Paula’s guidebook
Food
Millfields Coffee
145 Chatsworth RdGreat brunch and coffee.
P Franco
107 Lower Clapton RdA lively neighbourhood wine bar which serves great food.
Tiny cafe and shop with organic breakfasts and their famous home-made jams.
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London Borough of Jam
51D Chatsworth RdTiny cafe and shop with organic breakfasts and their famous home-made jams.
My Neighbours the Dumplings
165 Lower Clapton RdHighly rated dumpling house and sake bar.
Leo's Restaurant & Bar
New buzzy Italian
Leo's Restaurant & Bar
New buzzy Italian
Fink’s Chats
Perfect place to get morning coffee and pastries
Local walks
Cross over the canal to this nature-filled area, great for running and walks.
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Hackney Marshes
Cross over the canal to this nature-filled area, great for running and walks.
River Lea
The canals are beautiful and great for exploring during the day.
Explore lush parkland at the former Olympic site.
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Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Explore lush parkland at the former Olympic site.
Hackney Wick
Cool creative area with cafes, bars and art spaces.
Entertainment
The Elderfield
57 Elderfield RdNice local pub for evening drinks.
Beautifully restored art deco cinema and bar that screens independent films.
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The Castle Cinema
64 - 66 Brooksby's WalkBeautifully restored art deco cinema and bar that screens independent films.
Contemporary theatre set in a former warehouse, that also hosts club nights.
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The Yard Theatre
Unit 2a Queen's YardContemporary theatre set in a former warehouse, that also hosts club nights.
Shopping
A New Tribe
92a Chatsworth RdBeautiful homewares, rugs and local designers.
Triangle Store
81 Chatsworth RdDesign focused homewares, clothing and art.
The Hackney Draper
25 Chatsworth RdHigh quality local gifts, fabrics and homewares.
Botany
Plants, homewares and organic cosmetics.