Food was not good. Service was appalling. It took them 30'…read moreto bring us two cold cappuccinos and not even the cake we ordered. Thy tried to charge us as if they had brought us the cake. Avoid, these people are completely full of themselves and they don't even want to do a reality check.

So, E20....pretty crap generally for food, to be honest. Yes…read moreyou've got Westfield. The worst version of Balans . A barely acceptable Jamie's. Bumpkin's...are you kidding? Rosa's....good food but stuck in the food court. ugh. Then we have Neighbourhood. Good for drinks, nice wine selection. However service is generally awful. And serves one of the worst roasts ever. And probably one of the worst breakfasts I've ever had in London. Signorelli.... They try but seem to struggle. Nice staff and lovely little place but we cry out for something consistent and reliable, please. Tina pioneers the East Village and popped up here. Thank Fk. I've been here a few times and so far am very pleased. I think the best aspect is the view really, a lovely corner onto the tip of the Wetlands. Staff are very friendly and welcoming. The basic breakfast menu is a nice simple and short menu of eggs, waffles, bacon, etc. Personally I like it for Sunday afternoon light brunch and/or drinks. Very good Negronis. Big windows, full bar, with some decent wines. wifi. Chilled atmosphere. If you happen to be in the mall and need a decent drink or a sane bite of food... take a 5 minute stroll and visit this oasis.

Brew pub located on the ground floor of the Westfield Mall and right next door to our hotel, the…read morePremier Inn. Stopped in for a couple of pints, some wings and a burger. No complaints.

For far too long, Tap East was the best bet in Stratford for a good selection of craft beer on tap…read more Its location in the behemoth Westfield Shopping Centre in E20 has made it a slightly awkward site for a quick beer- it's perfect if you have been dragged out on a shopping trip, but making a special stopover to Westfield for a beer is slightly unappealing. And the opening hours extend to only 11:00pm on a Friday and Saturday, so it's not ideal for a longer drinking session. Despite this, Tap East does get in some very good beer from local and International breweries. It boasts 16 taps and a selection of over 100 bottles in the fridges. In addition to this, they have their own microbrewery in situ, often offering their in-house range on cask. The beers on offer are always rotating and you'll find a good range of styles represented. It's a cosy little corner of a bar, offering some outdoor seating as well. The staff are usually quite knowledgeable of their range and there's a small menu of nibbles available. It's usually quite busy, but you won't have to wait too long to get a seat. Despite the downside of its position in Westfield, Tap East is still worth a visit to see what's on offer. I have found some rare iterations here and their own beer is also solid.

Cavernous 3-room rave warehouse with parties going on til midmorning. Very dance-focused and…read moreextremely hot and humid in the main room so dress as though you were going dancing in a rainforest (not joking). Sound system is Funktion 1 and didn't give me tinnitis the next day, a rarity especially considering I forgot my earplugs (free ones available behind the bar) Drink prices reasonable, minimum 10 quid charge for cards. Some events sell tickets in stages with midnight/general and post-5am tickets

This is an adult playground. At the moment, it's all about winter sports: outside, along with other…read moregames, you can play curling. When you go into the bar, you find a range of delicious winter cocktails and decor from cool Running. We had an excellent time there last Saturday. As a bonus, it wasn't too busy so it didn't feel crammed and the toilets were surprisingly clean!

Roof East is a real surprise, I'd seen it advertised last year but I thought how good can an open…read moretop bar on top of a grotty Stratford shopping centre multi-story car park be? Well the answer is pretty damn good, they've got a couple of bars with beer about £5 a pint plus wine cocktails and all that, but you've also got crazy golf, a cinema, basketball and amazing views of Stratford and the city... If you want to see Stratford in a different light you can't do much better than visiting this roof top bar

Great bar to chat and play games with friends. No food available but you can order food to be…read moredelivered to you.

Based at the former Princess of Wales pub, Loading has moved into this pub to expand their brand…read morewhich mixes drinking with gaming both electronic and board based. Whilst Scenario in Dalston is focused on console gaming (Wii U, SNES and others), Secret Weapon are focusing on PC gaming similar to Meltdown and as such have several PCs for people to try out. The drinks on tap are a bit more like a typical pub fare in that there is Carling, Guinness and Budvar (Czech) and several others; but their bottle and can range is more vibrant from several breweries such as Flying Dog and Monteiths, In addition they have the same gaming cocktails that their Dalston bar are known for so it adds to the gaming vibe. The pub itself is largely intact from it's previous form in that it has kept more of the old school decor around. It has only one floor, but there is a beer garden out the back so you can get some fresh air in between gaming or watching some people play games.

The Macbeth is a pub stoke club with live music, acts that have included Man Like Me and Jammer…read more The venue is Owned and run by musicians hence the need to have some form of music operating all the time whether it be live or booking in an DJ, the pub hosts a variety of club nights and gigs on each night of the week most popular being GASH club night. Tuesday nights features the in-house band and guests hosting an improvised jam session called Mum's Jam. Wednesdays are claimed by cabaret acts and performance art think Scottee, The-O, type art. Thursday through to Sunday the Macbeth features London's most exciting bands and DJs and is open until 2am. Drinks prices aren't that bad either starting from £2.00 +

Like the rebellious outcast of the trendy family, the Macbeth sits on one of Shoreditch's…read morebackstreets making a silent stand against overpriced drinks and badly dressed door whores. There is a nice smoking terrace and in the evenings there is a free BBQ if you get there early. The sound system is absolutely incredible and the line up is always festival-worthy (last time I went I saw Fake Blood, Annie Mac, Diplo and Mowgli for only £5!) A definite must if you like dirty basslines and dirty sweatboxes.

A small theatre running mostly avant-garde shows, The Yard fits right into Hackney Wick. It's a…read moretwo-minute walk from the overground station and accessible by a number of bus lines. The theatre also has a bar and restaurant, so you can eat and drink or snack before or after seeing a performance. Theatre seats are hard but cushioned, and the space is sharply raked so all spots have a good view of the stage. The show I saw had booming sound and colorful lighting and both were well supported by the venue's lighting and sound rigs. You can bring drinks from the bar into the theatre if you want to sip while watching. While I didn't order any food, the fully-vegan menu looked great. Prices seemed reasonable and things coming out of the kitchen smelled good. There's also outdoor bench-style seating so you could even come to The Yard just for a vegan North African meal with a beer from one of the nearby breweries.

From the owner: The Yard Theatre, recently voted 2nd Best Theatre in London by Time Out, is a space to explore new…read moreideas, to nurture new talent and to share new experiences. Built using recycled and reclaimed materials, The Yard sits within a converted warehouse in East London's Hackney Wick. The Yard has quickly earned a reputation for programming and developing risk-taking work by new artists. Work that has been discovered and developed at The Yard includes Michaela Coel's Chewing Gum Dreams, which toured internationally, including to the National Theatre's Temporary Theatre, and has now been made in to an E4 television series. The Yard's production of Alexander Zeldin's Beyond Caring was named as one of The Telegraph's top five plays of the year in December 2014 and transferred to the National Theatre in April 2015. Alongside the theatre, The Yard bar hosts acclaimed music events, welcomes food residencies from a diverse mix of chefs, and stocks local brews and drinks.

Great atmospher! it's a very cosy venue by the canal which hosts many unique bands. I had the best…read morenights there

Grow is a new venue just opened that joins the selection of hipster venues in Hackey Wick…read more Just like Number 90, Crate Beer and Turntables, Grow is located right next to the canal, with a lovely outdoor beer garden, right on the canal edge, full of plants. Stocking a selection of craft beers and ciders, with an outdoor BBQ including Mezze and wraps, it's a lovely venue to spend a lazy afternoon wistfully by the river. The beer garden however does close early evening, but the indoor remains open and has space for live bands. This is a charming venue, very much in keeping with its local counterparts and prices are very reasonable for both food and drink. I'm loving grow right now because I don't think many people know about it and it's hidden and off the beaten track, so it's reasonably quiet and you can get a seat very easily, however I am not sure what it's going to be like when people realise it's here as I expect it'll get busy as soon as people do. Whilst I want them to succeed, I just hope it doesn't grow too much to ruin it's character.

The Urban Bar is tucked away between Narrow St and Commercial Road in the shadow of St Anne's…read moreChurch and is a lively little spot with music, and a younger crowd. We visited during the marathon and they were serving great burgers in the garden. On a more recent visit, I tried the Doom Bar and it was pretty good! Despite it being a 40th birthday party that we had inadvertently "crashed" we were made to feel welcome.

My buddy and I stumbled upon this gem of a place while looking for the Grapes. I don't know if it…read morewas the good food, great atmosphere, friendly people or Mark's dancing on the bar. but we never made it out of the place until it was time to head home. I highly recommend the Urban Bar to any one looking for a great time!

First day and I have to say I'm impressed! Everyone knows what how much I like bounce, and I think…read morethis place will bring the same vibe to Stratford! It's cool, simple, but nice looking menu and super friendly staff. I'm not a massive fan of pineapple and so I got my cocktail modified and damn how this guy got it so right. Chambord, Russian standard and cranberry mixer! Mmm hmm mmm! I ordered pizza and the pizza was a little bit burnt, but really tasty.. I got a white pizza with vegetarian toppings and they certainly didn't skimp - lots of salad leaves and squash and goats cheese. Yummy! I'm tip this place to be big next year! You heard it here first guys ;)

Wiff waff, ping pong, table tennis- no matter what you call it, it's the perfect social game. Even…read morewith no previous experience and dismal hand/eye coordination, nothing curtails the pleasure of whacking a ball back and forth. You can play against an opponent solo, or with a partner, and you might even keep score (if drinks are on the line, naturally). Choose either a relaxed or a competitive approach to your method, it's up to how quickly your confidence swells. Bat and Ball is a new addition to the London ping pong bar scene (yes, there are enough of these now that it's officially 'a scene') with the advantage of being located in Stratford, an area with easy transport links. It's also adjacent to the monolithic Westfield shopping centre. During the day, Bat and Ball offers refuge for the weary souls dragged along to an afternoon of retail activity. At night, it hosts a more raucous crowd, as it's located next to pubs, restaurants and is on the doorstep of the former Olympics Athletes' Village (now converted into flats). On Friday and Saturday nights, a DJ provides a rousing soundtrack and there's a large bar with a wide selection of beer, including Truman's and other craft beers in bottles, alongside some tempting cocktails. The downstairs area is dedicated to food and drink, offering tables and booths for those who aren't swayed by the call of the tables, or those who are itching for their timeslot. The décor is contemporary- a hybrid of industrial bar and kitschy pub (there's a gallery wall dedicated to ping pong). The second floor hosts 12 full-sized tables and a separate bar area. You can have food delivered to you while you play thanks to the placement of ledges and tables. I visited on a Sunday afternoon and the atmosphere was casual, chilled out and staff were gregarious about table slots, letting us on our table early and not pressuring us to leave. We booked a 30 minute slot, which is an affordable £8 off-peak, and managed a few good rallies between us. The tables around us hosted players of all levels; some were in families, some in groups of friends and some in pairs. The menu offers easy grazing food and some good sharing options for groups- pizzas, wings, sharing platters and deli-style food are represented, allowing players to graze as they play (or pause play for refuelling, as the meaty sharing platter looked like a sporting challenge unto itself). The staff were helpful and the music was catchy. All in all, this was a congenial vibe on a Sunday afternoon. Whether you're local or taking a break from shopping, Bat and Ball is worth checking out. They offer some good rates, especially if you're in a group and can divide the cost. Their peak hours are limited to after 6:00pm, but Sundays are off-peak all day. We were advised that things get a bit manic on a Friday night, so we might just have to get a group together for further investigation- I'm convinced that the addition of alcohol might change the game completely. And for the better.