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Hon's BBQ in Hackney Wick is serving up some serious slow cooked Texas-style meat with punchy Asian flavours such as the beef ribs.

Hon's BBQ - 'a feast for the eye and belly - duck pancakes won't be the same again'

The Rio Cinema in Dalston is marking 50 years since it was rescued by a charity.

The Rio Cinema in Dalston is marking 50 years since it was rescued by a charity.

The history of Art Deco cinema rescued by the community 50 years ago

Head chef Kirsty Easterhouse, Johnnie Crow and executive chef Brendan Appleby will be overseeing the kitchen at Tavern in Shoreditch.

Head chef Kirsty Easterhouse, Johnnie Crow and executive chef Brendan Appleby will be overseeing the kitchen at Tavern in Shoreditch.

Chef from Michelin star restaurant to helm new British bistro with pub culture vibe

Caroline Meyer Kerber is through to the final four contestants on MasterChef: The Professionals 2026.

Caroline Meyer Kerber is through to the final four contestants on MasterChef: The Professionals 2026.

MasterChef contestant who 'cooks from the heart' through to final four

Speciality Cafetiere in Hackney Road has made the cut of the UK's top 44 coffee shops and will go forward to a global top 100.

Speciality Cafetiere in Hackney Road has made the cut of the UK's top 44 coffee shops and will go forward to a global top 100.

The 'humble' Hackney coffee shop in the running to be named world's best

Bambi is a cafe by day and restaurant and bar by night with DJs playing a huge selection of vinyl - and dancing beneath a glitterball.

Bambi is a cafe by day and restaurant and bar by night with DJs playing a huge selection of vinyl - and dancing beneath a glitterball.

Restaurant and DJ 'listening bar' closes for major expansion

Cafe Kowloon opens in Mentmore Terrace, London Fields on February 4 - hidden around the back of sister restaurant Wonton Charlie's.

Cafe Kowloon opens in Mentmore Terrace, London Fields on February 4 - hidden around the back of sister restaurant Wonton Charlie's.

'Hidden' Hong Kong inspired restaurant from the owners of Mr Bao set for Hackney

Rooftop Saunas is based in Netil Corner Hackney and has been named among the top 20 exciting travel experiences to book for 2026 by National Geographic.

Rooftop Saunas is based in Netil Corner Hackney and has been named among the top 20 exciting travel experiences to book for 2026 by National Geographic.

Hackney's rooftop saunas named among 20 top travel experiences in the world

Ryan's in Stoke Newington Church Street was a proudly independent family run Irish pub with a 'hidden beer garden' which closed last Saturday after 32 years.

Ryan's in Stoke Newington Church Street was a proudly independent family run Irish pub with a 'hidden beer garden' which closed last Saturday after 32 years.

Stoke Newington

Family-run north London Irish pub closes after 32 years - 'It's been a blast'

Lynedoch Street in Shoreditch was built in the 1860s but demolished in 1938 when the area was redeveloped.

Lynedoch Street in Shoreditch was built in the 1860s but demolished in 1938 when the area was redeveloped.

The lost East End street that is now buried under a busy hospital

Aaron Kossoff and girlfriend Jo Clarke feature in food influencer Milly Kenny-Ryder's book of Britain's Best Bakeries at their family bakery in Kentish Town Road.

Aaron Kossoff and girlfriend Jo Clarke feature in food influencer Milly Kenny-Ryder's book of Britain's Best Bakeries at their family bakery in Kentish Town Road.

The UK's best bakeries have been named and 11 are in north London

Lady Gaga played the MOTH club in Hackney in 2016 which claims it is threatened by two planning applications next door with flats overlooking their premises.

Lady Gaga played the MOTH club in Hackney in 2016 which claims it is threatened by two planning applications next door with flats overlooking their premises.

Almost 30,000 sign petition to back iconic club where Lady Gaga played

Da Terra, Plates and Behind are the three East London restaurants which have been voted by diners among the top 100 in the UK.

Da Terra, Plates and Behind are the three East London restaurants which have been voted by diners among the top 100 in the UK.

The three East London restaurants named among UK's top 100 dining spots

Marco Piroli, one of a trio of old friends who founded British Italian Cocktail pub Without Papers in Kingsland Road in July.

Marco Piroli, one of a trio of old friends who founded British Italian Cocktail pub Without Papers in Kingsland Road in July.

New 'cocktail pub' marries Italian aperitivo with the great British boozer

Robert Thomas (centre left) the owner of Remarkable Pubs has been honoured by CAMRA for bringing London boozers such as The Boleyn Tavern, Prince George in Hackney and European in Leyton back to life.

Robert Thomas (centre left) the owner of Remarkable Pubs has been honoured by CAMRA for bringing London boozers such as The Boleyn Tavern, Prince George in Hackney and European in Leyton back to life.

Meet the remarkable man who has brought almost 20 London pubs back to life

Chris Martin and Jonny Buckland of Coldplay will play an intimate gig at Hackney Church in December in aid of two charities.

Chris Martin and Jonny Buckland of Coldplay will play an intimate gig at Hackney Church in December in aid of two charities.

Coldplay duo play intimate gig in Hackney church - here's how to get tickets

Wonton Charlie's will open in London Fields on November 7 and will serve only one dish - the Hong Kong classic of noodles, broth and dumplings.

Wonton Charlie's will open in London Fields on November 7 and will serve only one dish - the Hong Kong classic of noodles, broth and dumplings.

Mr Bao team open Cantonese wonton soup bar in East London

Douglas McMaster is closing his Hackney Wick restaurant Silo in December where he claimed it was the world's first zero waste dining spot.

Douglas McMaster is closing his Hackney Wick restaurant Silo in December where he claimed it was the world's first zero waste dining spot.

'The World's first zero waste restaurant' announces closure

The trio behind One Club Row above The Knave of Clubs pub in Shoreditch and a dish at Calong a Korean-European bistro in Stoke Newington Church Street.

The trio behind One Club Row above The Knave of Clubs pub in Shoreditch and a dish at Calong a Korean-European bistro in Stoke Newington Church Street.

Stoke Newington

The two North London bistros just added to the Michelin Guide

Celebrity chef Gizzi Erskine with Marc Francis-Baum, owner and founder of Mare Street Markets.

Celebrity chef Gizzi Erskine with Marc Francis-Baum, owner and founder of Mare Street Markets.

Celebrity chef returns to revamp menu at food market that is 'her home'

Fink's will be offering a la carte breakfast and lunch at historic Clissold House in Clissold Park as well as take-away sandwiches, cakes and coffee from the Kiosk.

Fink's will be offering a la carte breakfast and lunch at historic Clissold House in Clissold Park as well as take-away sandwiches, cakes and coffee from the Kiosk.

Stoke Newington

Landmark building in North London park taken over by popular cafe chain

The Dusty Knuckle which has branches in Dalston and Harringay has been named a regional finalist in The National Bakery Awards 2025.

The Dusty Knuckle which has branches in Dalston and Harringay has been named a regional finalist in The National Bakery Awards 2025.

North London bakery famous for epic 'sarnies' nominated for national award

Simon Bays (far right) has opened Donny's Deli in London Fields on the site of his previous kebab-inspired dining spot which drew flak for cultural insensitivity

Simon Bays (far right) has opened Donny's Deli in London Fields on the site of his previous kebab-inspired dining spot which drew flak for cultural insensitivity

DJ opens new diner after previous kebab venture 'caused offence'

The Black Eel will open in the former F Cooke pie and mash shop in Dalston in October. In their heyday Cooke's had a string of shops in East London including Broadway Market (pictured).

The Black Eel will open in the former F Cooke pie and mash shop in Dalston in October. In their heyday Cooke's had a string of shops in East London including Broadway Market (pictured).

New pub to open in historic Hackney Pie and Mash shop

ACE Pizza, Bing Bong Pizza, Zia Lucia and Yard Sale Pizza are all vying to win the 2025 National Pizza Awards.

ACE Pizza, Bing Bong Pizza, Zia Lucia and Yard Sale Pizza are all vying to win the 2025 National Pizza Awards.

The five North London pizzerias taking part in a live cook-off for a national award

ACE Pizza which opened in a Hackney pub in 2018 will open its first dedicated restaurant later this month.

ACE Pizza which opened in a Hackney pub in 2018 will open its first dedicated restaurant later this month.

Popular pizza joint moves from Hackney pub to open first restaurant

Lily Jones who founded Lily Vanilli in Hackney 15 years ago has been named a top talent by gastronomic travel guide La Liste.

Lily Jones who founded Lily Vanilli in Hackney 15 years ago has been named a top talent by gastronomic travel guide La Liste.

East London baker named among 'top' pastry talents in world

The crash took place on the A12 at the Lea Interchange yesterday evening (May 10)

The crash took place on the A12 at the Lea Interchange yesterday evening (May 10)

Motorbike Accident

Motorcyclist dies after crash on busy dual carriageway

The Yard Theatre is having a final party with star guests helping the send off before it is rebuilt.

The Yard Theatre is having a final party with star guests helping the send off before it is rebuilt.

Paddington and Bond star to attend farewell party of much-loved theatre

The Dusty Knuckle Bakery in Hackney and Harringey, and Jellycat, which has a head office in West London, were handed The King's Awards for Enterprise.

The Dusty Knuckle Bakery in Hackney and Harringey, and Jellycat, which has a head office in West London, were handed The King's Awards for Enterprise.

North London bakery gets royal seal of approval from the King

Rosie Kellett's book In For Dinner includes 101 recipes developed while cooking communally on a budget in a Hackney flatshare.

Rosie Kellett's book In For Dinner includes 101 recipes developed while cooking communally on a budget in a Hackney flatshare.

Etcetera - North London arts and leisure

The viral TikTok cook who showed us how to cook for a whole house for £25 a week

A new cycling event is being held in May to replace the RideLondon FreeCycle event (Image: LCC)

A new cycling event is being held in May to replace the RideLondon FreeCycle event (Image: LCC)

Day of London-wide cycling events to fill gap left by RideLondon

Tarn bakery off Hornsey Lane and E5 Bakehouse in Hackney have been named on The Good Food Guide's list of the UK's top 50 bakeries.

Tarn bakery off Hornsey Lane and E5 Bakehouse in Hackney have been named on The Good Food Guide's list of the UK's top 50 bakeries.

The north London bakeries just named in the Good Food Guide's top 50

The Gun in Well Street Homerton called last orders on Sunday with the owners citing increased running costs and an unsustainable trading climate.

The Gun in Well Street Homerton called last orders on Sunday with the owners citing increased running costs and an unsustainable trading climate.

Landlords close popular East London pub due to 'unsustainable' rising costs

Stephen Graham and Malachi Kirby in Steven Knight's A Thousand Blows now streaming on Disney + and right the real Hezekiah Moscow who fought in Victorian boxing rings in east London.

Stephen Graham and Malachi Kirby in Steven Knight's A Thousand Blows now streaming on Disney + and right the real Hezekiah Moscow who fought in Victorian boxing rings in east London.

The real people and places behind Disney East End boxing saga A Thousand Blows

Top Boy star Ashley Walters directed three episodes of Steven Knight's boxing thriller A Thousand Blows set in the brutal world of 1880s East London.

Top Boy star Ashley Walters directed three episodes of Steven Knight's boxing thriller A Thousand Blows set in the brutal world of 1880s East London.

Ashley Walters on his big directing break with boxing thriller A Thousand Blows

Paedophile Lennie Smith (top right), a prime suspect in the murder of Jason Swift (bottom right), lived at Ashmead House in Homerton, Hackney

Paedophile Lennie Smith (top right), a prime suspect in the murder of Jason Swift (bottom right), lived at Ashmead House in Homerton, Hackney

Newsquest Investigation

Freedom of Information

Secret police files reveal suspect in schoolboy murder's paedophile past

Clive Langer (right) who produced albums for David Bowie, Elvis Costello and Madness, launches his band The Clang's new album at West Hampstead Arts Club

Clive Langer (right) who produced albums for David Bowie, Elvis Costello and Madness, launches his band The Clang's new album at West Hampstead Arts Club

'Pop wizard' who made hits for Bowie and Madness plays homecoming gig

Nick Mohammed, Miquita Oliver and Lily Allen's podcast Miss Me, and singer songwriter Delta Goodrem are among the names playing Hackney Empire in 2025.

Nick Mohammed, Miquita Oliver and Lily Allen's podcast Miss Me, and singer songwriter Delta Goodrem are among the names playing Hackney Empire in 2025.

Comedy stars, podcasters and Shakespeare with rap set for Hackney Empire

The London Fields (pictured in 2015) has been bought by Urban Pubs & Bars but currently goes by the name Martello Hall.

The London Fields (pictured in 2015) has been bought by Urban Pubs & Bars but currently goes by the name Martello Hall.

Growing pub chain buys up historic Hackney watering hole

London Cycling Campaign say that the junction of Stroud Green Road, Seven Sisters Road and Blackstock Road is the 10th most dangerous in London (Image: LCC)

London Cycling Campaign say that the junction of Stroud Green Road, Seven Sisters Road and Blackstock Road is the 10th most dangerous in London (Image: LCC)

Hackney Council

'The killer junction that is London's tenth most dangerous'

Amazon expands zero-exhaust emission deliveries with the UK’s largest-ever order of electric trucks

Amazon expands zero-exhaust emission deliveries with the UK’s largest-ever order of electric trucks

Amazon launches north London trial of on-foot deliveries using moveable trolleys

Sesta opened in London Fields in September and has already been added to the Michelin Guide.

Sesta opened in London Fields in September and has already been added to the Michelin Guide.

The north London restaurants just added to the Michelin Guide

Bus route 30 is one of two routes Transport for London (TfL) has suggested changes to

Bus route 30 is one of two routes Transport for London (TfL) has suggested changes to

Bus routes to be changed to 'save money' after drop in passenger numbers

Jack Baldwin and Laurence Pear in Hold On To Your Butts at Arcola Theatre.

Jack Baldwin and Laurence Pear in Hold On To Your Butts at Arcola Theatre.

Jurassic Park parody is a jolly ho ho ho for all the family

The Yard Theatre in Hackney will be demolished and rebuilt xyxy

The Yard Theatre in Hackney will be demolished and rebuilt xyxy

East London theatre announces final show before spectacular rebuild

These men were all jailed for life for murder in 2024

These men were all jailed for life for murder in 2024

All the north London murderers jailed in 2024 - including men who filmed killing

Clive Rowe as Sarah The Cook in Dick Whittington and his Cat at Hackney Empire.

Clive Rowe as Sarah The Cook in Dick Whittington and his Cat at Hackney Empire.

Clive Rowe's lavishly costumed dame is the best part of Hackney panto

Work is underway on the Edmonton incinerator Image: LDRS

Work is underway on the Edmonton incinerator Image: LDRS

'Burning rubbish to generate power in London is bad for us and the planet'

Da Terra restaurant in Bethnal Green and Behind restaurant in Hackney are on Harden's list of top 100 restaurants in the UK

Da Terra restaurant in Bethnal Green and Behind restaurant in Hackney are on Harden's list of top 100 restaurants in the UK

All the east and north London restaurants in Hardens top 100 list

MPs clockwise: Keir Starmer, Tulip Siddiq, Sarah Sackman, Catherine West, How did they and others vote on assisted dying bill?

MPs clockwise: Keir Starmer, Tulip Siddiq, Sarah Sackman, Catherine West, How did they and others vote on assisted dying bill?

How north London MPs voted on the assisted dying bill

New food hall Dalston Yard will officially open in spring but before that there's a 'winter festival' Yardlife with food pop ups, feasts and DJs

New food hall Dalston Yard will officially open in spring but before that there's a 'winter festival' Yardlife with food pop ups, feasts and DJs

East London gets a huge new food hall and cultural hub

James Alexandrou and his partner have opened a new theatre Playhouse East in Haggerston.

James Alexandrou and his partner have opened a new theatre Playhouse East in Haggerston.

Cultural attractions

Eastenders star opens new theatre in East London

Kandaka Moore plays Dick and Clive Rowe is Sarah the Cook in panto at The Hackney Empire.

Kandaka Moore plays Dick and Clive Rowe is Sarah the Cook in panto at The Hackney Empire.

Dick Whittington is back at the Hackney Empire 'Oh yes he is'