Guidebook for Greater London
Food Scene
Tandoori Night
215 Wood StIndian Takeway which is seriously goooood..
Very popular in the Walthamstow Village so remember to book in advance!
91 locals recommend
Eat 17 Restaurant
28-30 Orford RdVery popular in the Walthamstow Village so remember to book in advance!
Orford Saloon Tapas Bar
32 Orford RdTapas. Walthamstow style.
Great local place with a lovely atmosphere - lots of different dishes and excellent for breakfast
Cafe Bonito
Great local place with a lovely atmosphere - lots of different dishes and excellent for breakfast
The Old Station Yard Cafe
186 Wood StGreat for early morning breakfast
Pie & Mash
Pie & Mash, you can't beat it...
Istanbul Restaurant
9 Stoke Newington RdKebabs. Deluxe.
La Ruana Colombian Restaurant
One and only Columbian Restaurant
Take in a bit of history and visit here for food, drink, with a great selection of beers
9 locals recommend
Sir Alfred Hitchcock Hotel
147 Whipps Cross RdTake in a bit of history and visit here for food, drink, with a great selection of beers
If you stop by Hallow Pond for a bit of boating, stop here for sandwiches, burgers and cold drinks
The Log Cabin
Whipps Cross RoadIf you stop by Hallow Pond for a bit of boating, stop here for sandwiches, burgers and cold drinks
The welcome is friendly, the atmosphere relaxed and the food mainly sourced from OrganicLea. Even the bread is own-made by the Hornbeam Bakers’ Collective bread for sale as well as chutnies and jams
16 locals recommend
Hornbeam Community Cafe & Environment Centre
458 Hoe StThe welcome is friendly, the atmosphere relaxed and the food mainly sourced from OrganicLea. Even the bread is own-made by the Hornbeam Bakers’ Collective bread for sale as well as chutnies and jams
The Brothers Fish Bar
122 Wood StFish and Chip shop around 50 years old. Local institution
Amazing and tasty, albeit pricey Japanese restaurant/takeaway in Wanstead
10 locals recommend
Sumo Fresh
141 High StAmazing and tasty, albeit pricey Japanese restaurant/takeaway in Wanstead
Essentials
Voted the UK's best supermarket, this place has tons of artisan goods, a bakery and their own pizza oven for the best pizzas in East London (oh and cheap too)!
23 locals recommend
SPAR - Walthamstow
24-26 Orford RdVoted the UK's best supermarket, this place has tons of artisan goods, a bakery and their own pizza oven for the best pizzas in East London (oh and cheap too)!
Save Spot
256 Wood StNice & friendly local corner shop
Second Nature Wholefoods
78 Wood StOrganic and whole foods as well as organic ales.
Walthamstow Market
Longest Market in Europe!
Amazing selection of fresh produce - fruit and veg galore. They also take phone orders for free delivery.
Veg Hut E17 - Healthy Organic Boutique
2B Chingford RdAmazing selection of fresh produce - fruit and veg galore. They also take phone orders for free delivery.
Everything Else
E17 9HQ
Amazing Warehouse of vintage neon signs and custom originals. A must see.
Vinyl stores, cake shops, vintage clothing and antiques all under one roof - a must
17 locals recommend
Wood Street Indoor Market
98-100 Wood StVinyl stores, cake shops, vintage clothing and antiques all under one roof - a must
East London Sausage Co
57 Orford RdSuperb butchers.
Charcoal Grill
57 Brockley RiseCheap and easy
Pure Muscles Gym
209 Wood StLocal Gym - pay daily, weekly or monthly - no annual fee
Best Cars
177 Wood StBest Mini Cab firm in all of East London - ask for Mohammed!
Rowing boats are available for hire, teas, coffees, ice creams and snacks are available from the boathouse.
34 locals recommend
Hollow Pond
Rowing boats are available for hire, teas, coffees, ice creams and snacks are available from the boathouse.
Walthamstow Market High Street (Stop T) station
Longest Market in Europe!
Best Indian Takeaway that delivers to E17 - Apparently the King Prawn Pathia is the best ever.
The Tiffin Tin (Wanstead)
4 High StBest Indian Takeaway that delivers to E17 - Apparently the King Prawn Pathia is the best ever.
The Lloyd Park Centre
Winns AvenueGood Skate Park according to our Airbnb guests!
Hidden gem - a fantastic Portuguese eatery, fresh baked goods and an awesome special club sandwich!
8 locals recommend
Bom Pecado
West Green RoadHidden gem - a fantastic Portuguese eatery, fresh baked goods and an awesome special club sandwich!
Superb historical building - amazing fireworks display every year and a beautiful piece of architecture
Walthamstow Assembly Hall Bookings
Forest RoadSuperb historical building - amazing fireworks display every year and a beautiful piece of architecture
Shopping
E17 Art House
54-56 Hoe StGreat little gallery who provides framing services
Drinks & Nightlife
The Castle
15 Grosvenor Rise ENice atmosphere, kid friendly with decent food
Crazy Landlady, best pub pizzas in London and a good selection of beers on tap
43 locals recommend
The Nags Head
216 Dunmow RdCrazy Landlady, best pub pizzas in London and a good selection of beers on tap
Ye Olde Rose and Crown
53 Hoe StComedy nights and the famous Pepe's Pizza outside!
Queens Arms
42 Orford RdNewly refurbished pub - nice service, good food
The Lord Raglan
199 Shernhall StNewly renovated pub by the old owners of the Queens Arms in Walthamstow Village
Walthamstow's own microbrewery - part of the Ravenswood Social Club
59 locals recommend
The Wild Card Brewery Barrel Store
Shernhall StreetWalthamstow's own microbrewery - part of the Ravenswood Social Club
Arts & Culture
William Morris Gallery
531 Forest RdLondon Landmark.
Sightseeing
Huge forest for long walks, sightseeing and viewing amazing scenery
170 locals recommend
Epping Forest
Huge forest for long walks, sightseeing and viewing amazing scenery
Eagle Pond
Eagle pond
Holds great information about the history of the Walthamstow Village & the surrounding areas
34 locals recommend
Vestry House Museum
Vestry RoadHolds great information about the history of the Walthamstow Village & the surrounding areas