Guidebook for London
Drinks & Nightlife
Forest Tavern
173 Forest LnThis is the best 'traditional' pub in Forest Gate. Worth a punt.
A quiet bar with an immense selection of drinks. Beer-lovers paradise. Has interesting events. Check opening times.
18 locals recommend
The Wanstead Tap Ltd
352 Winchelsea RdA quiet bar with an immense selection of drinks. Beer-lovers paradise. Has interesting events. Check opening times.
Food Scene
Corner Kitchen
58A Woodgrange RdGood food and wine, nice space
Shopping
Westfield Stratford City
157 Montfichet RdGigantic shopping centre. Don't get lost.
Entertainment & Activities
Go to the top of this Olympic tower and ride the slide to the bottom. Great for kids + adults.
111 locals recommend
ArcelorMittal Orbit
5 Thornton StGo to the top of this Olympic tower and ride the slide to the bottom. Great for kids + adults.
Parks & Nature
Chinese Pagoda
66 Sewardstone RdWhen the sun is shining, Victoria Park will be full of very happy people.
Good for a run... but if you want a park, I'd suggest going further north, to Epping Forest
60 locals recommend
Wanstead Flats
Capel RoadGood for a run... but if you want a park, I'd suggest going further north, to Epping Forest
Exploring this ancient woodland is a pleasure in London. Nearest station: Loughton. (Get the central / red line from Stratford.)
170 locals recommend
Epping Forest
Exploring this ancient woodland is a pleasure in London. Nearest station: Loughton. (Get the central / red line from Stratford.)
Essentials
Co-op Food - Central Park
88-94 High St SGet your food here