Guidebook for Greater London
Food Scene
Quirky restaurant with a no-frills set-up, serving an inventive, constantly changing British menu
48 locals recommend
A Little Of What You Fancy
464 Kingsland RoadQuirky restaurant with a no-frills set-up, serving an inventive, constantly changing British menu
Family-run, no-frills, Vietnamese restaurant specialising in traditional fish dishes.
77 locals recommend
Mien Tay
106-108 Kingsland RdFamily-run, no-frills, Vietnamese restaurant specialising in traditional fish dishes.
British ingredients are given Southern Italian flair, and there's a separate bar for drinkers
93 locals recommend
Rotorino
434 Kingsland RdBritish ingredients are given Southern Italian flair, and there's a separate bar for drinkers
Rustic-chic eatery with thoughtfully sourced fried chicken, sour cocktails and soft-serve ice cream
64 locals recommend
Chick 'n' Sours
390 Kingsland RdRustic-chic eatery with thoughtfully sourced fried chicken, sour cocktails and soft-serve ice cream
Despite the fact that London offers pretty much every cuisine in the world, it’s not often that you come across a fantastic Turkish restaurant. Ignore the basic interior and pop in for authentic ocakbasi at a bargain price. You might even spot legendary artists Gilbert and George, who are rumoured to dine here every night.
96 locals recommend
Mangal 2 Restaurant
4 Stoke Newington RdDespite the fact that London offers pretty much every cuisine in the world, it’s not often that you come across a fantastic Turkish restaurant. Ignore the basic interior and pop in for authentic ocakbasi at a bargain price. You might even spot legendary artists Gilbert and George, who are rumoured to dine here every night.
Drinks & Nightlife
Indie pub with exposed brick walls and wine-bottle candleholders for DJ nights and Sunday jazz.
108 locals recommend
The Haggerston
438 Kingsland RdIndie pub with exposed brick walls and wine-bottle candleholders for DJ nights and Sunday jazz.
Bar with its own photo booth, focused on internationally sourced real ales, craft beers and ciders.
38 locals recommend
The Fox
39 Church StBar with its own photo booth, focused on internationally sourced real ales, craft beers and ciders.
Hysteria
578 Kingsland RdStylish bar and club hosting regular guest kitchens, live music events and comedy evenings.
A former Victorian pub in Dalston that's recently been renovated and fitted out with a big, wooden dancefloor.
7 locals recommend
Bar 512
512 Kingsland RdA former Victorian pub in Dalston that's recently been renovated and fitted out with a big, wooden dancefloor.