Guidebook for London
Food Scene
Head to this quirky and cosy cafe-bar for a coffee and cake or a nice glass of wine in the evening. Plenty of books to read, and events on most evenings.
13 locals recommend
All You Read is Love
877 High Road LeytonstoneHead to this quirky and cosy cafe-bar for a coffee and cake or a nice glass of wine in the evening. Plenty of books to read, and events on most evenings.
The Olive
25-27 Kirkdale RdDelicious Greek and Turkish style mezze and grills.
Lovely, fresh sushi and cocktails with sushi belt also available. Also do home delivery if you want to eat in.
10 locals recommend
Sumo Fresh
141 High StLovely, fresh sushi and cocktails with sushi belt also available. Also do home delivery if you want to eat in.
Welcoming cafe with lovely homemade cakes and pastries, as well as nice coffee and sandwiches. My favourite cake her is the cinnamon bun with cream cheese... wow!
Nice Croissant
119A High StWelcoming cafe with lovely homemade cakes and pastries, as well as nice coffee and sandwiches. My favourite cake her is the cinnamon bun with cream cheese... wow!
Starbucks Coffee
32 Powis StThere's never a Starbucks too far away!
Very funky neon lights art gallery, shop and cafe. Personally I don't think the food and drink is great (it's OK!) but it's an amazing experience to see all the neon, and kids love it too.
112 locals recommend
Gods Own Junkyard
Shernhall StreetVery funky neon lights art gallery, shop and cafe. Personally I don't think the food and drink is great (it's OK!) but it's an amazing experience to see all the neon, and kids love it too.
Pub and live music venue, check their website for opening times and performances.
18 locals recommend
The Wanstead Tap Ltd
352 Winchelsea RdPub and live music venue, check their website for opening times and performances.
Not been here personally very many times but it is a good local option for more elegant dining! French brasserie and cafe with Menu Prix Fixe and a La Carte.
16 locals recommend
Provender Cafe Bistro
17 High StNot been here personally very many times but it is a good local option for more elegant dining! French brasserie and cafe with Menu Prix Fixe and a La Carte.
Amazing dim sum (some say the best in East London!), only open from 5pm or Fridays, Sat and Sunday all day. Quite a basic place but delicious cheap food and the owner Fiona will look after you!
20 locals recommend
Panda dim sum
767 High Rd LeytonstoneAmazing dim sum (some say the best in East London!), only open from 5pm or Fridays, Sat and Sunday all day. Quite a basic place but delicious cheap food and the owner Fiona will look after you!
If you love Thai food this place is really highly rated locally. They only open in the evenings.
36 locals recommend
Singburi
593 High Rd LeytonstoneIf you love Thai food this place is really highly rated locally. They only open in the evenings.
Cheap but nice cafe serving typical English fry ups (breakfasts), sandwiches and Greek dishes.
12 locals recommend
San Marino Coffee
668 High Rd LeytonstoneCheap but nice cafe serving typical English fry ups (breakfasts), sandwiches and Greek dishes.
Delightful new local Italian restaurant....wonderful service, delicious food and wine... Mora is everything a restaurant should be!
23 locals recommend
Mora Restaurant
487 High Rd LeytonstoneDelightful new local Italian restaurant....wonderful service, delicious food and wine... Mora is everything a restaurant should be!
Fabulous seasonal food, amazing vegetarian selection and all close to home. don't expect the same dishes to be on the menu every time you visit as the menu constantly changes - try everything while you can! Warm, friendly service, now a firm favourite of mine. Thanks Marmelo!
58 locals recommend
Marmelo Kitchen
169 Francis RdFabulous seasonal food, amazing vegetarian selection and all close to home. don't expect the same dishes to be on the menu every time you visit as the menu constantly changes - try everything while you can! Warm, friendly service, now a firm favourite of mine. Thanks Marmelo!
Great food and coffee - the only place to go for a haggis toastie (the veggie one is amazing!)
39 locals recommend
Deeney's
360 High Rd LeytonGreat food and coffee - the only place to go for a haggis toastie (the veggie one is amazing!)
Essentials
24 Hour supermarket with everything you could need including free ATMs.
54 locals recommend
Tesco Superstore
Gainsborough Road24 Hour supermarket with everything you could need including free ATMs.
Entertainment & Activities
Hollow Pond
Beautiful and tranquil boating lake with coffee shop
Drinks & Nightlife
The Red Lion
Crete Hall RoadFun and trendy pub, open til late with big beer garden
Nice pub with great pub food, log fire in winter and large beer garden for summer.
19 locals recommend
The Cuckfield
31 High StNice pub with great pub food, log fire in winter and large beer garden for summer.
Nice local pub, for "real locals" not pretentious! Often shows sports on screens. They specialise in Thai food and Muga pizzas. Thai food here is really recommended but they only serve it weekends.
28 locals recommend
The North Star
104 Finchley RdNice local pub, for "real locals" not pretentious! Often shows sports on screens. They specialise in Thai food and Muga pizzas. Thai food here is really recommended but they only serve it weekends.
Great local friendly pub, opens from the morning and serves food all day including brunch and breakfast. Their Sunday roasts are lovely. Cosy sofas and nice outdoor area too.
14 locals recommend
The Manor House
129 High StGreat local friendly pub, opens from the morning and serves food all day including brunch and breakfast. Their Sunday roasts are lovely. Cosy sofas and nice outdoor area too.
What a - wine bar, off licence, fromagerie, bakery, coffee shop, charcuterie, craft brewery, the list is almost endless. Amazingly friendly too.
50 locals recommend
Yardarm
238 Francis RdWhat a - wine bar, off licence, fromagerie, bakery, coffee shop, charcuterie, craft brewery, the list is almost endless. Amazingly friendly too.
Shopping
Wine To Go
696 High Rd LeytonstoneBoutique friendly specialist wine shop