Stokey & Surrounds
Drinks & Nightlife
Lively pub with big garden out back. Party vibes in evenings.
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The White Hart
69 Stoke Newington High StLively pub with big garden out back. Party vibes in evenings.
The Scolt Head
107A Culford RdLGBTQ bar and club - straight-friendly too, always packed.
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Dalston Superstore
117 Kingsland High StLGBTQ bar and club - straight-friendly too, always packed.
corrochio's
76 Stoke Newington RoadFave basement spot for margaritas and Mexican fare - love the authentic decor
This is a 10 minute bus or cab trip down towards the canal, but worth the trip! Fantastic cocktails and super fun energy
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🔶🟥🔵 A Bar with Shapes for a Name
232 Kingsland RoadThis is a 10 minute bus or cab trip down towards the canal, but worth the trip! Fantastic cocktails and super fun energy
This place has been around for a good few years now and stood the test of time. Great drinks, relaxed, intimate - a classic neighbourhood cocktail joint and continued favourite.
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High Water London
23 Stoke Newington RdThis place has been around for a good few years now and stood the test of time. Great drinks, relaxed, intimate - a classic neighbourhood cocktail joint and continued favourite.
Parks & Nature
Hackney Downs
Downs Park RoadNice open space for picnics and jogging. Tennis courts too!
Big park, very popular with families. Perfect for a weekend stroll.
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Clissold Park
Green LanesBig park, very popular with families. Perfect for a weekend stroll.
Tiny, hidden garden in the centre of busy Dalston. Perfect to slip away from the crowds and have a glass of wine on a summer evening.
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I-Dalston Eastern Curve Garden
13 Dalston LnTiny, hidden garden in the centre of busy Dalston. Perfect to slip away from the crowds and have a glass of wine on a summer evening.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
63-97 Kensington High StHarvest N16
172-174 Stoke Newington High StZirve Continental London
135 Stoke Newington RdGood for the basics.
Sutton and Sons Fishmongers
111 Stoke Newington High StGood fresh fish.
Meat N16
104 Stoke Newington Church StGood quality, often organic, meat. Also wines.
Food Scene
Amazing pizza from Naples - only two types of pizza available. Can have big queues.
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Vicoli di Napoli Pizzeria
125 Stoke Newington Church StAmazing pizza from Naples - only two types of pizza available. Can have big queues.
Middle Eastern, Jerusalem-style brunches and dinners.
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The Good Egg Stoke Newington
93 Stoke Newington Church StMiddle Eastern, Jerusalem-style brunches and dinners.
The Londesborough
36 Barbauld RdBest pub for Sunday Roast
Probably the best Turkish restaurant in the area, although Mangal 2 and Devran are both pretty good.
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Cirrik 19 Numara Bos
34 Stoke Newington RdProbably the best Turkish restaurant in the area, although Mangal 2 and Devran are both pretty good.
Rubedo
35 Stoke Newington Church StThe best street market in East London for food, drink and hanging out.
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Broadway Market
Broadway MarketThe best street market in East London for food, drink and hanging out.
Sutton and Sons Fish & Chips
90 Stoke Newington High StreetFantastic fish and chips.
Every Saturday morning, 100% organic food market. Meat, veg, breads, cakes etc.
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Growing Communities Farmers Market
Stoke Newington RoadEvery Saturday morning, 100% organic food market. Meat, veg, breads, cakes etc.
For when San Michele is too busy or you want some meat on your pizza, this is cheap and tasty Italian pizza.
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Franco Manca
52 Broadway MarketFor when San Michele is too busy or you want some meat on your pizza, this is cheap and tasty Italian pizza.
Escocesa
67 Stoke Newington Church StLovely tapas.
Such a good pick for a special meal! Laid back atmosphere meets refined cooking - a real treat.
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Perilla
1-3 Green LanesSuch a good pick for a special meal! Laid back atmosphere meets refined cooking - a real treat.
Bored of your average brunch? Head to this delicious cafe and you won't be disappointed. Small and very popular - expect to queue.
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Esters
55 Kynaston RdBored of your average brunch? Head to this delicious cafe and you won't be disappointed. Small and very popular - expect to queue.
My favourite Turkish-run local cafe - buzzy and popular with freelancers. Get in early for their lunch run or weekend brunch.
Drury 188-189 Stoke Newington
158 Stoke Newington RdMy favourite Turkish-run local cafe - buzzy and popular with freelancers. Get in early for their lunch run or weekend brunch.
Excellent food and coffee just by the park. On the pricey side but worth it in our opinion.
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Brunswick East Bakehouse
17 Amhurst TerraceExcellent food and coffee just by the park. On the pricey side but worth it in our opinion.
Jam Cafe
247 Amhurst RoadHankering for an enormous sandwich after your time on the Downs? Step in here.
Sightseeing
The ultimate East London market - you can buy anything here, from giant African snails to Jamaican DVDs to cheap fruit and veg. Weekday mornings only.
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Ridley Rd
Ridley RoadThe ultimate East London market - you can buy anything here, from giant African snails to Jamaican DVDs to cheap fruit and veg. Weekday mornings only.
Arts & Culture
Rio Cinema
107 Kingsland High StreetArt Deco cinema usually showing arthouse/left field films.
Arcola Bar
24 Ashwin StShopping
Beyond Retro Dalston
92-100 Stoke Newington RdFor all your pre-loved fashion needs. Can be pricey.
Our local print and card shop that really delivers on the sunshine factor! Great coffee from the hatch and the loveliest owners too.
Rude & Everyday Sunshine
49 Barbauld RoadOur local print and card shop that really delivers on the sunshine factor! Great coffee from the hatch and the loveliest owners too.
Beautifully curated, holistic, bohemian offerings from a local stylist. Worth a nose around if you're looking for a soulful gift or souvenir - or want your tarot cards read.
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Olive Loves Alfie
111 Stoke Newington Church StBeautifully curated, holistic, bohemian offerings from a local stylist. Worth a nose around if you're looking for a soulful gift or souvenir - or want your tarot cards read.