Best Restaurants, Bars and Things to Do in Hackney, London

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This is my perfect, cultural and non-gentrified bank holiday weekend itinerary for 22-25 May in London Friday night: Perreo at Perrea at The Hagerstown by @ndnacho12 Saturday: 1. Dance Around The World Without Leaving London (by me) OR 2. The Music is Black: V&A East @vamuseum - Lunch at @mersintantunidalston - Victoria park - grab dessert - (so many baklava shops on Stoke Newington Road) bring a book, drink from the corner shop and chill Evening - Free terrace party — Afro house, afro tech, starts at 8, the Colour Factory by @08salsilva - If you still have energy, 11pm, at the colour factory there’s a club night with music from ex-Portuguese colonies with @mandas_gb SUNDAY: Day in Richmond - Duck Pond Market Richmond - take away, it’s too busy there, walk a little further by the river - Explore Richmond park - End goal is the Isabella Plantation Monday - Algerian hotdog + juice + tiny thong bikini - Sam’s Sandwiches, Shepherd’s Bush market, merguez sandwich to take away (only accepts cash) - Oasis Juice bar, Shepherd’s bush market - Holland Park, tiny bikini, sunbathe, read, enjoy I make itinerary videos every Thursday, like, save and follow for more

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You need to try tantuni kebab @mersintantunidalston Mersin Tantuni Dalston – Famous for Turkish tantuni wraps (spiced sliced beef/lamb in lavash). Very popular, fast, and budget-friendly. That Tantuni with yoghurt a melted butter was an absolute dream I can have it again and again and again real authentic Turkish food at affordable prices 📍Dalston N16 8BH #turkishfoods #food

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Looking to book a birthday meal? Whether you're celebrating yourself or someone else, we've rounded up a selection of standout spots worthy of the occasion 🎂 @mountain.restaurant for rustic, wood-fired cooking, brilliant for group dining. @alta.london for a Northern Spanish-inspired menu and a share-first dining experience. @dishoom for acclaimed Bombay comfort food and FREE dessert for all birthday bookings. @dirtybones for a NYC feast and the choice for the birthday guest to eat for free OR a round of drinks for the table. *Terms and Conditions apply #BirthdayDinners #LondonRestaurants #SohoLondon

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Must try Glass Flower making @songartcraft It's basically a hands-on art and craft studio in London where people can learn and create handmade items, especially using glass a flame torch and jewellery techniques. For the glass flower making workshop at SONG Art & Craft, here are the exact prices: 🌸 Glass flower workshop cost 1.5 hours: £72 2 hours: £96 3 hours: £144 👍 What that includes All materials (glass, tools, safety gear) Step-by-step guidance You get to take home the glass flowers you make #invite #activity #activitiesinlondon

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Have you queued for these beautiful Iranian Iraqi creations yet here at Logma? Located in Hackney, London - @simplyrasha and I finally tried their famous sandwiches, one filled with my favourite vegetable, aubergine and the other with lamb kofta. It's a filled sourdough pita with kashke bademjan / kofta and as for the toppings a fermented whey and mint oil, and muhammara. Flavours are gorgeous and as an Aubergine Enthusiast you can guess my favourite... They also have daily specials with traditional hot dishes ❤️ Iranian Iraqi Bistro London

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I was in Clapton last month and used Clapton Station, which had originally opened in 1872, discovering that last year @transportforlondon and the @railway_heritage_trust transformed a disused room that was damp, filled with rubbish, falling apart and closed to the public for 40 years ...in to an amazing 19th century heritage waiting room. Good skillllzzzz.

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Is Shoreditch�s Pan-Asian worth the hype? ?? Ever wondered if a pan-Asian restaurant in Shoreditch can really live up to the hype? I decided to check out UBA and here�s what I thought� Upon stepping in, the decor had me convinced we were in for a great meal. As for the food, first we had almond glazed aubergine with fried garlic crisps and ginger miso. I wasn�t a huge fan � the texture was a bit mushy and I could�ve done without it. Next, the rock shrimp tempura with seaweed furikake and kimchi garlic mayo. Honestly, it didn�t hit the mark for me � a bit bland and not as exciting as I�d hoped. It felt a bit like basic calamari. Now, the tuna tataki with fennel, mountain potato and Fuji apple was chef�s kiss � definitely my favourite of the night! The crisp apple really freshened up the dish ?? We also had duck bao with hibiscus, which was delicious, but I�ve definitely had better bao. As for the space, the restaurant was gorgeous � rich reds, wood, and greenery gave it such a warm, inviting vibe. But, food-wise, I�d give it a solid 6/10. It wasn�t bad, just a bit... average ?? Overall, a fun evening, but there�s definitely room for improvement in the flavours! #UBArestaurant #ShoreditchEats #LondonFoodie #PanAsianCuisine #DimSumLovers #ShoreditchVibes #TunaTataki #BaoBuns #FoodieReview #LondonEats #RestaurantReview #FoodiesOfInstagram #ShoreditchFood #AsianFlavours #LondonDining

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??Sticks�n�Sushi, Shoreditch (& other locations) I visited @sticksnsushi.uk yesterday to try their �All You Can Sip� Bottomless Brunch, and all I can say is WOW�. It was such a good experience! The vibe was relaxed but lively, and the service was 10/10 - suuuuper friendly and attentive without being rushed. The food was brought out in beautifully-presented sharing courses - everything was fresh, creative and well-seasoned. The portion sizes were MASSIVE and they gave us so much food�we left feeling stuffed! For drinks, we went through a good few rounds of cocktails and sparkling sake??, which kept coming consistently. No stinginess at all with the bottomless drinks which we LOVE to see. Here�s everything we had: Sharing Ichi (for the table): ?? Spicy Edamame ?? Cauliflower (fried with black truffle goma) ??? Oksazu (kimchi with chilli) ?? Potato Sarda (cucumber, red onion, carrot, cress, crispy potato) ?? Kappa Chilli (cucumber, almonds, chilli, onion, roasted sesame oil) Sharing Ni (for the table): ?? Bimi Tempura (tenderstem broccoli tempura, daikon oroshi, dashi-like citrus soy sauce) ?? Grilled Avocado (avocado, sesame oil, sumomo soy, soy sauce) ?? Green Tartare Bites (grilled broccoli marrow, ginger, yuzu, avocado, coriander on crispy flatbread). Maki (x8pcs pp): ??Garden Roll ?? Red�n�Green Roll ????? Rice Paper Kinoko ?? Mamma Mia Roll Nigiri (x2pcs pp): ?? Avocado ????? Mushroom ?? Aubergine Sticks (x1 pp): ?? Imo Yaki (sweet potato, coriander cress, teriyaki) ?? Shishito Yaki (padron peppers, spicy gochujang, tsume & lime sauce) ????? Eringi Yaki (king oyster mushroom, miso herb sauce) Dessert: ?? Shabetto (sorbet trio: Alphonso mango, chocolate & Avola almonds, blackcurrant) Overall Rating: ????? - INSANE!!!! Best Dishes: Cauliflower with truffle goma (without a doubt!!) Grilled Avocado, Mamma Mia Roll, Shabetto sorbet trio Drink Highlights: Mio Sparkling Junmai (sparkling sake)???? Thank you so much for having me @sticksnsushi.uk *invite - I can�t recommend this brunch enough!!!??

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??Bread And Truffle, Spitalfields Had a perfect lunch a few weeks ago trying some INSANE gourmet focaccia sandwiches at @breadandtruffle ?? My mouth is watering just thinking about them ?? I had: ???? Hot salami (Spicy Nduja Spread, Napoli Salami, Creamy Ricotta Cheese, Rocket Salad) ???? Twisted caprese (Rustic Basil Sauce, Italian Mozzarella, Seasoned Vine Tomato, Oregano & Extra Virgin Olive Oil) ?? Truffle fries The star of the show here is definitely the focaccia. It�s proper fresh - crisp on the outside, soft on the inside, and clearly made with care. It�s the kind of bread you�d happily eat on its own, but luckily you don�t have to� because the fillings are where things get really good. ???? The Hot Salami hits that perfect balance of spicy, salty, and indulgent. The salami�s got a good kick and the melted cheese layer smooths everything out. ???? If you want something lighter but still full of flavour, the Twisted Caprese is the one. It�s Bread & Truffle�s take on a classic caprese, but with a little extra going on - Italian mozzarella, fresh basil and a drizzle of truffle oil (of course!!). The tomatoes are properly ripe (not watery supermarket ones??) and the focaccia soaks up all the juices without falling apart. It�s simple, fresh, and way more satisfying than your traditional vegetarian sandwich. Overall, everything is well-seasoned, properly portioned (I had to eat half later!), and honestly just really satisfying. Would definitely recommend! Thanks for the invite *via @joli_app

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??Lina Stores, Shoreditch (inside a beautiful old bank!) Had the most gorgeous Italian meal last night at @linastores in Shoreditch - catching up over incredible food and cocktails. LOVED the fact that we were sat right next to the open kitchen energy as we were able to watch the chefs in action! The whole place has immense charm, and the staff were genuinely so warm and welcoming ?? We had:??? Focaccia al Rosmarino e Sale Marino, Olio d�Oliva (Warm, fluffy focaccia with crispy edges and just the right hit of sea salt and rosemary, dipped in rich EVOO) ?? Insalata Verde (A fresh green salad with sweet Tropea onions and a light, zippy house dressing - clean and simple) ?? Gnudi Fritti (Fried ricotta & herb gnudi with Calabrian chilli marmellata - crispy on the outside and soft and herby on the inside with a sweet-spicy jam that stole the show!) ?? Burrata e Olio d�Oliva (Silky, creamy burrata drizzled in lush olive oil� my favourite�. Just heavenly) ?? Ravioli di Manzo e Vino Rosso (Slow-cooked beef shin ravioli in red wine with a kick of horseradish - my favourite dish of the night - deep, rich and delicious flavours) ?? Pappardelle con Rag� di Salsiccia di Agnello (Wide ribbons of pasta with a bold lamb sausage rag�, a little chilli heat, seasonal greens, and pecorino - proper comfort food) ?? Mousse al Cioccolato con Caramello Salato (Dark chocolate mousse with salted caramel and cocoa crumb - DELICIOUS. Ridiculously smooth and indulgent) ? Affogato (Fior di latte gelato drowned in hot espresso - the perfect finisher) ?? Limoncello Spritz - fresh and zesty! ?? Negroni - Classic, bitter and bold� exactly how it should be. ?? Prosecco - Light, bubbly, and the perfect match for the meal. Everything was beautifully done - the pasta was *chef�s kiss* ?????????????, the desserts were dangerously good, and the drinks were fab. The setting in the old bank gives it so much character, and the open kitchen adds a buzzy, intimate vibe. ? Would 100% recommend for a relaxed date night, a catch-up with pals or a little midweek treat. Thank you for having meeeee @linastores ?????? *invite

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The philosophy of sharing plates ?? This week it�s tapas time - is there anything more convivial and summery than getting together with friends and sharing good food and drink? From tapas to the Alsace, here are three places where sharing is always on the menu. @copitafitzrovia @lisboeta.london @julyldn #sharingplates #tapas #londonrestaurants #hellofitzrovia #fitzrovia

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Fun London Fact #510 On Hoxton High Street you'll find a shop called 'Hoxton Street Monster Supplies'. Upon entering you'll find shelves stocked with impacted earwax, jam made from 'olde brains' or human snot, dragon treats, werewolf buscuits and other things a monster might need on a daily basis. You might even hear the soft meow of the resident invisible cat. A secret door leads in to a classroom, home of the Ministry of Stories, a charity founded in 2010 by amongst others, author Nick Hornby. The Ministry offers creative writing classes and workshops to young people in the area to help develop their confidence, self esteem, imagination and creativity through writing. The idea was inspired by a similar enterprise, but for pirates, set up by American writer Dave Eggers in San Fransico neatly a decade earlier. The idea is simple. On one hand the goods in the shop (which aren't actually human snot or brains obvs) helps fund the free classes for kids, and when the little humans come for their workshop, instead of first walking in to a boring classroom they are transported in to a world of magic and imagination before passing through a secret door. Happy Halloween.

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10 desserts to try in Chinatown London 2026 Episode 05: mango sticky rice from @immaroy_london This is a classic Thai dessert. When the right mango combines with the right kinda rice and with a bit of cream, you get an absolutely show stopping dessert. The unique thing about this was more the place than the dessert itself. It�s hidden away inside of a grocery store @seewoouk . If you didn�t know it�s there, you will miss it! . #londondesserts #chinatownlondon #londonfoodie #mangostickyrice #londonhalal

From The Ashes BBQ | Hackney | London

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Sunday done right 🔥 Had the most satisfying Sunday roast @fromtheashesbbq -smoky, juicy, and packed with flavour 🤤 Comfort food, but elevated… already thinking about the next one 🖤 pr invite* #fromtheashes #fromtheashesbbq #sundayroast

Appalachia

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June is busy. Here is what to know. @humblegrape opens a new site near Smithfield Market. Old World wine, small plates, a pour-your-own wall. Serious wine in a serious part of town. @kinzrestaurant opens on Notting Hill Gate. All-day Lebanese in a converted bank with a wine vault below. Order the fattet aubergine and stay for the cellar. @ladyofthegrapes_londonbridge moves into the Menier Chocolate Factory on Southwark Street. French bistro upstairs, Forbidden Fruit wine bar in the basement. Worth both floors. @nofortynine_london opens in St John's Wood from Jake Finn of Cinder. Bakery at 8am, bistro by noon, wine bar with a piano by night. Start with the burnt leek and Marmite swirls. @appalachialondon brings Appalachian cooking to Shoreditch. Alistair Borer, formerly of Smoking Goat, on a counter at Nile Street. Smoked eel devilled eggs. Go in without a plan. @chezroselondon is Spencer Metzger and Jason Atherton's first joint project on Pollen Street. French bistro. Proper one. Start with the Comté gougère. canopy opens at Olympia on 15 June. A 9,000 sq ft food hall with Wolves of Tokyo as the anchor. Book that one first. Swipe for full details on each. Comment EAT on any slide you want to know more about. #LondonRestaurants #NewOpenings #LondonEats #NewRestaurants #LondonFoodie #LetsDiscover

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7 of my favourite mid-priced London restaurants ⬇️ Save for dinner date ideas for 2026 ✨ The vibe here is mid-priced restaurants which are more special than a casual weeknight meal, but won’t break the bank. I’ve included a range of price options, and based a rough total bill on ordering several courses, drinks, and service charge for two. All are based in London Zone 1. 1 – Padella is a social media favourite for good reason, offering delicious pastas and snappy service. You can easily make a budget meal by just ordering mains, but it’s well worth trying a range from the menu, including their exceptional tiramisu. padella_pasta 2 – Trullo is a classy, candlelit date destination and a north London institution. The ‘parent’ restaurant to Padella offers similar pasta dishes, but you can make it a more special night with their grill platters and large mains. trullo_restaurant 3 – Manteca is not for the vegetarians out there, being known for its nose-to-tail cooking and menu that caters to a sophisticated palate. That said, the lumache pasta with kale and chilli pictured here is sublime and veg-first. manteca_london 4 – Agora is the souvla bar under the recently starred Oma restaurant, and it is well worth the queue for walk-ins. Their range of grill and dip small plates makes it perfect for picking and choosing your dinner, and their hummus is possibly the best in London. agora.ldn 5 – Ducksoup is a Soho institution, with a cosy atmosphere and known for their seasonal, eclectic menu. They offer both small plates and larger dishes, so you can choose your price point while still getting a real taste of what’s on the menu. ducksoupsoho 6 – Straker’s is on the pricier end of mid-range, but offers premium quality across their range of small plates, including their famous mussel flatbreads. Perfect for a more special date night in buzzy Golborne Road. strakers__ 7 – Decimo is also at the pricier end, but you can keep things lighter with their excellent taco menu. While it no longer seems to be on offer, I live in hope that they’ll bring back their set menu of three courses for £30 with £5 margaritas! decimo.london

sevente

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When you stumble across a really cool coffee place somewhere in East London... We tried a honey cinnamon flat white and @simplyrasha went for a lavender vanilla ice latte... The flat white variation was lovely but the latter was one not to forget! @seventelondon Coffee • East London • Cafe • Caffeine • Hackney • Flat White

Ornella

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Eight new restaurants in London, two weeks, no excuses. ⠀ @oudh1722 opens in Borough on 1 May. Aktar Islam brings his Awadhi slow-cooking to London for the first time. Two Michelin stars, one very long wait. @ornella.restaurant opens in Hackney on 1 May. The team behind Lupa go Milanese. The risotto alla Milanese is the reason to go. @breadstreetkitchen opens on the 59th floor of 22 Bishopsgate on 6 May. Gordon Ramsay's 100th restaurant, running 24 hours. The view comes free. @allroads_ldn opens in Brixton on 6 May. Three years of supperclub sold-outs, now a proper address. Caribbean comfort food that's been earning this room for a while. @tresindmayfair opens in Mayfair on 8 May. Three Michelin stars in Dubai. A tableside Chaat Trolley with liquid nitrogen. Hanover Street is the stage. @kawanlondon opens in Chinatown from 9 May. Uncle Roger spent years calling out other people's rice. Now he's on the hook to cook. @eatrossella opens a second site in Muswell Hill on 12 May. A family story that started in Italy in 1960. The tiramisu arrives on a trolley from Luca's grandfather. Worth the trip. @arcadelondon opens in Covent Garden on 15 May. Their biggest food hall yet, 385 covers, and six vendors worth knowing. #LondonRestaurants #NewOpenings #LondonEats #NewRestaurants #LondonFoodie #LetsDiscover

Hackney Bridge

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* I meant early May bank holiday 🫣 We're taking advantage of this three day weekend by experiencing the world (honestly, this weekend it's mainly Latin America) without leaving London. Here is my Early May Bank Holiday itinerary: Saturday 1. The Latin American Market on Liverpool Grove - 10am-4pm 2. East Street Market - the prices are so cheap I felt like I was in 2006 @eaststreet.market 3. Dinner: El Señorío Criollo - Peruvian rotisserie chicken, homemade chips and three homemade sauces AND salad for £10 @elsenoriocriollolondres Sunday: 1. Tina's Tea @tinasteacompany 2. Raqueta y Reggaeton @raquetayreggaeton Tennis 4:15-5:45, absolute beginners friendly Reggaeton social 6-9pm Monday: 1. Mexico Vivo Festival (found out from @mexibrits ) Celebration of Mexican culture at Hackney Bridge Street food, arts and craft shops, music - including Mariachi's and workshops 2. Las Poderosas - Colombian Queens, part of La Linea, the London Latin Music Festival at @barbicancentre A concert - Colombian icons bringing porto, ballenato, marimba and more Enjoy <3 #travellingaroundtheworldwithoutleavinglondon #thingstodoinlondon #london #londonguide culture

Hanoi Cafe

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One of the biggest reasons that I've loved London since I was a child was that I could enter a space and feel like I was in a totally different country. We have a limited amount of annual leave days, and travel is super expensive, so save this for the next time you want to leave London for a few hours (without leaving London.) 1. Hanoi Cafe, Hoxton @hanoicafe 2. Aroma de Cafe / Colombian Community Centre, Elephant and Castle @aromadecafe.official 3. Tina's Tea, Wimbledon @tinasteacompany 4. Lituanica, Beckton @lituanicastores 5. Khaba, Ilford @khabauk 6. Levant Book Cafe, Park Royal @levant.london Follow me for more on how to experience different cultures and have the best time in London <3 #travellingaroundtheworldwithoutleavinglondon #london #culture #food #guide

The Princess of Shoreditch

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BOBO & WILD - Shoreditch "Coffee, Brunch & Pizza"

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Blacklock Shoreditch

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