Guidebook for London
Drinks & Nightlife
Mascara Bar
72 Stamford Hill Good atmosphere and plenty of local characters.
Vortex
11 Gillett SquareOne of the best Jazz Clubs in London
Live experimental music most evenings. Also good for chilling out in day time with a book/laptop. Good coffee, interesting snacks & a wide range of beers.
203 locals recommend
Cafe OTO
18-22 Ashwin StreetLive experimental music most evenings. Also good for chilling out in day time with a book/laptop. Good coffee, interesting snacks & a wide range of beers.
Parks & Nature
Time Out: Springfield Park is a way to leave London for a few hours without the bother of actually travelling. The lack of tube connections is almost a bonus - it would otherwise be overrun with joggers, revellers and pram-toting parents; instead, it's so little-known it's like a private garden for locals. Beautiful views across the River Lea and the Marshes were an ideal canvas for veteran Victorian park designer and chief officer of parks JJ Sexby. One of the elegant original houses, White Lodge Mansion, survives; it's now the Spark Café and rangers' office.
110 locals recommend
Springfield Park
61 Ashtead RdTime Out: Springfield Park is a way to leave London for a few hours without the bother of actually travelling. The lack of tube connections is almost a bonus - it would otherwise be overrun with joggers, revellers and pram-toting parents; instead, it's so little-known it's like a private garden for locals. Beautiful views across the River Lea and the Marshes were an ideal canvas for veteran Victorian park designer and chief officer of parks JJ Sexby. One of the elegant original houses, White Lodge Mansion, survives; it's now the Spark Café and rangers' office.
Entertainment & Activities
Rio Cinema
107 Kingsland High StreetOne of the few independent Art Deco cinemas left in London!
Food Scene
Indig's Bakery
37 Oldhill StOur local Jewish bakery (5min walk) and one of the best in town!
Arts & Culture
Arcola Bar
24 Ashwin StGreat little performing arts space.