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Hackney sometimes suffers from an image problem, its name having once been synonymous with urban crime. "Unfair", says the Council, as, in fact, Hackney has in recent times seen London's biggest drop in crime plus massive amounts of money invested in regeneration including a huge restoration project on the legendary Hackney Empire music hall. The area is culturally diverse and remains full of contrasts with 60s urban tower blocks standing next to expensive gated communities... More

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    11 reviews Hackney
    Song Que Cafe is an authentic Vietnamese restaurant serving traditional dishes, with a takeaway service available.

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    6 reviews Hackney
    The Dove Freehouse & Kitchen is a popular gastro pub with dark wooden floors, candles and a non-smoking dining room.

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    5 reviews Hoxton
    Bacchus specialises in the Sous-Vide method of cooking

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    4 reviews Hackney
    Columbia Road Market is situated in the heart of Shoreditch, on the path between the City of London and the East End of London. It is famous for the bustling Sunday morning Flower Market.

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    4 reviews Hackney
    A journey to Dalston, to the main road and down to a restaurant named Shanghai, is a chance to be treated to a mix of East London tradition and fine 'Old Shanghai' cuisine.

    Traditionally an East End Eel, Pie and Mash shop, the front of the house still retains the original decor of the Grade II listed building. A unique combination of East meets West, the restaurant itself blends traditional London with traditional Chinese to match its fine and varied meals.

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