Lisa’s guidebook
A few of our favourite places
Brunswick East
Gillett StreetThis is a great cafe/breakfast haunt that locals enjoy
You wouldn't just happen upon this bakery, but you will be glad you sought it out. We go there on weekends to get our bread. You need to go down an alley to get to it. Also, there's a brewery that operates next to it in an old box container
47 locals recommend
The Dusty Knuckle Bakery
Abbot StreetYou wouldn't just happen upon this bakery, but you will be glad you sought it out. We go there on weekends to get our bread. You need to go down an alley to get to it. Also, there's a brewery that operates next to it in an old box container
Lizzy is a wonderful addition to the neighbourhood. She opened up her open air cafe on the Green about 10 years ago. The best bacon/egg or veggie BAP in the city (definitely the best deal). If it is a nice day, it is nice to sit outside. .
It's about 10 minute (max) walk from the house. Newington Green also has some other favourite haunts of ours such as Jolene (breakfast or dinner) and a number of other good restaurants and bars
7 locals recommend
Lizzy's On The Green London
Newington GreenLizzy is a wonderful addition to the neighbourhood. She opened up her open air cafe on the Green about 10 years ago. The best bacon/egg or veggie BAP in the city (definitely the best deal). If it is a nice day, it is nice to sit outside. .
It's about 10 minute (max) walk from the house. Newington Green also has some other favourite haunts of ours such as Jolene (breakfast or dinner) and a number of other good restaurants and bars
Tasting menu is superb in this little find about 15 mins from Dalston Abbey. Bookings will be required
8 locals recommend
Casa Fofó
158 Sandringham RdTasting menu is superb in this little find about 15 mins from Dalston Abbey. Bookings will be required
Surprising mix of tastes japanese fused with Italian. Booking recommended but sometimes you can just walk in
15 locals recommend
Angelina
56 Dalston LnSurprising mix of tastes japanese fused with Italian. Booking recommended but sometimes you can just walk in
Popular dinner place. Book ahead or you maybe able to sit and watch the chef at the bar
44 locals recommend
Perilla
1-3 Green LanesPopular dinner place. Book ahead or you maybe able to sit and watch the chef at the bar
Theatre and Music
The Arcola Theatre always puts on amazing shows. It also has a casual bar that sometimes has live jazz or other music playing later on the weekends.
This theatre is a must visit for anyone interested in theatre. Shows are usually quite thought provoking and at times challenging.
199 locals recommend
Arcola Bar
24 Ashwin StThe Arcola Theatre always puts on amazing shows. It also has a casual bar that sometimes has live jazz or other music playing later on the weekends.
This theatre is a must visit for anyone interested in theatre. Shows are usually quite thought provoking and at times challenging.
Cafe OTO
18-22 Ashwin StreetMusic venue for avant garde
Jazz institution for 35 years. Volunteer run, for the jazz fan, small and intimate. You are not going there to talk..but listen.
Tickets should be pre purchased
125 locals recommend
Vortex
11 Gillett SquareJazz institution for 35 years. Volunteer run, for the jazz fan, small and intimate. You are not going there to talk..but listen.
Tickets should be pre purchased
Parks
If you want a nice run or hang out with the locals, this park is lovely. It is about a 25 minute walk from the house. On a nice day, it will be packed. Nearby Stoke Newington Church Street and Abbney Park Cemetery are also good to wonder around
505 locals recommend
Clissold Park
Green LanesIf you want a nice run or hang out with the locals, this park is lovely. It is about a 25 minute walk from the house. On a nice day, it will be packed. Nearby Stoke Newington Church Street and Abbney Park Cemetery are also good to wonder around
Hackney Downs
This is about 20minute walk away. On a Saturday it leadsto Broadway market. Super busy food and hand crafted market.
London Fields
London Fields West SideThis is about 20minute walk away. On a Saturday it leadsto Broadway market. Super busy food and hand crafted market.
Food scene
Lady Mildmay London
92 Mildmay ParkGood pub with great food
Traveler advice
Getting around
Use the Overground
We are super well connected with the Overground. Use it, You can get in to the heart of the city in no time. Jump on at Dalston Kingsland - 2 stops to Highbury & Islington and take the Victoria Line to Oxford Street or Green Park... super quick and super connected.
Also, if you haven't already download CITYMAPPER... best way to figure out how to get around London