Guidebook for London

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Guidebook for London

Drinks & Nightlife

Our extremely popular local pub since 1842, lovely decor, always busy, amazing selection of drinks and British cuisine with a twist. Live music and big screen. Try the baked Camembert! Open til late.
37 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The Duke Of Wellington
119 Balls Pond Rd
37 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Our extremely popular local pub since 1842, lovely decor, always busy, amazing selection of drinks and British cuisine with a twist. Live music and big screen. Try the baked Camembert! Open til late.
Games lounge and cocktail bar. Lots of entertainment, both digital and retro games. You can easily spend hours here!
24 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Loading Bar
129 Stoke Newington High St
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Games lounge and cocktail bar. Lots of entertainment, both digital and retro games. You can easily spend hours here!
Wine bar also serving great food and with a vast selection of wines to choose from. Walk or Buses 30 or 56.
74 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
L'Entrepot
74 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Wine bar also serving great food and with a vast selection of wines to choose from. Walk or Buses 30 or 56.
Warehouse type nightclub with outdoor space, 24hr licence. Closes 7am. Open Friday, Saturday and Tuesday. Varied DJ's, events and music styles from techno to house, etc. See website for what's on. Dalston Kingsland to Camden Road, then 15 mins walk.
32 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Egg London Nightclub
5-13 Vale Royal
32 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Warehouse type nightclub with outdoor space, 24hr licence. Closes 7am. Open Friday, Saturday and Tuesday. Varied DJ's, events and music styles from techno to house, etc. See website for what's on. Dalston Kingsland to Camden Road, then 15 mins walk.
Traditional alehouse with live entertainment, piano and open until late on weekends. Bus 21 or 141.
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The Wenlock Arms
26 Wenlock Rd
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Traditional alehouse with live entertainment, piano and open until late on weekends. Bus 21 or 141.
Gastropub with stripped-down decor serving organic beer, wine and meat plus sustainable fish. Bus 38 or 56.
141 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The Duke of Cambridge
30 Saint Peter's Street
141 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Gastropub with stripped-down decor serving organic beer, wine and meat plus sustainable fish. Bus 38 or 56.
Mexican tapas and craft cocktails.
22 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
VIVA Cocktails & Tapas
2 Stoke Newington Rd
22 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Mexican tapas and craft cocktails.
Gastro pub with a best food award and an upstairs theatre. See website for events. 20 mins walk or bus 21 or 141.
56 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Rosemary Branch Theatre & Pub
2 Shepperton Rd
56 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Gastro pub with a best food award and an upstairs theatre. See website for events. 20 mins walk or bus 21 or 141.
Gastro victorian pub decorated with antique furniture, guest beers and British food.
38 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The Cellars
125 Newington Green Rd
38 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Gastro victorian pub decorated with antique furniture, guest beers and British food.
Traditional pub serving english food with a twist and various brews. Bus 30.
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The Drapers Arms
44 Barnsbury St
102 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Traditional pub serving english food with a twist and various brews. Bus 30.
Quirky club scene, Friday and Saturday best!
56 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The Nest
36 Stoke Newington Road
56 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Quirky club scene, Friday and Saturday best!
Small varied music venue with amazing cocktails and good atmosphere. More traditional jazz tends to be on Fridays. Check out own website for what's on
39 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Servant Jazz Quarters
10A Bradbury St
39 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Small varied music venue with amazing cocktails and good atmosphere. More traditional jazz tends to be on Fridays. Check out own website for what's on
Basement bar with dancefloor, attracting a hip crowd for karaoke, film screenings and DJ sets.
42 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The Alibi
91 Kingsland High Street
42 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Basement bar with dancefloor, attracting a hip crowd for karaoke, film screenings and DJ sets.
Bar and club hosting dance DJs, live music, cinema screen and installations on 3 levels, with roof garden barbecue, street food and slushies cocktails. Bus 149 or 21 or Dalston Junction to Shoreditch High Street.
110 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Queen of Hoxton
1 Curtain Rd
110 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Bar and club hosting dance DJs, live music, cinema screen and installations on 3 levels, with roof garden barbecue, street food and slushies cocktails. Bus 149 or 21 or Dalston Junction to Shoreditch High Street.

Food Scene

Long-standing family-run Modern European fine dining with 200-bin wine cellar, hidden garden and conservatory. Bus 38.
75 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Frederick's
106 Camden Psge
75 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Long-standing family-run Modern European fine dining with 200-bin wine cellar, hidden garden and conservatory. Bus 38.
Jamaican restaurant/bar with amazing food, nice jerk, lots of rum cocktails, all to the sound of classic reggae. Must try the caramelised plantain. Also unlimited rum punch on Saturdays and Sundays from 11am till 4pm.
21 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Rudie's
50 Stoke Newington Rd
21 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Jamaican restaurant/bar with amazing food, nice jerk, lots of rum cocktails, all to the sound of classic reggae. Must try the caramelised plantain. Also unlimited rum punch on Saturdays and Sundays from 11am till 4pm.
British ingredients are given Southern Italian flair in this restaurant run by Stevie Parle, who was voted young chef of the year in 2010. There's a separate bar for drinkers.
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Rotorino
434 Kingsland Rd
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British ingredients are given Southern Italian flair in this restaurant run by Stevie Parle, who was voted young chef of the year in 2010. There's a separate bar for drinkers.
North African and Spanish dishes and all-day tapas in smart space with low lights and wooden floors. Bus 38.
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Moro
34-36 Exmouth Market
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North African and Spanish dishes and all-day tapas in smart space with low lights and wooden floors. Bus 38.
Ecuadorean/South American restaurant. Authentic, delicious food, nicely presented. Try the cocktails. Buses 38 or 56.
6 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
El Inca Plebeyo
162 Essex Rd
6 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Ecuadorean/South American restaurant. Authentic, delicious food, nicely presented. Try the cocktails. Buses 38 or 56.
Brazilian Churrascaria, typical buffet restaurant, serving meat on skewers like a barbecue. Typical desserts and cocktails. Meat is delicious, try brigadeiro cake or passion fruit desserts! Buses 30 or 56.
16 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Rodizio Rico
77-78 Upper St
16 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Brazilian Churrascaria, typical buffet restaurant, serving meat on skewers like a barbecue. Typical desserts and cocktails. Meat is delicious, try brigadeiro cake or passion fruit desserts! Buses 30 or 56.
Upmarket restaurant and bar with amazing views of the city from the 38th floor. Open 24 hrs. Best to book in advance. Smart dress code. On the same building is SushiSamba, which requires booking months in advance for its restaurant, but you can still go for drinks! Buses 242 or 149.
216 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Duck & Waffle
110 Bishopsgate
216 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Upmarket restaurant and bar with amazing views of the city from the 38th floor. Open 24 hrs. Best to book in advance. Smart dress code. On the same building is SushiSamba, which requires booking months in advance for its restaurant, but you can still go for drinks! Buses 242 or 149.
Authentic Peruvian cuisine, yummy ceviche and nice pisco sour. Best to book if arriving after 8pm. Buses 38 or 56.
17 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Tierra Peru
164 Essex Rd
17 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Authentic Peruvian cuisine, yummy ceviche and nice pisco sour. Best to book if arriving after 8pm. Buses 38 or 56.
Upmarket restaurant with amazing views of London. Requires booking well in advance, but you can go for drinks. Smart dress code. Also see Duck and Waffle. Buses 149 or 242.
237 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
SUSHISAMBA London
Bishopsgate
237 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Upmarket restaurant with amazing views of London. Requires booking well in advance, but you can go for drinks. Smart dress code. Also see Duck and Waffle. Buses 149 or 242.
Excellent breakfast/brunch. Small venue, you need to go early to avoid the queues! Buses 38 or 56.
120 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Rita's Bar & Dining
35 Stoke Newington Rd
120 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Excellent breakfast/brunch. Small venue, you need to go early to avoid the queues! Buses 38 or 56.
Elevated choice at the Town Hall Hotel, Patriot Square E2 9NF for seasonal modern takes on European fare and notable wines. Bus 56 to Hackney Downs, then train to Cambridge Heath (2 stops).
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Typing Room
Patriot Square
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Elevated choice at the Town Hall Hotel, Patriot Square E2 9NF for seasonal modern takes on European fare and notable wines. Bus 56 to Hackney Downs, then train to Cambridge Heath (2 stops).
Upmarket British food restaurant, best to book for a meal, serves breakfast. Open bar on a first come, first served basis. Stunning views of London and ambience. Smart dress code. Bus 149.
124 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Aqua Shard
31 St Thomas St
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Upmarket British food restaurant, best to book for a meal, serves breakfast. Open bar on a first come, first served basis. Stunning views of London and ambience. Smart dress code. Bus 149.
Romantic setting, tasty turkish food. Bus 236 from Newington Green.
11 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Iznik
19 Highbury Park
11 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Romantic setting, tasty turkish food. Bus 236 from Newington Green.
Much-loved Punjabi restaurant serving aromatic, spicy dishes in a contemporary interior, very popular. Dalston Junction to Whitechapel.
381 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Tayyabs
83-89 Fieldgate St
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Much-loved Punjabi restaurant serving aromatic, spicy dishes in a contemporary interior, very popular. Dalston Junction to Whitechapel.
French Brasserie chain, lovely decor. Delicious calamari fritti starter. Try the duck, brioche burger or vegetarian risotto. Buses 30 or 38 or 56 or 73 or 341 or 476.
20 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Côte Brasserie - Islington
4-6 Islington Green
20 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
French Brasserie chain, lovely decor. Delicious calamari fritti starter. Try the duck, brioche burger or vegetarian risotto. Buses 30 or 38 or 56 or 73 or 341 or 476.
Good food and drinks, chilled vibe. Great to relax right by the canal. Bus 21 or 141 or 15mins walk.
216 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Towpath Café
42 De Beauvoir Cres
216 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Good food and drinks, chilled vibe. Great to relax right by the canal. Bus 21 or 141 or 15mins walk.
Cosy setting, good food. Buses 73 or 476.
17 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Trattoria Da Luigi
98-100 Stoke Newington Church St
17 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Cosy setting, good food. Buses 73 or 476.
Intimate setting, delicious food, needs booking as always busy! Bus 30.
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Le Sacre Coeur
18 Theberton St
23 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Intimate setting, delicious food, needs booking as always busy! Bus 30.
Vegetarian and vegan cuisine. Bus 38.
72 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The Gate Islington
370 Saint John Street
72 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Vegetarian and vegan cuisine. Bus 38.
Good for breakfast/brunch.
8 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Fifty Six
56 Newington Grn
8 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Good for breakfast/brunch.
Cafe Brasserie great for brunch, nice smoothies, good vegetarian selection. Outdoor seating in the summer. Edit
65 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Acoustic Brasserie
60 Newington Grn
65 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Cafe Brasserie great for brunch, nice smoothies, good vegetarian selection. Outdoor seating in the summer. Edit
Cool 1920's former garage houses this restaurant with tapas like dishes of delicious British/European food and wines. Communal tables, good atmosphere. Situated at Barnes Motors, 116 Petherton road. Bus 141 or 20 mins walk.
110 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Primeur
116 Petherton Rd
110 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Cool 1920's former garage houses this restaurant with tapas like dishes of delicious British/European food and wines. Communal tables, good atmosphere. Situated at Barnes Motors, 116 Petherton road. Bus 141 or 20 mins walk.

Entertainment & Activities

Everything about the Electric Shoreditch exudes luxury, from the leather armchairs and footstools to the cashmere blankets and chic little tables to hold your drinks. Seats in the middle of rows B and C have the best views. Dalston Junction to Shoreditch or bus 242.
120 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Electric Cinema
64-66 Redchurch Street
120 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Everything about the Electric Shoreditch exudes luxury, from the leather armchairs and footstools to the cashmere blankets and chic little tables to hold your drinks. Seats in the middle of rows B and C have the best views. Dalston Junction to Shoreditch or bus 242.
Football fans can book a tour of the stadium. Dalston Kingsland train to Drayton Park (change at Highbury & Islington to Hertford trains).
60 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Klub ng Pagsusugal ng Arsenal
75 Drayton Park
60 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Football fans can book a tour of the stadium. Dalston Kingsland train to Drayton Park (change at Highbury & Islington to Hertford trains).
Independent cinema showing from mainstream to foreign films. Has an all day cafe/bar. Bus 277.
445 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Hackney Picturehouse
270 Mare St
445 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Independent cinema showing from mainstream to foreign films. Has an all day cafe/bar. Bus 277.
Outdoor floodlit and heated pool open 06:30am til 9pm. Situated at London Fields Park, awarded a green flag. Has tennis courts and is a dogs off leash park. Buses 38 or 277
591 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Mga London Fields
London Fields West Side
591 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Outdoor floodlit and heated pool open 06:30am til 9pm. Situated at London Fields Park, awarded a green flag. Has tennis courts and is a dogs off leash park. Buses 38 or 277

Essentials

Brazilian butchers and Brazilian goods supermarket. Bus 277.
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Brazilian Centre HACKNEY
223 Mare St
8 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Brazilian butchers and Brazilian goods supermarket. Bus 277.
Our local mini market. Variety of essentials on sale. They top up/sell Oyster cards.
6 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Express Supersave London
130 Balls Pond Rd
6 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Our local mini market. Variety of essentials on sale. They top up/sell Oyster cards.
Large Sainsburys, pharmacy, various shops and local food market located within the shopping area and surround. All walking distance to our apartment.
33 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Kingsland Shopping Centre
Kingsland High Street
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Large Sainsburys, pharmacy, various shops and local food market located within the shopping area and surround. All walking distance to our apartment.

Getting Around

Santander cycle scheme docking station (fancy wording for Boris bikes rental).
Haggerston Road
Haggerston Road
Santander cycle scheme docking station (fancy wording for Boris bikes rental).
The Docking station for Boris bikes is situated in Hertford Rd
16 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
De Beauvoir Town
16 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
The Docking station for Boris bikes is situated in Hertford Rd
5 minutes walk from our apartment, the overground train line also connects to the underground tube line, allowing transport access to anywhere in London
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Dalston Kingsland station
90 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
5 minutes walk from our apartment, the overground train line also connects to the underground tube line, allowing transport access to anywhere in London

Parks & Nature

Green flag awarded, large park with events and rent a boat in the summer. Bus 277
1666 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Pavilion Cafe
Old Ford Road
1666 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Green flag awarded, large park with events and rent a boat in the summer. Bus 277
Free BMX track, food growing orchard and sports amenities park. Dalston junction to Hoxton or half an hour walk.
88 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Haggerston Park
Yorkton Street
88 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Free BMX track, food growing orchard and sports amenities park. Dalston junction to Hoxton or half an hour walk.

Arts & Culture

Museum set in a grade 1 listed almshouse of the ironmongers company, built in 1714. It has a period and herb garden. Dalston Junction to Hoxton 2 stops.
326 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Museum of the Home
136 Kingsland Road
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Museum set in a grade 1 listed almshouse of the ironmongers company, built in 1714. It has a period and herb garden. Dalston Junction to Hoxton 2 stops.
Beautiful grade 2 listed theatre built in 1901, offering varied shows. Bus 277.
202 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Hackney Empire
291 Mare St
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Beautiful grade 2 listed theatre built in 1901, offering varied shows. Bus 277.
Very good venue, selection of shows. Worth checking their website for What's on. Bus 38.
253 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Sadlers Wells Theatre (Stop UB) station
253 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Very good venue, selection of shows. Worth checking their website for What's on. Bus 38.
Local theatre, please see website for what's on. Buses 30 or 38 or 56.
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Teatro ng Almeida
Almeida Street
224 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Local theatre, please see website for what's on. Buses 30 or 38 or 56.