Guidebook for London
Food Scene
Morito
195 Hackney Rd1 minute walk, great tapas & wines
The Laughing Heart
277 Hackney Rdrestaurant on top floor, wine shop in the basement
Broad range of food stalls - cheese, cold meats, cakes, fruit & veg etc..
Definitely worth a visit and then you can walk along by the Thames to the Tate Modern
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Borough Market
Borough High StreetBroad range of food stalls - cheese, cold meats, cakes, fruit & veg etc..
Definitely worth a visit and then you can walk along by the Thames to the Tate Modern
Drinks & Nightlife
Local cocktail bar hangout - really fun bar!
They sometimes have gigs in the basement
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Off Broadway
63-65 Broadway MarketLocal cocktail bar hangout - really fun bar!
They sometimes have gigs in the basement
Local pub, local vibe.
Unless you like crowds, avoid on Sundays when the flower market is on!
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The Royal Oak
73 Columbia RdLocal pub, local vibe.
Unless you like crowds, avoid on Sundays when the flower market is on!
Sightseeing
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge RoadIconic London bridge
Great photo opportunity
Parks & Nature
Lots to do here - walk, cycle, hire a boat!! This is where East London descends on sunny days. Really feel like a local on a hot day! Theres a great spot to eat at The Pavilion, which overlooks the boating lake.
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Pavilion Cafe
Old Ford RoadLots to do here - walk, cycle, hire a boat!! This is where East London descends on sunny days. Really feel like a local on a hot day! Theres a great spot to eat at The Pavilion, which overlooks the boating lake.
Its the nearest park and only 2 minutes walk. It has a secret wooded walk and it also backs on to Hackney City Farm. Less touristy!
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Haggerston Park
Yorkton StreetIts the nearest park and only 2 minutes walk. It has a secret wooded walk and it also backs on to Hackney City Farm. Less touristy!
Shopping
Open every Saturday - 5 minute walk from my flat. So many local makers & designers and delicious food stalls !
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Broadway Market
Broadway MarketOpen every Saturday - 5 minute walk from my flat. So many local makers & designers and delicious food stalls !
Essentials
2 minute walk from my flat - great for groceries
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Co-op Food - Tower Hamlets - Hackney Road
246-252 Hackney Rd2 minute walk from my flat - great for groceries
Sainsbury's Local
17 Stroud Green RdGreat for daily groceries - 2 minutes walk from my flat
Entertainment & Activities
Hackney Picturehouse
270 Mare St
Cinema with several screens
Reclining comfy seats !
indie cinema at its best. Stunning building, defintiely a great 'locals' spot
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The Castle Cinema
64 - 66 Brooksby's Walkindie cinema at its best. Stunning building, defintiely a great 'locals' spot