Guidebook for London
Food Scene
Modern European restaurant in white-painted converted warehouse, with bar & private dining room.
271 locals recommend
Bistrotheque
23-27 Wadeson StModern European restaurant in white-painted converted warehouse, with bar & private dining room.
Simple, family-run Indian restaurant with an extensive menu of classic dishes, plus takeaway.
25 locals recommend
Al-Amin
483 Cambridge Heath RdSimple, family-run Indian restaurant with an extensive menu of classic dishes, plus takeaway.
Petite space in Netil Market for steamed milk buns & other inventive Taiwanese eats & drinks.
10 locals recommend
BAO Bar
23 Westgate StPetite space in Netil Market for steamed milk buns & other inventive Taiwanese eats & drinks.
Seasonal British dishes and old-world wine in a light, airy space that blends antique and modern.
23 locals recommend
Ellory - Hackney, London
1 Westgate StreetSeasonal British dishes and old-world wine in a light, airy space that blends antique and modern.
Simple, compact Argentinian restaurant specialising in parrilla char-grilled steaks and red wines.
103 locals recommend
Buen Ayre
50 Broadway MarketSimple, compact Argentinian restaurant specialising in parrilla char-grilled steaks and red wines.
Neapolitan-style sourdough pizzas with organic ingredients, plus real lemonade, in a tiled interior.
561 locals recommend
Franco Manca
52 Broadway MarketNeapolitan-style sourdough pizzas with organic ingredients, plus real lemonade, in a tiled interior.
Rustic French fare in quick pit stop cafe-deli with floor-to-ceiling windows, plus pavement tables.
96 locals recommend
L’eau à La Bouche
35-37 Broadway MarketRustic French fare in quick pit stop cafe-deli with floor-to-ceiling windows, plus pavement tables.
Flagship cafe of an artisan coffee roaster, with breakfast and lunch menus made using local produce.
122 locals recommend
Climpson & Sons Café
67 Broadway MarketFlagship cafe of an artisan coffee roaster, with breakfast and lunch menus made using local produce.
Casual, vibrant cafe-diner offering stylishly presented, exotic, North Vietnamese cuisine.
70 locals recommend
Green Papaya
191 Mare StCasual, vibrant cafe-diner offering stylishly presented, exotic, North Vietnamese cuisine.
Locally sourced ingredients fuel the international tapas and drinks at this eco-minded spot.
34 locals recommend
Poco
129A Pritchard's RdLocally sourced ingredients fuel the international tapas and drinks at this eco-minded spot.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bar modelled on NYC's East Village, with Mexican street food menu, American beers and cocktails.
108 locals recommend
Off Broadway
63-65 Broadway MarketBar modelled on NYC's East Village, with Mexican street food menu, American beers and cocktails.
Traditional arts and crafts-style local pub with a choice of more than 100 Belgian beers.
302 locals recommend
The Dove
24-28 Broadway MarketTraditional arts and crafts-style local pub with a choice of more than 100 Belgian beers.
Airy traditional pub with sofas and standard lamps, park-side beer garden, boules and weekend DJs.
162 locals recommend
Pub On The Park
19 Martello StreetAiry traditional pub with sofas and standard lamps, park-side beer garden, boules and weekend DJs.
Craft brewery with tours of the premises, a brewing school, tutored tasting sessions and a bar.
101 locals recommend
The Taproom
163 Upper StCraft brewery with tours of the premises, a brewing school, tutored tasting sessions and a bar.
Parks & Nature
Former animal grazing land, including open-air swimming pool, paddling pool, tennis and play areas.
591 locals recommend
London Fields
London Fields West SideFormer animal grazing land, including open-air swimming pool, paddling pool, tennis and play areas.
Lakes and fountains in 86 hectares of Victorian greenery in the heart of East London.
1666 locals recommend
Pavilion Cafe
Old Ford RoadLakes and fountains in 86 hectares of Victorian greenery in the heart of East London.