Our guide to East London
Food scene
Towpath Café
42 De Beauvoir CresCoffee / brunch/ lunch
P Franco
107 Lower Clapton RdDinner and wine
Little Duck - The Picklery
68 Dalston LnDinner and wine
Elliot’s - Hackney
121-123 Mare StreetDinner and wine
Brawn
49 Columbia RdSuper advance reservation essential
Nearby
Great local for fresh groceries, and pretty much any ingredients you could wish for
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SimplyFresh Bethnal Green
201-203 Roman RdGreat local for fresh groceries, and pretty much any ingredients you could wish for
Recharge
140 Roman RdBest coffee, closest to flat. Does a good breakfast too!
The Palm Tree Pub
127 Grove RdLive jazz at weekends. Cash only.
Pavilion Cafe
Old Ford RoadCoffee / brunch/ lunch
The Florist Arms
255 Globe RdGreat pub with pizzas
The Camel
277 Globe RdGreat pub with pies
The Lord Tredegar
50 Lichfield RdGood pub food, nice terrace out the back.
Places to visit
Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia RoadSunday Only
Broadway Market
Broadway MarketSaturday only
Victoria Park Market
Gore RoadSunday only
Neighbourhoods
Hackney Wick
Canal side hang out spot with food and drinks