Stoke Newington

Guide to Stoke Newington

Stoke Newington, or ‘Stokey’ as its residents fondly call it, has always been something of a haven for radicals and non conformists and the area has retained a strong identity and community spirit. Stoke Newington Church Street and High Street boast a rich array of independent retailers, including bookshops, gift and clothing stores and vintage homeware shops, as well as a wide choice of places to enjoy coffee, lunch, dinner or a drink. Always popular with media and creative types, the area has fast become a destination for families looking to put down roots, as there is a choice of good schools nearby. The neighbourhood also has lots of green space, as well as the West Reservoir and an indoor climbing centre housed in an old water pumping station. Served well by trains and buses heading to central London, Stoke Newington’s population now also has access to Overground trains at Dalston, providing a route to Shoreditch and Docklands, as well as to South London and Clapham Junction.

The Arcola Theatre is based between the two Dalston stations has been described by The Observer as a ‘powerhouse of new work’, putting on more than 60 productions and events a year. The independent a Rio Cinema on Kingsland Road shows foreign language and arthouse movies. Once a year the area is transformed by the Stoke Newington Literary Festival, which takes place in June, and offers workshops, lectures, gigs and even walking tours.

Music: The Vortex Jazz Club on Gillett Square has been established for more than 25 years as a platform for jazz musicians, offering a chance for new and seasoned performers to show off their skills.

Clissold Park is a 55acre community park that has tennis courts, a bowling green, ornamental lakes, an aviary, and an animal enclosure with deer, goats and chickens, as well as an attractive cafe at the 18th century Grade II listed Clissold House. There is a woodland park and nature reserve at Abney Park Cemetery, where entry is free, and there are lots of activities on offer, from wooden spoon carving to guided nature walks.

There are so many restaurants, pubs and bars that Stokey has to offer, we have listed a few websites below but we advise that you get yourself down there and have a wander around as there are so many hidden gems!

https://www.rubedolondon.com
http://www.estersn16.com//
https://www.wanderrestaurant.com/
https://www.escocesa.co.uk/
https://www.thegoodegg.co/
https://www.clarencetavern.com/
https://www.instagram.com/bakestreetldn/
http://www.thebestturkishkebab.com/
https://www.trattoriadaluigi.co.uk/
https://www.19numaraboscirrik2.co.uk/
http://www.threecrownsn16.com/
https://www.roseandcrownn16.co.uk/