Culture
No-nonsense venue for up-and-coming bands in old Victorian pub famous for letting it all hang out. Part of the Jaguarshoes Collective, an organisation creating beautiful and unique exhibitions.
30 locals recommend
The Victoria Dalston
451 Queensbridge RdNo-nonsense venue for up-and-coming bands in old Victorian pub famous for letting it all hang out. Part of the Jaguarshoes Collective, an organisation creating beautiful and unique exhibitions.