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Really friendly independent cafe within a 5 min walk. Freshly made Sandwiches, Homemade Cakes (some naughty some not), Breakfast stuff like Granola, Toast etc
15 locals recommend
Wynwood Art District
2A Chingford RdReally friendly independent cafe within a 5 min walk. Freshly made Sandwiches, Homemade Cakes (some naughty some not), Breakfast stuff like Granola, Toast etc
Craving Coffee serves food and drink made from ethically sourced ingredients, and where it can, from locally sourced artisan suppliers. Open 7 days a week, from 10am until 5pm and Thursdays & Fridays
54 locals recommend
Craving
39B Markfield RdCraving Coffee serves food and drink made from ethically sourced ingredients, and where it can, from locally sourced artisan suppliers. Open 7 days a week, from 10am until 5pm and Thursdays & Fridays
Coffee and Music Space. A neighbourhood cafe in Walthamstow, serving consistently great coffee and cakes and with a studio for hire.
13 locals recommend
HUCKS
81 Grove RdCoffee and Music Space. A neighbourhood cafe in Walthamstow, serving consistently great coffee and cakes and with a studio for hire.
Building pizza from the base up, sourcing from the finest local suppliers and ... Stonebaked Sourdough Pizza. ... Walthamstow. Hatherley Mews. E17 4QP ...
62 locals recommend
Sodo Pizza Walthamstow
21 Hatherley MewsBuilding pizza from the base up, sourcing from the finest local suppliers and ... Stonebaked Sourdough Pizza. ... Walthamstow. Hatherley Mews. E17 4QP ...
Friendly local tapas bar and deli in Orford Road.
The new deli room is now open – offering unreserved seating for tapas when the restaurant kitchen is open and for snacks and drinks from the deli.
36 locals recommend
Orford Saloon Tapas Bar
32 Orford RdFriendly local tapas bar and deli in Orford Road.
The new deli room is now open – offering unreserved seating for tapas when the restaurant kitchen is open and for snacks and drinks from the deli.
Micro-brewery and Bar. At weekends the Brewery Tap Bar is open to the public, offering:
A range of bottled & cask beer from Wild Card Brewery & other London microbreweries
Selected Ciders, wines
59 locals recommend
The Wild Card Brewery Barrel Store
Shernhall StreetMicro-brewery and Bar. At weekends the Brewery Tap Bar is open to the public, offering:
A range of bottled & cask beer from Wild Card Brewery & other London microbreweries
Selected Ciders, wines
Smart corner gastropub. At the bar, a rotating array of real ales and a good wine list (with carafes perfect for a gentle weeknight meal) keep drinkers happy. It welcomes kids at certain times.
31 locals recommend
Queens Arms
42 Orford Rd Smart corner gastropub. At the bar, a rotating array of real ales and a good wine list (with carafes perfect for a gentle weeknight meal) keep drinkers happy. It welcomes kids at certain times.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great local British pub offering ales, a well thought-out selection of lager and craft beer alongside a refreshingly unique wine list.
78 locals recommend
The Bell
617 Forest RdGreat local British pub offering ales, a well thought-out selection of lager and craft beer alongside a refreshingly unique wine list.
Some 13 years after the EMD cinema closed to the public, it has been reopened with a pop up bar in the gorgeous former foyer in this wonderful Grade 2* listed building
40 locals recommend
Mirth, Marvel and Maud
186 Hoe StSome 13 years after the EMD cinema closed to the public, it has been reopened with a pop up bar in the gorgeous former foyer in this wonderful Grade 2* listed building
Based in the heart of Walthamstow Village, they are committed to producing honest British food, sourced ethically, skilfully prepared and reasonably priced, in a relaxed and unpretentious setting.
91 locals recommend
Eat 17 Restaurant
28-30 Orford RdBased in the heart of Walthamstow Village, they are committed to producing honest British food, sourced ethically, skilfully prepared and reasonably priced, in a relaxed and unpretentious setting.
The perfect location to entertain, relax and forget the stresses of modern life, combining a central Walthamstow location, on Orford Road, with a picturesque walled garden situated within the Village
43 locals recommend
The Nags Head
216 Dunmow RdThe perfect location to entertain, relax and forget the stresses of modern life, combining a central Walthamstow location, on Orford Road, with a picturesque walled garden situated within the Village
The Castle is a traditional pub in the heart of Walthamstow Village with local ales, fine wines, delicious food and great coffee served by welcoming staff in a relaxed and informal atmosphere.
49 locals recommend
The Castle
15 Grosvenor Rise EThe Castle is a traditional pub in the heart of Walthamstow Village with local ales, fine wines, delicious food and great coffee served by welcoming staff in a relaxed and informal atmosphere.
Entertainment & Activities
A slice of Scandinavia in E17: a café, shop and venue near Bell Corner in Walthamstow.
11 locals recommend
Bygga Bo
8 Chingford RdA slice of Scandinavia in E17: a café, shop and venue near Bell Corner in Walthamstow.
Lovely local park that was restored in 2012 with funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund and Big Lottery Fund.
20 locals recommend
The Lloyd Park Centre
Winns AvenueLovely local park that was restored in 2012 with funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund and Big Lottery Fund.
Essentials
Veg Hut E17 - Healthy Organic Boutique
2B Chingford RdLocal organic, natural and farm fresh grocers.
Everything Else
Tesco Express
617b Forest RdLocal Tesco express supermarket.
Speciality licensed coffee shop serving cocktails on Friday eve 6pm-11pm, Wed- Thurs 9am - 6pm, Fri 9-4:30pm Sat & Sun 10am - 6pm.
6 locals recommend
56 St James St
56 Saint James StreetSpeciality licensed coffee shop serving cocktails on Friday eve 6pm-11pm, Wed- Thurs 9am - 6pm, Fri 9-4:30pm Sat & Sun 10am - 6pm.
Yoga and Pilates studio in the heart of E17 offering vinyasa flow, jivamukti, rocket , pre and post natal yoga and Pilates, over 50s, hatha and mat based Pilates.
9 locals recommend
East of Eden: Yoga and Reformer Pilates
14 Hatherley MewsYoga and Pilates studio in the heart of E17 offering vinyasa flow, jivamukti, rocket , pre and post natal yoga and Pilates, over 50s, hatha and mat based Pilates.
Set in the heart of Walthamstow Village. It's an ideal place to relax and enjoy their great selection of wines along with their regularly changing food menu
9 locals recommend
Parish Wines
21 Orford RdSet in the heart of Walthamstow Village. It's an ideal place to relax and enjoy their great selection of wines along with their regularly changing food menu
An independent local wine shop in Walthamstow, E17. Specialising in natural and organic wines, local craft beers and selected spirits.
12 locals recommend
Forest Wines
149 Forest RdAn independent local wine shop in Walthamstow, E17. Specialising in natural and organic wines, local craft beers and selected spirits.
Created in the spirit of London's long and disreputable history gin drinking Mother's Ruin produces a range of exquisite fruit liqueurs for sale. It also hosts a tiny cocktail bar
33 locals recommend
Mother's Ruin Gin Palace
Shernhall StreetCreated in the spirit of London's long and disreputable history gin drinking Mother's Ruin produces a range of exquisite fruit liqueurs for sale. It also hosts a tiny cocktail bar
Neon artist and light artist, largest stock of vintage neons and signs in europe. Oldest signmakers in London. The Rolling Scones Cafe is open for food and drinks all week end.
112 locals recommend
Gods Own Junkyard
Shernhall StreetNeon artist and light artist, largest stock of vintage neons and signs in europe. Oldest signmakers in London. The Rolling Scones Cafe is open for food and drinks all week end.
E17 Art House Picture Framers and Gallery in Walthamstow, East London offer a custom framing service, and stock a great selection of affordable art and greetings cards. I've used them for my pictures
6 locals recommend
E17 Art House
54-56 Hoe StE17 Art House Picture Framers and Gallery in Walthamstow, East London offer a custom framing service, and stock a great selection of affordable art and greetings cards. I've used them for my pictures
Good to have a local cinema within a 10 min walk from the flat
47 locals recommend
Empire Cinemas - Walthamstow
267 High StGood to have a local cinema within a 10 min walk from the flat
Clapton Craft. They already have two other shops, one in Clapton and another in Kentish Town. The Walthamstow branch just opened in March 2016. The shop is a beer lovers paradise.
76 Hoe St
76 Hoe StreetClapton Craft. They already have two other shops, one in Clapton and another in Kentish Town. The Walthamstow branch just opened in March 2016. The shop is a beer lovers paradise.
The only public gallery devoted to the life and legacy of William Morris: designer, craftsman, socialist. Open Wednesday - Sunday, 10am - 5pm and Bank Holidays. Free entry
11 locals recommend
Forest Road
531 Forest RoadThe only public gallery devoted to the life and legacy of William Morris: designer, craftsman, socialist. Open Wednesday - Sunday, 10am - 5pm and Bank Holidays. Free entry
Shopping
A combination of artisan cheese, craft beer and fine wines from E17 Taprooms and East London Cheese Board. Also serving coffee and sweet things
16 locals recommend
Froth & Rind
37 Orford RdA combination of artisan cheese, craft beer and fine wines from E17 Taprooms and East London Cheese Board. Also serving coffee and sweet things
Italian Delicatessen of Walthamstow. Open Tuesday to Saturday between 11:00am – 8pm, and on Sundays from 11:00 to 4pm. This is a small shop with a big heart, helpful staff and passionate owners.
38 Hoe St
38 Hoe StreetItalian Delicatessen of Walthamstow. Open Tuesday to Saturday between 11:00am – 8pm, and on Sundays from 11:00 to 4pm. This is a small shop with a big heart, helpful staff and passionate owners.