Guidebook for Greater London
Drinks & Nightlife
Sager + Wilde Wine Bar
193 Hackney RdSmall, intimate wine & cheese bar. May need to book.
Great bar next to Bethnal Green station, with a large selection of beers.
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Mother Kelly's
251 Paradise RowGreat bar next to Bethnal Green station, with a large selection of beers.
Great nightclub close by (although you wouldn't know it). Good dance music and a good crowd.
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Oval Space
32 The OvalGreat nightclub close by (although you wouldn't know it). Good dance music and a good crowd.
Admittedly a bit of a dive bar, this is a cheap spot for hearing some good live jazz, blues, and Latin Music. Some nights are open mic/bring your own instrument.
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Troy Bar
10 Hoxton StAdmittedly a bit of a dive bar, this is a cheap spot for hearing some good live jazz, blues, and Latin Music. Some nights are open mic/bring your own instrument.
Food Scene
Authentic Vietnamese restaurant. Our go-to restaurant for good value, tasty food.
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Pho house
102 Kingsland RdAuthentic Vietnamese restaurant. Our go-to restaurant for good value, tasty food.
Little Georgia Hackney
87 Goldsmiths RowAmazing wholesome Gerorgian food. BYOB.
Best pizza in London at a cheap price. Small independent London chain.
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Franco Manca
52 Broadway MarketBest pizza in London at a cheap price. Small independent London chain.
Bistrotheque
23-27 Wadeson StGreat brunch spot, but not the cheapest.
Great for Sunday brunch and right next to Colombia Road flower market. Requires advance booking.
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Marksman Public House
254 Hackney RdGreat for Sunday brunch and right next to Colombia Road flower market. Requires advance booking.
Great vegan fast food restaurant. If you have never tried the vegan equivalent of fried chicken, you should go (it’s better).
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Temple of Seitan
43 ParkwayGreat vegan fast food restaurant. If you have never tried the vegan equivalent of fried chicken, you should go (it’s better).
Black Cat café
76A Clarence RdVegan restaurant. Brunch is especially fantastic.
Street market on Saturdays, including food. Can head to London Fields with food and drinks and enjoy the atmosphere. Everyone flocks here when the weather is good.
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Broadway Market
Broadway MarketStreet market on Saturdays, including food. Can head to London Fields with food and drinks and enjoy the atmosphere. Everyone flocks here when the weather is good.
Sightseeing
Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia RoadFamous beautiful flower market on Sunday.
Essentials
Tesco Express
401 High Rd LeytonSmall supermarket nearby.
Getting Around
London 'Tube' underground station (central line). The most convenient way to get around London. Very busy during rush hour.
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Bethnal Green (Stop D) station
London 'Tube' underground station (central line). The most convenient way to get around London. Very busy during rush hour.
For busses heading to Shoreditch / central London.
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Cambridge Heath Station (Stop N)
For busses heading to Shoreditch / central London.
Cambridge Heath Station (Stop N)
For busses heading to Hackney.
Entertainment & Activities
This is where you will find Will most nights. c.£13 for shoe hire and climbing for the day.
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Mile End Climbing Wall
Haverfield RoadThis is where you will find Will most nights. c.£13 for shoe hire and climbing for the day.