Guidebook for London
Food Scene
Really amazing cakes, breakfast and light lunches done by the former pastry chef to Chez Panisse in San Francisco. Pricey but much loved, even so, by the locals.
133 locals recommend
Violet
47 Wilton WayReally amazing cakes, breakfast and light lunches done by the former pastry chef to Chez Panisse in San Francisco. Pricey but much loved, even so, by the locals.
A really top bakery doing proper, old-fashioned sourdough breads as well as pastries, breakfast and lunch, a few groceries. In a quiet, quirky spot under the railway arches. Really worth a visit.
272 locals recommend
E5 Bakehouse
396 Mentmore TerraceA really top bakery doing proper, old-fashioned sourdough breads as well as pastries, breakfast and lunch, a few groceries. In a quiet, quirky spot under the railway arches. Really worth a visit.
Authentic Turkish Grill -- kebabs and everything else all cooked over the fire right in front of you. Very informal.
150 locals recommend
Mangal 1
10 Arcola StAuthentic Turkish Grill -- kebabs and everything else all cooked over the fire right in front of you. Very informal.
Tre Viet Hackney
245-249 Mare StDelicious Vietnamese food, friendly staff, easy with children
Our best local pizza, really thin, imaginative toppings, quite gourmet. Also charcuterie, pasta and other non-pizza meals, cocktails
205 locals recommend
LARDO
201 Richmond RdOur best local pizza, really thin, imaginative toppings, quite gourmet. Also charcuterie, pasta and other non-pizza meals, cocktails
Drinks & Nightlife
The nearest of our three local pubs. Food too at certain times, and a garden at the back.
147 locals recommend
The Spurstowe Arms
68 Greenwood RdThe nearest of our three local pubs. Food too at certain times, and a garden at the back.
Great local pub, tucked away in a quiet street, now doing food too at certain hours
73 locals recommend
Prince George
40 Parkholme RdGreat local pub, tucked away in a quiet street, now doing food too at certain hours
Parks & Nature
Off-the-beaten-track park destination with lovely views over the River Lea and toward the marshes beyond. Can be the starting point for a nice long walk through the great green spaces of East London.
110 locals recommend
Springfield Park
61 Ashtead RdOff-the-beaten-track park destination with lovely views over the River Lea and toward the marshes beyond. Can be the starting point for a nice long walk through the great green spaces of East London.