Dessy’s Hackney guidebook
Walks and sightseeing
We love a walk or run along Regent's Canal from Victoria Park to Broadway Market. Enjoy the sight of beautiful narrow boats and if you're really ambitious, you can continue until Angel.
339 locals recommend
Regent's Canal
We love a walk or run along Regent's Canal from Victoria Park to Broadway Market. Enjoy the sight of beautiful narrow boats and if you're really ambitious, you can continue until Angel.
Food scene
One of our local favourites. Excellent fresh pasta, sourdough pizza and one the best Tiramisu in East London.
205 locals recommend
LARDO
201 Richmond RdOne of our local favourites. Excellent fresh pasta, sourdough pizza and one the best Tiramisu in East London.
This one is a bit further away and a bit pricier but worth a visit for a special occasion or a date night. Don't skip the Tiramisu.
162 locals recommend
Brawn
49 Columbia RdThis one is a bit further away and a bit pricier but worth a visit for a special occasion or a date night. Don't skip the Tiramisu.
Sport
London Fields
London Fields West SideHeated outdoor swimming pool open all year.
Open water swimming, kayak and paddle board in Stoke Newington. You can also go bouldering at the Castle next door.
43 locals recommend
West Reservoir Centre
Green LanesOpen water swimming, kayak and paddle board in Stoke Newington. You can also go bouldering at the Castle next door.
Coffee and breakfast
Jolene Well Street
263 Well StreetGreat coffee and pastries, cute little garden in the back.
Well Street Kitchen London
203 Well StLow key breakfast
This one is a bit further away but it's our favourite breakfast place on weekends.
29 locals recommend
Mae + Harvey
414 Roman RdThis one is a bit further away but it's our favourite breakfast place on weekends.