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Drinks & Nightlife
Great, traditional Irish pub - best Guinness in London and regular weekend folk band
37 locals recommend
The Auld Shillelagh
105 Stoke Newington Church StGreat, traditional Irish pub - best Guinness in London and regular weekend folk band
Trendy pub with DJs at weekends and a gig venue in the basement (The Wating Room). Fine selection of English Ales and a great traditional Sunday Roast
76 locals recommend
The Three Crowns | Stoke Newington
175 Stoke Newington High StTrendy pub with DJs at weekends and a gig venue in the basement (The Wating Room). Fine selection of English Ales and a great traditional Sunday Roast
One of the best ale pubs in North London with a vast selection of ales and ciders - they do great Indian food. Dhal Markani being my personal favourite
90 locals recommend
The Jolly Butchers
204 Stoke Newington High StreetOne of the best ale pubs in North London with a vast selection of ales and ciders - they do great Indian food. Dhal Markani being my personal favourite
Nice, spacious pub with one of the largest beer gardens in North London
108 locals recommend
The White Hart
69 Stoke Newington High StNice, spacious pub with one of the largest beer gardens in North London
Stoke Newington Church Street
Stoke Newington Church StreetLate night drinking
Cheapest pub in town from the Wetherspoons chain. The oldest Wetherspoons in the country no less!
9 locals recommend
The Rochester Castle
143-145 Stoke Newington High StCheapest pub in town from the Wetherspoons chain. The oldest Wetherspoons in the country no less!
Hand of Glory
240 Amhurst RdNice little pub with a slight pagan theme
Coach & Horses
173 Clapham Park RdDimly lit pub
The Londesborough
36 Barbauld RdPub with a good roast dinner
Food Scene
Stoke Newington is spoilt for Cafes but this is my favourite place for a spot of brunch
74 locals recommend
The Blue Legume
101 Stoke Newington Church StStoke Newington is spoilt for Cafes but this is my favourite place for a spot of brunch
The Haberdashery
170 Stoke Newington High StPossibly the best breakfast in town but a little pricey
The best takeaway in the area in my opinion and mighty cheap. They don't deliver but thankfully it's on my doorstep
8 locals recommend
Thai Cafe
51 Fortess RdThe best takeaway in the area in my opinion and mighty cheap. They don't deliver but thankfully it's on my doorstep
Foxlow Stoke Newington
71-73 Stoke Newington Church StreetFrom the owners of renowned steakhouse Hawksmoor
Fat Cat Cafe
119 Stoke Newington Church StreetGood brunch spot
Sutton and Sons Fish & Chips
90 Stoke Newington High StreetPosh fish & chips
The Best Turkish Kebab
125 Stoke Newington RdI'm not a fan of kebabs but even I like them from here
The Black Pig with White Pearls
61 Stoke Newington High StGreat tapas restuarant
Essentials
Meat N16
104 Stoke Newington Church StOne of the most highly regarded butchers in North London
Whole Foods Market
63-97 Kensington High StHealth food grocers, nice food but pricey
Morrisons
The GroveCheap and large supermarket
Growing Communities Farmers Market
Stoke Newington RoadGreat local produce every Saturday morning
Sightseeing
Clissold Park
Green LanesOne of North London's nicest parks
Arts & Culture
Popular yet intimate gig venue hoisting regular upcoming bands
79 locals recommend
The Shacklewell Arms
71 Shacklewell LnPopular yet intimate gig venue hoisting regular upcoming bands
Rio Cinema
107 Kingsland High StreetGreat indie cinema
Cafe OTO
18-22 Ashwin StreetBest gig venue in London, pushing musical boundaries
Arcola Bar
24 Ashwin StNice small indie theatre