Joe's Guidebook
Parks
Large modern park with canals, cafes, stadium, aquatic centre and next to Westfield shopping centre.
755 locals recommend
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Large modern park with canals, cafes, stadium, aquatic centre and next to Westfield shopping centre.
Popular and historic east London park with cafes and great market on Sunday.
61 locals recommend
Victoria Park
Grove RoadPopular and historic east London park with cafes and great market on Sunday.
Large green space with playing fields, views of the city, forest area and scenic river and canalside walks.
60 locals recommend
Hackney Marshes
Large green space with playing fields, views of the city, forest area and scenic river and canalside walks.
Cafe
Tasty brunch on the opposite side of the canal (3 mins).
48 locals recommend
The Breakfast Club Hackney Wick
29 East Bay LaneTasty brunch on the opposite side of the canal (3 mins).
Burnt Umber Brasserie
2 Hepscott RdGreat breakfasts, lunch from 1pm
The Milk Float
White Post LaneUnique cafe with canoes to hire next door.
Saint Espresso Cafe & Saint Coffee Roastery
Great coffee, pastries and salads.
Bars and restaurants
An old Dutch barge converted into a floating bar and restaurant with a large garden bar area also serving street food. Book ahead in summer.
42 locals recommend
Barge East
White Post LaneAn old Dutch barge converted into a floating bar and restaurant with a large garden bar area also serving street food. Book ahead in summer.
Here East is on the opposite side of the canal from the house. It was the media centre during the Olympics and now hosts restaurants, pubs, bars, cafes and a spa in a fantastic location overlooking the canal.
16 locals recommend
Here East
14 E Bay LnHere East is on the opposite side of the canal from the house. It was the media centre during the Olympics and now hosts restaurants, pubs, bars, cafes and a spa in a fantastic location overlooking the canal.
Trendy warehouse brewary serving the best beer in the area in our opinion.
53 locals recommend
Howling Hops
Unit 9A White Post LnTrendy warehouse brewary serving the best beer in the area in our opinion.
Hackney Wick's only traditional pub, has long been a graffiti-covered local institution, known for squat raves in the 90's! It has been recently renovated and now a buzzing community hub with an excellent quiz on Tuesday's.
12 locals recommend
Lord Napier Star
25 White Post LaneHackney Wick's only traditional pub, has long been a graffiti-covered local institution, known for squat raves in the 90's! It has been recently renovated and now a buzzing community hub with an excellent quiz on Tuesday's.
Large modern industrial canalside complex for world street food and drinks.
6 locals recommend
Hackney Bridge
East Bay LaneLarge modern industrial canalside complex for world street food and drinks.
Laid back warehouse style tap room with a rolling selection of world class beers.
11 locals recommend
Beer Merchants Tap
99 Wallis RdLaid back warehouse style tap room with a rolling selection of world class beers.
Popular spot for casual canalside drinks and food with covered, heated terrace.
90 locals recommend
Number 90 - Bar & Restaurant
94 Wallis RdPopular spot for casual canalside drinks and food with covered, heated terrace.
Cornerstone is a Michelin-starred seafood restaurant with laid back vibes. Book in advance
25 locals recommend
Cornerstone by Chef Tom Brown
3 Prince Edward RdCornerstone is a Michelin-starred seafood restaurant with laid back vibes. Book in advance
Sustainable cafe, bar and restaurant serving light food, drinks, live music and DJs by the canal.
47 locals recommend
Grow
98C Wallis RdSustainable cafe, bar and restaurant serving light food, drinks, live music and DJs by the canal.
All My Friends
96 White Post LaneLarge space by the canal with street food, bar and great DJs.
Natura
30 Felstead StDelicious pizza, friendly, local favourite.
Turkish food is a Hackney speciality and this is the best in the area
13 locals recommend
Scoffs Grill
355-357 Wick RdTurkish food is a Hackney speciality and this is the best in the area
Nightclub
Colour Factory
8 Queen's YardVibrant and inclusive night club with live music and DJs.
Markets
Famous east London market selling flowers and plants on Sundays only before 2pm.
1660 locals recommend
Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia RoadFamous east London market selling flowers and plants on Sundays only before 2pm.
Broadway Market
Trendy and popular Saturday food market next to a park and canal with cafes.
Chatsworth Road Market
46-51 Chatsworth RdSmall local laid back Sunday food market
Wellbeing
Hackney Wick Community Sauna
Unique community sauna a short walk from the house.