Guidebook for Greater London
Food Scene
The best thing about the current trend of restaurants specialising in just one or two hero items is that those dishes and drinks are explored, dissected and reconstructed with ingenuity and passion. So then to Chick ‘n Sours, where the focus is fried chicken and sour cocktails. Restaurant renegade Carl Clarke has settled for a permanent pop up, and after trying their fare, you’ll be delighted that Chick ‘n Sours is here to stay. The chicken is free range from the Pilmoor farm, and produce is largely organic. A minimal but appealing menu contains delights such as Korean fried thigh with gochujang mayo and chilli vinegar, or pickled watermelon with peanut and coriander.
64 locals recommend
Chick 'n' Sours
390 Kingsland RdThe best thing about the current trend of restaurants specialising in just one or two hero items is that those dishes and drinks are explored, dissected and reconstructed with ingenuity and passion. So then to Chick ‘n Sours, where the focus is fried chicken and sour cocktails. Restaurant renegade Carl Clarke has settled for a permanent pop up, and after trying their fare, you’ll be delighted that Chick ‘n Sours is here to stay. The chicken is free range from the Pilmoor farm, and produce is largely organic. A minimal but appealing menu contains delights such as Korean fried thigh with gochujang mayo and chilli vinegar, or pickled watermelon with peanut and coriander.
Following the success of the original Tonkotsu in Soho, an eastern outpost sprung up in the arches of Haggerston station. Noodles are freshly made on site, water is filtered to make it pH neutral, and the stock is famously marinated for 18 hours to make it as rich and flavoursome as possible. With branches starting to spring up across the city, the merits of Tonkotsu are well renowned, but if their delicious ramen has somehow passed you by, take the time to warm up as the temperature drops. Ramen is known for curing all ills, and Tonkotsu’s version is as authentic a dish as you’ll get in London.
139 locals recommend
Tonkotsu East
1a Dunston StFollowing the success of the original Tonkotsu in Soho, an eastern outpost sprung up in the arches of Haggerston station. Noodles are freshly made on site, water is filtered to make it pH neutral, and the stock is famously marinated for 18 hours to make it as rich and flavoursome as possible. With branches starting to spring up across the city, the merits of Tonkotsu are well renowned, but if their delicious ramen has somehow passed you by, take the time to warm up as the temperature drops. Ramen is known for curing all ills, and Tonkotsu’s version is as authentic a dish as you’ll get in London.
A mainstay under the railway arches, Berber and Q has every appearance of a classic East London hangout. While the sound of another grill might not excite the senses, rest assured that Berber and Q stands apart. Ribs and ramen might not be the most veggie-friendly of dishes, so those who don’t eat meat should head to this particular grill house. Enticingly cooked vegetables form the majority of the menu, you’d expect nothing less from chef-owner Joshua Katz, formerly of Ottolenghi. Of course, if the prospect of roasted pumpkin and sumac onions isn’t quite meaty enough for you, try the harissa hot wings or smoked short-rib with date syrup glaze.
81 locals recommend
Berber & Q - Grill House
338 Acton MewsA mainstay under the railway arches, Berber and Q has every appearance of a classic East London hangout. While the sound of another grill might not excite the senses, rest assured that Berber and Q stands apart. Ribs and ramen might not be the most veggie-friendly of dishes, so those who don’t eat meat should head to this particular grill house. Enticingly cooked vegetables form the majority of the menu, you’d expect nothing less from chef-owner Joshua Katz, formerly of Ottolenghi. Of course, if the prospect of roasted pumpkin and sumac onions isn’t quite meaty enough for you, try the harissa hot wings or smoked short-rib with date syrup glaze.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Barge House is Haggerston's “idyllic urban landscape” perched on the side of Regent's Canal. Sitting pretty by the water on De Beauvoir Crescent, come by any time after 10am and you'll find something here for you, with coffee and homemade cakes during the day before the craft beers, curated wines and amazing cocktails get flowing come sundown.
46 locals recommend
The Barge House
46a De Beauvoir CresThe Barge House is Haggerston's “idyllic urban landscape” perched on the side of Regent's Canal. Sitting pretty by the water on De Beauvoir Crescent, come by any time after 10am and you'll find something here for you, with coffee and homemade cakes during the day before the craft beers, curated wines and amazing cocktails get flowing come sundown.
Rotorino is bringing a slice of Italy to Haggerston's bar and restaurant scene. The restaurant is the work of renowned chef Stevie Parle, who has created a menu full of European classics. If you're not in the mood to eat, the art deco bar also has a great selection of cocktails.
93 locals recommend
Rotorino
434 Kingsland RdRotorino is bringing a slice of Italy to Haggerston's bar and restaurant scene. The restaurant is the work of renowned chef Stevie Parle, who has created a menu full of European classics. If you're not in the mood to eat, the art deco bar also has a great selection of cocktails.
A vibrant cafe during the day, a buzzing cocktail bar full of colour at night, the Map Maison is a quirky cocktail bar in Haggerston. While the star-studded line-up of London DJs fill the entire venue with the sounds of all your favourite tracks, the team of expert mixologists - armed with a collection of strange ingredients, flavoursome punches and international spirits - mix and flair together an impressive range of fun concoctions that are sure to leave a lasting impression on you.
22 locals recommend
MAP Maison
321 Kingsland RdA vibrant cafe during the day, a buzzing cocktail bar full of colour at night, the Map Maison is a quirky cocktail bar in Haggerston. While the star-studded line-up of London DJs fill the entire venue with the sounds of all your favourite tracks, the team of expert mixologists - armed with a collection of strange ingredients, flavoursome punches and international spirits - mix and flair together an impressive range of fun concoctions that are sure to leave a lasting impression on you.
With art-inspired decor and a big homely menu of comfort classics, Hand of Glory is ticking all our boxes when it comes to nights out in Haggerston.
37 locals recommend
Hand of Glory
240 Amhurst RdWith art-inspired decor and a big homely menu of comfort classics, Hand of Glory is ticking all our boxes when it comes to nights out in Haggerston.