Guidebook for London
Drinks & Nightlife
Fantastic local pub managed by Chris, good Thai food. Excellent live music and great pub quiz!
93 locals recommend
The Railway Tavern
15 Liverpool StFantastic local pub managed by Chris, good Thai food. Excellent live music and great pub quiz!
Nightjar
129 City RdBest bar in London! Worth booking a table.
Speakeasy bar - we don't think it's as good as Nightjar but great little spot within walking distance
98 locals recommend
Ruby's
76 Stoke Newington RdSpeakeasy bar - we don't think it's as good as Nightjar but great little spot within walking distance
Dalston Superstore
117 Kingsland High StFor a slice of the East-London party scene
Food Scene
White Rabbit
15-16 Bradbury StreetOur favourite restaurant.
Really great vegetarian Indian restaurant - home cooked Gujarati, interesting and healthy!
36 locals recommend
Gujarati Rasoi Restaurant
10c Bradbury StReally great vegetarian Indian restaurant - home cooked Gujarati, interesting and healthy!
Voodoo Ray's
95 Kingsland High StPizza AND cocktails!
Best coffee for miles around, and killer hot chorizo sandwiches too.
71 locals recommend
Tina, We Salute You. N1
47 King Henry's WalkBest coffee for miles around, and killer hot chorizo sandwiches too.
Trullo
300-302 St Paul's RdOur favourite Italian - try the beef shin ragu!
Ottolenghi Islington
287 Upper StWorth a visit if you havent been - you'll need to book
Duke's Brew & Que
33 Downham RoadGreat bar and amazing ribs
There are lots of Turkish places round here - we think this one is the best!
150 locals recommend
Mangal 1
10 Arcola StThere are lots of Turkish places round here - we think this one is the best!
Primeur
116 Petherton RdNeighbourhood restaurant lovely for dinner or lazy brunch
Tranga Market x Tapería
61 Newington GrnAmazing tapas - bit on the pricey side but worth it
Trattoria N16
44-45 Newington GrnGood local Italian
Everything Else
Amazing selection of fresh fruit and veg
79 locals recommend
Newington Green, fruits & vegetables London
109 Newington Green RdAmazing selection of fresh fruit and veg
Stoke Newington Church Street
Stoke Newington Church StreetGreat for independent cafes and shops
Dalston Eastern Curve Garden
13 Dalston LnLovely to go for a coffee and a rest
Arts & Culture
Rio Cinema
107 Kingsland High StreetGreat independent movie theater
Vortex
11 Gillett SquareGreat Jazz
Arcola Bar
24 Ashwin StWorth checking out what's on - can be a bit hit and miss
Sightseeing
Emirates Stadium
Hornsey RoadHome of football - Stadium tours available
Essentials
De Beauvoir Deli Co
98 Southgate RdGreat local deli