Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Dalston, London

Mette S. • November 17, 2018Amazing place. Loads of buzz! Great service and delicious bread and pastries too

James G. • December 3, 2018Proper cocktails and whiskey flights. One of my absolute faves. The staff really know their stuff, ask away and they’ll find something you like.

Beth W. • February 23, 2010Amazing Turkish restaurant, byob, delicious food and really good value. Dalston's finest!

Cyndie D. • March 17, 2018Cheap and good food! You just have 1 choice of plate to share. It does not look outstanding from outside but the food deserves a visit.

Jenny H. • October 14, 2017Brunch in all it’s forms. Great menu!

Dave M. • April 18, 2018Great pizza at a great price. Good food and chilled environment

Nicolas G. • January 5, 2020Love the design of the bar, chilled and friendly staff! Nice selection of new beers

John M. • July 30, 2022Fantastic dumplings, especially the curry ones. Everything else (dal, paratha thali) also delicious. Limited range that they've clearly carefully optimised. Unexpectedly cheap given how tasty it is.

Erica P. • February 21, 2016Considered the best coffee place in London. They have their own roastery, and import beans from Brazil, Colombia, Italy and Guatemala. Try the Carrot Walnut cake, is delicious!

Mona • June 9, 2015This place is great for a quick bite before going to the movies. Easily become addicted to this place on a Monday. Try Shrooms! Green + White. King Tubby is next on the list and Cabbage Patch Kid.

Cynthia • May 10, 2019Great vegan options! Plentiful upstairs and outside!

Friederike W. • September 9, 2017The Sri Lankan Sweet Potato and Cashew Curry is my all time favourite. Such a divine flavour combo. Vegan perfection in a bowl.

Kimberley S. • June 17, 2014Ginger beer mojito! You can't go wrong :)

Jade A. • June 12, 2020Houmous is really good. Good veggie options. Nice wine and coffee. Lovely staff. Big fan!

Samuel H. • October 25, 2011Great venue to have a cool band play or even rent out for a birthday!

Daren W. • October 31, 2018Trendy cafe serving all-day brunch - the French toast was delicious, very tasty flat white and friendly staff

Mac B. • December 27, 2014The traditional English Breakfast is amazing! Really beautiful salads and very friendly service ♥ love it! ps mediterrane breakfast was also tasty ;))

Righi T. • March 24, 2015Not only the best place for weird music (improv jazz electro etc...) but also fantastic for daytime food. I loved the middle-eastern food made by Zardosht, in a quiet environment.

Mark T. • February 11, 2017The best in Dalston, bar none. Foraged Martini perfect.

Wesley A. • June 24, 2018Great for dancing, always a funky crowd.

Gabi M. • April 12, 2019Absolutely lovely place, hearty food and nice decicated people. Loads of tasty pickles and ferments made on the spot. Check out their workshops and dining events as well!

Rosa R. • May 28, 2017Two for £10 cocktails the food is reasonable. The atmosphere very relaxed; seating outside and the staff were pleasant... nice for chillin after work. @escudodecuba #dalstonhackeny #cuban #cocktails

Chloe P. • December 4, 2016Delicious burgers, great veg options and also brunch on the weekend 👌🏼 Staff are super friendly and accommodating of any dietary requests.

Bamdad D. • January 15, 2022Nice bar, good atmosphere, very hip, strong cocktails

Friederike W. • February 21, 2016On Sundays they serve homemade roasts including a vegetarian and a vegan variation.

Sebastian R. • February 5, 2017Best pub in Dalston. Regular live music events and themed nights.

Brad T. • October 16, 2016Great versatile pub, with a solid range of craft beer, spirits and lagers. Quieter in the week, with a dart board. Also has a big screen for sports games and viewings of Game of Thrones.

David M. • August 20, 2011Best local in Dalston. Great for a lockin on a Friday or a quiet pint in the sun on a saturday. Friendly staff and ska/rockabilly/mod soundtrack. Go visit.

Elif • May 10, 2017Very good ambiance and service. Decorations makes you feel in a Turkish Meyhane. Mezes are amazing. They have 100% organic bulgur wheat. Recommended.

Harry v. • August 28, 2019Such a nice place! Super lunch dishes. My pork belly with pickled water melon sandwich was great. The chef is a pickle fan (she wrote a book about it) so make sure you pick something with pickles