Guidebook for Greater London
Parks & Nature
Wanstead Flats
Capel RoadIt's minutes away, and a little green oasis in the city
Epping Forest
Ancient and lovely woodland
Lovely spot. Ruins of old manor house and gardens. Lovely for a hike / run / stroll.
17 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Wanstead Park
Lovely spot. Ruins of old manor house and gardens. Lovely for a hike / run / stroll.
4 mins away - lovely parkland, with great sporting facilities and regular events and attractions especially in Summer and school holidays. Attached to Westfield shopping centre for shopping, restaurants, cinemas etc.
755 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
4 mins away - lovely parkland, with great sporting facilities and regular events and attractions especially in Summer and school holidays. Attached to Westfield shopping centre for shopping, restaurants, cinemas etc.
Epping Forest Visitor Centre at High Beach
Nursery RoadFood Scene
Westfield Stratford City
157 Montfichet RdLots of restaurants and shops
Corner Kitchen
58A Woodgrange RdWood fired Pizza and great fresh menu
Great local takeaway and restaurant. Fantastic tasty Indian food
6 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Aromas Tandoori Restaurant
172 Forest LnGreat local takeaway and restaurant. Fantastic tasty Indian food
Barrio Soho
6 Poland StXU Teahouse & Restaurant
30 Rupert StGreat Halal steak house and dessert room. No alcohol served, but they do have great juices and smoothies - and fantastic food. Short walk or bus ride to the house.
Elvet Steakhouse London
392 Romford RdGreat Halal steak house and dessert room. No alcohol served, but they do have great juices and smoothies - and fantastic food. Short walk or bus ride to the house.
Shhhh....locals know about this place, and we don't necessarily want to share! Doesn't look like much from the outside, but it's clean, cheap and authentic South Asian food.
Anjappar Chettinad Restaurant
240A High St NShhhh....locals know about this place, and we don't necessarily want to share! Doesn't look like much from the outside, but it's clean, cheap and authentic South Asian food.
Amazing Indian food! Forget Brick Lane, it's so over. Lahore One, and its' sister establishment Lahore Two are the place to go for fresh, tasty, cheap and plentiful fare.
37 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Lahore One London
218 Commercial RdAmazing Indian food! Forget Brick Lane, it's so over. Lahore One, and its' sister establishment Lahore Two are the place to go for fresh, tasty, cheap and plentiful fare.
Doesn't look like much, but this is a great local spot for a cheap and cheerful breakfast or lunch. Good portions, tasty and very inexpensive!
Mediterranean Cafe & Sandwich Bar
681 Romford RdDoesn't look like much, but this is a great local spot for a cheap and cheerful breakfast or lunch. Good portions, tasty and very inexpensive!
Nice little local cafe. Nothing exciting to look at, but good food and good service. A handy little spot.
Jolly's Coffee & Sandwich Bar
707 Romford RdNice little local cafe. Nothing exciting to look at, but good food and good service. A handy little spot.
East Ham / Manor Park has some amazing local Indian restaurants. Much beloved by the locals and not particularly fancy to look at, but the food is good, plentiful and cheap. You'll pay a lot more for the same food somewhere more central. This is one such secret spot us locals love!
Priya Express
East Ham / Manor Park has some amazing local Indian restaurants. Much beloved by the locals and not particularly fancy to look at, but the food is good, plentiful and cheap. You'll pay a lot more for the same food somewhere more central. This is one such secret spot us locals love!
East Ham / Manor Park has some amazing local Indian restaurants. Much beloved by the locals and not particularly fancy to look at, but the food is good, plentiful and cheap. You'll pay a lot more for the same food somewhere more central. This is one such secret spot us locals love!
Hyderabad's Chef
427 High St NEast Ham / Manor Park has some amazing local Indian restaurants. Much beloved by the locals and not particularly fancy to look at, but the food is good, plentiful and cheap. You'll pay a lot more for the same food somewhere more central. This is one such secret spot us locals love!
Tippy's
291 Barking RdThe best Thai for miles around!
East Ham / Manor Park has some amazing local Indian restaurants. Much beloved by the locals and not particularly fancy to look at, but the food is good, plentiful and cheap. You'll pay a lot more for the same food somewhere more central. This is one such secret spot us locals love!
12 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Saravanaa Bhavan
300 High Street NorthEast Ham / Manor Park has some amazing local Indian restaurants. Much beloved by the locals and not particularly fancy to look at, but the food is good, plentiful and cheap. You'll pay a lot more for the same food somewhere more central. This is one such secret spot us locals love!
East Ham / Manor Park has some amazing local Indian restaurants. Much beloved by the locals and not particularly fancy to look at, but the food is good, plentiful and cheap. You'll pay a lot more for the same food somewhere more central. This is one such secret spot us locals love!
Chutneys
517 Barking RdEast Ham / Manor Park has some amazing local Indian restaurants. Much beloved by the locals and not particularly fancy to look at, but the food is good, plentiful and cheap. You'll pay a lot more for the same food somewhere more central. This is one such secret spot us locals love!
East Ham / Manor Park has some amazing local Indian restaurants. Much beloved by the locals and not particularly fancy to look at, but the food is good, plentiful and cheap. You'll pay a lot more for the same food somewhere more central. This is one such secret spot us locals love!
Udaya Kerala Restaurant
105 Katherine RdEast Ham / Manor Park has some amazing local Indian restaurants. Much beloved by the locals and not particularly fancy to look at, but the food is good, plentiful and cheap. You'll pay a lot more for the same food somewhere more central. This is one such secret spot us locals love!
Dar Marrakech
403 High StGreat Middle Eastern food.
HS & Co
405 High StGreat Steak house
Drinks & Nightlife
The Wanstead Tap Ltd
352 Winchelsea RdForest Tavern
173 Forest LnAntic pub. Great food, live music, beer garden
Burgess & Hall Wines
353 Winchelsea RdGreat hidden gem. Cool bar on top of an old car park. Great views, lovely booze.
31 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Roof East
Great Eastern RoadGreat hidden gem. Cool bar on top of an old car park. Great views, lovely booze.
Tap East
This is my new favourite place in Newham. Great Sunday roasts, pizza and a pint nights, burger nights, steak nights and a quiz on wednesday - what's not to love? Right next door to Central Park, it has an epic beer garden which will be amazing in summer. A short bus ride from the house!
9 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Red Lion E6
80 High St SThis is my new favourite place in Newham. Great Sunday roasts, pizza and a pint nights, burger nights, steak nights and a quiz on wednesday - what's not to love? Right next door to Central Park, it has an epic beer garden which will be amazing in summer. A short bus ride from the house!
Great local scene - Saturday brunch with a live DJ; live music nights; worth checking out.
Red doors studios
Great local scene - Saturday brunch with a live DJ; live music nights; worth checking out.
Pretty Decent Beer Co
340 Sheridan RdDenmark Arms London
381 Barking RdSoon to be reopened local pub...watch this space!
Arts & Culture
Theatre Royal Stratford East
Theatre SquareNational Theatre
Upper GroundDonmar Warehouse
41 Earlham StAlmeida Theatre
Almeida StreetTrafalgar Studios
14 WhitehallYoung Vic
66 The CutThe Old Vic
103 The CutHackney Empire
291 Mare StGood local arts theatre - some really impressive productions, and a great location at the heart of Dalston
199 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Arcola Bar
24 Ashwin StGood local arts theatre - some really impressive productions, and a great location at the heart of Dalston
Fun little productions that punch above their weight!
21 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Old Red Lion Theatre Pub
418 St John StFun little productions that punch above their weight!
Getting Around
Manor Park Rail Station (Stop A)
Stratford Bus Station
Hermit RoadEnterprise Rent-A-Car - Ilford
970 Romford RdEssentials
Waitrose & Partners
92-96 High RdCo-op Food - Wanstead
87 High StCo-op Food - Central Park
88-94 High St STesco Superstore
Gainsborough RoadEntertainment & Activities
All the curzon cinemas are fun stylish places to catch a film - this one is on a direct bus route (25) back to the house. So handy!
25 lokale inwoners bevelen aan
Curzon Aldgate
2 Canter WyAll the curzon cinemas are fun stylish places to catch a film - this one is on a direct bus route (25) back to the house. So handy!