Guidebook for local area
Drinks & Nightlife
The Mermaid
181 Clarence RoadAmazing drinks selection, beautiful venue.
Nearby new venue - great music - check out their website for more details - https://earthackney.co.uk/
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EartH Evolutionary Arts Hackney
11-17 Stoke Newington RoadNearby new venue - great music - check out their website for more details - https://earthackney.co.uk/
Shopping
Hackney Central station
off Amhurst RdEssentials
Tesco Express
401 High Rd LeytonGreat for food, drinks and groceries
Palm 2
156 Lower Clapton Rdorganic, great hot food buffet, tables and coffee too!
Getting Around
Clapton station
Upper Clapton Roadtrains to Central London
Trains to Central London and out of london for Nature at Chesunt (lakes), Epping Forrest (woods)
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Hackney Downs station
Trains to Central London and out of london for Nature at Chesunt (lakes), Epping Forrest (woods)
Regular trains to Stratford (Jubilee, Central line, DLR etc)and Highbury & Islington (Victoria Line)
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Hackney Central station
off Amhurst RdRegular trains to Stratford (Jubilee, Central line, DLR etc)and Highbury & Islington (Victoria Line)
Parks & Nature
Open Doors Baptist Church
Downs RoadTrees and park
Hackney Marshes
Beautiful river and canal with big park and wildlife!
beautiful cafe with amazing lawn and stunning views from Springfield Park
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Iphakethe Springfield
61 Ashtead Rdbeautiful cafe with amazing lawn and stunning views from Springfield Park
Hop on the train from Clapton or Hackney Downs to Chingford - gateway to huge and ancient Epping Forrest
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Epping Forest
Hop on the train from Clapton or Hackney Downs to Chingford - gateway to huge and ancient Epping Forrest
Food Scene
My Neighbours the Dumplings
165 Lower Clapton RdAmazing decor! Great food
Millfields Coffee
145 Chatsworth Rdbest breakfasts in London!
It’s the perfect place for a boisterous weekend brunch or a romantic evening meal. Mediterranean food.
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Pivaz
34 Chatsworth RdIt’s the perfect place for a boisterous weekend brunch or a romantic evening meal. Mediterranean food.
Best crêpes in London! Indeed, better than France, said our French friend Maxime on last visit. Lovely little garden out the back for al fresco dining.
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Le Merlin
78 Lower Clapton RdBest crêpes in London! Indeed, better than France, said our French friend Maxime on last visit. Lovely little garden out the back for al fresco dining.
Sunday market - Eat your way round the globe: from haggis toasties to bowls of laksa via French cheese, takoyaki and a guy selling fish out of a sailing boat.
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Chatsworth Road
Chatsworth RoadSunday market - Eat your way round the globe: from haggis toasties to bowls of laksa via French cheese, takoyaki and a guy selling fish out of a sailing boat.
Clapton Tram
38-40 Upper Clapton RdEatery in former Tram Store - a piece of London history!
100% vegan and cooperatively-run space. Delicious vegan snacks, meals, the best sausage rolls and samosas in the universe, incredible cakes, milkshakes and Zapatista coffee. We also sell the cheapest VEGO in town!, cashew based cheeses, Club Mate & Fritz Kola (awesome soft drinks from Germany). https://blackcatcafe.co.uk/
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Black Cat café
76A Clarence Rd 100% vegan and cooperatively-run space. Delicious vegan snacks, meals, the best sausage rolls and samosas in the universe, incredible cakes, milkshakes and Zapatista coffee. We also sell the cheapest VEGO in town!, cashew based cheeses, Club Mate & Fritz Kola (awesome soft drinks from Germany). https://blackcatcafe.co.uk/
Vicolo Clapton
237 Lower Clapton RdThe best pizza in London! Inexpensive
Entertainment & Activities
Rio Cinema
107 Kingsland High StreetArt Deco cinema