Guidebook for Hackney
Food Scene
They have lots of twists on the traditional full english - their beetroot kale hash and eggs benedict are amazing.
49 locals recommend
Hash E8
170 Dalston LnThey have lots of twists on the traditional full english - their beetroot kale hash and eggs benedict are amazing.
Wilton Way Cafe
63 Wilton WayFamily run Italian cafe, deli and wine shop
Makers of a delicious Rhubarb & polenta muffin and fine coffees (in addition to Harry and Meghan’s Wedding cake)
133 locals recommend
Violet
47 Wilton WayMakers of a delicious Rhubarb & polenta muffin and fine coffees (in addition to Harry and Meghan’s Wedding cake)
Now renamed as Two Doors. My nearest cafe, serving seasonal small plates, breakfasts, coffee, cakes and more.
22 locals recommend
Footnote
51 Wilton WayNow renamed as Two Doors. My nearest cafe, serving seasonal small plates, breakfasts, coffee, cakes and more.
Grilled meats cooked on traditional Turkish Ockabasi. (Personally recommend the lamb chops and patlican salata.) No booking, expect to queue at busy times. Takeaway and BYOB available.
150 locals recommend
Mangal 1
10 Arcola StGrilled meats cooked on traditional Turkish Ockabasi. (Personally recommend the lamb chops and patlican salata.) No booking, expect to queue at busy times. Takeaway and BYOB available.
Weekday lunchtimes, reasonably priced Viernamese street food takeaway with very tiny eat in section (check for opening times).
Bánh Mì Hội-An - Vietnamese Street Food in London
Weekday lunchtimes, reasonably priced Viernamese street food takeaway with very tiny eat in section (check for opening times).
The Dusty Knuckle Bakery
Abbot StreetDelicious baked goods, coffee and lunches
One of the borough's original sourdough bakeries, with on site cafe.
272 locals recommend
E5 Bakehouse
396 Mentmore TerraceOne of the borough's original sourdough bakeries, with on site cafe.
Breakfast burritos and excellent coffee with outdoor seating. Limited hours, check online
Bad Manners
Breakfast burritos and excellent coffee with outdoor seating. Limited hours, check online
Babsang
Friendly local Korean restaurant and takeaway
Drinks & Nightlife
Brilliant juke box and friendly atmosphere in this neighbourhood pub. Decent pub food too.
73 locals recommend
Prince George
40 Parkholme RdBrilliant juke box and friendly atmosphere in this neighbourhood pub. Decent pub food too.
Oslo Hackney
1A Amhurst RdHandy local gig venue
Renowned and eclectic music venue by night. Relaxed Cafe (with many freelancers) by day.
203 locals recommend
Cafe OTO
18-22 Ashwin StreetRenowned and eclectic music venue by night. Relaxed Cafe (with many freelancers) by day.
Spacious pub serving very fresh beer from Five Points Brewery and lovely sourdough pizza, including vegan options.
53 locals recommend
The Pembury Tavern
90 Amhurst RdSpacious pub serving very fresh beer from Five Points Brewery and lovely sourdough pizza, including vegan options.
The Cock Tavern
315 Mare StCraft Ale and cider, nice mix of modern and traditional.
Another for craft beer fans, showcasing Verdant and Pressure Drop breweries.
7 locals recommend
Pressure Drop X Verdant The Experiment
19 Bohemia PlAnother for craft beer fans, showcasing Verdant and Pressure Drop breweries.
Great friendly little venue with late license, hosting bands and DJs. Shop sells vintage clothes by day. Located on Mare St at corner of Bohemia Place (the map seems to be wrong)
29 locals recommend
Paper Dress Vintage
352a Mare StreetGreat friendly little venue with late license, hosting bands and DJs. Shop sells vintage clothes by day. Located on Mare St at corner of Bohemia Place (the map seems to be wrong)
Live music, club nights, comedy and more in an (still utilised) ex-Servicemen's members club. Everchanging roster, check online to see what's happening.
28 locals recommend
MOTH Club
Valette StreetLive music, club nights, comedy and more in an (still utilised) ex-Servicemen's members club. Everchanging roster, check online to see what's happening.
The Spurstowe Arms
68 Greenwood RdBuzzing popular local pub
Parks & Nature
Mostly volunteer run garden with teas, drinks (alcoholic and soft), pizza evenings and more community led events. Beautiful space in centre of Dalston's bustle to completely relax.
178 locals recommend
Dalston Eastern Curve Garden
13 Dalston LnMostly volunteer run garden with teas, drinks (alcoholic and soft), pizza evenings and more community led events. Beautiful space in centre of Dalston's bustle to completely relax.
Entertainment & Activities
Hackney Picturehouse
270 Mare StNearby multi screen cinema.
Beautiful independent art deco cinema. Great place for a late night movie, or to get the true Saturday Night movie feel. A locally made samosa from the kiosk will complete your Rio experience.
322 locals recommend
Rio Cinema
107 Kingsland High StreetBeautiful independent art deco cinema. Great place for a late night movie, or to get the true Saturday Night movie feel. A locally made samosa from the kiosk will complete your Rio experience.
Museum of the Home
136 Kingsland RdFascinating museum and exhibition space looking at the history of the home.
Olympic size heated outdoor pool, renovated in 2007. Booking advisable.
591 locals recommend
London Fields
London Fields West SideOlympic size heated outdoor pool, renovated in 2007. Booking advisable.
A splendid place to while away the hours with food stalls, gifts, music and DJs. Host to Hackney's Black-owned Market on certain weekends. Check online for what's happening.
Bohemia Place Markets
A splendid place to while away the hours with food stalls, gifts, music and DJs. Host to Hackney's Black-owned Market on certain weekends. Check online for what's happening.
Independent 2 screen cinema with comfortable cafe/bar, screening the latest arthouse films.
48 locals recommend
The Castle Cinema
64 - 66 Brooksby's WalkIndependent 2 screen cinema with comfortable cafe/bar, screening the latest arthouse films.
Arts centre located in a large Brutalist estate, in the heart of the city. A lot of it you can wander around freely and enjoy (!) getting lost in. Some events and exhibitions are free, others require booking. Architecture tours run through the summer.
509 locals recommend
Barbican Centre
Silk StreetArts centre located in a large Brutalist estate, in the heart of the city. A lot of it you can wander around freely and enjoy (!) getting lost in. Some events and exhibitions are free, others require booking. Architecture tours run through the summer.
V&A Museum of Childhood
Cambridge Heath RoadFreshly re-opened and re-designed museum of childhood
Tucked away in Holborn, a small treasure trove of quirky and hilarious machines. If you're fed up of the tourist sights, try a trip here.
Novelty Automation
1A Princeton StTucked away in Holborn, a small treasure trove of quirky and hilarious machines. If you're fed up of the tourist sights, try a trip here.
Essentials
Greenwood Road
Greenwood RoadWell stocked local shop 3 minutes walk. Wide range of organic foods and wine shelf.
Tesco Express
401 High Rd LeytonSmall Tesco supermarket, open late, 7 minutes walk
Sainsbury's
Large supermarket, 15 minutes walk.
Tesco Superstore
55 Morning LnLarge supermarket, 10 minutes walk
Marks and Spencer
351 Mare StSlightly pricier supermarket, 10 minutes walk.