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Pubs, bars & clubs

The Crown: polishing its crown jewels and back open for business

June 1, 2022June 8, 2022 Panayiota Demosthenous 330 Views 3 min read

The popular park-side Crown pub in Bow reopens after its refurbishment, just four weeks after the project commenced. The beginning

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Why Lord Napier Star has been voted one of London’s best rooftop bars

May 21, 2022May 30, 2022 Panayiota Demosthenous 132 Views 2 min read

In a list compiled by The Evening Standard, Hackney Wick’s very own Lord Napier Star was voted one of the

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Emma Tarbard, manager of The Florist Arms, Globe Road, Globe Town, Bethnal Green, East London.

The Florist Arms landlady Emma Tarbard: choosing the pub life

April 25, 2022April 25, 2022 Polly Nash 1130 Views 8 min read

‘It’s in my blood’: Third generation publican Emma Tarbard left university to continue the family trade of East End pub

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Rugby pitch and stadium, viewed from behind the goal posts.

Where to watch the Six Nations near Roman Road

February 8, 2022February 18, 2022 Polly Nash 63323 Views 7 min read

Ah yes, the timeless question. Where can I watch the game? We’ve revisited the the best places in Bow and

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Roast turkey, with all the trimmings, and roasted carrots and potatoes in smaller dishes on a plain wooden table, The Green Goose, Bow, East London
Photograph courtesy of The Green Goose

The best pub Christmas dinners near Roman Road

November 12, 2021February 22, 2022 Grace Boyle 2350 Views 4 min read

‘Tis the season for roasted chestnuts, cranberry sauce and cinnamon-dusted mince pies. Although this year might still be a little

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Multi-coloured fairy lights over a busy pub by a canal in Hackney Wick, East London
There is so much to eat, drink and do in Hackney Wick at night. Photo courtesy of No. 90.

Hackney Wick night time guide: best raves, best bars, and best restaurants

October 26, 2021January 12, 2022 Evie Breese 599 Views 9 min read

Find out why Hackney Wick’s nightlife is the stuff of legends with our guide to the best raves, bars and

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Three cocktails on the bar at The Bourbon, Roman Road, East London
The Bourbon offers an array of Bourbon based cocktails. Photography courtesy of The Bourbon

A drink to dive for: The Bourbon on Roman Road

October 1, 2021January 13, 2022 Victoria Miller 361 Views 2 min read

With over 40 bourbons to choose from, and with a smoky American dive bar vibe, the latest edition to Roman

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Rob Star, from Electric Star Pubs, standing out side the Lord Napier Star in Hackney Wick, East London.

The making of Rob Star, from warehouse squat raves to a pub empire

July 23, 2021July 28, 2021 Evie Breese 556 Views 6 min read

As the infamous Lord Napier reopens with new star quality – we hear from Rob Star himself on how he

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The Lord Napier in Hackney Wick after its street art takeover in July 2016 © Ian Roberts
The Lord Napier in Hackney Wick after its street art takeover in July 2016 © Ian Roberts

Sh*thouse to public house: Lord Napier Star to open in the Wick this August

May 28, 2021July 23, 2021 Evie Breese 1092 Views 4 min read

Speaking exclusively to Roman Road LDN, Rob Star confirms the rumours that the Lord Napier Star will be opening its

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Genesis cinema's The Yard bar, a new addition to the outdoor hospitality scene.

Genesis cinema’s The Yard review: Knock back pints like an usher

May 8, 2021May 7, 2021 Evie Breese 618 Views 3 min read

Genesis cinema’s The Yard is a friendly and unpretentious back-alley bar making a welcome addition to the outdoor hospitality scene.

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Outside seating at The Crown pub in Bow

Best East End pubs with outdoor seating open now

April 9, 2021December 20, 2021 Citizen Journalist 961 Views 10 min read

We have rounded up the best pubs with outdoor seating around Roman Road reopening their outdoor spaces this week. We’ve

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chicken and chips

Roman Road’s newest food venture is a nod to the 80s and NYC

November 2, 2020January 12, 2022 Siva Thangarajah 2485 Views 2 min read

It’s the Biblical metaphor! It is all about neighbourhood dining, about this idea of everyone getting together and sharing delicious hearty food that isn’t too fancy, that you just want to tuck into.’

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