This is a pretty cool pub. However, it's hard to tell it is a pub from the outside as it has the…read moreappearance of a grand building or technical school hence the name. I had never been here before and had probably walked by it a thousand times without knowing that it was a pub. In fact, I got quite lost and my orange (and very bright) husband had to come outside to signal me into the pub! Once you find it, you'll be satisfied with your quest! Leyton technical is a pretty cool bar that just balances on the line between hipster and husband-approved. Note: my husband is anti-hipster. They have a good beer and wine selection and a DJ on Saturdays. The DJ happily fulfilled our request of older 90s music (OMG I can't believe 90s music is now classed as older)! We had a great time drinking and dancing and would gladly return! Thanks Leyton Technical!

I really want to give this place more stars as the decor is kitschy, there are lots of comfortable,…read moremismatched couches and chairs about and the place exudes a chill vibe (about 6:30pm Thursday). The dining room area is also quite spacious and the eggshell-blue walls are soothing. The lovely ceiling frieze indicates this must once have been a parlour or hall of some sort. But the bar service, where I ordered, already lends to one negative star. I ordered the veggie burger (sweet potato, kidney beans, mushrooms, hummus) and asked for no cucumber or chips with it and the barman with scraggly black hair made a face of sorts and raised his eyebrow. Seriously? I really don't care what your opinion is of my order; your job is to take it. So per usual, terrible customer service rears its face in London. The burger arrived quickly and whilst presented OK, it tasted good but not great. The burger is held together well with beans jutting out and is a good portion size; the taste of mushrooms is subtle, but it just lacked enough oomph. It's also laughable how the menu notes rocket is on the burger and there were literally two leaves. It's leaves you sated but for £9.50, it's not something I would get again or advise other fellow veggies to get. Also the rest of the menu is boring pub fare; the online (and therefore wrong) menu is much more exciting.

This is a Turkish Restaurant which offers a wide selection of menu items based on Turkish dishes…read more It offers set menu's, has a wide selection of drinks, Alcohol etc. It has live music (Turkish) offering really entertaining nightlife activity. There are singers singing pop, folk etc songs. There is plenty of dancing etc. The atmosphere is fantastic. excellent for Romantic evenings out or going out with the family. It caters for birthday parties etc. The service is first class. The set menu is incredible, the meze is so large it fills the whole table!!!, the main meal is grilled meats, poultry etc with rice & salad. It is really a lovely night out for Romantics (with music playing in the background) or for groups who want to have a good meal with some dancing all for a good price. Its a Good Value evening out.. (Parking is on street)..... HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. (If you are on facebook check it out en-gb.facebook.com/cyprusmezebar).

I'd been to this restaurant before about 4 years ago midweek and remembered the food was really…read moregood and so plentiful that I couldn't manage it all (which is not like me!). As I'm about to move away from East London for a quieter life in Hampshire, I decided this would be the best place locally to have my last supper. I wasn't wrong. I booked a table for 5 on a Saturday night I didn't book it until late afternoon but they were able to accommodate us. It's a set menu only on a Saturday night (I forgot to ask how much that was but it worked out, including wine, beer and a couple of spirits to around £30 per head). For that you get meze starters cold starters such as taramasalata, hummus, delicious aubergine bake thing etc with constantly topped up fresh sesame seeded bread and more dishes being brought out, then hot starters such as cheese & spinach filo parcels, little lamb kofte kebabs, breadcrumbed fish, grilled haloumi etc. By now you're quite full (especially if you overdid it on the fresh bread with your hummus) and you think it must be the end, when you're told you can order more (as much as you like) meze starters, it's all included in the set price. So you order more of your favourite items. And then, when you are well and truly stuffed, you are brought out your rather large main meal! Mine & my friends were a mixed grill & salad with lamb, herbed sausage (and I can't remember what the 3rd thing was but it was delicious anyway) and I'd already advised when I booked that my brother's family were vegetarian / ate fish so theirs was 2 fabulously cooked melt in the mouth swordfish steaks. And finally, after all that, we were brought out 2 large platters of very refreshing fresh fruit slices (kiwi, pineapple, grapes etc). The waiter & waitress looking after our area were excellent and very attentive always on duty watching, without being obvious, when any table had finished a dish / needed topping up or someone wanted them to come over, and the atmosphere, with the Turkish live music / singing was happy, fun and relaxed like a family party. It was a real ideal family restaurant and I'm kind of kicking myself for not going more often before I moved away!

Basement Galley started off as a supper club at the basement of Tom Fothergill, and his flatmate,…read moreChef Alex Cooper's house. From there they moved on to a more unique approach, wanting more privacy in their house and got permission to create a fine dining experience in an old abandoned Victoria line underground train. The underground supper club is now taking place at the Pump Museum near St James Station Walthamstow where a 4 course dinner is served with a cocktail on arrival, a choice of a full bottle of red or white wine during the course of the meal and finishing the dinner with a glass of champagne. The menu changes monthly but they usually update it on their website if you want to know ahead. I was almost at doubt I was even on the right path when I was making my way to this supper club. The surroundings varied from residential to industrial with little signs that a cool establishment could exist anywhere nearby. But search in Basement Galley on Google and have it pinned am I assure you will find it okay. Staff were incredibly friendly and although the arrival time said 19:00, many arrived early to enjoy their cocktail. As soon as you see the train it almost immediately puts you in awe at how they managed to convert the carriage into a restaurant and make it look so fancy with the lanterns and candles lined with cutlery and wine glasses whilst giving you nostalgic memories of cramp busy journeys on the underground. It's a completely polar opposite feeling. Heritage tomatoes, bufalo, olive, Parmesan and thyme The title of the dish does not justify the creativity that went into it. Lovely array of different tomatoes adding vibrancy and colour to the dish and I thought it was very clever of them to use minced olives to season to the dish, adding complexity to its flavour as well as an interesting texture. The buffalo cheese was incredibly fresh and bouncy and balanced out the salty olives perfectly. Thyme adding another dimension of flavour whilst the Parmesan crumb added a lovely crunch and umami Green asparagus, ricotta & green pea, spiced cashews Slightly on the salty side but that could be because of the overly spiced and seasoned cashews which therefore was forgiven as they were lovely and well spiced. I loved the various of textures coming together in each bite from the crunchy mangetout, soft green peas and the lovely refreshing puréed asparagus and ricotta helping bind everything together. Cashews added that extra boost of flavour with its spice but also a subtle sweetness from its natural flavours. Finished nicely with Parmesan for a richer flavour and umami Red quinoa and wild rice, herb, duck, fennel Unfortunately the duck being the main deal was very tough, chewy and fibrous. Quite an effort to eat but luckily it was juicy and packed full of flavour which made it worthwhile. Wild rice and quinoa added a wholesome touch with its crunchy and soft texture and finished nicely with mashed fennel to balance out that textures with its light creaminess. Strawberry and cream, dark chocolate and baileys, amaretti Such extravagant flavours for such a simple looking dessert. The dark chocolate tart was obviously made from a high quality chocolate seeing how rich and smooth the texture was with lovely strong notes of baileys giving it lovely hint of bitterness and coffee aromas. Strawberries were fresh and sweet and helped lighten the thickness of the chocolate tart whilst the ice cream helped accentuate the velvety texture further with its creaminess I seriously did not expect such original and creative dishes and such high quality of food especially when no kitchen was in site and we were in the middle of no where on an abandoned train. Staff were informative and friendly which added to the charm of the evening. Portions aren't exactly big but leaves you satisfied and just about full. You do feel you are drinking more than eating but all the drinks were also excellent in quality and a great choice. It's definitely not a dinner you would forget and a great gift to those who like trains and unique food experiences. I absolutely loved it

On our first night in London, my sister and brother in law took us to this place…read more Let me tell you, this is more of a meat lovers paradise than a vegetarians! Especially for those of you who like to enjoy Lamb and Beef. They offer a large selection of fruity drinks and smoothies as well, which I am a sucker for; but I didn't get a chance to try any since I was concentrating on keeping my appetite for the meats. A great place to start off our London vacation!

The Service in the Sahara grill is outstanding ,our waiter was polite,patient,knowledgable and…read morefriendly. One of our party was very indecisive but this did not cause any problems and the waiter handled the situation faultlessly . The food was very tasty and overall we had a great evening!

Its a warm and friendly family pub that has dj's and karaoke nights. They show all sporting events…read morewith a 3D tv. We take the kids every friday.

Been to this lovely pub numerous times and it has yet to disappoint! Really delicious food. The…read moreatmosphere is great! And the little outside railway train is just a cherry on top! Highly recommend!

THIS is seafood. A lunch for the ages. Getting straight…read moreinto it... Cornerstone is in the painfully cool Hackney Wick - first time I'd been to the area and I can see why it's got its rep. Reminded me a bit of Bushwick. The decor - very much of the area. Understated but classy. Comfy chairs! Which I never expect in such hipster places like this - you generally get a bench (which they do also have) or something industrial. Service - attentive and friendly without being OTT. Bread course - I love a bread course me, and this delivered big time. Fresh out of the oven with a delicious charry taste which was almost a little fishy smelling weirdly (keeping with the overall theme of the place). Grey mullet tartare - an explosion of flavour: the sauce - oh man. The fish was tender and perfectly seasoned. An incredibly well balanced plate of food - sour, umami and delicious, the yolk added a different texture. Crab crumpet - I had literal chills when I took the first bite. Not often that that happens. It fully lives up to the hype. Their flagship dish and an absolute steal at £16. The crumpet itself was perfect foil for the sweet, creamy brown crab and rarebit topping. Next level delicious. In my top 5 dishes of all time, swiftly followed by.... Curried hake - another in my top 5! The crunch of the crispy potato, the softness of the creamy succulent fish, offset with a zingy, slightly spicy katsu style curry sauce (which I wasn't expecting) which was thick and rich and perfect - an absolute fucking riot of flavour. There was plenty of sauce left so of course I used the remaining bread to mop it up - judge me if you will, frankly idgaf as it was fucking delicious. Peach Melba tart - what a finish! All going along very nicely until I get the crunchy, salty almond brittle in the middle - that's when the party got started boiiiiii! Turned what was already a lovely, creamy, fruity dessert into a world beater - adding crunch and a different depth of flavour. On drinks it was their summer special cocktail Cider Collins - an absolute buzz of a drink, perfect for summer. Zingy af, the cider really shone through but it felt like a traditional Collins. Total winner of a drink. This lunch will stay with me forever. Believe the hype with this place beautiful people!

Chosen by a friend who I always trust on food but he outdid himself here. Met for lunch, about a…read more15 min drive from ExCel Centre. They do small plates, primarily seafood. Everything was excellent but the Scotch Egg was amazing. I asked what it was and the waitress responded Scotch Egg, truly the understatement of the century. It was made with hake and another fish, breaded perfectly and everything came together brilliantly. Other stand-out dishes were an oyster with a great sauce, smoked gurnard which was a unique white fish, mackerel pate (which did have a very strong mackerel/fish taste) and fantastic scallops in a buttery sauce. Definitely recommended.

A nice chill place that has a build your own gin and tonic menu for the G & T drinkers…read more We went on a Sunday evening around 7 when they offer a Sunday roast menu, however, they didn't have any of the roast items that night. So I had the beef pie instead. The beef pie was good with the side of mashed potatoes, but like a few girls I know would say, I've had better. Overall, a good place, especially for the location and I, will try it again. hopefully on my second visit, I will be able to get the Sunday roast, and hopefully, it will be worth another star in my review.

Ok place for drinks, but i am not sure about their food. When i walked in, only a handful of people…read morewere in the restaurant. I had the Sunday roast and the meat was really dry. I pretty much finished my food because i hate wasting food, but it wasn't a pleasant experience. Also, the lady at the bar was pretty rude.

If you long for the 'mean' streets of West Oakland, bits of Emeryville, or, now, the not-so-mean…read morestreets of West Berkeley, then you've come to the right place, sort of. The formerly industrial area that surrounds the Pearl appears to be teeming with artists who began moving to the area in recent years, lured by affordable housing. If the Hackney Pearl were plunked down in our post-industrial bits back home, already the artists would have been displaced by those who could afford the current extortionate rents. Back to the Pearl: there were picnic tables and benches IN THE STREET at which folk could have lunch, a drink, and a smoke. That's right. It's open air in the middle of the road. Puff away! My pals and I sat closer to the front of the place and had our bevvies: Meantime Stout. Aaaaaah! I love a good stout and a groovy cafe in the middle of seemingly nowhere. As of 2012, that 'nowhere' will be directly adjacent to an Olympic site. So, I guess, in a year the Hackney Pearl will be teeming with business. I say GO NOW before it becomes too terribly overcrowded. To be fair, we'd already eaten elsewhere before arriving at HP, so, although the food looked appetizing, I can barely remember the menu and need to go back with a hunger in my belly for a proper meal, and, of course, another pint of stout.

The Hackney Pearl is a new cafe and Bar situated in the heart of Hackney Wick and is aptly named as…read moreall those who live in Hackney Wick know there is the only classy place you can come for a late night cup of coffee or glass of wine as it is opened till 11pm from Tuesday to Saturday. I sampled their scrambled eggs recently which were nicely cooked, service is always with a smile and the decor is minimal. Love it.

A very old style English Pub, I like the nostalgia of its old world charm. And I appreciate the…read morevariety of brew and single malt scotch. I can't think of a better way to spend an evening than with friends, good eats and a good drink to relax and destress.

The Cock Tavern is located on Mare St. in Hackney Central. It is by no means a trendy…read moreestablishment, which is not necessarily a bad thing. Hackney has a funny mix of pubs, both classy and not so classy, and both sides of the spectrum have there advantages. The advantage of a place like the Cock Tavern, is that you don't have to deal with a pretentious crowd. The place is often very quite and is a bit of a locals bar. It has a kitschy English pub interior, complete with the dark, cave like atmosphere. If it was my place, I would let as much sunlight in as possible. It is definitely an alright place to have a quite drink with a friend, but not worth going out of your way for.

I'd learned about this restaurant via a YouTube clip from the Financial Times (see link below)…read more Since I'm someone who's very concerned about the state of our Earth, I loved the Zero-Waste concept and wanted to check it out immediately. And so - on a cold December night in 2022 - my husband and I ventured out to Hackney Wick (East London) and soon we entered the warm and spacious restaurant. The staff at Silo is super-friendly and we chatted with our waiter for a while about the menu and the zero-waste concept about the restaurant. We picked a handful of dishes and then enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. I have to say: we loved the flavor of the dishes but we were a bit disappointed with the size of the portions. Granted, we are a bit on the stingy side, so we didn't go for the tasting menu, but I would've hoped that the portions would still be a bit bigger. All in all - love the concept! Kudos on making a difference in the world. Link to YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTSUpDKvZpk

My wife and I had the pleasure of dining here tonight and everything about our experience was…read moreamazing and enlightening. The work they're doing here to promote sustainability and reducing food waste is not only important, but executed to perfection in their dishes. Each bite elevates the concept of "zero food waste" from a potential gimmick in lesser hands, to nothing short of flavor nirvana. A dish as simple and straightforward as "tomatoes with ricotta" messed with my mind by playing tricks on my palette using dashi broth and hemp seed ricotta to interplay fish undertones with peanut butter fattiness and beautiful vegetal tomatoes. The pumpkin seed and fig leaf mole served with charred oyster mushrooms dances on the tongue with sweetness and spice. The care and passion each staff member shows as they explain the concept of each dish shows in the flavors and cooking. The restaurant decor and ambience is refined and beautiful. Silo and its team are doing some really incredible things that will no doubt receive increasing recognition and appreciation as time progresses and as sustainability moves to the forefront of humanitarian causes and concerns.