Guidebook for London
Food Scene
Described by Italian Vogue as the coolest cafe in London, Cafe Oto doesn’t need much more of an explanation! Come here for new music, unusual drinks and a cutting-edge crowd.
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Cafe OTO
18-22 Ashwin StreetDescribed by Italian Vogue as the coolest cafe in London, Cafe Oto doesn’t need much more of an explanation! Come here for new music, unusual drinks and a cutting-edge crowd.
Inspired by 19th century French surrealists, this little slice of Paris offers a short menu of delicious, fresh French food. With a long cocktail list and plenty of candles, it’s perfect for a romantic date.
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Oui Monsieur
182 Stoke Newington RoadInspired by 19th century French surrealists, this little slice of Paris offers a short menu of delicious, fresh French food. With a long cocktail list and plenty of candles, it’s perfect for a romantic date.
Despite the fact that London offers pretty much every cuisine in the world, it’s not often that you come across a fantastic Turkish restaurant. Ignore the basic interior and pop in for authentic ocakbasi at a bargain price. You might even spot legendary artists Gilbert and George, who are rumoured to dine here every night.
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Mangal 2 Restaurant
4 Stoke Newington RdDespite the fact that London offers pretty much every cuisine in the world, it’s not often that you come across a fantastic Turkish restaurant. Ignore the basic interior and pop in for authentic ocakbasi at a bargain price. You might even spot legendary artists Gilbert and George, who are rumoured to dine here every night.
Kingsland Road’s infamous Vietnamese restaurants make it hard to choose a favourite (there are so many it starts to feel like Hanoi!) but Song Que just pips the others to the post. It’s big, bustling, delicious and low-priced – and the pho is supposedly the best in London.
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Sông Quê Café
134 Kingsland RdKingsland Road’s infamous Vietnamese restaurants make it hard to choose a favourite (there are so many it starts to feel like Hanoi!) but Song Que just pips the others to the post. It’s big, bustling, delicious and low-priced – and the pho is supposedly the best in London.
Shopping
With a warmly-lit geometric wooden entrance, it’s immediately obvious that LN-CC is no ordinary luxury fashion boutique. Specialising in designer clothes, music and books, it also has a club space for private events, a gallery and a bar.
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LN-CC
24 Shacklewell LnWith a warmly-lit geometric wooden entrance, it’s immediately obvious that LN-CC is no ordinary luxury fashion boutique. Specialising in designer clothes, music and books, it also has a club space for private events, a gallery and a bar.
This traditional East End food market is a Dalston institution, and is widely rumoured to have been the inspiration for UK soap Eastenders. There are plenty of fruit and vegetable stands, a 24-hour bagel bakery, and even a Turkish supermarket. Food shopping will never be the same!
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Ridley Road Market (Stop P) station
This traditional East End food market is a Dalston institution, and is widely rumoured to have been the inspiration for UK soap Eastenders. There are plenty of fruit and vegetable stands, a 24-hour bagel bakery, and even a Turkish supermarket. Food shopping will never be the same!
Essentials
Large Sainsbury's inside the shopping centre
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Kingsland Shopping Centre
Kingsland High StreetLarge Sainsbury's inside the shopping centre
Drinks & Nightlife
The roof of this former factory has been transformed into an amazing Astroturf event space, with pop-up bars, stunning views of London and a calendar full of cool summer events including outdoor plays and BBQs. It’s completely free to visit – just pop into the ground floor gallery and pick up a membership card.
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Dalston Roof Park
18-22 Ashwin StThe roof of this former factory has been transformed into an amazing Astroturf event space, with pop-up bars, stunning views of London and a calendar full of cool summer events including outdoor plays and BBQs. It’s completely free to visit – just pop into the ground floor gallery and pick up a membership card.