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Turkish ocakbaşıs, chip butties, excellent Ethiopian, £1 naans, and homely Caribbean are all within a stone’s throw of each other in Dalston.
Facing a dinner in East London but dreading the latest hipster food trends? Here’s where to get proper dinner out East without any of the fuss.
From a famous mirror margarita, to a carpeted old-school boozer, to wine bars, and basement cocktail dens.
Salad or no salad? Chilli and garlic sauce, or just lots of chilli? Here are the best places to get one of London’s best, best-value snacks.
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Call it a beautiful pub, a broody audiophiles' bar, or a simply a casual place to hang out in Dalston. The Marquee Moon isn't into labels, but we're into their menu of East Asian-meets-pub classics and expert cocktails.
Hash E8, a diner in Dalston, is busy come the weekend, but you should head elsewhere for brunch.
Turkish ocakbaşıs, chip butties, excellent Ethiopian, £1 naans, and homely Caribbean are all within a stone’s throw of each other in Dalston.
Ridley Road Market Bar has disco balls, cheap and cheerful Happy Hours, and boozy slushies. It's one of the best bars in Dalston.
Corrochio's—a fun Mexican restaurant with excellent chilaquiles—is Dalston’s answer to a pre-night out restaurant or morning-after brunch.
The Army & Navy is a red-carpeted, multi-screens, karaoke-on-a-Friday kind of pub in Dalston that's very open to you ordering food in.
From the proverbial flames of queer pub The Glory, The Divine has risen to continue hosting iconic drag nights in Dalston.
If you're looking to eat some of the flakiest, porkiest, and most satisfying bánh mì in London—then you should head to Bánh in Dalston, pronto.
A Bauhaus-themed bar with only multicoloured shapes above its door, A Bar With Shapes For A Name in Dalston is a fine choice for a late-night martini.
Mu is a moody Japanese jazz bar and restaurant in Dalston that suits a couple of drinks better than a full-blown meal.
A legendary institution just off the Dalston strip, Mangal 1 is a BYOB Turkish spot with impeccably grilled meats and an always-lively atmosphere.
There’s no lack of shipping container-filled yards around east London but this one in Dalston is where you’ll find The Dusty Knuckle bakery, BBQ restaurant Acme Fire Cult, and 40FT Brewery & Taproom.
Dalston Superstore in Dalston is a small neighbourhood cafe/bar by day and sweaty heathen dance floor by night, run for the LGBTQIA+ community by the community.
Dan's is a charming wine bar that feels like the living room of your most candle-obsessed friend.
With a simple but warm, foliage-filled dining room, Aso Rock Restaurant is a Nigerian spot which has served the Hackney community for decades.
Papo's Bagels is a secluded spot in Dalston making London's best New York-style bagels.
Ngopi is a charming Indonesian coffee roasters and cafe in Dalston making excellent coffee and an enticing array of Indonesian sweet and savoury snacks.
Toconoco is a bright and breezy Japanese cafe in Dalston, serving bouncy udon and nutty black sesame cheesecake.
The Dusty Knuckle is a Dalston bakery and café making superb sandwiches, exemplary bread and, sometimes, sourdough pizzas as well.
The Duke of Richmond is pub and restaurant in Dalston making burgers and bar snacks worth travelling for.
If you’re in the market for a buzzing covered terrace, expert vegetarian small plates, and big barbecue dishes, then Dalston’s Acme Fire Cult is where you want to be.
BúnBúnBún is phở mile’s no-brainer Vietnamese option whether you’re near Hoxton or Dalston. The vermicelli noodle salads are a must, but don't ignore their grilled meats.
Oren is a very enticing Mediterranean restaurant in Dalston. Knees touch and hearts flutter. If you’re not falling in love with something on the menu, then it will be with the person opposite you.