Places · London

Dalston·Hackney

Where students eat, drink and go out in Dalston·Hackney, London: 45 places, each with a short student note.

Food

• Miga｜Hackney KoreanMichelin Bib Gourmand: Michelin's pick for great value eats.
• Casa Fofō｜Dalston Modern EuropeanMichelin starred.
• Oren｜Dalston Middle EasternMichelin Bib Gourmand (new for 2026): Michelin's pick for great value e…
• Behind｜London Fields SeafoodMichelin starred.
• Acme Fire CultThis is London's take on charcoal grill dining — most of the small plat…
• 107 Wine BarA natural wine bar in Lower Clapton, East London, hidden behind an old…
• Bar LotusA cosy cocktail bar in Dalston with dim, relaxed lighting, perfect for…
• pocketsThe veggie pitta here is surprisingly great - soft pitta stuffed with c…
• Story DeliA homemade pizza spot in East London with no sign outside, so it's easy…
• Three Sheets｜Dalston craft cocktail barA small cocktail bar run by two brothers, with house-made ingredients a…
• Corrochio'sMexican place that's always full inside and out – don't count on walkin…
• Edami أداميA Lebanese spot on Shacklewell Lane known for freshly baked mankoushe.
• toconocoA cosy Japanese family-run cafe by the river, serving not just coffee a…
• Berber & QTucked under a railway arch, this North African grill does Moroccan-sty…
• Uchi BakeA Japanese-style bakery and cafe in Lower Clapton doing neat sandwiches…
• Bauhaus WarehouseFormerly untitled bar, Bauhaus Warehouse keeps the same strong design s…
• Papo's BagelsPapo's Bagels is tucked away in a residential area, more like a little…
• SuneThe pork chop here is excellent, with none of the gamey smell you often…
• The Dusty Knuckle BakeryTucked into an old garage in Dalston, this bakery keeps the raw industr…
• Yuki BarA hidden little spot under a railway bridge in East London with only 20…
• Mambow｜Clapton Malaysian/Southeast AsianMichelin Bib Gourmand: Michelin's pick for great value eats.
• Mangal Ocakbaşı｜Dalston Turkish charcoal grillAn old-school Turkish charcoal grill (ocakbasi) in Dalston, known for o…
• DALLAA nostalgic Southern Italian spot in Hackney, all dark wood and heavy t…

Museums

• Viktor Wynd Museum｜Hackney's curiosity cabinetA 'cabinet of curiosities' museum and cocktail bar on Mare Street, Hack…

Theatres & venues

• Hackney Empire｜East London's historic theatreAn Edwardian theatre from 1901 on Mare Street, with a lavish Baroque in…
• Rio Cinema & Pink Palace Film ClubAn Art Deco community indie cinema in Dalston showing classics, queer c…
• Knock2BagStand-up comedy club.
• The Castle CinemaIndependent cinema.

Live music

• Brilliant Corners｜Dalston vinyl listening bar & restaurantHi-fi listening bar in Dalston with top-tier sound systems spinning vin…
• Cafe OTO｜Dalston experimental music venueA mecca for experimental and improvised music in Dalston, a café by day…
• EartH｜Hackney arts & live music venueAn old theatre in Dalston with weathered walls converted into a multi-p…
• MOTH Club｜Live music in a retro working men's clubA former working men's club in Hackney turned live venue, with a gold t…
• Vortex Jazz Club｜Dalston avant-garde jazzAn independent jazz venue in Dalston known for avant-garde, improvised…
• Kansas Smitty's｜Broadway Market jazz barAn underground jazz bar on Broadway Market with its own house band play…
• Oslo Hackney｜Hackney pub-restaurant with live musicA Scandi-style bar-restaurant next to Hackney Central station - eat and…
• Servant Jazz Quarters｜Dalston intimate jazzA small music bar tucked down a Dalston alley - drinks upstairs, gigs i…
• The Railway Tavern N16｜Dalston pub gigsA small pub near Dalston with no stage, bands just play on the floor le…
• Hackney ChurchA working parish church in Hackney that doubles as a gig venue.

Sport

• London Fields Lido｜Hackney heated outdoor pool50m heated outdoor pool in a Hackney park, open year-round in all seaso…

Things to do

• Broadway MarketHipster Saturday market, crafts and deli food;
• Netil MarketSmall market just off Broadway Market, handmade stuff and coffee;
• Ridley Road MarketOld-school multicultural fruit and veg market, cheap and down-to-earth;
• Broadway Market｜Hackney Saturday marketOne of East London's liveliest Saturday markets — a whole street of del…

Shops

• Donlon BooksA small independent bookshop on Broadway Market focused on fashion, pho…
• Yugu Store & CafeRun by a Korean owner in Hackney, this shop has a minimalist womenswear…

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