Indre’s local guide to Walthamstow
Food scene
Amazing sourdough bread and pastries baked according to French tradition and recipes. The name is inspired by a previous bakery owned by one of Chocolatine’s bakers in Paris. Everything is good but the speciality chocolatine pastry and the chocolatine almond croissant deserve a special mention.
Chocolatine Bakery
131 Wood StAmazing sourdough bread and pastries baked according to French tradition and recipes. The name is inspired by a previous bakery owned by one of Chocolatine’s bakers in Paris. Everything is good but the speciality chocolatine pastry and the chocolatine almond croissant deserve a special mention.
Dudley's
145 Wood StNeighbourhood café serving great coffee and tasty
brunch.
Rebel Coffee
225 Wood StSmall cafe serving Italian artisanal coffee and
freshly made Italian food.
Legendary east London coffee roasters. We’re lucky to have their coffee stand/kiosk relatively close, right next to the Walthamstow Central station. They sell freshly roasted coffee which can be ground to accommodate the equipment you have. We’ve left a filter and AeroPress should you like to sample it.
Perky Blenders - Espresso Bar (E17)
1 High StLegendary east London coffee roasters. We’re lucky to have their coffee stand/kiosk relatively close, right next to the Walthamstow Central station. They sell freshly roasted coffee which can be ground to accommodate the equipment you have. We’ve left a filter and AeroPress should you like to sample it.
Italian sharing plate restaurant, that uses ingredients imported from Slow Food producers throughout Italy. Amazing pasta dishes. The restaurant doubles as a gallery, managed by Wood Street Walls, who facilitated an impressive mural on the front of the building.
Arte e pasta
93 Shernhall StItalian sharing plate restaurant, that uses ingredients imported from Slow Food producers throughout Italy. Amazing pasta dishes. The restaurant doubles as a gallery, managed by Wood Street Walls, who facilitated an impressive mural on the front of the building.
Quaint and cute part of Walthamstow, hear of the Walthamstow Village. Several decent options here for brunch/lunch/dinner, including Orford Saloon tapas, Orford Fish & Chips, The Kitchen and the Eat 17 restaurant the latter of which is attached to an excellent albeit fairly pricey Spar. There's a lovely cheese shop, Froth & Rind too that does great cheese toasties.
If you have time, you may wish to consider passing by the Vestry House Museum, which focuses on the Victorian era heritage of the local area. Lovely Tudor houses can be spotted nearby.
Orford Road
Orford RoadQuaint and cute part of Walthamstow, hear of the Walthamstow Village. Several decent options here for brunch/lunch/dinner, including Orford Saloon tapas, Orford Fish & Chips, The Kitchen and the Eat 17 restaurant the latter of which is attached to an excellent albeit fairly pricey Spar. There's a lovely cheese shop, Froth & Rind too that does great cheese toasties.
If you have time, you may wish to consider passing by the Vestry House Museum, which focuses on the Victorian era heritage of the local area. Lovely Tudor houses can be spotted nearby.
Given that one of the hosts is a proud Lithuanian, we
couldn’t get away without mentioning Lituanica, a Lithuanian store serving better-than-decent Lithuanian hot food. It’s a bit of a walk but delivery is available. Cepelinai and
balandeliai have been trialled extensively and are both excellent, though be warned you will likely need a digestive nap afterwards.
Lituanica Walthamstow
29-31 High StGiven that one of the hosts is a proud Lithuanian, we
couldn’t get away without mentioning Lituanica, a Lithuanian store serving better-than-decent Lithuanian hot food. It’s a bit of a walk but delivery is available. Cepelinai and
balandeliai have been trialled extensively and are both excellent, though be warned you will likely need a digestive nap afterwards.
Excellent pizza. Delivery/takeaway only. Order online or over the phone.
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Yard Sale Pizza
105 Lower Clapton RdExcellent pizza. Delivery/takeaway only. Order online or over the phone.
A traditional pub in the heart of Walthamstow Village, near Orford Road. Great food, especially their Sunday roasts. Extremely accommodating to families with kids.
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The Castle
15 Grosvenor Rise EA traditional pub in the heart of Walthamstow Village, near Orford Road. Great food, especially their Sunday roasts. Extremely accommodating to families with kids.
One of London's original pie and mash shops dating back to the 1920s. In 2013, it was awarded a Grade II listing, with English Heritage inspectors praising its "exceptionally complete interior". Manze's shop has served up traditional pies with liquor (parsley sauce) and jellied eels (for the brave) ever since its opening.
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Manzes
76 High StOne of London's original pie and mash shops dating back to the 1920s. In 2013, it was awarded a Grade II listing, with English Heritage inspectors praising its "exceptionally complete interior". Manze's shop has served up traditional pies with liquor (parsley sauce) and jellied eels (for the brave) ever since its opening.
Neighbourhoods
The area around Walthamstow Central Station is home to Walthamstow Market, one of 'best kept secrets' in London. It's the longest outdoor street market in Europe. With more than 350 stalls, the market has a traditional cockney feel with influences from the diverse cultures of the area. Tuesday-Saturday you'll find seriously good value fruit and veg. Doubles as a much more expensive but nicer/more diverse Farmers’ Market on Sundays.
Around the corner from the main high street, Cleveland Park Avenue features three-storey Victorian townhouses.
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Walthamstow Central station
Selborne RoadThe area around Walthamstow Central Station is home to Walthamstow Market, one of 'best kept secrets' in London. It's the longest outdoor street market in Europe. With more than 350 stalls, the market has a traditional cockney feel with influences from the diverse cultures of the area. Tuesday-Saturday you'll find seriously good value fruit and veg. Doubles as a much more expensive but nicer/more diverse Farmers’ Market on Sundays.
Around the corner from the main high street, Cleveland Park Avenue features three-storey Victorian townhouses.
A picturesque conservation area featuring, a 12th-century church and half-timbered Tudor house. Stroll along Church Path, a row of period cottages with gardens and picket fences. The village high street is Orford Road, which has been pedestrianised between 10am and 10pm.
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Walthamstow Village Square
Walthamstow Village SquareA picturesque conservation area featuring, a 12th-century church and half-timbered Tudor house. Stroll along Church Path, a row of period cottages with gardens and picket fences. The village high street is Orford Road, which has been pedestrianised between 10am and 10pm.
Pubs and bars
A super friendly quirky little pub with a large fairylit
beer garden. Regular vinyl nights, check their Facebook page for dates. Serves decent pizza. Note it's a child free pub! (the only one in the area)
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The Nags Head
216 Dunmow RdA super friendly quirky little pub with a large fairylit
beer garden. Regular vinyl nights, check their Facebook page for dates. Serves decent pizza. Note it's a child free pub! (the only one in the area)
Known for its “friendly drinking culture”, Ravenswood Industrial Estate is just around a corner from us. It is home to:
Mother’s Ruin - craft gin distillery producing a delicious, smooth and spicy small batch gin. Operates a brilliant little cocktail bar.
Wild Card - microbrewery bar and home to their barrel aged beer program. Features 12 lines of craft beer and a pizza kitchen.
Pillar’s Brewery - the home of lager; the first craft lager brewery in London.
Ravenswood Industrial Estate
Shernhall StreetKnown for its “friendly drinking culture”, Ravenswood Industrial Estate is just around a corner from us. It is home to:
Mother’s Ruin - craft gin distillery producing a delicious, smooth and spicy small batch gin. Operates a brilliant little cocktail bar.
Wild Card - microbrewery bar and home to their barrel aged beer program. Features 12 lines of craft beer and a pizza kitchen.
Pillar’s Brewery - the home of lager; the first craft lager brewery in London.
A few minutes' walk away from us, Ravenswood Industrial Estate is known for its “friendly drinking culture” and is home to:
Mother’s Ruin - craft gin distillery producing a delicious, smooth and spicy small batch gin. Operates a brilliant little cocktail bar.
Wild Card - microbrewery bar and home to their barrel aged beer program. Features 12 lines of craft beer and a pizza kitchen.
Pillar’s Brewery - the home of lager; the first craft lager brewery in London.
Ravenswood Industrial Estate
Shernhall StreetA few minutes' walk away from us, Ravenswood Industrial Estate is known for its “friendly drinking culture” and is home to:
Mother’s Ruin - craft gin distillery producing a delicious, smooth and spicy small batch gin. Operates a brilliant little cocktail bar.
Wild Card - microbrewery bar and home to their barrel aged beer program. Features 12 lines of craft beer and a pizza kitchen.
Pillar’s Brewery - the home of lager; the first craft lager brewery in London.
Fairly recent (seventh) addition of the much beloved craft beer and natural wines shop in London. Stocks local beers such as Wild Card.
Clapton Craft Depot
147-151 Wood StFairly recent (seventh) addition of the much beloved craft beer and natural wines shop in London. Stocks local beers such as Wild Card.
Sightseeing
Psychedelic paradise of neon lights and vintage signs, all hidden inside an unassuming warehouse just across the
street from us. Late owner Chris Bracey, the ‘Neon Man’, got his start by making signs for Soho’s strip clubs and brothels. Soon, his talents were spotted by Hollywood, and he
began fashioning props for directors such as Stanley Kubrick, Tim Burton, and Christopher Nolan. Gods Own Junkyard operate their own on-site café, The Rolling
Scones.
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Guds eget skrot
Shernhall StreetPsychedelic paradise of neon lights and vintage signs, all hidden inside an unassuming warehouse just across the
street from us. Late owner Chris Bracey, the ‘Neon Man’, got his start by making signs for Soho’s strip clubs and brothels. Soon, his talents were spotted by Hollywood, and he
began fashioning props for directors such as Stanley Kubrick, Tim Burton, and Christopher Nolan. Gods Own Junkyard operate their own on-site café, The Rolling
Scones.
Hollow Ponds/Leyton Flats is part of the Epping Forest and offers beautiful forest walks (when it doesn't rain - it's can get very muddy after the rain!), ideal for picnicking, bird watching and boating in summer. A rowing boat can be hired from the
Boat House. You can also start the Hornbeam Trail to journey from the Flats up to Walthamstow Forest.
Hollow Pond
157 Whipps Cross RdHollow Ponds/Leyton Flats is part of the Epping Forest and offers beautiful forest walks (when it doesn't rain - it's can get very muddy after the rain!), ideal for picnicking, bird watching and boating in summer. A rowing boat can be hired from the
Boat House. You can also start the Hornbeam Trail to journey from the Flats up to Walthamstow Forest.
Beautiful park 20 minutes away by foot from us. Features lots of spaces for little ones to play in. Very popular with families, especially on weekends. Home to the William Morris Gallery which is open Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm.
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Lloyd Park
Forest RoadBeautiful park 20 minutes away by foot from us. Features lots of spaces for little ones to play in. Very popular with families, especially on weekends. Home to the William Morris Gallery which is open Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm.
The William Morris Gallery is a museum devoted to the life and works of William Morris, an English Arts and Crafts designer and early socialist. It is located in Walthamstow's Water House, a substantial Grade II listed Georgian home. Admission is free but you are encouraged to make a donation.
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William Morris Galleriet
531 Forest RdThe William Morris Gallery is a museum devoted to the life and works of William Morris, an English Arts and Crafts designer and early socialist. It is located in Walthamstow's Water House, a substantial Grade II listed Georgian home. Admission is free but you are encouraged to make a donation.
Walthamstow Wetlands is a huge Victorian reservoir of lakes and nature trails, and is free to visit. It offers over 13 miles of paths to explore across an untamed, wildlife-friendly site. It is the largest urban wetlands in Europe and is home to all kinds of interesting birdlife from waders to warblers, playing an important part in our capital’s ecological diversity. Closes at 3pm during winter months.
Be sure to check out the cosy cafe in the historic and locally-listed Engine House.
There are four entrances to the wetlands. The main entrance is on Ferry Lane/Forest Road, a ten-minute walk from Tottenham Hale and Blackhorse Road stations (Victoria line - you can catch it from Walthamstow Central) and served by buses 123 and 230. There is also a visitors' car park. The other entrance on the south side is at Coppermill Lane next to Walthamstow Marshes. On the north side of the Wetlands, there is an entrance opposite the car park on FerryLane/Forest Road and at Lockwood Way, off Blackhorse Lane.
For more information, visit https://www.wildlondon.org.uk/nature-reserves/walthamstow-wetlands.
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Walthamstow Wetlands
2 Forest RoadWalthamstow Wetlands is a huge Victorian reservoir of lakes and nature trails, and is free to visit. It offers over 13 miles of paths to explore across an untamed, wildlife-friendly site. It is the largest urban wetlands in Europe and is home to all kinds of interesting birdlife from waders to warblers, playing an important part in our capital’s ecological diversity. Closes at 3pm during winter months.
Be sure to check out the cosy cafe in the historic and locally-listed Engine House.
There are four entrances to the wetlands. The main entrance is on Ferry Lane/Forest Road, a ten-minute walk from Tottenham Hale and Blackhorse Road stations (Victoria line - you can catch it from Walthamstow Central) and served by buses 123 and 230. There is also a visitors' car park. The other entrance on the south side is at Coppermill Lane next to Walthamstow Marshes. On the north side of the Wetlands, there is an entrance opposite the car park on FerryLane/Forest Road and at Lockwood Way, off Blackhorse Lane.
For more information, visit https://www.wildlondon.org.uk/nature-reserves/walthamstow-wetlands.
Other
Nine-screen cinema showing a programme of the latest releases. Right next to Walthamstow Central.
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Empire Cinemas - Walthamstow
267 High StNine-screen cinema showing a programme of the latest releases. Right next to Walthamstow Central.
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Street art in Walthamstow
Walthamstow has one of the best and most spread out street art scenes in London. Some of the biggest street artists the world such as Invader, Conor Harrington, Cam Scale, ROA and Axel Void, as well as local artist Mark McClure and London regulars Nerone, ATM and Irony have all painted in the Walthamstow area.
More on where to find street art in Walthamstow here: https://inspiringcity.com/2021/02/28/where-to-find-street-art-in-walthamstow/