Alex’s guidebook
Food scene
A great all rounder from pastries and coffee at breakfast, bread to take home, through to lunch and dinner.
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Jolene
21 Newington GrnA great all rounder from pastries and coffee at breakfast, bread to take home, through to lunch and dinner.
Tranga Market x Tapería
61 Newington GrnGreat neighbourhood Spanish place.
Primeur
116 Petherton RdGreat neighbourhood restaurant in a beautiful old garage
Legendary Turkish barbecue restaurant. Very good value and you can bring your own wine.
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Mangal 1
10 Arcola StLegendary Turkish barbecue restaurant. Very good value and you can bring your own wine.
Perhaps the best bread in London, they are also do a hearty breakfast or lunch
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The Dusty Knuckle Bakery
Abbot StreetPerhaps the best bread in London, they are also do a hearty breakfast or lunch
The best place in London to stock up on fresh fruit and vegetables from the UK and Europe.
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Newington Green, fruits & vegetables London
109 Newington Green RdThe best place in London to stock up on fresh fruit and vegetables from the UK and Europe.
Oivita Pizzeria
67 Newington Green RdExcellent local pizzeria
Yield N16
45 Newington GrnHandy local deli for wine, beer, cheese and deli items.
Sightseeing
A nice big park for a walk or a jog, there is a cafe in the centre.
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Clissold Park
Green LanesA nice big park for a walk or a jog, there is a cafe in the centre.
Cinema
Rio Cinema
107 Kingsland High StreetGreat independent cinema
Bars & Pubs
Lovely, relaxed bar and Japanese restaurant with audiophile soundystem which attracts great DJ's.
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Brilliant Corners
470 Kingsland RdLovely, relaxed bar and Japanese restaurant with audiophile soundystem which attracts great DJ's.
Three Sheets
510b Kingsland RdTiny bar serving great cocktails
Great, old fashioned English pub. No food served but you are welcome to bring your own or order in a pizza from next door.
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The Shakespeare
57 Allen RdGreat, old fashioned English pub. No food served but you are welcome to bring your own or order in a pizza from next door.
Dry Cleaner
If you need something dry cleaner they are very reliable and offer same day service if you drop in the mornings.
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Newington Green
57 Newington GrnIf you need something dry cleaner they are very reliable and offer same day service if you drop in the mornings.
Supermarkets
Tesco Express
82-84 Forest RdClosest supermarket for basics