Hackney Wick
Discover 59 authentic local spots in Hackney Wick, one of London's most vibrant neighborhoods. From specialty coffee shops to hidden bars and local restaurants - all recommended by locals.
Hackney Wick is one of London's neighborhoods worth knowing on its own terms. We've mapped 59 local favorites here — spanning coffee, restaurants, bars and more — each rated 4.7★ on average by real visitors. This is the version of Hackney Wick you get when a local shows you around, not the one on the postcard.
Simmos Coffee and Caribbean Vibes are the highest-rated starting points. Walk it rather than plan it: Hackney Wick rewards turning down the side streets between the spots below.
All 59 spots in Hackney Wick — open them in the free iOS app for live distances and directions.
Coffee
17 places in Hackney Wick
Simmos Coffee
Elsewhere Coffee Hackney
Essential Vegan Cafe
Skeeters Coffee
Hearth
Running Late Coffee
Bad Coffee
Cafe Mai | Hackney Wick
Coopersale Coffee House
Mapps Cafe Ltd
Clarnico Coffee
Burnt Umber Brasserie
Thingy Cafe
Saint Espresso - Hereeast Coffee Bar & Roastery
Fika
The Bath House
The Roasting Shed Hackney Bridge
Restaurants
13 places in Hackney Wick
Caribbean Vibes
Zula Grill
Carbobar
Luk Bros
HERA
INIS
UNLOCK
La Mela Mediterranean Cuisine in Hackney
Slice Club - NY Pizza & Bar
Lucia's
Silo London
Scoffs Grill
Elliot’s - Hackney
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Bars
18 places in Hackney Wick
Little Locke
Cheri Amour Barge
LVLS
The Natural Philosopher
Made in Puglia Hackney wick
Bar 161 | Cocktail & Karaoke Bar
Big Night Bar & Restaurant Hackney
You Call The Shots
The Hawke Pub
Beer Merchants Tap
Chesham Arms
Biddle Bros
Two More Years
HWK Coffee & Cocktail Bar
Grow
Howling Hops Brewery and Tank Bar
Hackney Bridge
TWO PALMS
Parks
11 places in Hackney Wick
Wick Woodland
Victoria Park Molesworth Gate
Hackney Marshes
London Fields
Homerton Grove Adventure Playground
Mobile Garden
St. John at Hackney Churchyard Gardens
The Yard Theatre
Plexal
Old English Garden at Victoria Park
Hackney Downs Playground
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best places to visit in Hackney Wick, London?
Hackney Wick has 59 local spots curated by Polomaps, across 4 categories. Top-rated spots include Simmos Coffee, Caribbean Vibes, Zula Grill — all recommended by locals rather than tourist lists.
Is Hackney Wick worth visiting in London?
Yes! Hackney Wick is one of London's most authentic neighborhoods with 59 local favorites averaging 4.7★. You'll find coffee, restaurants, bars, parks — all recommended by locals, not tourists.
How do I explore Hackney Wick like a local?
Download the free Polomaps iOS app to see every Hackney Wick spot on a live map around you, with walking distances and directions. Save your favorites and search anything specific — the app finds well-rated local places for any craving.
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