Hackney’s new cool neighbourhood: Newington Green
Newington Green, the hidden gem between the borders of Hackney and Islington, has finally gained the popularity it deserves after many years. With restaurants, cafes and boutiques opening one after another, the once ‘no-go- area’ is already rapidly changing. Words and Photos: Yasemin Bakan Newington Green’s Green Lanes side which is one of the longest streets in London, used to be a place...
129-year-old Working Men’s Club: The Mildmay
N16 Life on one the last of London’s Working Men’s clubs: the Mildmay.
Hackney’s best pub beer gardens: where to drink outside this summer
By Mersa Auda For many Londoners, sunny days are synonymous with beer gardens. So, here’s a selection of great spots to enjoy a chilled drink and a bite outdoors when temperatures rise. ◆ THE PRINCESS OF WALES, CLAPTON Perfectly located right by the River Lea, the front terrace of this pub affords lovely views. One can enjoy the feeling of being immersed in...
Hackney’s new road-block night market is back
After a stomping launch weekend in May, Oval Night Market - East London’s new nocturnal street bazaar - is back Friday 21 and Saturday 22 June. In true NYC block party style, the market sees the streets around The Oval (Bethnal Green) closed to traffic with over twenty foodies, makers, artists and creatives hawking their wares against the iconic...
Partners in love and in business
By Yasemin Cusack Meet 5 couple who have all made working together work THE DUKE OF RICHMOND Engaged couple, Meryl Fernandes and Tom Oldroyd, run their pubs together in Dalston and Islington. Meryl, tell us more... How did you meet? There was a particular restaurant in Soho that I would eat at on a weekly basis, which Tom was involved with as the chef...
Lower Clapton Walk
The walks are led by Hackney resident, Sean Gubbins, who has researched and devised each walk. Discover the history of Clapton, one of Hackney’s hamlets: visited by revolutionaries and royalty, home to writers, where Garrick performed, and a refuge for orphans. Take a look inside the Round Chapel. How many times did Lenin get to Clapton? Where was Hackney’s first synagogue? SAT...
LIMINALITY [TEMPORAL IMPRESSIONS] By Various Artists
Londonewcastle presents LIMINALITY , the fourth in a series of exhibitions and events showcasing at East London’s Gallery 46. The show will run for the month of July, featuring a variety of cross-disciplinary works including performance, sound installation, sculpture, experimental music, film and print. The title of the exhibition alludes to the process of ritual transition; a passage or middle...
Queen of Hoxton Rooftop Presents: Las Mexicanas
This summer, Queen of Hoxton invites you to a long hot summer of tacos, tequila and giant frozen Margaritas on our rooftop bar, inspired by the vibrant town of San Cristóbal in Mexico. Gloriously colourful and hot as a habanero, journey off the beaten track and up our staircase to find the secret hang out of the Luchadoras, the...
Is being vegan healthier?
Joslin Morrison - Nutritional Therapist 2019 has been called ‘Year of the Vegan’. Have you considered going vegan, or do you follow a vegan diet? Thousands of people did when they took up veganism in January, otherwise known as ‘Veganuary’. With more choice of vegan food in shops, recipes on social media, and the TV and radio discussing veganism on a regular basis, it...
Q & A: Pete Brown
Pete Brown is a British author, journalist, broadcaster, and consultant specialising in food and drink, especially the fun parts like beer, pubs, cider, bacon rolls, and fish and chips. Across nine books, his broad, fresh approach takes in social history, cultural commentary, travel writing, personal discovery and natural history, and his words are always delivered with the warmth and wit...
