Guidebook for London
Food Scene
E5 Bakehouse
396 Mentmore TerraceGreat coffee and breads
Foodie haven at the market on Saturdays. A good selection of restaurants, cafes and shops all week.
1735 locals recommend
Broadway Market
Broadway MarketFoodie haven at the market on Saturdays. A good selection of restaurants, cafes and shops all week.
Okko
49 Broadway MarketDelicious Japanese food
Violet
47 Wilton WaySuper cakes and coffee
Everything Else
London Fields
London Fields West SideWe love this outdoor heated pool
TripSpace - Yoga & Dance
339 Acton MewsBest place for yoga
Netil Market
13-23 Westgate StNice market on Saturdays
We love this flower market on Sundays. Get there early its a nice walk from the house via Broadway Market.
1660 locals recommend
Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia RoadWe love this flower market on Sundays. Get there early its a nice walk from the house via Broadway Market.
Entertainment & Activities
London Fields
London Fields West SidePlaygrounds good for kids
Hackney City Farm
1a Goldsmiths RowSomething to do with the kids
Intimate fringe theatre in a former paint factory, presenting adventurous new works and classics.
199 locals recommend
Arcola Bar
24 Ashwin StIntimate fringe theatre in a former paint factory, presenting adventurous new works and classics.
Hackney Empire
291 Mare StGet your game face on and embrace the competitive spirit at Draughts, London’s first board game cafe with a staggering 500 games to play, from classics such as Monopoly and Scrabble to niche nostalgic and international games. Set in a cool brick-lined bar under a railway arch with neon artwork, its a great place to come for just drinks and a bite too – though we can’t guarantee you won’t end up playing Trivial Pursuit after your second pint.
52 locals recommend
Draughts - Hackney
41 Kingsland High StreetGet your game face on and embrace the competitive spirit at Draughts, London’s first board game cafe with a staggering 500 games to play, from classics such as Monopoly and Scrabble to niche nostalgic and international games. Set in a cool brick-lined bar under a railway arch with neon artwork, its a great place to come for just drinks and a bite too – though we can’t guarantee you won’t end up playing Trivial Pursuit after your second pint.
Drinks & Nightlife
Indie pub with exposed brick walls and wine-bottle candleholders for DJ nights and Sunday jazz.
108 locals recommend
The Haggerston
438 Kingsland RdIndie pub with exposed brick walls and wine-bottle candleholders for DJ nights and Sunday jazz.
Airy traditional pub with sofas and standard lamps, park-side beer garden, boules and weekend DJs.
162 locals recommend
Pub On The Park
19 Martello StreetAiry traditional pub with sofas and standard lamps, park-side beer garden, boules and weekend DJs.
Locals and students mingle in a shabby-chic, hip hostelry offering real ale and an eclectic jukebox.
73 locals recommend
Prince George
40 Parkholme RdLocals and students mingle in a shabby-chic, hip hostelry offering real ale and an eclectic jukebox.
Parks & Nature
The Regent's Park
London Fields station
Stonebridge Gardens
6 Arbutus StArts & Culture
While a museum specialising in the decorative interior of homes throughout the ages might not sound immediately interesting, it would be a waste to dismiss this beautiful museum without giving it a try. Housed in a beautiful Grade I listed almshouse, the fully-fitted period rooms allow visitors to travel through homes from 1600 to the present day, while also learning about how daily life has dramatically changed during that time. Described as a ‘furnished time machine’, its a fascinating tribute to domestic life in the UK over the years.
13 locals recommend
Geffrye Museum (Stop WB) station
While a museum specialising in the decorative interior of homes throughout the ages might not sound immediately interesting, it would be a waste to dismiss this beautiful museum without giving it a try. Housed in a beautiful Grade I listed almshouse, the fully-fitted period rooms allow visitors to travel through homes from 1600 to the present day, while also learning about how daily life has dramatically changed during that time. Described as a ‘furnished time machine’, its a fascinating tribute to domestic life in the UK over the years.
Shopping
Record stores may be a dying breed, but fortunately for vinyl fans this shop on Pearson Street is going against the grain with their curated selection of musical delights. Described by the owners as a ‘mecca for dance music lovers’, it also sells house, techno, disco, reggae, soul and jazz records, as well as rare vintage finds. There’s even a coffee machine to keep you going while you browse!
Love Vinyl
5 Pearson StRecord stores may be a dying breed, but fortunately for vinyl fans this shop on Pearson Street is going against the grain with their curated selection of musical delights. Described by the owners as a ‘mecca for dance music lovers’, it also sells house, techno, disco, reggae, soul and jazz records, as well as rare vintage finds. There’s even a coffee machine to keep you going while you browse!
Stumble upon some unique art to decorate your new Haggerston home at Nelly Duff, a shop and gallery on Columbia Road selling limited edition prints and artworks. Established in 2005, they’re known for showcasing new and lesser-known artists, and also offer a framing service so you can have your purchase framed up there and then.
15 locals recommend
Nelly Duff
156 Columbia RdStumble upon some unique art to decorate your new Haggerston home at Nelly Duff, a shop and gallery on Columbia Road selling limited edition prints and artworks. Established in 2005, they’re known for showcasing new and lesser-known artists, and also offer a framing service so you can have your purchase framed up there and then.