Guidebook for London
Drinks & Nightlife
A trendy pub with a selection of ales, lagers and wine. Try the local micro brewery beer (Wild Card brewery). There is also food served daily. There's always a great classic dj on on Friday nights
8 recommandé par les habitants
167 High St
167 High StreetA trendy pub with a selection of ales, lagers and wine. Try the local micro brewery beer (Wild Card brewery). There is also food served daily. There's always a great classic dj on on Friday nights
A great old London pub set in the beautiful village. A lovely beer garden to the front and back with free live jazz on Sundays from 5pm
43 recommandé par les habitants
The Nags Head
216 Dunmow RdA great old London pub set in the beautiful village. A lovely beer garden to the front and back with free live jazz on Sundays from 5pm
A trendy restaurant serving modern European food in a relaxed stylish atmosphere
91 recommandé par les habitants
Eat 17 Restaurant
28-30 Orford RdA trendy restaurant serving modern European food in a relaxed stylish atmosphere
Orford Saloon Tapas Bar
32 Orford RdLovely tapas in a warm atmosphere
Mother's Ruin Gin Palace
Shernhall StreetGreat at the weekends for a wee gin cocktail
Great local micro brewery open to the public Fridays and saturdays selling well respected artisan beers
59 recommandé par les habitants
The Wild Card Brewery Barrel Store
Shernhall StreetGreat local micro brewery open to the public Fridays and saturdays selling well respected artisan beers
Cocktails in this beautiful Art Deco former cinema
40 recommandé par les habitants
Mirth, Marvel and Maud
186 Hoe StCocktails in this beautiful Art Deco former cinema
A great trendy East end pub selling a good selection of ales and food. great dj on Fridays - pi and a pint for £10 on Wednesdays
40 recommandé par les habitants
The Chequers Pub Walthamstow
145 High StA great trendy East end pub selling a good selection of ales and food. great dj on Fridays - pi and a pint for £10 on Wednesdays
A good mix of people, fun atmosphere, bands at the weekend, a theatre upstairs which attracts some great comedians. Also A pop up pizza oven outside on Fridays - well worth trying
34 recommandé par les habitants
Ye Olde Rose and Crown
53 Hoe StA good mix of people, fun atmosphere, bands at the weekend, a theatre upstairs which attracts some great comedians. Also A pop up pizza oven outside on Fridays - well worth trying
Essentials
A great selection of fresh fruit and veg, freshly baked bread and other conveniences
21 recommandé par les habitants
International Supermarket London
High StreetA great selection of fresh fruit and veg, freshly baked bread and other conveniences
Convenience Store of the year 2013 - this is a great place to pick up groceries. Seagull eggs anyone? Home of Eat17 bacon Jam which has made its way to Harrods! :-)
23 recommandé par les habitants
SPAR - Walthamstow
24-26 Orford RdConvenience Store of the year 2013 - this is a great place to pick up groceries. Seagull eggs anyone? Home of Eat17 bacon Jam which has made its way to Harrods! :-)
Lidl
27 Well StNearby supermarket
Sainsbury's
112 High StNearby supermarket
Food Scene
Fresh local farm produce sold every Sunday morning
8 recommandé par les habitants
Walthamstow Farmers Market
High StreetFresh local farm produce sold every Sunday morning
Pizza Express
316 Kennington RdPizza and pasta restaurant
Nando's
1A Romford RdFlame grilled chicken restaurant
A traditional East London pie and mash shop in a beautiful old building
12 recommandé par les habitants
Manzes
76 High StA traditional East London pie and mash shop in a beautiful old building
Award winning coffee from 'Nude Espresso' - closed Mondays and Tuesdays
15 recommandé par les habitants
St James
4 Middle LnAward winning coffee from 'Nude Espresso' - closed Mondays and Tuesdays
Blackhorse Workshop
PathWood Street coffee run a great cafe here
Bonners Fish Bar
144 Northcote RdSome of the best fish and chips in London
Grillstock
198 Hoe StreetBBQ food galore with great live music
Lovely cafe during the day and pop up restaurant on Fridays and Saturdays - 2 courses £10, 3 courses £13
7 recommandé par les habitants
Deli Cafe
69 Orford RdLovely cafe during the day and pop up restaurant on Fridays and Saturdays - 2 courses £10, 3 courses £13
Ricco's cafe
64 High StNice coffee local coffee spot
Great Turkish meals - a lovely garden at the back with large open fire for bbqs in the summer
Deja Vu Garden
52C High StGreat Turkish meals - a lovely garden at the back with large open fire for bbqs in the summer
La Ruga
59 Orford RdStunning French food - lovely romantic atmosphere
Costa Coffee
163 Hertford RdMuch nicer than your average Costa
Delicious food and cocktails - just 12 minutes on the train from St James Street into Liverpool Street
55 recommandé par les habitants
Ottolenghi Spitalfields
50 Artillery LnDelicious food and cocktails - just 12 minutes on the train from St James Street into Liverpool Street
Lovely artisan bread and coffee in the central area, surrounded by independent shops/gallery, a massage room and flexible work area that you can book
14 recommandé par les habitants
Today Bread — Sourdough Bakery & Cafe
Lovely artisan bread and coffee in the central area, surrounded by independent shops/gallery, a massage room and flexible work area that you can book
Started in Stoke Newington - this is well worth a visit if you like Thai food and a cocktail
YumYum Thai Restaurant
202 Hoe StStarted in Stoke Newington - this is well worth a visit if you like Thai food and a cocktail
Brioche Burger
154 Hoe StA new place to enjoy a great burger on the increasingly trendy Hoe Street
Slightly biased as I opened this up with my partner last year - a lovely selection of Italian cured meats, cheeses, wines and beers, Monmouth and Perky Blenders coffee. fresh Italian bread daily (except Mondays when closed) and larder fillers from Seggiano (also stocked in Fortnums and Selfridges).
6 recommandé par les habitants
The Italian Delicatessen of Walthamstow
38 Hoe StreetSlightly biased as I opened this up with my partner last year - a lovely selection of Italian cured meats, cheeses, wines and beers, Monmouth and Perky Blenders coffee. fresh Italian bread daily (except Mondays when closed) and larder fillers from Seggiano (also stocked in Fortnums and Selfridges).
The coolest kid on the block - set in the new cultural quarter of London. A hangout for the cool kids, creatives and yummy mummies
11 recommandé par les habitants
Lighthaus cafe
11 Argall AveThe coolest kid on the block - set in the new cultural quarter of London. A hangout for the cool kids, creatives and yummy mummies
Entertainment & Activities
Empire Cinemas - Walthamstow
267 High St9 screen cinema
Sightseeing
Beautiful open grassland along the River Lea - take in the site of scientific interest, the canal boats, the wildlife and maybe head for a coffee across the river in Springfield Park, with great views
92 recommandé par les habitants
Walthamstow Marshes
Lea Bridge RoadBeautiful open grassland along the River Lea - take in the site of scientific interest, the canal boats, the wildlife and maybe head for a coffee across the river in Springfield Park, with great views
Art Fund gallery of the year 2012 - well worth a visit if you're into Arts and Crafts or just a nice spot for a coffee
186 recommandé par les habitants
William Morris Gallery
531 Forest RdArt Fund gallery of the year 2012 - well worth a visit if you're into Arts and Crafts or just a nice spot for a coffee
A lovely flower market with plenty of boutiques to explore every Sunday morning - 2pm
1660 recommandé par les habitants
Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia RoadA lovely flower market with plenty of boutiques to explore every Sunday morning - 2pm
The perfect place to go at weekends for market food, drinks and a lovely atmosphere
1735 recommandé par les habitants
Broadway Market
Broadway MarketThe perfect place to go at weekends for market food, drinks and a lovely atmosphere
Arts & Culture
A Walthamstow institution - Chris Bracey (who's worked on Hollywood sets and has works in Selfridges and Harrods) has created an amazing venue for of Neon signs and a cafe.
112 recommandé par les habitants
Gods Own Junkyard
Shernhall StreetA Walthamstow institution - Chris Bracey (who's worked on Hollywood sets and has works in Selfridges and Harrods) has created an amazing venue for of Neon signs and a cafe.
Parks & Nature
Great cafe and beautiful walks around Europe's largest urban wetland
91 recommandé par les habitants
Walthamstow Wetlands
2 Forest RoadGreat cafe and beautiful walks around Europe's largest urban wetland