RestaurantsLondonHackneyE9

survey result

Summary

£58
   ££
3
Good
3
Good
4
Very Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

Consistently one of London’s better-performing gastroboozers, this substantial Victorian tavern near Victoria Park in Hackney was iconic in the area’s gentrification over twenty years ago, and “just keeps delivering as a local pub and place to eat”. It does a “perfect Sunday roast” while also catering well for non-meat-eaters.

Summary

£56
   ££
3
Good
3
Good
4
Very Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

This well-known old tavern by Hackney’s Victoria Park serves up “really good food” – and highly rated Sunday lunches – in “atmospheric” surroundings. “The new chef (Shannon Johnson, ex-Angela Harnett’s Murano) is a great refresher”, with vegetarian dishes given equal billing on the menu.

Summary

£54
   ££
3
Good
3
Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

A famous Sunday lunch destination by Hackney’s Victoria Park – this classic mid-Victorian tavern with exposed brickwork serves up ambitious gastropub meals with “great casual professionalism”. There’s a different cut of steak on the menu every day, and “good Hackney beer” on tap.

Summary

£50
   ££
3
Good
4
Very Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

Well-known pub close to Victoria Park, whose gentrification predates much of up-and-coming East London. “It’s what a neighbourhood joint should be about”, with changing menus providing sufficient interest and variety to keep regulars returning time and again.

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130 Lauriston Rd, London, E9 7LH

Restaurant details

Highchair,Portions
Yes
No dress code
70

Prices

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Veggies Pudding
£9.50 £22.00 £5.00 £8.50
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £20.00
Filter Coffee £2.00
Extras  
Service 10.00%
130 Lauriston Rd, London, E9 7LH
Opening hours
Monday5:30 pm‑10 pm
Tuesday12 pm‑4 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm
Wednesday12 pm‑4 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm
Thursday12 pm‑4 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm
Friday12 pm‑4 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm
Saturday12 pm‑4 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm
Sunday12 pm‑9 pm

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