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Great brunch-in-bread experience by the canal
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The Barge House
46a De Beauvoir CresGreat brunch-in-bread experience by the canal
Great food and vibe, friendly staff and... good coffee
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Curio Cabal
258 Kingsland RdGreat food and vibe, friendly staff and... good coffee
Just downstairs for when you just need that quick espresso pick up.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
HER Coffee
13 Downham RoadJust downstairs for when you just need that quick espresso pick up.
Lively, Venezuelan, authentic and a nice view over the canal.
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Arepa & Co - Haggerston
58A De Beauvoir CresLively, Venezuelan, authentic and a nice view over the canal.
Authentic ramen with a HUGE machine that makes it as a working art installation, tasty tempura.
139 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tonkotsu East
1a Dunston StAuthentic ramen with a HUGE machine that makes it as a working art installation, tasty tempura.
Quality, interesting food without pretense - and no, they don't serve raw duck it seems...
65 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rawduck
197 Richmond RdQuality, interesting food without pretense - and no, they don't serve raw duck it seems...
Turkish owners, Mediterranean food with a strong touch of Dalston and health. Great for brunch.
71 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cafe Route
Turkish owners, Mediterranean food with a strong touch of Dalston and health. Great for brunch.
A slight trek - either by bus or on foot - but SO worth it, Michelin-direction of food but as unpretentious as the old car garage that houses it... but VERY serious about their food.
110 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Primeur
116 Petherton RdA slight trek - either by bus or on foot - but SO worth it, Michelin-direction of food but as unpretentious as the old car garage that houses it... but VERY serious about their food.
There are a whole string of Vietnamese restaurants along Kingsland Road, most of which are very recommendable and fun as well - a testament to the families who fled war by boat and plane in the 70s. However, Cay Tre stands out as the best recommended in our household and is on Old Street just around the corner.
69 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cay Tre Hoxton Shoreditch
301 Old StThere are a whole string of Vietnamese restaurants along Kingsland Road, most of which are very recommendable and fun as well - a testament to the families who fled war by boat and plane in the 70s. However, Cay Tre stands out as the best recommended in our household and is on Old Street just around the corner.
Careful - it's addictive. The menu is short, but the tastes are great, a modern take on Korean street food. It is small and takes no reservations, but there is an off license next door if you need a queue beer...
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
On The Bab
305 Old StreetCareful - it's addictive. The menu is short, but the tastes are great, a modern take on Korean street food. It is small and takes no reservations, but there is an off license next door if you need a queue beer...
Truly (like, truly) authentic Argentine beef and style on Broadway Market
103 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Buen Ayre
50 Broadway MarketTruly (like, truly) authentic Argentine beef and style on Broadway Market
In the Ace Hotel, so a cool vibe, a string trio for brunch (with suitable mohawks typically standing as a juxtaposition to a cello); The food is all-around, but high quality and also open very late for dinner which can be handy after a night in Shoreditch
75 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hoi Polloi
100 Shoreditch High StIn the Ace Hotel, so a cool vibe, a string trio for brunch (with suitable mohawks typically standing as a juxtaposition to a cello); The food is all-around, but high quality and also open very late for dinner which can be handy after a night in Shoreditch
Ok, we kid you not, it's a Michelin-star diner. Original dishes, great style, and for it's quality relatively easy to get reservations (or at least it was...)
61 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lyle's
56 Shoreditch High StOk, we kid you not, it's a Michelin-star diner. Original dishes, great style, and for it's quality relatively easy to get reservations (or at least it was...)
Smoke that? Almost anything is game, from meat to vegetables, and originally put together.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rök
26 Curtain RdSmoke that? Almost anything is game, from meat to vegetables, and originally put together.
We were initially put off by the name, but turns out, no lard.
An amazing open-flame oven cooking everything from aubergine to pizzas and a very cozy vibe make this place special.
205 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
LARDO
201 Richmond RdWe were initially put off by the name, but turns out, no lard.
An amazing open-flame oven cooking everything from aubergine to pizzas and a very cozy vibe make this place special.
We've not yet been to this branch, but the original on Exmouth Market is magic - fun, inventive and tasty - so we look forward to trying it out soon!
162 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Morito
195 Hackney RdWe've not yet been to this branch, but the original on Exmouth Market is magic - fun, inventive and tasty - so we look forward to trying it out soon!
Right across the bridge from Broadway Market and a short walk down the canal from the flat, this Brighton team came with a focus on honest ingredients and an open kitchen. Tasty.
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Poco
129A Pritchard's RdRight across the bridge from Broadway Market and a short walk down the canal from the flat, this Brighton team came with a focus on honest ingredients and an open kitchen. Tasty.
On the go, quick bite and coffee? Want some to take home? This place is quality and charm - like something across from rural France and Manhattan...
144 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
De Beauvoir Deli Co
98 Southgate RdOn the go, quick bite and coffee? Want some to take home? This place is quality and charm - like something across from rural France and Manhattan...
Parks & Nature
Pavilion Cafe
Old Ford RoadGetting Around
The Overground - surprisingly not only does it work to go South to go East or West, but also if you go North to Highbury & Islington it's a straight shot into Central London on the Victoria Line.
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Haggerston station
The Overground - surprisingly not only does it work to go South to go East or West, but also if you go North to Highbury & Islington it's a straight shot into Central London on the Victoria Line.
These are our favourite racks because they let you skip right to the cycle-priority Pitfield Road path to Shoreditch, the City and beyond.
2-10 Hertford Rd
2-10 Hertford RoadThese are our favourite racks because they let you skip right to the cycle-priority Pitfield Road path to Shoreditch, the City and beyond.
Sightseeing
Sundays - make a point of it if you can - it's soooo authentically East London while at the same time international, chic, hippie, artsy and fun. Decent food, lovely flowers. Go as early as you can if you want to avoid crowds, but otherwise they are part of the charm. There are Santander Cycle bike racks all around.
1660 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia RoadSundays - make a point of it if you can - it's soooo authentically East London while at the same time international, chic, hippie, artsy and fun. Decent food, lovely flowers. Go as early as you can if you want to avoid crowds, but otherwise they are part of the charm. There are Santander Cycle bike racks all around.
Saturday is the market itself, but the neighbourhood is charming every day. Food, bars, vinyl records, seafood hawkers, and charm.
1735 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Broadway Market
Broadway MarketSaturday is the market itself, but the neighbourhood is charming every day. Food, bars, vinyl records, seafood hawkers, and charm.