Food & Drink
Have a jolly at the Butchers
New Stokey watering hole offers a wide selection of ales and beers
Read MoreFrizzante at Hackney City Farm
This popular cafe is famous for its Mediterranean cuisine and big breakfasts
Read MoreA Hoxton night inn
The eccentric Stag’s Head is all about the music – and the knitting
Read MoreEvery Hackney wine rack should have one of these…
Local independent in Victoria Park recommends four bottles for serious consideration
Read MoreIn the depths, a Hackney Pearl
New café bar is flavour of the Wick
Read MoreThe Cat and Mutton – a sign of the times
Regulars enjoy renaissance of historic Broadway Market pub
Read MoreRestaurant review: Oishiii
Turning Japanese in Stoke Newington
Read MoreYum Yum
Thai restaurant, Stoke Newington High Street
Read MoreTo your good health this festive season
Review: Evening tasting event at independent vintner in Victoria Park Village
Read MoreTurning on the Tap
A visit to the locals’ local in Victoria Park
Read More‘Buy booze brewed locally,’ say campaigners
A local brewery scheme is boosting the British pint in Hackney and elsewhere
Read MoreDe Beauvoir’s locals
In the second in a series on Hackney’s watering holes, Matt Hanley steps out in N1
Read MoreHackney pub to host CAMRA’S LocAle launch
Duke of Wellington champions campaign to support local brewers
Read MoreSweets and savouries
Loredana Pedroni explores a selection of Hackney’s best delicatessens and patisseries
Read MoreLast orders?
It’s time to save the community pub, says Rick Muir
Read MoreFriday 5 June: Food For All Debate with George Alagiah
George Alagiah, BBC journalist, patron of the Fairtrade Foundation, and Hackney resident, will be launching this first in a series of debates on the big issues of our times, which St. Peter’s Church plans to make an annual event.
Read MoreAre you a kale fan?
Kate Lauer takes a butcher’s at Stoke Newington Farmers’ Market for a tasty vegetarian treat. Podcast recipe by Marketchef Tom Moggach
Read MoreJust my cup of tea
Farida Shaikh goes on a quest for the best
Read MoreFestive puddin’ and pie
Sugar and spice and all things nice – that’s what Christmas puds are made of. Well, these days at least
Read MoreClapton’s community pubs
In the first of a number of tours of Hackney’s public houses, Matt Hanley searches out Clapton’s friendliest watering holes
Read More