Guidebook for London
Food Scene
Excellent coffee and vegetarian small plates, flat breads, etc. Super friendly staff, outside benches.
27 locals recommend
Bodega 50
50 Allen RdExcellent coffee and vegetarian small plates, flat breads, etc. Super friendly staff, outside benches.
Legendary Turkish grill, highly recommended. No nonsense proper food and it's BYO!
150 locals recommend
Mangal 1
10 Arcola StLegendary Turkish grill, highly recommended. No nonsense proper food and it's BYO!
One of the best places in London for proper Sunday roast traditional Northern style. Constantly rotating menu of potent, small batch deadly ciders & beers, local rustic Bloody Mary’s and a cocktail menu of Seven Deadly Gins.
37 locals recommend
Hand of Glory
240 Amhurst RdOne of the best places in London for proper Sunday roast traditional Northern style. Constantly rotating menu of potent, small batch deadly ciders & beers, local rustic Bloody Mary’s and a cocktail menu of Seven Deadly Gins.
This down-to-earth coffee shop offers simple good food and coffee without the fuss. It also has an outside seating area for when the sun is shining.
37 locals recommend
L'atelier Dalston
31 Stoke Newington RdThis down-to-earth coffee shop offers simple good food and coffee without the fuss. It also has an outside seating area for when the sun is shining.
Not fussy on food and looking for great fine dining experience? Pidgin is your place. This contemporary minimalist menu combines great British produce and flavours with beautifully crafted cocktails.
91 locals recommend
Pidgin
52 Wilton WayNot fussy on food and looking for great fine dining experience? Pidgin is your place. This contemporary minimalist menu combines great British produce and flavours with beautifully crafted cocktails.
Literally on our doorstep, privileged to have this amazing place with friendly staff and great bakes. This is a social enterprise which provides a safe and professional environment empowering women to build their career.
10 locals recommend
Luminary Bakery
71-73 Allen RdLiterally on our doorstep, privileged to have this amazing place with friendly staff and great bakes. This is a social enterprise which provides a safe and professional environment empowering women to build their career.
Thin crust pizzas and modern pasta dishes served up in a modern, rustic trattoria in Stoke Newington. Great atmosphere and local vibe.
52 locals recommend
Trattoria N16
44-45 Newington GrnThin crust pizzas and modern pasta dishes served up in a modern, rustic trattoria in Stoke Newington. Great atmosphere and local vibe.
The ingredients may be humble, but the creativity and care that Perilla inject into their dishes makes for a memorable meal. The cuttlefish Bolognese in particular is a surprisingly tasty treat.
44 locals recommend
Perilla
1-3 Green LanesThe ingredients may be humble, but the creativity and care that Perilla inject into their dishes makes for a memorable meal. The cuttlefish Bolognese in particular is a surprisingly tasty treat.
Standing up against mainstream coffee chains one cup at a time, T & Shop celebrate the majesty of the humble, yet versatile tea leaf in this sleek, 21st century tea shop with fabulous homewares.
10 locals recommend
T&SHOP
78 Green LanesStanding up against mainstream coffee chains one cup at a time, T & Shop celebrate the majesty of the humble, yet versatile tea leaf in this sleek, 21st century tea shop with fabulous homewares.
This wonderful establishment, originally from Marylebone, allows you to browse cheese from more than 13 countries. Perfect for gathering around over a bottle of wine and getting, well... cheesy!
143 locals recommend
La Fromagerie
30 Highbury ParkThis wonderful establishment, originally from Marylebone, allows you to browse cheese from more than 13 countries. Perfect for gathering around over a bottle of wine and getting, well... cheesy!
Drinks & Nightlife
Offering fine wines by the glass and a selection of snacks, charcuterie and grilled cheese sandwiches. Happy and knowledgeable staff.
112 locals recommend
Sager + Wilde Wine Bar
193 Hackney RdOffering fine wines by the glass and a selection of snacks, charcuterie and grilled cheese sandwiches. Happy and knowledgeable staff.
With the Peace Mural at the entrance of the much-loved Dalston Eastern Curve Garden you can enjoy sourdough pizza at Latto’s. This is a precious city farm with programmes for every age, a contagious care for nature and a relaxing vibe fill this place, along with growing veggies and plants.
178 locals recommend
Dalston Eastern Curve Garden
13 Dalston LnWith the Peace Mural at the entrance of the much-loved Dalston Eastern Curve Garden you can enjoy sourdough pizza at Latto’s. This is a precious city farm with programmes for every age, a contagious care for nature and a relaxing vibe fill this place, along with growing veggies and plants.
Formerly known as the Hackney Arts Centre, this multi-arts space with a rich history always has something interesting on, whether it's a music gig, stand-up comedy or theatre.
13 locals recommend
EartH Evolutionary Arts Hackney
11-17 Stoke Newington RoadFormerly known as the Hackney Arts Centre, this multi-arts space with a rich history always has something interesting on, whether it's a music gig, stand-up comedy or theatre.
A very firm favourite among locals, the Londesborough is a near perfect gastropub. Family friendly Sunday roasts are a must, but for a proper pint with the locals, you can’t go wrong.
53 locals recommend
The Londesborough
36 Barbauld RdA very firm favourite among locals, the Londesborough is a near perfect gastropub. Family friendly Sunday roasts are a must, but for a proper pint with the locals, you can’t go wrong.
Sightseeing
Well, only if you are into cemeteries! This unique labyrinth of graves rests in a botanical garden with a very tropical vibe. Beautiful and spooky for sure, and therefore, irresistible!
24 locals recommend
Abney Park
Stoke Newington Church StreetWell, only if you are into cemeteries! This unique labyrinth of graves rests in a botanical garden with a very tropical vibe. Beautiful and spooky for sure, and therefore, irresistible!
This fantastic park and green space is a perfect place to start your mornings. Stop off for a break at Clissold Park House for a coffee.
505 locals recommend
Clissold Park
Green LanesThis fantastic park and green space is a perfect place to start your mornings. Stop off for a break at Clissold Park House for a coffee.
If you are into football catch a game or a tour at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal's Emirates Stadium unlike many stadiums is a place for family where everyone is welcome to join the joy of football.
385 locals recommend
Emirates Stadium
Hornsey RoadIf you are into football catch a game or a tour at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal's Emirates Stadium unlike many stadiums is a place for family where everyone is welcome to join the joy of football.
If you're in the mood for some local culture, we strongly recommend you have a quick look through the Estorick Collection - a gallery displaying Italian art, from futurist to figurative works.
67 locals recommend
Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art
39A Canonbury SquareIf you're in the mood for some local culture, we strongly recommend you have a quick look through the Estorick Collection - a gallery displaying Italian art, from futurist to figurative works.
Fitness
Opened in 1998, yogahome is a friendly, relaxed centre offering a 100 classes a week, where you can try something new or develop your practice further
25 locals recommend
Yogahome
14 Allen RdOpened in 1998, yogahome is a friendly, relaxed centre offering a 100 classes a week, where you can try something new or develop your practice further