Guidebook for London
Drinks & Nightlife
Our extremely popular local pub since 1842, lovely decor, always busy, amazing selection of drinks and British cuisine with a twist. Live music and big screen. Try the baked Camembert! Open til late.
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The Duke Of Wellington
119 Balls Pond RdOur extremely popular local pub since 1842, lovely decor, always busy, amazing selection of drinks and British cuisine with a twist. Live music and big screen. Try the baked Camembert! Open til late.
Games lounge and cocktail bar. Lots of entertainment, both digital and retro games. You can easily spend hours here!
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Loading Bar
129 Stoke Newington High StGames lounge and cocktail bar. Lots of entertainment, both digital and retro games. You can easily spend hours here!
Wine bar also serving great food and with a vast selection of wines to choose from. Walk or Buses 30 or 56.
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L'Entrepot
Wine bar also serving great food and with a vast selection of wines to choose from. Walk or Buses 30 or 56.
Warehouse type nightclub with outdoor space, 24hr licence. Closes 7am. Open Friday, Saturday and Tuesday. Varied DJ's, events and music styles from techno to house, etc. See website for what's on. Dalston Kingsland to Camden Road, then 15 mins walk.
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Egg London Nightclub
5-13 Vale RoyalWarehouse type nightclub with outdoor space, 24hr licence. Closes 7am. Open Friday, Saturday and Tuesday. Varied DJ's, events and music styles from techno to house, etc. See website for what's on. Dalston Kingsland to Camden Road, then 15 mins walk.
Traditional alehouse with live entertainment, piano and open until late on weekends. Bus 21 or 141.
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The Wenlock Arms
26 Wenlock RdTraditional alehouse with live entertainment, piano and open until late on weekends. Bus 21 or 141.
Gastropub with stripped-down decor serving organic beer, wine and meat plus sustainable fish. Bus 38 or 56.
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The Duke of Cambridge
30 Saint Peter's StreetGastropub with stripped-down decor serving organic beer, wine and meat plus sustainable fish. Bus 38 or 56.
VIVA Cocktails & Tapas
2 Stoke Newington RdMexican tapas and craft cocktails.
Gastro pub with a best food award and an upstairs theatre. See website for events. 20 mins walk or bus 21 or 141.
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Rosemary Branch Theatre & Pub
2 Shepperton RdGastro pub with a best food award and an upstairs theatre. See website for events. 20 mins walk or bus 21 or 141.
Gastro victorian pub decorated with antique furniture, guest beers and British food.
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The Cellars
125 Newington Green RdGastro victorian pub decorated with antique furniture, guest beers and British food.
Traditional pub serving english food with a twist and various brews. Bus 30.
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The Drapers Arms
44 Barnsbury StTraditional pub serving english food with a twist and various brews. Bus 30.
The Nest
36 Stoke Newington RoadQuirky club scene, Friday and Saturday best!
Small varied music venue with amazing cocktails and good atmosphere. More traditional jazz tends to be on Fridays. Check out own website for what's on
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Servant Jazz Quarters
10A Bradbury StSmall varied music venue with amazing cocktails and good atmosphere. More traditional jazz tends to be on Fridays. Check out own website for what's on
Basement bar with dancefloor, attracting a hip crowd for karaoke, film screenings and DJ sets.
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The Alibi
91 Kingsland High StreetBasement bar with dancefloor, attracting a hip crowd for karaoke, film screenings and DJ sets.
Bar and club hosting dance DJs, live music, cinema screen and installations on 3 levels, with roof garden barbecue, street food and slushies cocktails. Bus 149 or 21 or Dalston Junction to Shoreditch High Street.
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Queen of Hoxton
1 Curtain RdBar and club hosting dance DJs, live music, cinema screen and installations on 3 levels, with roof garden barbecue, street food and slushies cocktails. Bus 149 or 21 or Dalston Junction to Shoreditch High Street.
Food Scene
Long-standing family-run Modern European fine dining with 200-bin wine cellar, hidden garden and conservatory. Bus 38.
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Frederick's
106 Camden PsgeLong-standing family-run Modern European fine dining with 200-bin wine cellar, hidden garden and conservatory. Bus 38.
Jamaican restaurant/bar with amazing food, nice jerk, lots of rum cocktails, all to the sound of classic reggae. Must try the caramelised plantain. Also unlimited rum punch on Saturdays and Sundays from 11am till 4pm.
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Rudie's
50 Stoke Newington RdJamaican restaurant/bar with amazing food, nice jerk, lots of rum cocktails, all to the sound of classic reggae. Must try the caramelised plantain. Also unlimited rum punch on Saturdays and Sundays from 11am till 4pm.
British ingredients are given Southern Italian flair in this restaurant run by Stevie Parle, who was voted young chef of the year in 2010. There's a separate bar for drinkers.
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Rotorino
434 Kingsland RdBritish ingredients are given Southern Italian flair in this restaurant run by Stevie Parle, who was voted young chef of the year in 2010. There's a separate bar for drinkers.
North African and Spanish dishes and all-day tapas in smart space with low lights and wooden floors. Bus 38.
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Moro
34-36 Exmouth MarketNorth African and Spanish dishes and all-day tapas in smart space with low lights and wooden floors. Bus 38.
Ecuadorean/South American restaurant. Authentic, delicious food, nicely presented. Try the cocktails. Buses 38 or 56.
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El Inca Plebeyo
162 Essex RdEcuadorean/South American restaurant. Authentic, delicious food, nicely presented. Try the cocktails. Buses 38 or 56.
Brazilian Churrascaria, typical buffet restaurant, serving meat on skewers like a barbecue. Typical desserts and cocktails. Meat is delicious, try brigadeiro cake or passion fruit desserts! Buses 30 or 56.
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Rodizio Rico
77-78 Upper StBrazilian Churrascaria, typical buffet restaurant, serving meat on skewers like a barbecue. Typical desserts and cocktails. Meat is delicious, try brigadeiro cake or passion fruit desserts! Buses 30 or 56.
Upmarket restaurant and bar with amazing views of the city from the 38th floor. Open 24 hrs. Best to book in advance. Smart dress code. On the same building is SushiSamba, which requires booking months in advance for its restaurant, but you can still go for drinks! Buses 242 or 149.
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Duck & Waffle
110 BishopsgateUpmarket restaurant and bar with amazing views of the city from the 38th floor. Open 24 hrs. Best to book in advance. Smart dress code. On the same building is SushiSamba, which requires booking months in advance for its restaurant, but you can still go for drinks! Buses 242 or 149.
Authentic Peruvian cuisine, yummy ceviche and nice pisco sour. Best to book if arriving after 8pm. Buses 38 or 56.
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Tierra Peru
164 Essex RdAuthentic Peruvian cuisine, yummy ceviche and nice pisco sour. Best to book if arriving after 8pm. Buses 38 or 56.
Upmarket restaurant with amazing views of London. Requires booking well in advance, but you can go for drinks. Smart dress code. Also see Duck and Waffle. Buses 149 or 242.
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SUSHISAMBA Лондон
BishopsgateUpmarket restaurant with amazing views of London. Requires booking well in advance, but you can go for drinks. Smart dress code. Also see Duck and Waffle. Buses 149 or 242.
Excellent breakfast/brunch. Small venue, you need to go early to avoid the queues! Buses 38 or 56.
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Rita's Bar & Dining
35 Stoke Newington RdExcellent breakfast/brunch. Small venue, you need to go early to avoid the queues! Buses 38 or 56.
Elevated choice at the Town Hall Hotel, Patriot Square E2 9NF for seasonal modern takes on European fare and notable wines. Bus 56 to Hackney Downs, then train to Cambridge Heath (2 stops).
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Typing Room
Patriot SquareElevated choice at the Town Hall Hotel, Patriot Square E2 9NF for seasonal modern takes on European fare and notable wines. Bus 56 to Hackney Downs, then train to Cambridge Heath (2 stops).
Upmarket British food restaurant, best to book for a meal, serves breakfast. Open bar on a first come, first served basis. Stunning views of London and ambience. Smart dress code. Bus 149.
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Aqua Shard
31 St Thomas StUpmarket British food restaurant, best to book for a meal, serves breakfast. Open bar on a first come, first served basis. Stunning views of London and ambience. Smart dress code. Bus 149.
Romantic setting, tasty turkish food. Bus 236 from Newington Green.
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Iznik
19 Highbury ParkRomantic setting, tasty turkish food. Bus 236 from Newington Green.
Much-loved Punjabi restaurant serving aromatic, spicy dishes in a contemporary interior, very popular. Dalston Junction to Whitechapel.
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Tayyabs
83-89 Fieldgate StMuch-loved Punjabi restaurant serving aromatic, spicy dishes in a contemporary interior, very popular. Dalston Junction to Whitechapel.
French Brasserie chain, lovely decor. Delicious calamari fritti starter. Try the duck, brioche burger or vegetarian risotto. Buses 30 or 38 or 56 or 73 or 341 or 476.
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Côte Brasserie - Islington
4-6 Islington GreenFrench Brasserie chain, lovely decor. Delicious calamari fritti starter. Try the duck, brioche burger or vegetarian risotto. Buses 30 or 38 or 56 or 73 or 341 or 476.
Good food and drinks, chilled vibe. Great to relax right by the canal. Bus 21 or 141 or 15mins walk.
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Towpath Café
42 De Beauvoir CresGood food and drinks, chilled vibe. Great to relax right by the canal. Bus 21 or 141 or 15mins walk.
Trattoria Da Luigi
98-100 Stoke Newington Church StCosy setting, good food. Buses 73 or 476.
Intimate setting, delicious food, needs booking as always busy! Bus 30.
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Le Sacre Coeur
18 Theberton StIntimate setting, delicious food, needs booking as always busy! Bus 30.
The Gate Islington
370 Saint John StreetVegetarian and vegan cuisine. Bus 38.
Fifty Six
56 Newington GrnGood for breakfast/brunch.
Cafe Brasserie great for brunch, nice smoothies, good vegetarian selection. Outdoor seating in the summer.
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Acoustic Brasserie
60 Newington GrnCafe Brasserie great for brunch, nice smoothies, good vegetarian selection. Outdoor seating in the summer.
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Cool 1920's former garage houses this restaurant with tapas like dishes of delicious British/European food and wines. Communal tables, good atmosphere. Situated at Barnes Motors, 116 Petherton road. Bus 141 or 20 mins walk.
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Primeur
116 Petherton RdCool 1920's former garage houses this restaurant with tapas like dishes of delicious British/European food and wines. Communal tables, good atmosphere. Situated at Barnes Motors, 116 Petherton road. Bus 141 or 20 mins walk.
Entertainment & Activities
Everything about the Electric Shoreditch exudes luxury, from the leather armchairs and footstools to the cashmere blankets and chic little tables to hold your drinks. Seats in the middle of rows B and C have the best views. Dalston Junction to Shoreditch or bus 242.
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Electric Cinema
64-66 Redchurch StreetEverything about the Electric Shoreditch exudes luxury, from the leather armchairs and footstools to the cashmere blankets and chic little tables to hold your drinks. Seats in the middle of rows B and C have the best views. Dalston Junction to Shoreditch or bus 242.
Football fans can book a tour of the stadium. Dalston Kingsland train to Drayton Park (change at Highbury & Islington to Hertford trains).
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Футбольний клуб Арсенал
75 Drayton ParkFootball fans can book a tour of the stadium. Dalston Kingsland train to Drayton Park (change at Highbury & Islington to Hertford trains).
Independent cinema showing from mainstream to foreign films. Has an all day cafe/bar. Bus 277.
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Hackney Picturehouse
270 Mare StIndependent cinema showing from mainstream to foreign films. Has an all day cafe/bar. Bus 277.
Outdoor floodlit and heated pool open 06:30am til 9pm. Situated at London Fields Park, awarded a green flag. Has tennis courts and is a dogs off leash park. Buses 38 or 277
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Лондонські поля
London Fields West SideOutdoor floodlit and heated pool open 06:30am til 9pm. Situated at London Fields Park, awarded a green flag. Has tennis courts and is a dogs off leash park. Buses 38 or 277
Essentials
Brazilian butchers and Brazilian goods supermarket. Bus 277.
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Brazilian Centre HACKNEY
223 Mare StBrazilian butchers and Brazilian goods supermarket. Bus 277.
Our local mini market. Variety of essentials on sale. They top up/sell Oyster cards.
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Express Supersave London
130 Balls Pond RdOur local mini market. Variety of essentials on sale. They top up/sell Oyster cards.
Large Sainsburys, pharmacy, various shops and local food market located within the shopping area and surround. All walking distance to our apartment.
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Kingsland Shopping Centre
Kingsland High StreetLarge Sainsburys, pharmacy, various shops and local food market located within the shopping area and surround. All walking distance to our apartment.
Getting Around
Haggerston Road
Haggerston RoadSantander cycle scheme docking station (fancy wording for Boris bikes rental).
The Docking station for Boris bikes is situated in Hertford Rd
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De Beauvoir Town
The Docking station for Boris bikes is situated in Hertford Rd
5 minutes walk from our apartment, the overground train line also connects to the underground tube line, allowing transport access to anywhere in London
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Dalston Kingsland station
5 minutes walk from our apartment, the overground train line also connects to the underground tube line, allowing transport access to anywhere in London
Parks & Nature
Green flag awarded, large park with events and rent a boat in the summer. Bus 277
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Pavilion Cafe
Old Ford RoadGreen flag awarded, large park with events and rent a boat in the summer. Bus 277
Free BMX track, food growing orchard and sports amenities park. Dalston junction to Hoxton or half an hour walk.
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Парк Хаггерстон
Yorkton StreetFree BMX track, food growing orchard and sports amenities park. Dalston junction to Hoxton or half an hour walk.
Arts & Culture
Museum set in a grade 1 listed almshouse of the ironmongers company, built in 1714. It has a period and herb garden.
Dalston Junction to Hoxton 2 stops.
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Museum of the Home
136 Kingsland RoadMuseum set in a grade 1 listed almshouse of the ironmongers company, built in 1714. It has a period and herb garden.
Dalston Junction to Hoxton 2 stops.
Beautiful grade 2 listed theatre built in 1901, offering varied shows. Bus 277.
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Хакні Емпайр
291 Mare StBeautiful grade 2 listed theatre built in 1901, offering varied shows. Bus 277.
Very good venue, selection of shows. Worth checking their website for What's on. Bus 38.
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Sadlers Wells Theatre (Stop UB) station
Very good venue, selection of shows. Worth checking their website for What's on. Bus 38.
Local theatre, please see website for what's on. Buses 30 or 38 or 56.
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Театр Алмейда
Almeida StreetLocal theatre, please see website for what's on. Buses 30 or 38 or 56.