Guidebook for London
Drinks & Nightlife
MOTH Club
Valette StreetThe Royal Sovereign
64 Northwold RoadPopular local pub and music venue
Parks & Nature
Abney Park
Stoke Newington Church StreetPark and nature reserve in the heart of Stoke Newington
Arts & Culture
Its worth checking out what's on at Hackney Empire. Its a great atmospheric venue, and they have everything from opera to panto to comedy.
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Hackney Empire
291 Mare StIts worth checking out what's on at Hackney Empire. Its a great atmospheric venue, and they have everything from opera to panto to comedy.
Almeida Theatre
Almeida StreetArcola Bar
24 Ashwin StThe Geffrye is set in old Almshouses, and has rooms set out in period style, and a lovely herb garden. There are usually special exhibitions on too, and there a lovely bookshop and cafe.
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Museum of the Home
136 Kingsland RoadThe Geffrye is set in old Almshouses, and has rooms set out in period style, and a lovely herb garden. There are usually special exhibitions on too, and there a lovely bookshop and cafe.
One of the world's leading dance theatres, just a half hour bus journey away in Islington.
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Sadlers Wells Theatre (Stop UB) station
One of the world's leading dance theatres, just a half hour bus journey away in Islington.
The William Morris Gallery is the only public gallery devoted to the life and legacy of William Morris: designer, craftsman, socialist. Really worth a visit to Walthamstow.
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William Morris Gallery
531 Forest RdThe William Morris Gallery is the only public gallery devoted to the life and legacy of William Morris: designer, craftsman, socialist. Really worth a visit to Walthamstow.
Even if museums are not your thing, its still worth a quick visit just to walk around the great court, and have a browse in the museum shop. There's also the restaurant if you're feeling flush.
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British Museum
Great Russell StreetEven if museums are not your thing, its still worth a quick visit just to walk around the great court, and have a browse in the museum shop. There's also the restaurant if you're feeling flush.
The British Library has fantastic exhibitions, and is so much more than just a library.
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The British Library
96 Euston RdThe British Library has fantastic exhibitions, and is so much more than just a library.
Whitechapel Gallery
77-82 Whitechapel High StAnother great Gallery within easy reach of Hackney.
Barbican Centre
Silk Street& Theatre & Cinema
Entertainment & Activities
Beautifully restored independent cinema that shows indie and mainstream films, and also has a bar and restaurant.
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The Castle Cinema
64 - 66 Brooksby's WalkBeautifully restored independent cinema that shows indie and mainstream films, and also has a bar and restaurant.
Rio Cinema
107 Kingsland High StreetIndependent cinema in Dalston
Food Scene
Sodo Pizza Clapton
126 Upper Clapton RdGreat sourdough pizza
Essentials
4 bus stops away in Stamford Hill, this small Sainsbury's has all the essentials.
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Sainsbury's
1 Cambridge Heath Rd4 bus stops away in Stamford Hill, this small Sainsbury's has all the essentials.
Great selection of fruit, veg and groceries, and it's open 24 hours a day.
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WORLD FOODS (k.superstore)
71-75 Upper Clapton RdGreat selection of fruit, veg and groceries, and it's open 24 hours a day.
Getting Around
Manor House station on the piccadilly line is the nearest underground (tube) station and can be reached on the 254/3 bus.
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Manor House Station
Green LanesManor House station on the piccadilly line is the nearest underground (tube) station and can be reached on the 254/3 bus.
Finsbury Park is on the Victoria Line - which will take you to King's Cross, Euston, Oxford Circus and Victoria, and the Piccadilly Line which goes to King's Cross, Russell Square (for the British Museum), Piccadilly Circus and Heathrow.
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Finsbury Park Station
Station PlaceFinsbury Park is on the Victoria Line - which will take you to King's Cross, Euston, Oxford Circus and Victoria, and the Piccadilly Line which goes to King's Cross, Russell Square (for the British Museum), Piccadilly Circus and Heathrow.