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Summary
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
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
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
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
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £20.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £2.00 |
 Extras |
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| Service | 10.00% |
130 Lauriston Rd, London, E9 7LH
Opening hours
| Monday | 5:30 pm‑10 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑4 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑4 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑4 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑4 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑4 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑9 pm |
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