Guidebook for Hackney
Getting Around
London Fields Station is only a very short 2 minute walk away where you can take the train 3 stops to London Liverpool Street Station, connecting you with the Stansted Express and also the Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan Lines.
429 locals recommend
London Fields station
London Fields Station is only a very short 2 minute walk away where you can take the train 3 stops to London Liverpool Street Station, connecting you with the Stansted Express and also the Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan Lines.
Food Scene
In the heart of London’s East End, this gem of a market means once a week on Saturday from 9am - 5pm the street is packed with stalls selling all manner of goods including fashion and crafts, but mainly delicious fresh food.
You’ll find a variety of international stalls including artisan burgers, Thai curries and delicious sushi, you name it!
1735 locals recommend
Broadway Market
Broadway MarketIn the heart of London’s East End, this gem of a market means once a week on Saturday from 9am - 5pm the street is packed with stalls selling all manner of goods including fashion and crafts, but mainly delicious fresh food.
You’ll find a variety of international stalls including artisan burgers, Thai curries and delicious sushi, you name it!
Eclectic menu with pickled and fermented dishes plus drinking vinegars, in casual, clean-lined room.
www.rawduckhackney.co.uk/
65 locals recommend
Rawduck
197 Richmond RdEclectic menu with pickled and fermented dishes plus drinking vinegars, in casual, clean-lined room.
www.rawduckhackney.co.uk/
Pavilion Bakery
18 Broadway Market Great coffee, delicious bread, pastries and sandwiches.
Generations-old market cafe selling traditional handmade pies with mash, jellied eels and liquor since 1900!
For something different and a truly traditional taste of the East End this is a must!
12 locals recommend
F. Cooke
9 Broadway MarketGenerations-old market cafe selling traditional handmade pies with mash, jellied eels and liquor since 1900!
For something different and a truly traditional taste of the East End this is a must!
Unbelievably good Italian restaurant with an open kitchen, great atmosphere and wood fired oven making some of the best Italian food and pizza in London.
http://www.lardo.co.uk/
205 locals recommend
LARDO
201 Richmond RdUnbelievably good Italian restaurant with an open kitchen, great atmosphere and wood fired oven making some of the best Italian food and pizza in London.
http://www.lardo.co.uk/
A "proper neighbourhood" London pub which has just been awarded Michelin Pub of the Year - the first time the accolade has gone to the capital. The Marksman in Hackney beat competition from more than 500 pubs around the UK and Ireland.
www.marksmanpublichouse.com/
95 locals recommend
Marksman Public House
254 Hackney RdA "proper neighbourhood" London pub which has just been awarded Michelin Pub of the Year - the first time the accolade has gone to the capital. The Marksman in Hackney beat competition from more than 500 pubs around the UK and Ireland.
www.marksmanpublichouse.com/
Seriously good burgers and fries!
http://www.pattyandbun.co.uk/london-fields/
19 locals recommend
Patty & Bun
Seriously good burgers and fries!
http://www.pattyandbun.co.uk/london-fields/
Parks & Nature
London Fields is right outside the flat and is absolutely perfect for a stroll or a jog any time of day. It comes alive at the weekend especially if the sun is out and there are some great pubs and restaurants all around.
591 locals recommend
London Fields
London Fields West SideLondon Fields is right outside the flat and is absolutely perfect for a stroll or a jog any time of day. It comes alive at the weekend especially if the sun is out and there are some great pubs and restaurants all around.
Victoria park is perfect for a long walk or a jog. Also in the summer you'll find live music festivals and a few great pubs close by.
1666 locals recommend
Pavilion Cafe
Old Ford RoadVictoria park is perfect for a long walk or a jog. Also in the summer you'll find live music festivals and a few great pubs close by.
Entertainment & Activities
London Fields Lido is one of the best outdoor heated public swimming pools. It's open all year round and only a very short stroll from the flat.
591 locals recommend
London Fields
London Fields West SideLondon Fields Lido is one of the best outdoor heated public swimming pools. It's open all year round and only a very short stroll from the flat.
Shopping
Columbia Road Flower Market is on every Sunday until about 4pm. You'll find a traditional English market atmosphere and of course some beautiful flowers! There are some great places to stop for a drink too!
1660 locals recommend
Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia RoadColumbia Road Flower Market is on every Sunday until about 4pm. You'll find a traditional English market atmosphere and of course some beautiful flowers! There are some great places to stop for a drink too!
Around Spitalfields Market you will find loads of interesting shops and places to eat and drink with the market changing daily. Thursday is great for antiques! http://www.spitalfields.co.uk/
696 locals recommend
Old Spitalfields Market
16 Commercial StAround Spitalfields Market you will find loads of interesting shops and places to eat and drink with the market changing daily. Thursday is great for antiques! http://www.spitalfields.co.uk/
The Burberry factory outlet store is only a short walk away selling Burberry clothing with huge discounts.
64 locals recommend
Burberry Outlet
29-31 Chatham PlThe Burberry factory outlet store is only a short walk away selling Burberry clothing with huge discounts.
Hackney Walk only recently opened and is London's first factory outlet district where you'll find designer brands at discount prices.
http://www.hackneywalk.com/shop-the-walk/
32 locals recommend
Hackney Walk
103 Morning LnHackney Walk only recently opened and is London's first factory outlet district where you'll find designer brands at discount prices.
http://www.hackneywalk.com/shop-the-walk/
Drinks & Nightlife
Good food and a great atmosphere at the weekends. Only moments from the apartment.
150 locals recommend
The Cat & Mutton
76 Broadway MarketGood food and a great atmosphere at the weekends. Only moments from the apartment.
Great local pub serving craft beers and good food you'll also usually find good Dj's playing well chosen sounds.
www.thegunwellstreet.com
30 locals recommend
The Gun
235 Well StGreat local pub serving craft beers and good food you'll also usually find good Dj's playing well chosen sounds.
www.thegunwellstreet.com
Arts & Culture
Beautiful theater built in 1901 where you can find music, comedy, opera, theater and more.
https://hackneyempire.co.uk/
202 locals recommend
Hackney Empire
291 Mare St Beautiful theater built in 1901 where you can find music, comedy, opera, theater and more.
https://hackneyempire.co.uk/