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Food Scene
One of our favourite restaurants in the area. BBQ joint with eclectic influences (delicious food) and excellent beers, wine and cocktails. The brunch at the weekend is also pretty good.
81 locals recommend
Berber & Q - Grill House
338 Acton MewsOne of our favourite restaurants in the area. BBQ joint with eclectic influences (delicious food) and excellent beers, wine and cocktails. The brunch at the weekend is also pretty good.
Tonkotsu East
1a Dunston StBest Japanese restaurant in the neighbourhood
Curio Cabal
258 Kingsland RdBest coffee in the area - and just across the road from the flat.
Delicious bread and other baked treats. Also serves sandwiches at lunch and pizza on Fridays.
19 locals recommend
Better Health Bakery
13 Stean StDelicious bread and other baked treats. Also serves sandwiches at lunch and pizza on Fridays.
Great café on the canal. Seating is outside so only go if the weather is good.
216 locals recommend
Towpath Café
42 De Beauvoir CresGreat café on the canal. Seating is outside so only go if the weather is good.
Another canal-side café, offering good food throughout the day and into the evening. This place is famous for its 'Breakfast in Bread' which is a little pricey but fun as a one-off.
46 locals recommend
The Barge House
46a De Beauvoir CresAnother canal-side café, offering good food throughout the day and into the evening. This place is famous for its 'Breakfast in Bread' which is a little pricey but fun as a one-off.
Best budget-friendly restaurant in the area, with views over the canal.
18 locals recommend
Waterhouse
10 Orsman RdBest budget-friendly restaurant in the area, with views over the canal.
One of our favourite pubs and probably our favourite place for a Sunday Roast. Also fun and lively in the evenings over the weekend. The pub is full of stuffed animals and the bathrooms have 'adult' photos on the wall - so avoid if that's not your thing!
41 locals recommend
The Hunter S
194 Southgate RdOne of our favourite pubs and probably our favourite place for a Sunday Roast. Also fun and lively in the evenings over the weekend. The pub is full of stuffed animals and the bathrooms have 'adult' photos on the wall - so avoid if that's not your thing!
Duke of York
33 Downham RdBurgers, steaks and beers
Excellent family friendly Japanese cafe. Budget friendly lunches and a good selection of drinks and snacks for any time of day.
30 locals recommend
Toconoco
28 Hertford RdExcellent family friendly Japanese cafe. Budget friendly lunches and a good selection of drinks and snacks for any time of day.
Our favourite Italian in the area - and one of our favourite restaurants nearby
93 locals recommend
Rotorino
434 Kingsland RdOur favourite Italian in the area - and one of our favourite restaurants nearby
Fun Venezuelan restaurant very near to ours overlooking the canal. Good, budget friendly food all day every day.
65 locals recommend
Arepa & Co - Haggerston
58A De Beauvoir CresFun Venezuelan restaurant very near to ours overlooking the canal. Good, budget friendly food all day every day.
The Talbot
109 Mortimer RdAnother excellent pub.
The Scolt Head
107A Culford RdAnother really good pub, with garden
Parks & Nature
Hidden garden which also does food and drinks. Great fun for the family during the day or interesting date spot in the evenings (weather permitting).
178 locals recommend
Dalston Eastern Curve Garden
13 Dalston LnHidden garden which also does food and drinks. Great fun for the family during the day or interesting date spot in the evenings (weather permitting).
Best park in the area - just walk along the canal for 15-20 minutes to get here!
1666 locals recommend
Pavilion Cafe
Old Ford RoadBest park in the area - just walk along the canal for 15-20 minutes to get here!
The best place for a walk in London - head left out of the house to Victoria Park or right to Islington!
339 locals recommend
Regent's Canal
The best place for a walk in London - head left out of the house to Victoria Park or right to Islington!
Drinks & Nightlife
De Beauvoir Arms
113 Southgate RdGreat neighbourhood pub with excellent food.
Pamela
428 Kingsland RdBest place for cocktails nearby - with friendly staff and good vibes
Best fun pub nearby with a good crowd and open until late (especially on Sundays)
108 locals recommend
The Haggerston
438 Kingsland RdBest fun pub nearby with a good crowd and open until late (especially on Sundays)
Shep's
392 Kingsland RdNew bar with food - worth checking out
Arts & Culture
Museum of the Home
136 Kingsland RoadSightseeing
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge RoadTower of London
Shopping
Redchurch Street
Redchurch Street