Jonathan’s Hackney Downs Guidebook
Food scene
Superb local wine bar with guest chefs. Not only a local gem but a London gem. The carousel of rotating chefs at this wine bar and shop are responsible for some of the city's most exciting food.
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P Franco
107 Lower Clapton RdSuperb local wine bar with guest chefs. Not only a local gem but a London gem. The carousel of rotating chefs at this wine bar and shop are responsible for some of the city's most exciting food.
Local fail-safe for sushi in Hackney with a relaxed izakaya atmosphere. The menu is deceptively simple - the specials board is where the action is at, particularly when they have fatty tuna (o-toro) and sea urchin (uni) on.
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UCHI
144 Clarence RdLocal fail-safe for sushi in Hackney with a relaxed izakaya atmosphere. The menu is deceptively simple - the specials board is where the action is at, particularly when they have fatty tuna (o-toro) and sea urchin (uni) on.
While the best dim sum in London is to be found in Chinatown, if you’re in need of a dumpling fix this is a great, if not authentic local spot with a hip east London twist, combining traditional Chinese dishes with other popular Asian influences.
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My Neighbours the Dumplings
165 Lower Clapton RdWhile the best dim sum in London is to be found in Chinatown, if you’re in need of a dumpling fix this is a great, if not authentic local spot with a hip east London twist, combining traditional Chinese dishes with other popular Asian influences.
Bold, brash and boisterous regional Chinese cooking - filtered by the sensibilities and chef’s travels of (non-Chinese) owners. A good-time restaurant with a bright retro 80s decor and great cocktails.
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Lucky & Joy
95 Lower Clapton RoadBold, brash and boisterous regional Chinese cooking - filtered by the sensibilities and chef’s travels of (non-Chinese) owners. A good-time restaurant with a bright retro 80s decor and great cocktails.
unassuming from the outside, Casa Fofo actually has 1 Michelin star and possibly the best-value tasting menu in London right now (under £50 for 8 courses). Just a hop and skip away across the park.
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Casa Fofó
158 Sandringham Rdunassuming from the outside, Casa Fofo actually has 1 Michelin star and possibly the best-value tasting menu in London right now (under £50 for 8 courses). Just a hop and skip away across the park.
Casey’s
150 Lower Clapton RdCosy neighbourhood bakery, food shop and cafe with fantastic coffee.
Idiosyncratic local supermarket with great fresh produce and an eclectic deli - especially good for Italian fare.
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Palm 2
156 Lower Clapton RdIdiosyncratic local supermarket with great fresh produce and an eclectic deli - especially good for Italian fare.
Neighbourhoods
Our local area - a peaceful quadrant of Hackney with a great park, and good restaurants.
Hackney Downs
Our local area - a peaceful quadrant of Hackney with a great park, and good restaurants.
Stoke Newington with its bohemian charm is a more chilled and residential than the neighbouring Hackney, benefitting from two leafy parks, Clissold Park and Abney Park.
Church Street is at the heart of the area, where you’ll find numerous independent shops and cafés to enjoy. You can buy your groceries at Stoke Newington farmers’ market, London’s only all-organic market.
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Stoke Newington
Stoke Newington with its bohemian charm is a more chilled and residential than the neighbouring Hackney, benefitting from two leafy parks, Clissold Park and Abney Park.
Church Street is at the heart of the area, where you’ll find numerous independent shops and cafés to enjoy. You can buy your groceries at Stoke Newington farmers’ market, London’s only all-organic market.
Sightseeing
An East London institution and a great place to spend a lazy Saturday/Sunday afternoon. A catwalk for the cool, Broadway Market stretches from London Fields to the Regent’s Canal and includes trendy pubs, new-wave cafes, fancy butchers and fishmongers and shops selling expensive ornaments - interspersed with rows of old newsagents, pie and mash cafes, fruit and veg shops and hair salons. East London in a nutshell.
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Broadway Market
Broadway MarketAn East London institution and a great place to spend a lazy Saturday/Sunday afternoon. A catwalk for the cool, Broadway Market stretches from London Fields to the Regent’s Canal and includes trendy pubs, new-wave cafes, fancy butchers and fishmongers and shops selling expensive ornaments - interspersed with rows of old newsagents, pie and mash cafes, fruit and veg shops and hair salons. East London in a nutshell.
Heath and fitness
5 min walk away. Award-winning boutique gym with a huge variety of classes (£15 per session).
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Blok Clapton
38-40 Upper Clapton Rd 5 min walk away. Award-winning boutique gym with a huge variety of classes (£15 per session).
Proper London
a Hackney treasure and quintessential back street boozer (pub) — great for real ales and local craft beers.
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Chesham Arms
15 Mehetabel Rda Hackney treasure and quintessential back street boozer (pub) — great for real ales and local craft beers.
City/town information
With its vibrant creative scene and electic social calendar, Hackney has a reputation for being one of the most fashionable areas of the capital for young professionals.
You don’t have to look far to find trendy hangouts, pop-up art events and bustling food markets. And you’ll have no difficulty commuting into Central London thanks to the strong network of Tube lines.
Bordered by Regents Canal, Victoria Park, and London Fields Lido, Hackney has the perfect mix of picturesque running and dog-walking spots alongside vibrant places to eat and drink. The bustling Broadway Market is one of the area’s many gems, where you pick up anything from locally-grown groceries and homemade pastries to handmade gifts and homewares. Or head over to Crate Brewery, which is sure to become your regular Friday night hangout with friends.
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London Borough of Hackney
With its vibrant creative scene and electic social calendar, Hackney has a reputation for being one of the most fashionable areas of the capital for young professionals.
You don’t have to look far to find trendy hangouts, pop-up art events and bustling food markets. And you’ll have no difficulty commuting into Central London thanks to the strong network of Tube lines.
Bordered by Regents Canal, Victoria Park, and London Fields Lido, Hackney has the perfect mix of picturesque running and dog-walking spots alongside vibrant places to eat and drink. The bustling Broadway Market is one of the area’s many gems, where you pick up anything from locally-grown groceries and homemade pastries to handmade gifts and homewares. Or head over to Crate Brewery, which is sure to become your regular Friday night hangout with friends.
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TRANSPORT
Trains - The nearest stations are Clapton, Hackney Downs and Hackney Central. These stations are on the orange Overground Line, which connects you to the rest of East London and beyond. If you need to get into central London, your best bet by train is from Hackney Central. From here you are three stops to Highbury and Islington where the Victoria line (blue) will take you to Oxford Circus in approx. 20 mins.
Taxis - Uber is your best bet for cheap taxis. Download the Uber app on your smartphone.
Buses - Local bus is a great way to get around the city. The closest stop is a 200m walk away
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London Fields & Broadway Market
an East London institution and a great place to spend a lazy Saturday/Sunday afternoon. A catwalk for the cool, Broadway Market stretches from London Fields to the Regent’s Canal and includes trendy pubs, new-wave cafes, fancy butchers and fishmongers and shops selling expensive ornaments - interspersed with rows of old newsagents, pie and mash cafes, fruit and veg shops and hair salons. East London in a nutshell.