Guidebook for London
Food Scene
Cafe OTO
18-22 Ashwin StreetGreat place for coffee and music.
Mangal 2 Restaurant
4 Stoke Newington RdGreat Turkish food!
Cirrik 19 Numara Bos
34 Stoke Newington RdAnother epic Turkish
There are a lot of Vietnamese restaurants on this part of Kingsland Road, this is one of them.
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Hanoi Cafe
98 Kingsland RdThere are a lot of Vietnamese restaurants on this part of Kingsland Road, this is one of them.
The Duke Of Wellington
119 Balls Pond RdNice pub, can get busy over the weekend but fun!
The Scolt Head
107A Culford RdGreat local pub
Franco Manca
52 Broadway MarketBest pizzas in the area
Violet
47 Wilton WayAmazing cakes and pastries. Staff a bit moody though,
It is literally one minute away and have the best coffee in London. Nice food too!
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Allpress Espresso Roastery & Cafe
55 Dalston LnIt is literally one minute away and have the best coffee in London. Nice food too!
Mildreds Dalston
Great vegetarian restaurant with many vegan options
Andu Café
528 Kingsland RdCheap Ethiopian food close by.
The Dusty Knuckle Bakery
Abbot StreetThe best bakery in the area with seatings outside.
Everything Else
Rio Cinema
107 Kingsland High StreetLocal art deco cinema
Broadway Market
Broadway MarketOn Saturdays
Amazing in the summer for a piece of tranquility so very close to the main street.
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I-Dalston Eastern Curve Garden
13 Dalston LnAmazing in the summer for a piece of tranquility so very close to the main street.
Donlon Books
75 Broadway Marketfor the selection of books
Parks & Nature
London Fields station
Nice park for jogging and hanging out in the summer
Entertainment & Activities
Izitsha zaseLondon
London Fields West SideHeated outdoor swimming pool
Drinks & Nightlife
Prince George
40 Parkholme RdOur most local pub, serves food
The Talbot
109 Mortimer RdNice pub on a quiet side road, try a pint of Landlord
Ruby's
76 Stoke Newington Rd10 mins walk / Dalston's only real cocktail lounge
5 mins walk / alternative bar (sometimes can be very quiet, sometimes live music
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Servant Jazz Quarters
10A Bradbury St5 mins walk / alternative bar (sometimes can be very quiet, sometimes live music
The Shacklewell Arms
71 Shacklewell Ln15 mins walk / hipsters hangout with some good gigs
Ray's Bar
95 Kingsland High Street10 mins walk / gay/hipster bar with DJ room downstairs
The Dalston Jazz Bar
4 Bradbury StFor a dance
The Haggerston
438 Kingsland RdGood vibes and good pizzas
The Dove
24-28 Broadway MarketWide selection of beers. The food is pretty good too.
The Victoria Dalston
451 Queensbridge RdVery close to home have very good gigs.
The Spurstowe Arms
68 Greenwood RdHave a small garden at the back
Ridley Road Market (Stop P) station
Cheap cocktails
Essentials
Sainsbury's
112 High StBiggest supermarket around
Small convenient supermarket by the station.
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Co-op Food - Dalston Square - London
Dalston LaneSmall convenient supermarket by the station.
Arts & Culture
Amazing in the summer, outdoor cinema, yoga or just drinking
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Dalston Roof Park
18-22 Ashwin StAmazing in the summer, outdoor cinema, yoga or just drinking
Arcola Bar
24 Ashwin StInteresting selection of plays and events. Also have a nice bar
Although the Rio is the closest cinema, this one has the biggest screen (depending on the film) and reclining seats :)
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Hackney Empire
291 Mare StAlthough the Rio is the closest cinema, this one has the biggest screen (depending on the film) and reclining seats :)