Guidebook for London
Essentials
Wonderful local grocer with everything one could need including fresh bread and pastries. Plus take away coffee and pizza on Friday and Saturday night.
96 locals recommend
Palm 2
156 Lower Clapton RdWonderful local grocer with everything one could need including fresh bread and pastries. Plus take away coffee and pizza on Friday and Saturday night.
Co-op Food - Hackney - Theydon Road
Theydon RoadLocal grocery store for essential food items.
Everything Else
Hackney Downs station
Great park with playground and tennis courts
Charming road with various cafes, bars and restaurants plus a lovely little market on Sundays
185 locals recommend
Chatsworth Road
Chatsworth RoadCharming road with various cafes, bars and restaurants plus a lovely little market on Sundays
Social local park where kids play and adults picnic, drink and laze the days away. There is an outdoor pool (lido) in the park in addition to tennis courts and two playgrounds.
17 locals recommend
The London Fields Pub
137 Mare StreetSocial local park where kids play and adults picnic, drink and laze the days away. There is an outdoor pool (lido) in the park in addition to tennis courts and two playgrounds.
L' Epicerie 56 London
56 Chatsworth RdFrench cafe and deli with good pastries and baguettes.
Nice park and surrounding village with several playgrounds, tennis courts, good cafe with outdoor seating, duck pond and paddle boats.
1666 locals recommend
Pavilion Cafe
Old Ford RoadNice park and surrounding village with several playgrounds, tennis courts, good cafe with outdoor seating, duck pond and paddle boats.
Sightseeing
Built in 1535 by prominent courtier of Henry VIII, Sir Ralph Sadleir, Sutton House retains much of the atmosphere of a Tudor home despite some alterations by later occupants.
This house is a 15 minute walk from our property. They also have a cafe and fun outdoor seating area.
53 locals recommend
National Trust - Sutton House
2 and 4 Homerton High StBuilt in 1535 by prominent courtier of Henry VIII, Sir Ralph Sadleir, Sutton House retains much of the atmosphere of a Tudor home despite some alterations by later occupants.
This house is a 15 minute walk from our property. They also have a cafe and fun outdoor seating area.
Charming local market with lot's of atmosphere. The market is only on Saturday until 4, but on other days go for a selection of cafes, boutiques and restaurants.
You can get to the market by walking (20-30min) or by bus and a short walk. (buses 55, 48, 254, 106 take you close - gps for details)
1735 locals recommend
Broadway Market
Broadway MarketCharming local market with lot's of atmosphere. The market is only on Saturday until 4, but on other days go for a selection of cafes, boutiques and restaurants.
You can get to the market by walking (20-30min) or by bus and a short walk. (buses 55, 48, 254, 106 take you close - gps for details)
My favourite local restaurants
Great dumplings and atmosphere! This place gets busy and is not good for large groups. Fun cocktail bar downstairs...
115 locals recommend
My Neighbours the Dumplings
165 Lower Clapton RdGreat dumplings and atmosphere! This place gets busy and is not good for large groups. Fun cocktail bar downstairs...
UCHI
144 Clarence RdDelicious Japanese food including sushi a short walk away! Need to book...
Sodo Pizza Clapton
126 Upper Clapton RdCosy little pizzeria in Upper Clapton!