Guidebook for London
Food Scene
Best Bread and Baguette in London. Great Coffee.
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Pavilion Bakery Columbia Road
130 Columbia RdBest Bread and Baguette in London. Great Coffee.
Pavilion Bakery
18 Broadway MarketBest Bread and Baguette in London. Great Coffee.
Very popular coffee shop on Broadway Market. Get your freshly roasted Coffee Beans.
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Climpson & Sons Café
67 Broadway MarketVery popular coffee shop on Broadway Market. Get your freshly roasted Coffee Beans.
Amazing Butcher on Broadway Market, By night it transforms into a buzzy cosy restaurant
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Hill & Szrok Master Butcher & Cookshop
60 Broadway MarketAmazing Butcher on Broadway Market, By night it transforms into a buzzy cosy restaurant
Sutton and Sons Fish & Chips
90 Stoke Newington High StreetAmazing Fishmonger on Broadway Market.
The Clove Club in Shoreditch is a Top 50 Worldwide Restaurant Michelin Star Restaurant. Highest ranked in London.
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The Clove Club
380 Old StThe Clove Club in Shoreditch is a Top 50 Worldwide Restaurant Michelin Star Restaurant. Highest ranked in London.
This is the work of a chef who seeks to perfect rather than innovate just for the sake of it. We highly recommend it.
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Brawn
49 Columbia RdThis is the work of a chef who seeks to perfect rather than innovate just for the sake of it. We highly recommend it.
Very modern and friendly place serving delicious innovative tapas selection.
‘Eating at Morito is like a journey of discovery – of flavours, textures and combinations of
ingredients.’- Blanche Vaughan, June 2016
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Morito
195 Hackney RdVery modern and friendly place serving delicious innovative tapas selection.
‘Eating at Morito is like a journey of discovery – of flavours, textures and combinations of
ingredients.’- Blanche Vaughan, June 2016
on Broadway Market, with its top-notch, UK-sourced (when possible) ingredients, speedy and friendly service, the best pizza joint in London
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Franco Manca
52 Broadway Marketon Broadway Market, with its top-notch, UK-sourced (when possible) ingredients, speedy and friendly service, the best pizza joint in London
Great place to go for breakfast/brunch especially on a sunny day as there is a little courtyard in the back.
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The Good Egg Stoke Newington
93 Stoke Newington Church StGreat place to go for breakfast/brunch especially on a sunny day as there is a little courtyard in the back.
Maltby Street Market opened in 2010. This unlikely south-east London backwater quickly became a popular weekend destination.
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Maltby Street Market
Maltby StreetMaltby Street Market opened in 2010. This unlikely south-east London backwater quickly became a popular weekend destination.
cafe in a hipster place, Good value and lovely ambience. *Prepare yourself for queuing on weekends.
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The Breakfast Club
1 Crossrail Plcafe in a hipster place, Good value and lovely ambience. *Prepare yourself for queuing on weekends.
Quirky, 18th-century townhouse tea room that transforms into a cocktail lounge every evening.
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sketch
9 Conduit StQuirky, 18th-century townhouse tea room that transforms into a cocktail lounge every evening.
prices a bit high for the quantity of the food and service but Very cool place
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Caravan King's Cross
1 Granary Squareprices a bit high for the quantity of the food and service but Very cool place
Buen Ayre
50 Broadway MarketArgentinian Steak House.
A cosy modern European joint in Newington Green with great atmosphere and high quality food.
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Perilla
1-3 Green LanesA cosy modern European joint in Newington Green with great atmosphere and high quality food.
If you like tapas, the food is delicious, the attention to detail is second to none, and the staff are always friendly and welcoming.
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El Ganso Cafe
59 Broadway MarketIf you like tapas, the food is delicious, the attention to detail is second to none, and the staff are always friendly and welcoming.
A hip Middle Eastern and North African grill house in Haggerston from former Ottolenghi and Galvin chef Josh Katz.
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Berber & Q - Grill House
338 Acton MewsA hip Middle Eastern and North African grill house in Haggerston from former Ottolenghi and Galvin chef Josh Katz.
not the best but, An industrial-chic setting under railway arches, together with noodles that are made in-house, boost this ramen joint’s allure.
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Tonkotsu East
1a Dunston Stnot the best but, An industrial-chic setting under railway arches, together with noodles that are made in-house, boost this ramen joint’s allure.
modern Japanese. rated ranked 81/100 the best restaurants in the entire UK
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Sosharu
64 Turnmill Streetmodern Japanese. rated ranked 81/100 the best restaurants in the entire UK
Typing Room
Patriot Squarenearby our apartment
Lina will host a bookbinding workshop. You will be introduced to the world of bookbinding and learn about different specialist materials and bookbinding techniques. At the end of the workshop you will take with you, your very own beautiful, handmade book.
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HotBox London
46-48 Commercial StreetLina will host a bookbinding workshop. You will be introduced to the world of bookbinding and learn about different specialist materials and bookbinding techniques. At the end of the workshop you will take with you, your very own beautiful, handmade book.
Thursday is the new Friday!!!
Live music & good vibes! Do not miss Thursday Agriturismo with lovely Live music night! It is just in front of our flat.
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Hackney City Farm
1a Goldsmiths RowThursday is the new Friday!!!
Live music & good vibes! Do not miss Thursday Agriturismo with lovely Live music night! It is just in front of our flat.
Nobu Hotel Shoreditch
10-50 Willow StNOBU RESTAURANT & BAR finally opened!
Parks & Nature
Full of buzz on Saturday.
Therre is London Fields Lido Outdoor Public Swimming pool, open year round. It is less busy when it rains.
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London Fields station
Full of buzz on Saturday.
Therre is London Fields Lido Outdoor Public Swimming pool, open year round. It is less busy when it rains.
Haggerston Park just in front. Enjoy the amazing view from the flat.
There are 3 public Tennis courts, BMX track, and the 11-a-side football pitch.
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Haggerston Park
Yorkton StreetHaggerston Park just in front. Enjoy the amazing view from the flat.
There are 3 public Tennis courts, BMX track, and the 11-a-side football pitch.
Shoreditch Park
188 New N RdThere are indoor Swimming pool and Beach Volleyball court.
an indoor facility with two 50-metre swimming pools and a 25-metre diving pool in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park at Stratford. Designed by Zaha Hadid.
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Londoner Schwimmzentrum
an indoor facility with two 50-metre swimming pools and a 25-metre diving pool in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park at Stratford. Designed by Zaha Hadid.
Swimming Ponds! Since as early as 1860, and probably before, many hardy London folk have taken a dip before work in one of three wooded ponds on Hampstead Heath. It's a century-old tradition that becomes wonderfully welcome when things hot up in the summer months.
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Hampstead Heath
Swimming Ponds! Since as early as 1860, and probably before, many hardy London folk have taken a dip before work in one of three wooded ponds on Hampstead Heath. It's a century-old tradition that becomes wonderfully welcome when things hot up in the summer months.
Essentials
Open daily from 7am to 11pm. 4-minuet walk
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Co-op Food - Tower Hamlets - Hackney Road
246-252 Hackney RdOpen daily from 7am to 11pm. 4-minuet walk
Sainsbury's Local
17 Stroud Green RdOpen daily from 7am to 11pm. 4-minuet walk
Tesco Express
179 Shoreditch High StGetting Around
Hoxton station
Geffrye StreetOverground Station
Bethnal Green (Stop D) station
Central Line Tube Station
Warner Place (Stop HD) station
Bus Stop just in front. Take the 48, 242 or 26.
Liverpool Street is the gateway to both the UK National Rail network, Stansted (airport) Express and the London Underground, with direct access to the Central Line, Circle Line, Metropolitan Line and Hammersmith & City Line.
10-14 minutes by Bus
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Liverpool Street Station
Liverpool Street is the gateway to both the UK National Rail network, Stansted (airport) Express and the London Underground, with direct access to the Central Line, Circle Line, Metropolitan Line and Hammersmith & City Line.
10-14 minutes by Bus
London's public bike sharing scheme, Santander Cycles, is available right in front of the building
Goldsmiths Row
Goldsmiths RowLondon's public bike sharing scheme, Santander Cycles, is available right in front of the building
Arts & Culture
Leading British contemporary art gallery in London, with an international reputation, run by Victoria Miro, one of the "grandes dames of the Britart scene", who first exhibited Chris Ofili and the Chapman Brothers. Only 10mins bike ride!
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Victoria Miro Gallery
16 Wharf RdLeading British contemporary art gallery in London, with an international reputation, run by Victoria Miro, one of the "grandes dames of the Britart scene", who first exhibited Chris Ofili and the Chapman Brothers. Only 10mins bike ride!
Contemporary Art Museum Tate Modern & the newly opened extension Switch House by Herzog & de Meuron. BUS 26 will take you there directly, you will be there in approxmetly 33-minuet.
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Tate Gallery of Modern Art
BanksideContemporary Art Museum Tate Modern & the newly opened extension Switch House by Herzog & de Meuron. BUS 26 will take you there directly, you will be there in approxmetly 33-minuet.
A lovely local gallery showcasing international & local artwork, 10-minuet bike ride from our apartment. it is located near Bricklane.
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Whitechapel-Galerie
77-82 Whitechapel High StA lovely local gallery showcasing international & local artwork, 10-minuet bike ride from our apartment. it is located near Bricklane.
Beautiful gallery of some of Zaha Hadid's work. You can also see small scale models of architectural projects that were worked on. 14-minuet bike ride.
Zaha Hadid Gallery
101 Goswell RdBeautiful gallery of some of Zaha Hadid's work. You can also see small scale models of architectural projects that were worked on. 14-minuet bike ride.
the historic house, museum and library of distinguished 19th century architect Sir John Soane. At Soane’s request, the house has been left untouched since his death – almost 180 years ago.
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Sir John Soane’s Museum
13 Lincoln's Inn Fieldsthe historic house, museum and library of distinguished 19th century architect Sir John Soane. At Soane’s request, the house has been left untouched since his death – almost 180 years ago.
Public art gallery and community hub with a library, cafe and bookshop, which also hosts talks.
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Rivington Place
Rivington PlacePublic art gallery and community hub with a library, cafe and bookshop, which also hosts talks.
It is a private venture, but it's a great gallery for the public that's a bit hidden away. Space is open and allows you to appreciate the art more freely compared to other bigger, famous galleries
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White Cube Bermondsey
Bermondsey Street
It is a private venture, but it's a great gallery for the public that's a bit hidden away. Space is open and allows you to appreciate the art more freely compared to other bigger, famous galleries
The Saatchi Gallery is a London gallery for contemporary art, opened by Charles Saatchi in 1985 in order to exhibit his collection to the public.
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Saatchi Gallery
King's RdThe Saatchi Gallery is a London gallery for contemporary art, opened by Charles Saatchi in 1985 in order to exhibit his collection to the public.
Calvert 22 Foundation focuses on the contemporary culture and creativity of the New East (Eastern Europe, Russia, the Balkans and Central Asia) through exhibitions and events.
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Calvert 22 Foundation
StrandCalvert 22 Foundation focuses on the contemporary culture and creativity of the New East (Eastern Europe, Russia, the Balkans and Central Asia) through exhibitions and events.
Check out The BP Portrait Award 2017 exhibition, it will run at the National Portrait Gallery from 22 June to 24 September 2017.
Late shift on Every Thursday and Friday, 18:00-21:00, to learn about art music drawing history and drinks talks.
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National Portrait Gallery
Saint Martin's PlaceCheck out The BP Portrait Award 2017 exhibition, it will run at the National Portrait Gallery from 22 June to 24 September 2017.
Late shift on Every Thursday and Friday, 18:00-21:00, to learn about art music drawing history and drinks talks.
Diébédo Francis Kéré, the award-winning architect from Gando, Burkina Faso, has been commissioned to design the Serpentine Pavilion 2017
Must see if yo are coming in London in summer.
http://www.serpentinegalleries.org/explore/pavilion
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Serpentine-Galerien
Diébédo Francis Kéré, the award-winning architect from Gando, Burkina Faso, has been commissioned to design the Serpentine Pavilion 2017
Must see if yo are coming in London in summer.
http://www.serpentinegalleries.org/explore/pavilion
Parasol unit foundation for contemporary art is an educational charity and a not-for-profit contemporary art gallery based in London. You can combine with a walk along the canal and a visit to Victoria Miro next door. Open Sundays
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Parasol unit foundation for contemporary art
32 Fitzroy SquareParasol unit foundation for contemporary art is an educational charity and a not-for-profit contemporary art gallery based in London. You can combine with a walk along the canal and a visit to Victoria Miro next door. Open Sundays
Displays the personal art collection of Damien Hirst.
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Newport Street Gallery
9 Newport StDisplays the personal art collection of Damien Hirst.
Victoria and Albert Museum
Cromwell RoadSilkscreen art deco wallpaper London · Make sheets of wallpaper with an award-winning designer! £65 per person
it is near station, contact Daniel to book yourself in!
https://www.airbnb.co.uk/experiences/747?location=London&source=p2¤tTab=experience_tab&searchId=5083c2b8-d79c-483e-9c0c-080eb9b7e5f2
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Hackney Wick station
Silkscreen art deco wallpaper London · Make sheets of wallpaper with an award-winning designer! £65 per person
it is near station, contact Daniel to book yourself in!
https://www.airbnb.co.uk/experiences/747?location=London&source=p2¤tTab=experience_tab&searchId=5083c2b8-d79c-483e-9c0c-080eb9b7e5f2
Entertainment & Activities
Beautiful and vibrant park only a few minutes away. Walk by the canal or ride a bike (tranquil shortcut to Stratford)
*There is a Music Festival every summer.
CITADEL IS LONDON’S BRIGHTEST NEW FESTIVAL. COMBINING THE CITY’S CREATIVITY WITH A THRILLING MUSICAL LINEUP, FOR ONE DAY VICTORIA PARK BECOMES A SUN-DRENCHED UTOPIA…THE ULTIMATE SUMMER SUNDAY.
http://citadelfestival.com/
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Pavilion Cafe
Old Ford RoadBeautiful and vibrant park only a few minutes away. Walk by the canal or ride a bike (tranquil shortcut to Stratford)
*There is a Music Festival every summer.
CITADEL IS LONDON’S BRIGHTEST NEW FESTIVAL. COMBINING THE CITY’S CREATIVITY WITH A THRILLING MUSICAL LINEUP, FOR ONE DAY VICTORIA PARK BECOMES A SUN-DRENCHED UTOPIA…THE ULTIMATE SUMMER SUNDAY.
http://citadelfestival.com/
live music concerts, theatre, arts in the Park, food and local events at the secrets of a world-class venue at the London Stadium.
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Londoner Stadion
live music concerts, theatre, arts in the Park, food and local events at the secrets of a world-class venue at the London Stadium.
Hackney Empire was built in 1901 as a music hall, a leading centre of the alternative comedy boom of the 1980s
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Hackney Empire
291 Mare StHackney Empire was built in 1901 as a music hall, a leading centre of the alternative comedy boom of the 1980s
Performance art theatre near Angel in London
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Sadlers Wells Theatre (Stop UB) station
Performance art theatre near Angel in London
Shakespeare's Globe is a unique international resource dedicated to the exploration of Shakespeare's work and the playhouse for which he wrote, through the connected means of performance and education.
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Shakespeare's Globe Theatre
21 New Globe WalkShakespeare's Globe is a unique international resource dedicated to the exploration of Shakespeare's work and the playhouse for which he wrote, through the connected means of performance and education.
The Castle Cinema is an independent, crowdfunded, community cinema on Chatsworth Road, Hackney. it has seen numerous changes and been many things to many people since it was first built more than 100 years ago...
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The Castle Cinema
64 - 66 Brooksby's WalkThe Castle Cinema is an independent, crowdfunded, community cinema on Chatsworth Road, Hackney. it has seen numerous changes and been many things to many people since it was first built more than 100 years ago...
The Red Gallery is a leading contemporary visual arts collective which creates Exhibitions, Promotes Films Screenings and Music Showcases.
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RedGallery LDN
1-3 Rivington StThe Red Gallery is a leading contemporary visual arts collective which creates Exhibitions, Promotes Films Screenings and Music Showcases.
The Institute of Light is Hackney's newest collaborative, a multi–sensory space. Music shop during the day turns cinema-restaurant night time. A cultural hub set in an enigmatic railway arch and intimate courtyard.
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Number10 London
10 Helmsley PlThe Institute of Light is Hackney's newest collaborative, a multi–sensory space. Music shop during the day turns cinema-restaurant night time. A cultural hub set in an enigmatic railway arch and intimate courtyard.
Topshop (clothing store) are making a splash this summer and have turned Oxford Street into a GIANT water slide http://londontheinside.com/2017/05/25/giant-waterslide-topshop/
You can take a direct bus ride in front of our apartment to Oxford Steet!
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Topshop
Topshop (clothing store) are making a splash this summer and have turned Oxford Street into a GIANT water slide http://londontheinside.com/2017/05/25/giant-waterslide-topshop/
You can take a direct bus ride in front of our apartment to Oxford Steet!
The Old Vic is a classic theatre that showcases some fantastic plays both old and new. They always have a wide variety of famous Vs unknown actors and actresses.
Direct Bus26 going to Waterloo Station
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Das Old Vic
103 The CutThe Old Vic is a classic theatre that showcases some fantastic plays both old and new. They always have a wide variety of famous Vs unknown actors and actresses.
Direct Bus26 going to Waterloo Station
The Copper Box Arena is a multi-sport venue used for the 2012 Summer Olympics, located in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
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Copper Box Arena
The Copper Box Arena is a multi-sport venue used for the 2012 Summer Olympics, located in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Drinks & Nightlife
Fabric London
77A Charterhouse Stthe iconic nightclub based in Farringdon
XOYO is one of East London's best clubs and a bit of a local institution for a cool night out. Hosting a range of live bands and DJs throughout the week and covering all musical tastes, there's something for everyone.
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XOYO
32-37 Cowper StXOYO is one of East London's best clubs and a bit of a local institution for a cool night out. Hosting a range of live bands and DJs throughout the week and covering all musical tastes, there's something for everyone.
Cargo has made a name for itself as one of one the best clubs in Shoreditch with top notch Live bands and DJ sets. Come for a quiet drink or a bite to eat during the day on the massive decked garden or hit the dance floor in the evening and keep partying until the early hours at this banging Shoreditch club.
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Cargo
83 Rivington StCargo has made a name for itself as one of one the best clubs in Shoreditch with top notch Live bands and DJ sets. Come for a quiet drink or a bite to eat during the day on the massive decked garden or hit the dance floor in the evening and keep partying until the early hours at this banging Shoreditch club.
This historic music venue has kept all the charm of its original purpose as a theatre with various stairways and balconies to explore and a large open dance space for those club nights, and gigs.
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KOKO
1a Camden High StThis historic music venue has kept all the charm of its original purpose as a theatre with various stairways and balconies to explore and a large open dance space for those club nights, and gigs.
a bar, kitchen and live music venue in the heart of Hackney Central. Drawing on a Nordic aesthetic, top quality food and drinks are served alongside an exciting music programme in a unique space of a redeveloped railway station.
Situated next door to Hackney Central on Amhurst Road, Oslo is a daytime hub to meet and greet, and a night time destination for socialising, eating and enjoying an array of music.
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Oslo Hackney
1A Amhurst Rda bar, kitchen and live music venue in the heart of Hackney Central. Drawing on a Nordic aesthetic, top quality food and drinks are served alongside an exciting music programme in a unique space of a redeveloped railway station.
Situated next door to Hackney Central on Amhurst Road, Oslo is a daytime hub to meet and greet, and a night time destination for socialising, eating and enjoying an array of music.
A creative, cultural hub housed in revamped tube carriages, shipping containers and a warehouse.
Interesting walk from our apartment
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Village Underground
54 Holywell LnA creative, cultural hub housed in revamped tube carriages, shipping containers and a warehouse.
Interesting walk from our apartment
Classic British fare in a former Victorian pub with original mahogany panelling and modern updates. Just near by our apartment
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Marksman Public House
254 Hackney RdClassic British fare in a former Victorian pub with original mahogany panelling and modern updates. Just near by our apartment
this place has one of the best selections of all natural wines in London.
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P Franco
107 Lower Clapton Rdthis place has one of the best selections of all natural wines in London.
East London Liquor Company
221 Grove RdLa Terraza's Mexican Terrace at Number 90 Bar & Kitchen in Hackney Wick, La Terraza is a Mexican terrace bar at Number 90 Bar & Kitchen in Wallace Road, Hackney Wick, by the side of the canal, with bottomless frozen margaritas, Mexican street food, and DJs, open Wednesday to Sunday for the summer. Each day of the week will have a different feel, from acoustic sets on Thursdays, open air films on Fridays, to DJs and the weekends.
go there by bike through Victoria park
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Number 90 - Bar & Restaurant
94 Wallis RdLa Terraza's Mexican Terrace at Number 90 Bar & Kitchen in Hackney Wick, La Terraza is a Mexican terrace bar at Number 90 Bar & Kitchen in Wallace Road, Hackney Wick, by the side of the canal, with bottomless frozen margaritas, Mexican street food, and DJs, open Wednesday to Sunday for the summer. Each day of the week will have a different feel, from acoustic sets on Thursdays, open air films on Fridays, to DJs and the weekends.
go there by bike through Victoria park
Slow fire at Grow
http://growhackney.tumblr.com/
As far as venues go, Grow has got it pretty good. Firstly, it's right beside the River Lea, so the views are delightful. Secondly, you can not only get a drink here, not only sit down for a bit to eat, but also watch a live band (from reggae to jazz and everything in between) or art performances, enjoy a fun-filled after-school club (if you have little 'uns) and dance with DJs until midnight.
go there by bike through Victoria park
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Grow
98C Wallis RdSlow fire at Grow
http://growhackney.tumblr.com/
As far as venues go, Grow has got it pretty good. Firstly, it's right beside the River Lea, so the views are delightful. Secondly, you can not only get a drink here, not only sit down for a bit to eat, but also watch a live band (from reggae to jazz and everything in between) or art performances, enjoy a fun-filled after-school club (if you have little 'uns) and dance with DJs until midnight.
go there by bike through Victoria park