Guidebook for London
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
63-97 Kensington High StPricey but has lots of delicious food and ingredients.
Great local liquor store. Interesting beers, wines and spirits.
40 locals recommend
Borough Wines & Beers
163 Stoke Newington Church StGreat local liquor store. Interesting beers, wines and spirits.
Church Street Bookshop
142 Stoke Newington Church StThe local corner shop for any small food or drink things you may need.
Morrisons
The GroveBig local supermarket. A 15 minute walk away.
Le Parc Delicatessen
Fab local deli.
Food Scene
Rasa South Indian Vegetarian Restaurant
55 Stoke Newington Church StGreat veggie Indian restaurant. $$
Excellent local Indian - sister to the vegetarian Indian restaurant over the road. $$
15 locals recommend
Travancore Restaurant
56 Stoke Newington Church StExcellent local Indian - sister to the vegetarian Indian restaurant over the road. $$
Homa
71-73 Stoke Newington Church StModern mediterranean. Lovely atmosphere. $$$
The best Turkish in the area (well, that's what I think - everyone has their favourite). $$
96 locals recommend
Mangal 2 Restaurant
4 Stoke Newington RdThe best Turkish in the area (well, that's what I think - everyone has their favourite). $$
Local Italian - good value, authentic pizza and pasta. $$
28 locals recommend
Il Bacio Italian Restaurant
61 Stoke Newington Church StreetLocal Italian - good value, authentic pizza and pasta. $$
Voodoo Ray's
95 Kingsland High StHipster pizza by the slice. $
The Spence Bakery
161 Stoke Newington Church StExcellent fresh coffee and baked bread. $
Mediterranian / Turkish restaurant serving the staples to a good standard. Great for breakfast too. $
74 locals recommend
The Blue Legume
101 Stoke Newington Church StMediterranian / Turkish restaurant serving the staples to a good standard. Great for breakfast too. $
Clicia cafe restaurant
97 Stoke Newington Church StGreat for breakfast. $
Excellent local French restaurant. Well worth checking out.
28 locals recommend
The Black Pig with White Pearls
61 Stoke Newington High StExcellent local French restaurant. Well worth checking out.
The Tea Rooms
155 Stoke Newington Church StreetIf you want traditional English afternoon tea - head here!
Trattoria Da Luigi
98-100 Stoke Newington Church StGreat local Italian. $$
Drinks & Nightlife
A local favourite. Newly taken over by bartenders from Milk & Honey (one of the world's best bars here in London). Excellent cocktails in a relaxed atmosphere. $$$
Bar 23
A local favourite. Newly taken over by bartenders from Milk & Honey (one of the world's best bars here in London). Excellent cocktails in a relaxed atmosphere. $$$
The local pub. Nice atmosphere, good food. Nicely hidden away from those who don't know about it. Happy days. $$
85 locals recommend
The Prince
59 Kynaston RdThe local pub. Nice atmosphere, good food. Nicely hidden away from those who don't know about it. Happy days. $$
The Rose & Crown
199 Stoke Newington Church StAnother local. Cosy atmosphere. Good for a pint or two. $$
The Shakespeare
57 Allen RdGood pub. Host a pub quiz on Monday nights.
The Fox Reformed
176 Stoke Newington Church StWine bar / Stokey institution. $$
The Londesborough
36 Barbauld RdLocal boozer that's good for a pint. $
Unpretentious late night clubbing. They get some pretty good electronic music names from time to time.
58 locals recommend
Ray's Bar
95 Kingsland High StreetUnpretentious late night clubbing. They get some pretty good electronic music names from time to time.
The Nest
36 Stoke Newington RoadClub. A Dalston institution. They get some great line ups in here.
Birthdays
33-35 Stoke Newington RoadFun place for drinks and dancing.
White Rabbit Cocktail Club
49 Hackney RoadAce for local drinkies. $$
Everything Else
If you're feeling sporty. More info here: http://www.better.org.uk/leisure/clissold-leisure-centre
72 locals recommend
Clissold Leisure Centre
63 Clissold RdIf you're feeling sporty. More info here: http://www.better.org.uk/leisure/clissold-leisure-centre
Five Star Dry Cleaners
Local dry cleaners. Can do quick turnarounds, if needed.
Clissold Park
Green LanesLovely local park, just a few minutes walk away.
The taxi company next to the flat. Useful in emergencies though you're best off using Uber.
Premier Cars & Couriers
95 Stoke Newington Church StThe taxi company next to the flat. Useful in emergencies though you're best off using Uber.
Halifax
173 Stoke Newington High StYour nearest ATM.
Natwest
169 Victoria StThe other nearest ATM.
Traditional English pub. Great selection of ales, beers and ciders. Good pub food too. $$
90 locals recommend
The Jolly Butchers
204 Stoke Newington High StreetTraditional English pub. Great selection of ales, beers and ciders. Good pub food too. $$
Shopping
Search & Rescue
129 Stoke Newington Church StLots of cool (& sometimes pricey) nik naks for your home / gifts.
Collectif Stoke Newington - sale store
31 Stoke Newington Church StreetVintage boutique.