Guidebook for London
Food Scene
Fresh scandinavian lunches, lovely atmosphere and great coffee.
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Cooper and Wolf
145 Chatsworth RoadFresh scandinavian lunches, lovely atmosphere and great coffee.
Best sourdough pizzas in east London. Great tiramisu too!
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Sodo Pizza Clapton
126 Upper Clapton RdBest sourdough pizzas in east London. Great tiramisu too!
Newly opened turkish restaurant. Very friendly and likeable.
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Pivaz
34 Chatsworth RdNewly opened turkish restaurant. Very friendly and likeable.
Probably the most famous vegetarian restaurant in the area.
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Rasa South Indian Vegetarian Restaurant
55 Stoke Newington Church StProbably the most famous vegetarian restaurant in the area.
You find the best thai and japanese restaurants in Shoreditch and SoHo but this one is decent too. And they do karaoke!
Oishiii Japanese Eatery
67 Stoke Newington Church StYou find the best thai and japanese restaurants in Shoreditch and SoHo but this one is decent too. And they do karaoke!
Dreyfus Cafe
19 Lower Clapton RoadPopular Cafe on the border to Hackney.
Creperie Du Monde
51 Chatsworth RoadPancake day every day.
Cafe OTO
18-22 Ashwin StreetClassing hangout in the middle of Dalston.
Tina, We Salute You. N1
47 King Henry's WalkHidden gem! Highly recommend.
25 Upper Clapton Rd
25 Upper Clapton RoadProper working class english breakfast all day. Good value for money.
Drinks & Nightlife
Perfect place to meet your mates for a pint or two.
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The Crooked Billet
84 Upper Clapton RdPerfect place to meet your mates for a pint or two.
Quirky local with great music (and a parrot) in the house!
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Biddle Bros Builders
Quirky local with great music (and a parrot) in the house!
Lots of space, good atmosphere and pub food. Perfect for meeting up with a big group of people.
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The Clapton Hart
231 Lower Clapton RdLots of space, good atmosphere and pub food. Perfect for meeting up with a big group of people.
This is as genuine as you can get. Proper charm factor although don't ask for a cocktail or you'll be laughed at.
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The Anchor & Hope
36 The CutThis is as genuine as you can get. Proper charm factor although don't ask for a cocktail or you'll be laughed at.
I only mention this because it's dead close and a nice place to have a pint on a sunny day. Unfortunately all they serve is overpriced and the staff is a bit snooty.
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The Princess Of Wales
27 Villiers StI only mention this because it's dead close and a nice place to have a pint on a sunny day. Unfortunately all they serve is overpriced and the staff is a bit snooty.
Shopping
Mero Retro
2 Bradbury StLovely vintage shop run by nice personnel.
Cohens Chemist
Theydon RoadChemist with most things in stock.
Paks Hair & Cosmetics
29-31 Chatsworth RdPretty much everything you need in beauty for a decent price.
101 Chatsworth Rd
101 Chatsworth RoadBest equipped household store in the area run by dedicated and friendly people.
Kristina Records
194 Well StreetIf you're on the hunt for good vinyl.
Tottenham Hale Retail Park
2a Broad LnBig brand shopping close to home.
If shopping is your thing this is where you can go and spend your dough.
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Stratford
If shopping is your thing this is where you can go and spend your dough.
Essentials
If you're looking for a grocery with an organic touch this is your pick!
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Palm 2
156 Lower Clapton RdIf you're looking for a grocery with an organic touch this is your pick!
17 Theydon Rd
17 Theydon RoadOur local co-op grocery shop.
Hillstowe Street
Hillstowe StreetOur local independent grocery shop.
66 Brooksby's Walk
66 Brooksby's WalkGrocery store with a really nice selection of foods. They also host a free ATM.
Entertainment & Activities
Lee Valley Ice Centre
Lea Bridge RoadWhen you feel like some outdoor indoor fun.
Lots of pretty horses a short walk away from home.
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Lee Valley Riding Centre
71 Lea Bridge RdLots of pretty horses a short walk away from home.
Great park with tennis courts, playgrounds and lots of beautiful spots to have a picnic.
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Springfield Park
61 Ashtead RdGreat park with tennis courts, playgrounds and lots of beautiful spots to have a picnic.
Clissold Park
Green LanesGreat park to visit on a sunny day.
Great location for a day out with the family.
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Iqonga le-Olympic leliNkwenkwe yeQueen Elizabeth
Great location for a day out with the family.
Sightseeing
The WaterWorks offer an interesting history and some precious wild life.
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WaterWorks Centre & Middlesex Filter Beds
Coronet StreetThe WaterWorks offer an interesting history and some precious wild life.
This whole area is an absolute treasure. Visit the old water beds, play football or just go for a relaxed walk along the river down to the Olympic Park.
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I-Centre ye-Hackney Marshes
Homerton RoadThis whole area is an absolute treasure. Visit the old water beds, play football or just go for a relaxed walk along the river down to the Olympic Park.
Famous for it's wide range of restaurants, pubs, cafés and shops. Great Sunday Market.
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Broadway Market
Broadway MarketFamous for it's wide range of restaurants, pubs, cafés and shops. Great Sunday Market.
Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia RoadFamous for it's Sunday Market.
Good selection of cafés, restaurants, shops and hairdressers. Great local Sunday Market.
80 Chatsworth Rd
Good selection of cafés, restaurants, shops and hairdressers. Great local Sunday Market.
Great shopping street with lots of bars, cafés and pubs.
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Stoke Newington Church Street
Stoke Newington Church StreetGreat shopping street with lots of bars, cafés and pubs.
Everything Else
Upper Clapton Branch Post Office
Mount Pleasant LaneOpening hours 9am-5.30pm
Lea Rowing Club Limited
Spring HillOur local rowing club.
Ten minutes on overground from Clapton and you're in central London.
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Liverpool Street Station
Ten minutes on overground from Clapton and you're in central London.