Guidebook for London
Food Scene
Locally owned and run neighbourhood restaurant and wine bar - renowned for its broad wine selection and amazing cheeseboard!
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L'Entrepot
Locally owned and run neighbourhood restaurant and wine bar - renowned for its broad wine selection and amazing cheeseboard!
One of Hackney's best brunch spots and a must-go for hash brown fans!
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Hash E8
170 Dalston LnOne of Hackney's best brunch spots and a must-go for hash brown fans!
Lovely, cosy gastro-pub - perfect for a rainy Sunday Roast and glass of red!
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The Windsor Castle
135 Lower Clapton RoadLovely, cosy gastro-pub - perfect for a rainy Sunday Roast and glass of red!
A must visit for those exploring Hackney. Runs every Saturday (come rain and shine) with an eclectic mix of vintage furniture and fashion, arts and crafts, music and street and vegan food
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Broadway Market, London E8
33 Broadway MarketA must visit for those exploring Hackney. Runs every Saturday (come rain and shine) with an eclectic mix of vintage furniture and fashion, arts and crafts, music and street and vegan food
Local sourdough take-away pizza - highly recommended for their innovative pizza toppings (including Marmite if it floats your boat!)
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Yard Sale Pizza
105 Lower Clapton RdLocal sourdough take-away pizza - highly recommended for their innovative pizza toppings (including Marmite if it floats your boat!)
Parks & Nature
Leading to Broadway market, London Fields is the perfect spot for a gentle amble, cycle or run. Includes a child's play area, ping-pong table and HIIT facilities
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London Fields station
Leading to Broadway market, London Fields is the perfect spot for a gentle amble, cycle or run. Includes a child's play area, ping-pong table and HIIT facilities
A little further than London Fields but worth the extra effort - Victoria Park's expansive grounds are perfect for a crisp walk, jog or cycle on one of the local Boris Bikes. Recommend a pit-stop at The Pavillion cafe within the grounds for some of the best croissants in London!
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Pavilion Cafe
Old Ford RoadA little further than London Fields but worth the extra effort - Victoria Park's expansive grounds are perfect for a crisp walk, jog or cycle on one of the local Boris Bikes. Recommend a pit-stop at The Pavillion cafe within the grounds for some of the best croissants in London!
Essentials
Just downstairs, the local Co-op is super handy for any last minute essentials. Note all supermarkets now charge 5p for plastic bags so borrow one of the bags for life in the flat instead!
Co-op Food - Hackney - Pembury Circus
Dalston LaneJust downstairs, the local Co-op is super handy for any last minute essentials. Note all supermarkets now charge 5p for plastic bags so borrow one of the bags for life in the flat instead!
Getting Around
Local overground statsion less than 5 minutes from the flat with regular trains into London Liverpool Street (less than 10 mins away) - perfect for getting into Central London
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Hackney Downs station
Local overground statsion less than 5 minutes from the flat with regular trains into London Liverpool Street (less than 10 mins away) - perfect for getting into Central London
Local overground statsion just over 5 minutes from the flat with regular trains into Highbury and Islington (less than 10 mins away) - perfect for getting into Central London via the Victoria line
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Hackney Central station
off Amhurst RdLocal overground statsion just over 5 minutes from the flat with regular trains into Highbury and Islington (less than 10 mins away) - perfect for getting into Central London via the Victoria line
The nearest underground station - c. 10 minute bus ride away and perfect for travelling anywhere on the central line
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Bethnal Green (Stop D) station
The nearest underground station - c. 10 minute bus ride away and perfect for travelling anywhere on the central line
Entertainment & Activities
Modern and comfortable local cinema - just a few minutes walk away and perfect for a laid-back weekend activity. Go early to enjoy one of the pizzettas or a slice of cake!
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Hackney Picturehouse
270 Mare StModern and comfortable local cinema - just a few minutes walk away and perfect for a laid-back weekend activity. Go early to enjoy one of the pizzettas or a slice of cake!