Guidebook for the local area
Drinks & Nightlife
Howling Hops
Unit 9A White Post LnAwesome locally brewed beer and BBQ
Mother Kelly's Stratford
Great selection of beers and chill vibe
Tina We Salute You E20
2 Olympic Park AveNice spot for cocktails
Parks & Nature
Awesome park for the 2012 Games
755 abantu bendawo batusa
Iqonga le-Olympic leliNkwenkwe yeQueen Elizabeth
Awesome park for the 2012 Games
I-Centre ye-Hackney Marshes
Homerton RoadVictoria Park
Really lovely park with two great cafés and a Sunday market
Shopping
Westfield Stratford City
157 Montfichet RdShort walk to buy anything you might need
Essentials
Large supermarket where you can buy food and all essentials
386 abantu bendawo batusa
Waitrose & Partners
134-152 Balham High RoadLarge supermarket where you can buy food and all essentials
Sainsbury's Local
Nisa
Convenience store that opens longer hours
WaNaHong 華南行 - Stratford
Asian supermarket with a great selection
The best shop in the neighbourhood to fill up all sorts of essentials without any waste. It's great for a short stay since you can buy as little as you need for the duration rather than buying a whole pack/bottle of things you can't finish.
Refill Therapy
The best shop in the neighbourhood to fill up all sorts of essentials without any waste. It's great for a short stay since you can buy as little as you need for the duration rather than buying a whole pack/bottle of things you can't finish.
Food Scene
Independent café with freshly baked bread, nice coffee, pastries and sandwiches
37 abantu bendawo batusa
Signorelli bakery-cafe
7 Victory ParadeIndependent café with freshly baked bread, nice coffee, pastries and sandwiches
Fish and chips is a must-have when you visit London, and the folks at the Fish House give it a nice modern, East-London twist with smiles :)
104 abantu bendawo batusa
Fish House
128 Lauriston RdFish and chips is a must-have when you visit London, and the folks at the Fish House give it a nice modern, East-London twist with smiles :)
Local restaurant pub with friendly atmosphere. Great to hang out with friends, have a pint, or watch sports. Kids-friendly as well.
13 abantu bendawo batusa
Neighbourhood
52-54 Celebration AveLocal restaurant pub with friendly atmosphere. Great to hang out with friends, have a pint, or watch sports. Kids-friendly as well.
Classy european restaurant if you crave a nice meal and a cocktail
16 abantu bendawo batusa
Darkhorse Restaurant Bar
16 Victory ParadeClassy european restaurant if you crave a nice meal and a cocktail
Nice and friendly café in the middle of the Olympic Park with outdoor seating. Table tennis table free to use. The playground nearby is tempting even for adults!
Timber Lodge
1A Honour Lea AveNice and friendly café in the middle of the Olympic Park with outdoor seating. Table tennis table free to use. The playground nearby is tempting even for adults!
One of the best street markets in town open every Saturday with fresh produce, lots of cooked food, pastries and local restaurants. Easy access from Hackney Central Overground Station.
1735 abantu bendawo batusa
Broadway Market
Broadway MarketOne of the best street markets in town open every Saturday with fresh produce, lots of cooked food, pastries and local restaurants. Easy access from Hackney Central Overground Station.
La Gelatiera
1 W Park WalkTasty gelato, waffle, pastry and coffee
Nice atmosphere as one of the local favourites by the canal with occasional live music and exhibitions.
90 abantu bendawo batusa
Number 90 - Bar & Restaurant
94 Wallis Rd Nice atmosphere as one of the local favourites by the canal with occasional live music and exhibitions.
Grow
98C Wallis RdGinger & Mint eastvillage
13-14 Victory ParadeFantastic place for smoothies and wholesome breakfast or lunch
Entertainment & Activities
Either to admire the architecture or to go swimming
141 abantu bendawo batusa
I-Centre ye-Aquatics ye-London
Either to admire the architecture or to go swimming
Cool architecture and awesome for road cyclists, track racing, mountain bikers, and BMX.
36 abantu bendawo batusa
Lee Valley VeloPark
Abercrombie RoadCool architecture and awesome for road cyclists, track racing, mountain bikers, and BMX.
IStadium yaseLondon
Where the 2012 Games happened
Copper Box Arena
Four Quarters East
East Bay LaneAn arcade bar!
Film screenings, yoga classes, live music - there are always fun events going on here. :)
http://www.roofeast.com/
31 abantu bendawo batusa
Roof East
Great Eastern RoadFilm screenings, yoga classes, live music - there are always fun events going on here. :)
http://www.roofeast.com/
Arts & Culture
The Yard Theatre
Unit 2a Queen's YardIf you're adventurous for some good, independent theatre ;)