Guidebook for Local area
Drinks & Nightlife
Nice lively pub with excellent selection of ales, good food and music on weekends..... AND the boys from across the road DJ there on the last Friday of every month.
8 locals recommend
167 High St
167 High StreetNice lively pub with excellent selection of ales, good food and music on weekends..... AND the boys from across the road DJ there on the last Friday of every month.
The Castle
15 Grosvenor Rise ENice gastropub with a good wine list.
Traditional pub in an out of the way location with REALLY cheap drinks. Stop in here if you're walking around the marshes. Don't be put off by the local characters, they're actually very friendly.
7 locals recommend
The Coppermill
Traditional pub in an out of the way location with REALLY cheap drinks. Stop in here if you're walking around the marshes. Don't be put off by the local characters, they're actually very friendly.
Tiny pub right on the canal path. Good for sitting and watching the boats and water birds. Frequented by an entertaining mix of boaters, locals and hipsters.
75 locals recommend
The Anchor & Hope
36 The CutTiny pub right on the canal path. Good for sitting and watching the boats and water birds. Frequented by an entertaining mix of boaters, locals and hipsters.
Impressive bar/pub in an old Listed Cinema building. Recently refurbished and a good range of drinks.
40 locals recommend
Mirth, Marvel and Maud
186 Hoe StImpressive bar/pub in an old Listed Cinema building. Recently refurbished and a good range of drinks.
Food Scene
St James
4 Middle LnSmall but very decent coffee shop. Now has an alcohol license too.
My favourite Walthamstow restaurant. Small but ever changing menu of top notch dishes. Try the bacon jam, a local delicacy. The cocktails are good too......ask them to make you something off menu!
91 locals recommend
Eat 17 Restaurant
28-30 Orford RdMy favourite Walthamstow restaurant. Small but ever changing menu of top notch dishes. Try the bacon jam, a local delicacy. The cocktails are good too......ask them to make you something off menu!
Traditional Pie and Mash. Worth a visit purely for the amazing traditional decor. A truly east end experience and one that is fading fast.
12 locals recommend
Manzes
76 High StTraditional Pie and Mash. Worth a visit purely for the amazing traditional decor. A truly east end experience and one that is fading fast.
another great restaurant in the heart of Walthamstow village. Food to rival Eat 17 and often easier to get a table.
19 locals recommend
The Kitchen
41 Orford Rdanother great restaurant in the heart of Walthamstow village. Food to rival Eat 17 and often easier to get a table.
Really good sourdough pizza and a buzzing atmosphere. Book a table or be prepared to wait for a seat. There is usually on available in 30/40 minutes and you can go fro a drink and they will phone you when your table is ready. The daily specials are always great.
62 locals recommend
Sodo Pizza Walthamstow
21 Hatherley MewsReally good sourdough pizza and a buzzing atmosphere. Book a table or be prepared to wait for a seat. There is usually on available in 30/40 minutes and you can go fro a drink and they will phone you when your table is ready. The daily specials are always great.
Arts & Culture
Newly built 9 screen cinema. All the latest films at lower prices than central London. Good selection of restaurants and bars downstairs too.
47 locals recommend
Empire Cinemas - Walthamstow
267 High StNewly built 9 screen cinema. All the latest films at lower prices than central London. Good selection of restaurants and bars downstairs too.
Essentials
Huge selection of fresh fruit and veg at amazing prices plus international groceries. Shop here if you're into cooking.
21 locals recommend
International Supermarket London
High StreetHuge selection of fresh fruit and veg at amazing prices plus international groceries. Shop here if you're into cooking.
Everything Else
White water rafting and canoeing in London. Yes, really. and a nice terrace for drinks and food afterwards.
42 locals recommend
Lee Valley White Water Centre
Station RoadWhite water rafting and canoeing in London. Yes, really. and a nice terrace for drinks and food afterwards.
Shopping
The worlds poshest spar. Buy your organic produce and bacon jam. They have an in store pizza counter which is just amazing.
23 locals recommend
SPAR - Walthamstow
24-26 Orford RdThe worlds poshest spar. Buy your organic produce and bacon jam. They have an in store pizza counter which is just amazing.