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A front facing photo of Root/25 from the outside
The grand Georgian building housing Root/25. Photography: Jahied and Maria at root/25
Food & drink Local Restaurants & cafes 

From root to cup: root/25 community café

September 26, 2021January 12, 2022 Zoe Dowsett 465 Views 0 Comments Features

Food, coffee and advocacy create a joyful blend for this welcoming and passionate Bow Road cafe At the start of

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Red fishing boat moored by the canalside, next to a walk path
Captain Ali's fishing boat, Baltic Barge © Social Streets C.I.C.
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Octopus and chips at Hackney Wick’s new seafood barge

September 24, 2021September 30, 2021 Victoria Miller 551 Views 3 Comments News

Crispy calamari, meaty octopus, welcome to Hackney Wick’s seafood restaurant, Baltic Barge, a Turkish twist on fish and chips… It

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The veggie breakfast, The Breakhouse Cafe, Fish Island.
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Fish Island’s The Breakhouse Café: brunch review

September 2, 2021January 12, 2022 Zoe Dowsett 462 Views 0 Comments Reviews

Though most of us won’t remember 2020 fondly, many people finally had the opportunity to launch their passion projects, and

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Coffee in a red cup and saucer, Symposium, East London.
Coffee at Symposium © Social Streets C.I.C
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The best places to have a coffee on Roman Road – chosen by you

September 1, 2021January 12, 2022 Tabitha Potts 5728 Views 1 Comment Features

As everyone here at Roman Road LDN is a huge caffeine fan, we decided to ask you, our readers, for

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Rob Star, from Electric Star Pubs, standing out side the Lord Napier Star in Hackney Wick, East London.
Food & drink Local Pubs, bars & clubs 

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

July 23, 2021July 28, 2021 Evie Breese 511 Views 0 Comments

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

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Inside Sweet Talkers dessert parlour on Roman Roadn.
© Social Streets CIC
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The Rise (and rise!) of the dessert parlour

July 11, 2021July 29, 2021 Anna Lamche 442 Views 0 Comments

With the arrival of Sweet Talkers, Roman Road is now home to three dessert parlours. We explore why dessert is

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A big brunch spread featuring salmon on toast, avocado, yoghurt and a Bloody Mary.
Mae + Harvey, Roman Road
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The best places to brunch near Roman Road

June 24, 2021January 12, 2022 Anna Lamche 7478 Views 4 Comments Features

Everyone’s favourite meal, we explore the best brunch places our area has to offer. Since the word was first coined

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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
Food & drink Local Pubs, bars & clubs 

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

May 28, 2021July 23, 2021 Evie Breese 1041 Views 3 Comments

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

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Tables in Ombra, one of Bow's Best Restaurants for Large Groups
Photo © Ombra via Instagram.
Food & drink Local Restaurants & cafes 

Top six restaurants for parties of six

May 11, 2021January 12, 2022 Anna Lamche 661 Views 0 Comments Reviews

Typically an innocuous date, this year the 17th of May marks an important moment in the calendar. As spring turns

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Genesis cinema's The Yard bar, a new addition to the outdoor hospitality scene.
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Genesis cinema’s The Yard review: Knock back pints like an usher

May 8, 2021May 7, 2021 Evie Breese 575 Views 0 Comments Reviews

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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Barge East Market, Sweetwater, Hackney Wick.
Food & drink Fresh produce & recipes Local 

The best farmers and food markets in East London

May 1, 2021April 30, 2021 Anna Lamche 704 Views 0 Comments

As spring takes hold in East London, we explore the wonderful farmers and food markets the area has to offer.

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Food & drink Fresh produce & recipes Local Restaurants & cafes 

High street makeover: What’s new on Roman Road?

April 15, 2021January 13, 2022 Evie Breese 721 Views 0 Comments Features

With a European mini-break or day at a seaside still off the cards, we’re taking you on a walking tour

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