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Drinks & Nightlife
Great for burgers and early evening drinks. Weekends play hip-hop and R&B music. Across two floors, upstairs bar and dancefloor downstairs.
74 locals recommend
Birthdays
33-35 Stoke Newington RoadGreat for burgers and early evening drinks. Weekends play hip-hop and R&B music. Across two floors, upstairs bar and dancefloor downstairs.
Camp, New-York styled, two-floored trash palace, curated to perfection and always boasting some of London's best underground DJs, and promoters. Across two floors with a good selection of beers.
58 locals recommend
Ray's Bar
95 Kingsland High StreetCamp, New-York styled, two-floored trash palace, curated to perfection and always boasting some of London's best underground DJs, and promoters. Across two floors with a good selection of beers.
Hosts outdoor film nights, dance nights, great for views of Dalston and the City.
79 locals recommend
Dalston Roof Park
18-22 Ashwin StHosts outdoor film nights, dance nights, great for views of Dalston and the City.
"Weekly nights like Lemonade and Your Mum's House shout out the club's hip electro and disco credentials and a solid programme of international, alternative DJs make this an appealing venue."
56 locals recommend
The Nest
36 Stoke Newington Road"Weekly nights like Lemonade and Your Mum's House shout out the club's hip electro and disco credentials and a solid programme of international, alternative DJs make this an appealing venue."
"Garage, grime, techno, dancehall, dubstep and bass-drenched house – with the emphasis firmly on the underground side of things." Open till 6AM.
9 locals recommend
Sofia's Bar
588A Kingsland Road"Garage, grime, techno, dancehall, dubstep and bass-drenched house – with the emphasis firmly on the underground side of things." Open till 6AM.
There in the parking lot, you'll find an awesome outdoor space that serves ribs, burgers and local beers in an outdoor heated area. Open weekends.
Arcola Street
Arcola StreetThere in the parking lot, you'll find an awesome outdoor space that serves ribs, burgers and local beers in an outdoor heated area. Open weekends.
Best speakeasy secret cocktail bar. Look for vintage cinema sign to find it!
99 locals recommend
Ruby's
76 Stoke Newington RdBest speakeasy secret cocktail bar. Look for vintage cinema sign to find it!
Shopping
Beyond Retro's flagship vintage superstore houses a vast but well-edited collection of vintage and second-hand clothing for men and women as well as an on-site café.
73 locals recommend
Beyond Retro Dalston
92-100 Stoke Newington RdBeyond Retro's flagship vintage superstore houses a vast but well-edited collection of vintage and second-hand clothing for men and women as well as an on-site café.
This local record store attracts crate diggers from across London. It's where a discerning selection of new and used vinyl across all genres (including some hard to find gems) meets books and ephemera
13 locals recommend
Kristina Records
194 Well StreetThis local record store attracts crate diggers from across London. It's where a discerning selection of new and used vinyl across all genres (including some hard to find gems) meets books and ephemera
Brands like Balenciaga, Haider Ackermann, and Dries Van Noten. There’s also a record and book store, and an in-house disco with the odd event (invitation-only) taking place for the privileged few.
13 locals recommend
LN-CC
24 Shacklewell LnBrands like Balenciaga, Haider Ackermann, and Dries Van Noten. There’s also a record and book store, and an in-house disco with the odd event (invitation-only) taking place for the privileged few.
Look for interesting gifts, ornaments, vintage compasses and original vintage clothing from 60s-80s.
16 locals recommend
Pelicans and Parrots
40 Stoke Newington RdLook for interesting gifts, ornaments, vintage compasses and original vintage clothing from 60s-80s.
Food Scene
Casual café/diner during the day, dispensing burgers and other comfort-food staples. After dark, the kitchen’s still open, but you can also choose from a cocktail list and a few beers and wines.
Junction House
578 Kingsland RdCasual café/diner during the day, dispensing burgers and other comfort-food staples. After dark, the kitchen’s still open, but you can also choose from a cocktail list and a few beers and wines.
I love their food. Delicious meats and both hot and cold meze at reasonable prices. Warning: do NOT eat the green chilli that comes on the meat plate.
53 locals recommend
Cirrik 19 Numara Bos
34 Stoke Newington RdI love their food. Delicious meats and both hot and cold meze at reasonable prices. Warning: do NOT eat the green chilli that comes on the meat plate.
One of my favourite Chinese restaurants in London and one of the top Zagat rated. This place has amazing selection of dim-sum. Dinner for two is about £85 with wine and service included.
24 locals recommend
Shanghai
One of my favourite Chinese restaurants in London and one of the top Zagat rated. This place has amazing selection of dim-sum. Dinner for two is about £85 with wine and service included.
Perfect for curing your hangover the day after with their brunch menu. Good selection of teas and coffees.
45 locals recommend
White Rabbit
15-16 Bradbury StreetPerfect for curing your hangover the day after with their brunch menu. Good selection of teas and coffees.
Mangal 2 Restaurant
4 Stoke Newington RdAnother great Turkish. Everything is great about this place!
Open 24 hours. Distance: 10 metres. You'll find anything from smoked salmon and cream cheese bagel to tasty curries, pizza and fried chicken. Selection of salads as well.
Mr Bagel
Open 24 hours. Distance: 10 metres. You'll find anything from smoked salmon and cream cheese bagel to tasty curries, pizza and fried chicken. Selection of salads as well.
Late night New-York style pizza, open till 3am on weekends, serve local beer and just tasty!
118 locals recommend
Voodoo Ray's
95 Kingsland High StLate night New-York style pizza, open till 3am on weekends, serve local beer and just tasty!
Want to sample some tasty ramen the after the night before? Take a short walk down Kingsland Road. Branch of the popular Soho ramen bar.
139 locals recommend
Tonkotsu East
1a Dunston StWant to sample some tasty ramen the after the night before? Take a short walk down Kingsland Road. Branch of the popular Soho ramen bar.
Operated by a Mexican and Colombian couple, this place is hands down The Best Mexican in whole of London. Big selection of tequilas and beers.
9 locals recommend
Mezcal Cantina Bar & Restaurant
16 Stoke Newington RdOperated by a Mexican and Colombian couple, this place is hands down The Best Mexican in whole of London. Big selection of tequilas and beers.
20 minutes walk away, this place has real argentine steak, blood pudding and pork sausages. Patatas a la Provenzal goes well with everything. Dinner for two with wine and service is about £150
103 locals recommend
Buen Ayre
50 Broadway Market20 minutes walk away, this place has real argentine steak, blood pudding and pork sausages. Patatas a la Provenzal goes well with everything. Dinner for two with wine and service is about £150
10 minutes walk away, you'll find a French Bakery that has a selection of breads and desserts. Some wines, cheeses and saucisson. If you are French and struggling to find good bread, this is for you.
78 locals recommend
Belle Epoque Patisserie
37 Newington Grn10 minutes walk away, you'll find a French Bakery that has a selection of breads and desserts. Some wines, cheeses and saucisson. If you are French and struggling to find good bread, this is for you.
Essentials
All your shopping needs in this supermarket that is less than 50 metres away.
181 locals recommend
Sainsbury's
112 High StAll your shopping needs in this supermarket that is less than 50 metres away.
Everything Organic and Vegan. Even teas, coffees and muffins. Floor to ceiling windows, perfect for people-watching.
64 locals recommend
Harvest E8
130-132 Kingsland High StEverything Organic and Vegan. Even teas, coffees and muffins. Floor to ceiling windows, perfect for people-watching.