Georgia’s guidebook
Relaxation
The area offers a number of parks and weekend markets selling delicious food, flowers and handmade products from local makers. These are a few recommendations for walking and relaxing.
Beautiful place, if you like yoga. It's just 5 minutes away from home.
7 locals recommend
The Well Garden Yoga, Gong Meditation and Holistic Health Studio
17 Amhurst TerraceBeautiful place, if you like yoga. It's just 5 minutes away from home.
Take a walk to the River Lea & Hackney Marshes towards Hackney Wick and back. It's a lovely 3.5km walk (one way) and you can enjoy a beer or coffee along the way or stop for vegan food at one of the restaurants half way through.
22 locals recommend
River Lea
Take a walk to the River Lea & Hackney Marshes towards Hackney Wick and back. It's a lovely 3.5km walk (one way) and you can enjoy a beer or coffee along the way or stop for vegan food at one of the restaurants half way through.
One of the best parks in London, it's great for walking and there's a beautiful cafe next to the lakes with delicious breakfast, which gets super busy on Saturdays.
61 locals recommend
Victoria Park
Grove RoadOne of the best parks in London, it's great for walking and there's a beautiful cafe next to the lakes with delicious breakfast, which gets super busy on Saturdays.
A beautiful park on your door step, it's ideal for a walk anytime during the day or a quick run if you're into fitness. There are also tennis courts and during the summer it's perfect for reading.
Hackney Downs
A beautiful park on your door step, it's ideal for a walk anytime during the day or a quick run if you're into fitness. There are also tennis courts and during the summer it's perfect for reading.
Food scene
Some local recommendations for breakfast, coffee and drinks! These are handpicked and visited many times because they serve food from top quality ingredients and they offer a relaxing atmosphere. There are plenty others around the area so make sure to explore.
Super warm and tasty Vietnamese food, one of my favourite local places to eat.
10 locals recommend
Hai Cafe
120b Lower Clapton RdSuper warm and tasty Vietnamese food, one of my favourite local places to eat.
Much-loved spot in the hood for launch at Downmarket or coffee at Brunswick East.
17 locals recommend
Hackney Downs Studios
17 Amhurst TerraceMuch-loved spot in the hood for launch at Downmarket or coffee at Brunswick East.
Romeo & Giulietta Artisan Gelateria
137 Albion RdMost delicious home-made ice cream in town!
The Pembury Tavern
90 Amhurst RdLovely and newly decorated pub and pizza place – very local!
Sightseeing
If art is your thing, this is the part of London you want to stop by. These are just a few highlights and a local flower market!
Columbia Road Flower Market
Columbia RoadSunday's flower market is a must visit in the area.
Beautiful gallery and garden. A must visit if you want to be ahead of the game ;)
186 locals recommend
William Morris Gallery
531 Forest RdBeautiful gallery and garden. A must visit if you want to be ahead of the game ;)
Museum of the Home
136 Kingsland RoadDue to reopen in summer 2020.
Lovely museum of 20th century Italian art. It has a beautiful little garden too.
67 locals recommend
Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art
39A Canonbury SquareLovely museum of 20th century Italian art. It has a beautiful little garden too.
One of the highlights in the art scene. It had a fantastic collection and runs inspiring temporary exhibitions. It also has a fantastic restaurant.
589 locals recommend
Whitechapel Gallery
77-82 Whitechapel High StOne of the highlights in the art scene. It had a fantastic collection and runs inspiring temporary exhibitions. It also has a fantastic restaurant.