Guidebook for London
Food Scene
Franco Manca
52 Broadway MarketClose to our home, good pizza, fast service, good prices
Stokey Karaoke
20 Stamford HillGreat Burgers
Great Breakfast place – go there between Mo-Fr – otherwise huge lines
136 locals recommend
The Good Egg Stoke Newington
93 Stoke Newington Church StGreat Breakfast place – go there between Mo-Fr – otherwise huge lines
Great little food market easy to get to on the train (Saturday mornings)
1735 locals recommend
Broadway Market
Broadway MarketGreat little food market easy to get to on the train (Saturday mornings)
Street food market well worth checking out - only open in summer
22 locals recommend
Street Feast Dalston Yard
Hartwell StreetStreet food market well worth checking out - only open in summer
Good street food and arts market -Sundays. Also has lots of Indian restaurants and is famous for its curries
878 locals recommend
Brick Lane
Brick LaneGood street food and arts market -Sundays. Also has lots of Indian restaurants and is famous for its curries
Great street market at the canal. Gets very busy on the weekends – visit on a weekday to avoid crowds
1028 locals recommend
Camden Market
54-56 Camden Lock PlGreat street market at the canal. Gets very busy on the weekends – visit on a weekday to avoid crowds
Pizza by the slice, in the middle of Dalston, known for its nightlife
118 locals recommend
Voodoo Ray's
95 Kingsland High StPizza by the slice, in the middle of Dalston, known for its nightlife
Borough Market
Borough High StreetPossibly London's best food market
On Saturdays, Maltby street market is a great choice for food, antique furniture and has a great gin bar... Also at the start of the infamous Bermondsey Beer Mile if you like craft beers
292 locals recommend
Maltby Street Market
Maltby StreetOn Saturdays, Maltby street market is a great choice for food, antique furniture and has a great gin bar... Also at the start of the infamous Bermondsey Beer Mile if you like craft beers
The Taproom
163 Upper StGreat wee craft brewery
The Spence Bakery
161 Stoke Newington Church StGo early to get the best fresh bread
Brunch spot where you can sit right by the canal and watch the world go past (simple food, but other larger places next door)
216 locals recommend
Towpath Café
42 De Beauvoir CresBrunch spot where you can sit right by the canal and watch the world go past (simple food, but other larger places next door)
Drinks & Nightlife
The Jolly Butchers
204 Stoke Newington High StreetBest pub in Stokey – wide range of craft beers
Classic wee brewery under the railway arches. Closes mid afternoon
22 locals recommend
Brew by Numbers
79 Enid StClassic wee brewery under the railway arches. Closes mid afternoon
Partizan Brewing
34 Raymouth RdGood brewery, closes mid afternoon
The Kernel Brewery
Dockley RoadAnother good brewery on the beer mile. closes mid afternoon
The White Hart
69 Stoke Newington High StGreat summertime pub with huge garden out back
Parks & Nature
Secret spot with great views over river Lea. Great for biking/walking along the river Lea – into town or further out into nature.
110 locals recommend
Springfield Park
61 Ashtead RdSecret spot with great views over river Lea. Great for biking/walking along the river Lea – into town or further out into nature.
Clissold Park
Green LanesQueen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Pavilion Cafe
Old Ford RoadGreat park with lake and cafe by the canal
The Regent's Park
Nice city park (big)
Hyde Park
London's biggest most central park
Sightseeing
London Souvenirs
Battle Bridge LaneBig Ben
Great views over London – and it's free. Just book it in advance. Highly recommended
300 locals recommend
Sky Garden
Great views over London – and it's free. Just book it in advance. Highly recommended
Take a walk or cycle along the canal, check out the canal boats - a great way to spend a day exploring east to west
46 locals recommend
Regents Canal
14 Orsman RoadTake a walk or cycle along the canal, check out the canal boats - a great way to spend a day exploring east to west
Primrose Hill
Primrose Hill RoadBest views over the city
Arts & Culture
Tate Modern
BanksideWell worth a look for classic items from around europe and the world
1546 locals recommend
British Museum
Great Russell StreetWell worth a look for classic items from around europe and the world
Victoria And Albert
11 Melcombe PlHuge design museum, free and one of the best museums in London
Shopping
A street packed with cute little independent shops, second hand furniture, cafes, restaurants, pubs and two parks. Highly recommended
232 locals recommend
Stoke Newington Church Street
Stoke Newington Church StreetA street packed with cute little independent shops, second hand furniture, cafes, restaurants, pubs and two parks. Highly recommended
Great flower market on Sunday mornings, with cool street musicians, and a bunch of good cafes, arts, gifts and homeware stores
1660 locals recommend
Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia RoadGreat flower market on Sunday mornings, with cool street musicians, and a bunch of good cafes, arts, gifts and homeware stores
Getting Around
Stoke Newington station
Overground Station