East London Food & Culture

Food & Drink

Food & Drink

Truman Social Club: a vast cathedral to beer

It’s bigger than any other bar we can remember walking into. Which is, of course, extremely handy in this Covid age

Drinking

Three local bars we’re glad have reopened

Yes, we know pubs and restaurants are back in biz. But this crafty trio has found a way too

Books

Six Things We Learnt This Week – from pop-ups to geese in trees

Phlox, Crate Brewery, Yard Sale, Yardarm, Marmelo: tips and observations for the last few days of lockdown

Antelope Leyton
Community

The Antelope, Leyton: let’s all save this historic pub

We speak to campaigner Curran McKay on the landmark boozer’s essential place in the community

Coffee

Lockdown walks? Six handy ideas

From canalside coffee to medieval churches, murals and ancient filter beds, shake up your strolls

Food & Drink

Forest Gate: 3 local highlights

With Giovanna’s wine bar opening in E7, we also revisit Tracks and the Forest Tavern

Drinking

So you’ve never been to… Oceano, Leyton High Road

This Leyton High Road institution boasts some flavour-packed surf and turf dishes – with just one exception

Hanedan flatbread
Food & Drink

Hanedan, Leyton: the best £3 you can spend in the manor?

Mighty tasty Turkish flatbreads home-made on the spot with three fillings to choose from

Gravity Well
Art

Leyton Midland: a mini travel guide for locals

Explore the new Gravity Well Taproom, a new fishmongers, new artworks and all manner of interesting cafes, stores and openings