Guidebook for London
Food Scene
Because it's so close and the cakes are wonderful. Makes a good place to work on the laptop, or sit outside in the sun
133 locals recommend
Violet
47 Wilton WayBecause it's so close and the cakes are wonderful. Makes a good place to work on the laptop, or sit outside in the sun
E5 Bakehouse
396 Mentmore TerraceBest bread in the area: go for the Hackney Wild sourdough
Drinks & Nightlife
CURRENTLY CLOSED DOWN (hopefully iy will re-open soon!) it's right on our doorstep and has a great drinks list, and serves good food. It's a fairly quiet pub with a fire in the winter.
41 locals recommend
The Prince Arthur
80-82 Eversholt StCURRENTLY CLOSED DOWN (hopefully iy will re-open soon!) it's right on our doorstep and has a great drinks list, and serves good food. It's a fairly quiet pub with a fire in the winter.
Arts & Culture
Museum of the Home
136 Kingsland Road
Dennis Severs' House
18 Folgate StIt's magical!
Museum, library, cafe, restaurant, gallery.
All things health and medical.
Has a wonderful reading room which is a great place to hang out if you need somewhere to read, or to work. You do not have to be a member to use the reading room, gallery or cafe's. If you want access to the medical library, you will need to join.
122 locals recommend
Wellcome Collection
183 Euston RdMuseum, library, cafe, restaurant, gallery.
All things health and medical.
Has a wonderful reading room which is a great place to hang out if you need somewhere to read, or to work. You do not have to be a member to use the reading room, gallery or cafe's. If you want access to the medical library, you will need to join.
It's a wonderful house owned by victorian architect John Soane. He remodelled it to house his amazing art collection, and as a place he could teach his architectural assistants
183 locals recommend
Sir John Soane's Museum
13 Lincoln's Inn FieldsIt's a wonderful house owned by victorian architect John Soane. He remodelled it to house his amazing art collection, and as a place he could teach his architectural assistants
Sightseeing
Because of the beefeaters, and the ravens and the crown jewels and traitors gate... and then go to St Katherine's Dock next door for such or a coffee and see the boats
1372 locals recommend
Tower of London
Because of the beefeaters, and the ravens and the crown jewels and traitors gate... and then go to St Katherine's Dock next door for such or a coffee and see the boats
Because it's such a nice place to hang out, and it's right by the Tower of London and Tower Bridge. plenty of cafe's and restaurants and a big family friendly pub which serves english food
It's free to hang out, and if you're travelling on a budget makes a great spot for a picnic
257 locals recommend
St Katharine Docks Marina
50 St Katharine's WayBecause it's such a nice place to hang out, and it's right by the Tower of London and Tower Bridge. plenty of cafe's and restaurants and a big family friendly pub which serves english food
It's free to hang out, and if you're travelling on a budget makes a great spot for a picnic
Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia RoadSunday Morning flower Market.
Not to be missed!
Because you can see it all from up there.
And while you are waiting to board, try to figure out what's holding it all up!
2099 locals recommend
London Eye
Because you can see it all from up there.
And while you are waiting to board, try to figure out what's holding it all up!
Shopping
You might find a bargain in one of the fashion factory outlets; Anya Hindmarsh, Aquascutum , etc
http://www.hackneywalk.com
32 locals recommend
Hackney Walk
103 Morning LnYou might find a bargain in one of the fashion factory outlets; Anya Hindmarsh, Aquascutum , etc
http://www.hackneywalk.com
Nearest basic shopping mall. Next door is Ridley Road Market.
33 locals recommend
Kingsland Shopping Centre
Kingsland High StreetNearest basic shopping mall. Next door is Ridley Road Market.
Essential shopping: fruit & vegetables, snacks, cheap clothes and toys, handmade soap and incense.
daily market except sundays. captures the multicultural hackney vibe .
Look out for the Ararat Baker.. a tiny shop selling wonderful bread cooked to order with a choice of fillings
35 locals recommend
Ridley Rd
Ridley RoadEssential shopping: fruit & vegetables, snacks, cheap clothes and toys, handmade soap and incense.
daily market except sundays. captures the multicultural hackney vibe .
Look out for the Ararat Baker.. a tiny shop selling wonderful bread cooked to order with a choice of fillings
Essentials
good local convenience store. great for organic essentials, wine and beer, fresh vegetables and anything else you might need
Greenwood Road
Greenwood Roadgood local convenience store. great for organic essentials, wine and beer, fresh vegetables and anything else you might need
TFC Dalston
89 Ridley RdFantastic Turkish grocery store.
Otto Lenghi shops here
Toppers of Hackney
65 Wilton WayEntertainment & Activities
London Fields
London Fields West Sideheated Lido. hot showers. great cafe
Magical community garden.
Pizza, drinks, lanterns, blankets in the winter, live music... don't mss it
178 locals recommend
Dalston Eastern Curve Garden
13 Dalston LnMagical community garden.
Pizza, drinks, lanterns, blankets in the winter, live music... don't mss it
Hackney Empire
291 Mare StIconic Victorian theatre.
find out what's on and go