Katy's Guidebook to local area
Food scene
Campania
23 Ezra StDelicious, cosy Italian just behind Columbia rd
Food market all down the road on a Saturday, plus a few gift stalls. Recommend the indian food stall at the london fields end but it’s all good
1735 locals recommend
Broadway Market
Broadway MarketFood market all down the road on a Saturday, plus a few gift stalls. Recommend the indian food stall at the london fields end but it’s all good
I’ve actually not been to this yet but worth checking out (let me know!)
86 locals recommend
Mare street market
117 Mare StI’ve actually not been to this yet but worth checking out (let me know!)
OMBRA
1 Vyner StAnother cosy very nearby Italian bar/restaurant
I love their fish and chips, worth a stroll up victoria park rd or through the park. I normally get a kids portion which is perfect
104 locals recommend
Fish House
128 Lauriston RdI love their fish and chips, worth a stroll up victoria park rd or through the park. I normally get a kids portion which is perfect
Sightseeing
Brilliant local flower market on a sunday - lots of people so good to get there early, pick up a pastry while you’re there from pavilion bakery
1660 locals recommend
Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia RoadBrilliant local flower market on a sunday - lots of people so good to get there early, pick up a pastry while you’re there from pavilion bakery
Museum/gallery
Opposite the flat, not too sure of the opening hours but Viktor Wynd has an amazing collection of weird and wonderful things downstairs in the shop. I went many years ago and paid £1 not sure what the deal is now but good for a rainy day
22 locals recommend
The Viktor Wynd Museum of Curiosities, Fine Art & UnNatural History
11 Mare StOpposite the flat, not too sure of the opening hours but Viktor Wynd has an amazing collection of weird and wonderful things downstairs in the shop. I went many years ago and paid £1 not sure what the deal is now but good for a rainy day