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THE MARKSMAN
British | Hackney Road
The Marksman’s only gone and won itself Michelin Pub of the Year, hasn’t it. Downstairs has got a gastropub look and feel and then upstairs is a proper dining space with a modern aesthetic, complete with a graphic floor that looks like a colour wheel (it’s not naff, trust me). For a really casual affair, stay downstairs in the pub part and order some drinks and snacks – I highly recommend the beef & barley buns. Head to the rooftop if the sun is shining. Reservations Recommended. Read More
MORITO
N. African x Spanish Tapas | Hackney Road
Morito is a chic tapas & mezze spot with Spanish and N. African influences. It has a lovely central bar perfect for drinking and nibbling. We had fried rabbit and padron peppers when we went, which were lovely little snacks. There’s an industrial feel to the place – lots of zinc running through the room. It’s about a a 3 mins walk from The Marksman pub, so if you want to carry on boozing, you’re in luck. Walk Ins & Reservations. Read More

SAGARDI’S
Pintxos | Shoreditch
I was having a rather shit day at work and decided that a glass of wine was warranted. So, come lunchtime, I made my way to Sagardi’s, a basque chain that’s opened up in London. It struck me as a decent place to grab some vino or maybe even fino (like what I did there eh eh eh? yeah, lame, sorry). Anyhow, back to the matter, there’s a bar area that’s separated from the main dining space where you can grab pintxos and booze and if all goes well, you can upgrade your date to a proper dinner. No Reservations (for the bar).
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