Guidebook for London
Food Scene
Authentic French croissants and pastries plus great coffee make this the perfect spot for breakfast. Open from 8am weekdays and 9am weekends. Order the home-made quiche or croque monsieur for lunch.
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Belle Epoque Patisserie
37 Newington GrnAuthentic French croissants and pastries plus great coffee make this the perfect spot for breakfast. Open from 8am weekdays and 9am weekends. Order the home-made quiche or croque monsieur for lunch.
Italian-run local gem serving traditional pizzas with an impressive deli counter and wine cellar. Enjoy a classic film, a glass of wine and a pizza for £12 every Monday night.
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Trattoria N16
44-45 Newington GrnItalian-run local gem serving traditional pizzas with an impressive deli counter and wine cellar. Enjoy a classic film, a glass of wine and a pizza for £12 every Monday night.
Delicious Galician tapas and an impressive wine list featuring a range of sherries. If you love the eclectic interiors, all the furniture is for sale. Check website for cultural and culinary events.
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Tranga Market x Tapería
61 Newington GrnDelicious Galician tapas and an impressive wine list featuring a range of sherries. If you love the eclectic interiors, all the furniture is for sale. Check website for cultural and culinary events.
A concise menu of perfectly cooked modern european dishes, a great wine list, sleek interiors and a fashionable crowd make this former garage a perennial favourite. Booking essential.
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Primeur
116 Petherton RdA concise menu of perfectly cooked modern european dishes, a great wine list, sleek interiors and a fashionable crowd make this former garage a perennial favourite. Booking essential.
Contemporary and classic Indian dishes to eat in or take away - free delivery if you spend over £15 or 15% discount if you decide to collect (5 minute walk!)
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Cinnamon Lounge
20 Newington GreenContemporary and classic Indian dishes to eat in or take away - free delivery if you spend over £15 or 15% discount if you decide to collect (5 minute walk!)
Stylish Modern European eaterie with midcentury furniture and a meaty menu. Order the short rib beef with kimchi, fried chicken or mac cheese washed down with artisanal wines.
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Foxlow Stoke Newington
71-73 Stoke Newington Church StreetStylish Modern European eaterie with midcentury furniture and a meaty menu. Order the short rib beef with kimchi, fried chicken or mac cheese washed down with artisanal wines.
Delicious and light vegetarian Keralan curries to eat in or take away. If you prefer meat or fish dishes, try the second branch on the opposite side of the road. Set menus recommended.
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Rasa South Indian Vegetarian Restaurant
55 Stoke Newington Church StDelicious and light vegetarian Keralan curries to eat in or take away. If you prefer meat or fish dishes, try the second branch on the opposite side of the road. Set menus recommended.
This tiny fish restaurant housed in a former butcher's shop has defied limited floorspace and lack of hot food licence to become one of the most popular dining spots in the area. Highly recommended.
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Prawn on the Lawn
294 St Paul's RdThis tiny fish restaurant housed in a former butcher's shop has defied limited floorspace and lack of hot food licence to become one of the most popular dining spots in the area. Highly recommended.
Celebrated contemporary trattoria near to Highbury & Islington tube with a reputation for delicious fresh pasta, charcoal grilling & fruit tarts. Worth the pricey bill and 20 minute walk. Book ahead.
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Trullo
300-302 St Paul's RdCelebrated contemporary trattoria near to Highbury & Islington tube with a reputation for delicious fresh pasta, charcoal grilling & fruit tarts. Worth the pricey bill and 20 minute walk. Book ahead.
The combination of perfectly-cooked traditional fish 'n chips and cosy retro-vintage interiors make this popular local restaurant worth the bus or train ride to Upper Street.
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Vintage Salt Upper Street
The combination of perfectly-cooked traditional fish 'n chips and cosy retro-vintage interiors make this popular local restaurant worth the bus or train ride to Upper Street.
This chic deli/bakery/restaurant chainlet has opened in all of London's smartest neighbourhoods. The Middle Eastern-Mediterranean menu is outstanding but pricey. Dinner and lunch bookings essential.
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Ottolenghi Islington
287 Upper StThis chic deli/bakery/restaurant chainlet has opened in all of London's smartest neighbourhoods. The Middle Eastern-Mediterranean menu is outstanding but pricey. Dinner and lunch bookings essential.
Essentials
This Aladdin's Cave of super-fresh produce is the ideal pit-stop on your way home from Canonbury station if you're planning to cook. Open till 10pm every night of the week.
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Newington Green, fruits & vegetables London
109 Newington Green RdThis Aladdin's Cave of super-fresh produce is the ideal pit-stop on your way home from Canonbury station if you're planning to cook. Open till 10pm every night of the week.
Well-priced local supermarket stocking basic groceries. Open till 11pm every day.
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Tesco Express
116-118 Commercial StWell-priced local supermarket stocking basic groceries. Open till 11pm every day.
A one-stop shop for vegan, gluten-free, raw and organic groceries. Something of a local institution with a second shop on Albion Road and a third near to Highbury & Islington Tube station.
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Mother Earth Cafe & Shop
101-103 Newington Green RdA one-stop shop for vegan, gluten-free, raw and organic groceries. Something of a local institution with a second shop on Albion Road and a third near to Highbury & Islington Tube station.
If you're partial to authentic prosciutto, mozzarella, gorgonzola and ciabatta, this traditional little Italian deli is worth the four bus stops or 10 minute walk from home.
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Gallo Nero
75 Stoke Newington High StIf you're partial to authentic prosciutto, mozzarella, gorgonzola and ciabatta, this traditional little Italian deli is worth the four bus stops or 10 minute walk from home.
Drinks & Nightlife
The name of this cosy but hip gastropub references Newington Green's past as a Victorian hotbed of counter-cultural radicals. Serves artisanal fare, real ales, blueberry rum and chilli vodka.
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The Dissenting Academy
92 Mildmay ParkThe name of this cosy but hip gastropub references Newington Green's past as a Victorian hotbed of counter-cultural radicals. Serves artisanal fare, real ales, blueberry rum and chilli vodka.
Atmospheric, family-friendly local pub. Stop by for a pint and a pork pie, nurse a hangover with a spicy Bloody Mary or book ahead for one of the best Sunday roast lunches in the area.
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The Londesborough
36 Barbauld RdAtmospheric, family-friendly local pub. Stop by for a pint and a pork pie, nurse a hangover with a spicy Bloody Mary or book ahead for one of the best Sunday roast lunches in the area.
A modern British menu, quirky antique furniture, open fires and real ales make this gastropub a popular haunt for hip young locals.
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The Cellars
125 Newington Green RdA modern British menu, quirky antique furniture, open fires and real ales make this gastropub a popular haunt for hip young locals.
Shopping
Tiny but well-stocked chemist open from 9am till 7pm weekdays, 9am till 6pm Saturday, closed Sunday.
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Boots Pharmacy
50 Newington GrnTiny but well-stocked chemist open from 9am till 7pm weekdays, 9am till 6pm Saturday, closed Sunday.
Stuck for a last-minute gift or busy furnishing your new apartment back home? Look no further than Nook which stocks beautifully designed, Scandi-style homeware, stationery, cards and wrapping paper.
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Nook Shop
153 Stoke Newington Church StStuck for a last-minute gift or busy furnishing your new apartment back home? Look no further than Nook which stocks beautifully designed, Scandi-style homeware, stationery, cards and wrapping paper.
A magnet for Hackney hipsters thanks to its eclectic stock of quirky stationery, scented candles, artisanal beauty products, antique botanical prints and vintage homeware.
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Search & Rescue
129 Stoke Newington Church StA magnet for Hackney hipsters thanks to its eclectic stock of quirky stationery, scented candles, artisanal beauty products, antique botanical prints and vintage homeware.
Everything Else
You're welcome to use my washing machine, dryer and ironing board but this well-priced, efficient launderette round the corner is a godsend if you want that signature outfit to look good as new.
Mr. Shirts Laundry And Dry Cleaners
105 Newington Green RdYou're welcome to use my washing machine, dryer and ironing board but this well-priced, efficient launderette round the corner is a godsend if you want that signature outfit to look good as new.
Entertainment & Activities
55 acres of fun for all the family. There's a well-equipped playground with climbing frames and zip wire, a paddling pool, tennis courts, table tennis, skateboarding park, animal enclosures and cafe.
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Clissold Park
Green Lanes55 acres of fun for all the family. There's a well-equipped playground with climbing frames and zip wire, a paddling pool, tennis courts, table tennis, skateboarding park, animal enclosures and cafe.