Guidebook for London
Food Scene
Broadway Market is an amazing place to go for a saturday morning stroll. With the stalls up, it's a buzzing place to have your morning coffee and bacon sandwich.
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Broadway Market
Broadway MarketBroadway Market is an amazing place to go for a saturday morning stroll. With the stalls up, it's a buzzing place to have your morning coffee and bacon sandwich.
The best cupcakes in Hackney! Such a sweet little cafe, where you can watch the cakes being made while you wait for your coffee. Definitely worth a visit, whether you like cakes or not.
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Violet
47 Wilton WayThe best cupcakes in Hackney! Such a sweet little cafe, where you can watch the cakes being made while you wait for your coffee. Definitely worth a visit, whether you like cakes or not.
Columbia Road has many nice cafes, little local shops and a couple of nice restaurants/pubs. It's definitely worth exploring on a sunday, when the market is in full swing.
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Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia RoadColumbia Road has many nice cafes, little local shops and a couple of nice restaurants/pubs. It's definitely worth exploring on a sunday, when the market is in full swing.
Great little oasis with its own farm full of pigs and chickens. Also has a nice cafe with good coffee and food.
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Hackney City Farm
1a Goldsmiths RowGreat little oasis with its own farm full of pigs and chickens. Also has a nice cafe with good coffee and food.
Great for brunch, lunch, dinner and cocktails. Very cool interior.
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Spitalfields Arts Market
1 Market StGreat for brunch, lunch, dinner and cocktails. Very cool interior.
Really cozy cafe with great coffee. And best of all, they broadcast their own radio from there; London Fields Radio!
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Wilton Way Cafe
63 Wilton WayReally cozy cafe with great coffee. And best of all, they broadcast their own radio from there; London Fields Radio!
Amazing italian food at good prices. Definitely worth a visit. make sure you book in advance though, as it fills up quickly, even on a normal weekday.
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Trullo
300-302 St Paul's RdAmazing italian food at good prices. Definitely worth a visit. make sure you book in advance though, as it fills up quickly, even on a normal weekday.
One of the best coffees in town. A must if you're around Borough.
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Monmouth Coffee The Borough - London
2 Park StOne of the best coffees in town. A must if you're around Borough.
Cool restaurant in the heart of trendy Shoreditch. Serves great British food and drinks. They also have a roof terrace which is open when the weather is good.
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Boundary London
2-4 Boundary StCool restaurant in the heart of trendy Shoreditch. Serves great British food and drinks. They also have a roof terrace which is open when the weather is good.
Great pub food and always full of happy people. Nice little outdoor backyard.
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The Royal Oak
73 Columbia RdGreat pub food and always full of happy people. Nice little outdoor backyard.
The Breakfast Club
1 Crossrail PlGreat place for a wholesome breakfast!
Amazing pizzas and great vibe! Sit at the bar and watch your pizza being made.
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Pizza East Shoreditch
56 Shoreditch High StAmazing pizzas and great vibe! Sit at the bar and watch your pizza being made.
In a very short time, Lardo has established itself as THE local italian. You won't find better. Both the pastas and pizzas are amazing. And all this at a very affordable price. What's not to like?
Richmond Road
Richmond RoadIn a very short time, Lardo has established itself as THE local italian. You won't find better. Both the pastas and pizzas are amazing. And all this at a very affordable price. What's not to like?
This is the place in London for some real Argentinian meat. Great atmosphere and great food!
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Buen Ayre
50 Broadway MarketThis is the place in London for some real Argentinian meat. Great atmosphere and great food!
This is the place to get your fresh bread! And also the place to stop by on your sunday walk, when they do amazing pizzas. You could even do a baking course!
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E5 Bakehouse
396 Mentmore TerraceThis is the place to get your fresh bread! And also the place to stop by on your sunday walk, when they do amazing pizzas. You could even do a baking course!
Amazing views and really fun place to go for brunch anytime of the day - it's open 24 hours! Try the signature dish 'Duck&Waffle'. Yes, it sounds weird, but tastes weirdly good!
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Duck & Waffle
110 BishopsgateAmazing views and really fun place to go for brunch anytime of the day - it's open 24 hours! Try the signature dish 'Duck&Waffle'. Yes, it sounds weird, but tastes weirdly good!
On 38th floor of the Heron Tower. Amazing views and great Japanese/Brazilian fusion food.
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SUSHISAMBA London
BishopsgateOn 38th floor of the Heron Tower. Amazing views and great Japanese/Brazilian fusion food.
A little hidden gem in the heart of Soho with delicious food. Menu changes every day.
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Ducksoup
41 Dean StA little hidden gem in the heart of Soho with delicious food. Menu changes every day.
MEATmarket
Tavistock StreetOne of the best burgers in town!
Great place for a drink and a bite to eat. Very chilled vibe, with lots of outside space and great cocktails.
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Beagle
397-400 Geffrye StreetGreat place for a drink and a bite to eat. Very chilled vibe, with lots of outside space and great cocktails.
Great coffee, cakes, beers, ales, juices, sandwiches, salads and much more. This is one of the most versatile cafes/bars/concert places in town. Check out their music program http://www.cafeoto.co.uk.
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Cafe OTO
18-22 Ashwin StreetGreat coffee, cakes, beers, ales, juices, sandwiches, salads and much more. This is one of the most versatile cafes/bars/concert places in town. Check out their music program http://www.cafeoto.co.uk.
Great place for a relaxed dinner. Great food, great wine. And best of all, it's only a 5 minute walk from the flat, which is awesome for those evenings where cooking is just not an option!
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L'Entrepot
Great place for a relaxed dinner. Great food, great wine. And best of all, it's only a 5 minute walk from the flat, which is awesome for those evenings where cooking is just not an option!
If you like meat, this is the place to go! Butcher by day, restaurant by night. You'll be eating at the same table, that they cut the meat on earlier in the day. My favourite place in Hackney by far!
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Hill & Szrok Master Butcher & Cookshop
60 Broadway MarketIf you like meat, this is the place to go! Butcher by day, restaurant by night. You'll be eating at the same table, that they cut the meat on earlier in the day. My favourite place in Hackney by far!
Cute little restaurant, with a great buzzy vibe. Dishes are meant to be shared, so you can get a taste of many things from the menu! Also serve great cocktails.
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Rita's - HAS MOVED - FOLLOW @RITASDINING for updates
275-276 Poyser StreetCute little restaurant, with a great buzzy vibe. Dishes are meant to be shared, so you can get a taste of many things from the menu! Also serve great cocktails.
If you've wandered out to Hackney Wick (which is definitely worth doing!) have a pit stop at this great local cafe!
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If you've wandered out to Hackney Wick (which is definitely worth doing!) have a pit stop at this great local cafe!
Currently residing in the Arches* is an amazing Thai restaurant, Som Saa. Arrive early (from 6) or be ready to wait a couple of hours for a table. FYI it's worth the wait! *changes every couple months
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Brat x Climpson's Arch
374 Helmsley PlCurrently residing in the Arches* is an amazing Thai restaurant, Som Saa. Arrive early (from 6) or be ready to wait a couple of hours for a table. FYI it's worth the wait! *changes every couple months
Newly opened (and hyped) oyster bar and restaurant. I haven't been myself yet, but am dying to get there to try some of their fish dishes! Only a short walk from the flat.
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The Duke of Cambridge
30 Saint Peter's StreetNewly opened (and hyped) oyster bar and restaurant. I haven't been myself yet, but am dying to get there to try some of their fish dishes! Only a short walk from the flat.
Ramen noodles right on the doorstep! For those nights, when cooking is just not an option!
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Tonkotsu Mare Street
382 Mare StRamen noodles right on the doorstep! For those nights, when cooking is just not an option!
Just a 5 minute walk from the flat, this new bar and restaurant is perfect for a quick glass of wine and some snacks.
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Verden
Just a 5 minute walk from the flat, this new bar and restaurant is perfect for a quick glass of wine and some snacks.
Drinks & Nightlife
A great pub, both for food and drink. They have a great little back garden if the weather is nice.
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The Spurstowe Arms
68 Greenwood RdA great pub, both for food and drink. They have a great little back garden if the weather is nice.
Off Broadway
63-65 Broadway MarketGreat cocktails and great vibe!
There's always a great vibe at the Haggerston. They serve great wood oven pizzas and play live jazz on sundays. Worth a visit!
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The Haggerston
438 Kingsland RdThere's always a great vibe at the Haggerston. They serve great wood oven pizzas and play live jazz on sundays. Worth a visit!
A lovely wine bar, with great snacks. Always packed and always a great vibe.
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Sager + Wilde Wine Bar
193 Hackney RdA lovely wine bar, with great snacks. Always packed and always a great vibe.
Everything Else
Nice park that fills up with people as soon as the sun is out. There is a designated barbecue area.
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Izitsha zaseLondon
London Fields West SideNice park that fills up with people as soon as the sun is out. There is a designated barbecue area.
Closest tube station a quick bus or overground ride away. From there you can get the Victoria Line to Oxford Circus, Green Park, Victoria and Brixton in a matter of minutes.
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Highbury & Islington station
Holloway RoadClosest tube station a quick bus or overground ride away. From there you can get the Victoria Line to Oxford Circus, Green Park, Victoria and Brixton in a matter of minutes.
Upper St
Great street packed with cafes, restaurants and shops.
Brixton Market and its surroundings is worth a visit and will show you a very different side to London.
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Brixton Rooftop
Atlantic RoadBrixton Market and its surroundings is worth a visit and will show you a very different side to London.
Take a walk up Shoreditch High Street and all the way up to Kingsland Road. On your way you'll find many restaurants, cafes and shops.
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Shoreditch High Street
Shoreditch High StreetTake a walk up Shoreditch High Street and all the way up to Kingsland Road. On your way you'll find many restaurants, cafes and shops.
Boots
Pharmacy.
A sweet and local road running through the area of Stoke Newington. Packed great cafes and restaurants, it offers a look into local Londoners life.
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Rasa South Indian Vegetarian Restaurant
55 Stoke Newington Church StA sweet and local road running through the area of Stoke Newington. Packed great cafes and restaurants, it offers a look into local Londoners life.
Huuuge park which makes you think you are far, far away from the city. Go for a long walk on a summers day.
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I-Centre ye-Hackney Marshes
Homerton RoadHuuuge park which makes you think you are far, far away from the city. Go for a long walk on a summers day.
Do a full day of exhibitions, starting at the Tate Modern then walk over the Millenium Bridge to Tate Britain.
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Tate Britain
MillbankDo a full day of exhibitions, starting at the Tate Modern then walk over the Millenium Bridge to Tate Britain.
Buzzing with artists (and other cool people), this area really comes alive at summer. Bars and restaurants pop up everywhere and there's always a great vibe!
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Hackney Wick
Buzzing with artists (and other cool people), this area really comes alive at summer. Bars and restaurants pop up everywhere and there's always a great vibe!
Good gym, only 5-10 minutes away by bus. You can buy day/week or month passes at quite good prices.
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Fitness4Less Cambridge Heath
Cambridge Heath RoadGood gym, only 5-10 minutes away by bus. You can buy day/week or month passes at quite good prices.
Shopping
Brick Lane is famous for its many Indian restaurants and sunday market. Also full of second hand shops.
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Imarike yaseBrick Lane
Brick LaneBrick Lane is famous for its many Indian restaurants and sunday market. Also full of second hand shops.
Go for a stroll down the buzzing market on fridays and saturdays.
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Notting Hill Gate
Go for a stroll down the buzzing market on fridays and saturdays.
Shopping mekka! Visit Topshop and guard yourself with patience, as this is a place that can take you hours to get through!
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Oxford Circus Underground Station
Oxford StreetShopping mekka! Visit Topshop and guard yourself with patience, as this is a place that can take you hours to get through!
Danish/American 60's furniture store on Dalston Lane. Browse their amazing finds before going over the road to L'Entrepot for a great glass of wine and a bite to eat!
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CHASE & SORENSEN
238B Dalston LnDanish/American 60's furniture store on Dalston Lane. Browse their amazing finds before going over the road to L'Entrepot for a great glass of wine and a bite to eat!
Sightseeing
Regents Canal is great for a short or long walk through the city. It literally takes you all the way from east London to west London.
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Regent's Canal
Regents Canal is great for a short or long walk through the city. It literally takes you all the way from east London to west London.
The Queens residence. Walk down the Mall or through Green Park back into Central London.
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Buckingham Palace
The Queens residence. Walk down the Mall or through Green Park back into Central London.
This can tend to get a little too touristy, but it's fun to have a look around. Lots of shops and restaurants around. If you fancy a quick bite, grab a burger at 'Meat Liquor'. They're awesome!
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Covent Garden
41 James StThis can tend to get a little too touristy, but it's fun to have a look around. Lots of shops and restaurants around. If you fancy a quick bite, grab a burger at 'Meat Liquor'. They're awesome!
Arts & Culture
Local cinema showing lots of great films all day long.
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Hackney Picturehouse
270 Mare StLocal cinema showing lots of great films all day long.
Iqonga le-Olympic leliNkwenkwe yeQueen Elizabeth
Olympic Village
With its ever changing exhibitions and amazing architecture, the Tate Modern is a must visit place in London. From here, walk over the Millenium Bridge and down the Embankment to Tate Britain.
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Tate Modern
BanksideWith its ever changing exhibitions and amazing architecture, the Tate Modern is a must visit place in London. From here, walk over the Millenium Bridge and down the Embankment to Tate Britain.
V&A Museum always have really interesting exhibitions on. You may have to book ahead if it's one of their popular exhibitions. Their free exhibitions are worth a visit too.
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I-Victoria ne-Albert Museum
Cromwell RoadV&A Museum always have really interesting exhibitions on. You may have to book ahead if it's one of their popular exhibitions. Their free exhibitions are worth a visit too.
Take the tube to South Kensington and take a walk up Exhibition Road, which is full of museums, music halls and cafes.
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Exhibition Road
Exhibition RoadTake the tube to South Kensington and take a walk up Exhibition Road, which is full of museums, music halls and cafes.
Essentials
Tesco Superstore
55 Morning LnBiggest supermarket in the area.
Amazing food market, open from wednesday to saturday. It's both great for fresh groceries and lunch in one of the many restaurants.
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Borough Market
Borough High StreetAmazing food market, open from wednesday to saturday. It's both great for fresh groceries and lunch in one of the many restaurants.
Marks and Spencer
351 Mare StGrocery shopping just two steps from the flat.