Guidebook for London
Food Scene
Sweet little cafe on a properly East End shopping street
42 locals recommend
Well Street Kitchen London
203 Well StSweet little cafe on a properly East End shopping street
Kuzu Shish
269 Well StreetAuthentic Turkish food
Stunning gastropub - focus on the dining, ex-Michelin restaurant Head chef
123 locals recommend
The Empress
130 Lauriston RdStunning gastropub - focus on the dining, ex-Michelin restaurant Head chef
CLOSED
Local, independent restaurant, changing menu every day. Kid friendly.
Vu-Viet
178 Victoria Park RoadOur local eat-in Vietnamese
Green Papaya
191 Mare StMy favourite Vietnamese
Cafe on the boating lake in Victoria Park. Great breakfasts and serious about their coffee.
1666 locals recommend
Pavilion Cafe
Old Ford RoadCafe on the boating lake in Victoria Park. Great breakfasts and serious about their coffee.
Climpson & Sons Café
67 Broadway MarketThe best coffee in Hackney
Machete Victoria Park
91 Lauriston RoadMexican fare
Railroad
120-122 Morning LaneSmall cafe
Rita's - HAS MOVED - FOLLOW @RITASDINING for updates
275-276 Poyser StreetTrendy crowd, delicious food
Bouchon Fourchette
171 Mare StFrench cafe, friendly staff
Good coffee, great breakfast with their famous tomato chutney. Grab a seat on their floating area on the river.
63 locals recommend
Counter Cafe
7 Roach RoadGood coffee, great breakfast with their famous tomato chutney. Grab a seat on their floating area on the river.
Great cafe for breakfast, lunch or coffee. Loads of seating and fast wifi.
16 locals recommend
Look mum no hands!
Great cafe for breakfast, lunch or coffee. Loads of seating and fast wifi.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Adam & Eve
155 Homerton High StRecently refurbished pub, tons of space
The Spread Eagle
224 Homerton High StAnother recently refurbished pub, Caribbean food
The original London Fields pub - you can buy pints in plastic glasses here to take and sit out on the grass.
162 locals recommend
Pub On The Park
19 Martello StreetThe original London Fields pub - you can buy pints in plastic glasses here to take and sit out on the grass.
The Plough
23-25 Homerton High StreetPub/restaurant with great cocktails and friendly staff.
The Kenton
38 Kenton RoadOur local pub: good beers, good people, quiz nights etc
The Hemingway Public House
84 Victoria Park RdDark and stylish pub
Handmade Mysteries Escape Room
360 Victoria Park RdFantastic beer garden
The Lauriston Pub
162 Victoria Park RdBeer and pizza
Another great pub located on the park: fancy restaurant seating or more traditional pub benches.
75 locals recommend
Royal Inn on the Park
111 Lauriston RoadAnother great pub located on the park: fancy restaurant seating or more traditional pub benches.
Essentials
Tesco Metro
361 Bethnal Green RdThe nearest Tesco supermarket
An alternative to Tesco - the local Turkish supermarket. Delicious fresh bread,olive counter, good selection of fruit and vegetables.
Akdeniz International Supermarket London
245-251 Well StAn alternative to Tesco - the local Turkish supermarket. Delicious fresh bread,olive counter, good selection of fruit and vegetables.
E5 Bakehouse
396 Mentmore TerraceThe best place to buy good bread in Hackney: try their sourdough.
Everything Else
Local arts centre - check their website for more info http://www.chatspalace.co.uk/
12 locals recommend
Chats Palace
42-44 Brooksby's WalkLocal arts centre - check their website for more info http://www.chatspalace.co.uk/
The brand new park on our doorstep: amazing playgrounds, nice (if a bit slow) cafe, water fountains and lots of paths to wander around
755 locals recommend
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
The brand new park on our doorstep: amazing playgrounds, nice (if a bit slow) cafe, water fountains and lots of paths to wander around
London Aquatics Centre
The Olympic swimming pool
V&A Museum of Childhood
Cambridge Heath RoadNostalgic museum of childhood games and toys
Proud East
2-10 Hertford RoadCafe and exhibition space
The now infamous market has grown from organic fruit and veg to fashion, craft and live music. Great for people watching.
1735 locals recommend
Broadway Market
Broadway MarketThe now infamous market has grown from organic fruit and veg to fashion, craft and live music. Great for people watching.
One of our favourite playgrounds: enormous slides, skate park, water fun and loads of other things to play on
Splash Playground
One of our favourite playgrounds: enormous slides, skate park, water fun and loads of other things to play on
Shopping
Massive shopping centre with all the High St staples: John Lewis, Topshop, H&M, Uniqlo, Gap etc. As well as lots of eating options.
173 locals recommend
Currys PC World Featuring Carphone Warehouse
Massive shopping centre with all the High St staples: John Lewis, Topshop, H&M, Uniqlo, Gap etc. As well as lots of eating options.