Guidebook for London
Shopping
Beyond Retro Dalston
92-100 Stoke Newington RdOne of the biggest vintage shops in London
The Hackney Peddler
89 Stoke Newington RdCracking bike shop
HUH.
56 Stoke Newington RdHipster shop with a good website
Netil Market
13-23 Westgate Stmixture of vintage and food stalls, check online for more details
Tatty Devine
236 Brick LnFamous hipster jewellery / accessory shop
Drinks & Nightlife
The Nest
36 Stoke Newington RoadThe centre of Dalston's Nightlife
Birthdays
33-35 Stoke Newington RoadGreat bands, Great food.
The Shacklewell Arms
71 Shacklewell LnLive music in an old Caribbean bar
Ray's Bar
95 Kingsland High StreetHipster Central
Efes Snooker Club
17B Stoke Newington RoadAn old Turkish snooker hall come celeb hangout
The Star by Hackney Downs
35 Queensdown RdGreat local pub
Ruby's
76 Stoke Newington Rdcool cocktail bar in a basement
The Fox Reformed
176 Stoke Newington Church StWine bar
The Three Crowns | Stoke Newington
175 Stoke Newington High StBusy pub, open late
The Shakespeare
57 Allen RdWhere the locals go, especially the pub quiz on a Monday night
The Prince
59 Kynaston RdNice locals pub
The Cat & Mutton
76 Broadway MarketHipster Central
Off Broadway
63-65 Broadway MarketCocktails and people watching
Netil360
1 Westgate StRoof top bar - amazing views. Check online for opening before you go
Prince George
40 Parkholme RdLovely neighbourhood pub
on a good route from our flat to Broadway / Columbia Rd / Brick Lane
147 locals recommend
The Spurstowe Arms
68 Greenwood Rdon a good route from our flat to Broadway / Columbia Rd / Brick Lane
The Albion
94 Goldsmiths RowOld school football pub named after a team in the West Midlands
J E Food & Wine
187 Blackstock RdGreat pub, Street Feast (seasonal food market) is just behind
Everything Else
This is where all of East London comes on a Saturday Morning for food and people watching
1735 locals recommend
Broadway Market
Broadway MarketThis is where all of East London comes on a Saturday Morning for food and people watching
Stoke Newington Church Street
Stoke Newington Church StreetA load of shops and bars
Arcola Bar
24 Ashwin Stindependent plays, pay what you can Tuesdays
Hackney Picturehouse
270 Mare StOne of the best cinemas in London
This is the nearest train station - it takes you to Liverpool Street station in the City in just 10 minutes
17 locals recommend
Rectory Road station
Evering RoadThis is the nearest train station - it takes you to Liverpool Street station in the City in just 10 minutes
The new trainline - takes you West to Highbury and Islington or South to Shoreditch.
148 locals recommend
Dalston Junction station
The new trainline - takes you West to Highbury and Islington or South to Shoreditch.
Go east to Olympics site / Westfield shopping at Stratford (10 mins) or West to Highbury, Camden, Hampstead Heath, Kew and Richmond.
90 locals recommend
Dalston Kingsland station
Go east to Olympics site / Westfield shopping at Stratford (10 mins) or West to Highbury, Camden, Hampstead Heath, Kew and Richmond.
One of London's best local shopping streets, also full of bars and cafes
232 locals recommend
Stoke Newington Church Street
Stoke Newington Church StreetOne of London's best local shopping streets, also full of bars and cafes
Yogahome
14 Allen Rdcheck out the website for schedule
Broadway Market
Broadway MarketSaturday food market
London's famous Sunday flower market - can get very busy
1660 locals recommend
Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia RoadLondon's famous Sunday flower market - can get very busy
Famous for it's curry houses and Sunday market selling everything under the sun.
825 locals recommend
Brick Lane Sunday Market
Brick LaneFamous for it's curry houses and Sunday market selling everything under the sun.
Famous African / exotic food market. Don't go if you're squeamish around meat!
35 locals recommend
Ridley Rd
Ridley RoadFamous African / exotic food market. Don't go if you're squeamish around meat!
London Fields
London Fields West SideLondon's only heated outdoor Olympic sized swimming pool
Old Spitalfields Market
16 Commercial StHistoric London market
Hackney City Farm
1a Goldsmiths RowGoats. In the city. And coffee.
Shoreditch shopping place made out of shipping crates. Big brands mostly (Nike, etc)
377 locals recommend
BOXPARK Shoreditch
2-10 Bethnal Green RdShoreditch shopping place made out of shipping crates. Big brands mostly (Nike, etc)
Food Scene
The Best Turkish Kebab
125 Stoke Newington Rdthe name says it all
Fingers Crossed
247 Amhurst RdOur local coffee shop. Also does great Bacon sandwiches
Mouse & De Lotz
103 Shacklewell Lnlocal coffee spot
Trattoria Da Luigi
98-100 Stoke Newington Church StItalian restaurant
Voodoo Ray's
95 Kingsland High StPizza by the slice
The Spence Bakery
161 Stoke Newington Church StNice buns
The Blue Legume
101 Stoke Newington Church StGood veggie food
Great Indian food, specialising in vegetarian
171 locals recommend
Rasa South Indian Vegetarian Restaurant
55 Stoke Newington Church StGreat Indian food, specialising in vegetarian
Yum Yum
187 Stoke Newington High StAmazing Thai food
Floyd's
89 Shacklewell LnGreat European food from a Swedish chef.
The Black Pig with White Pearls
61 Stoke Newington High StChorizo!
Ottolenghi Islington
287 Upper StFamous Middle Eastern Cuisine
Bodega 50
50 Allen RdVegan food + coffee
Franco Manca
52 Broadway Marketgreat pizza
Wilton Way Cafe
63 Wilton WayA cluster of 5-6 cafes and shops
Little Georgia Hackney
87 Goldsmiths RowIn case you ever wondered what Georgian food tastes like!
Healthy Stuff
168 Dalston LnCafe / shop for healthy stuff.
Beigel Bake
159 Brick LnBeigel takeaway - an East London institution
L'Entrepot
French food
Arts & Culture
Rio Cinema
107 Kingsland High StreetArt Deco Cinema showing independent films
A bar and arts venue with a roof terrace with views of London. Be sure to check the website before going as they often have gigs / private events. You need to join as a member (£5)
79 locals recommend
Dalston Roof Park
18-22 Ashwin StA bar and arts venue with a roof terrace with views of London. Be sure to check the website before going as they often have gigs / private events. You need to join as a member (£5)
Arts, entertainment, a bike shop, vintage shop, art studios, florist, cafe, yoga, gym and Sunday market.
Hackney Downs Studios has all kinds of events - check the website for details.
17 locals recommend
Hackney Downs Studios
17 Amhurst TerraceArts, entertainment, a bike shop, vintage shop, art studios, florist, cafe, yoga, gym and Sunday market.
Hackney Downs Studios has all kinds of events - check the website for details.
Check it out - you can go swimming for a few pounds, there's a huge shopping centre and the stadiums were designed by top architects.
755 locals recommend
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Check it out - you can go swimming for a few pounds, there's a huge shopping centre and the stadiums were designed by top architects.
Hang-Up Gallery
10D Branch PlaceEssentials
Our local shop - it's also called 'NISA'. The map shows it on the wrong side of the road - it's opposite Prince George Rd
Elif food centre
102 Somerford GroveOur local shop - it's also called 'NISA'. The map shows it on the wrong side of the road - it's opposite Prince George Rd
135 Shacklewell Ln
135 Shacklewell LaneLocal shop for bread, milk etc
Growing Communities Farmers Market
Stoke Newington RoadSaturday morning farmers' market