London area of Stoke Newington guide

What to do and where to stay in London's Stoke Newington neighbourhood

A small village until the Middle Ages, Stoke Newington is a multicultural area in north London with its own strong identity and community spirit. The compact centre around Stoke Newington High Street boasts a rich array of independent retailers, including bookshops, second hand clothing stores and a knitting shop. Extremely popular with artists and bohemians, "Stokey" also has loads of open green spaces, including Clissold Park (with its Grade II listed mansion), Abney Park Cemetery, Stoke Newington Common, and the West Reservoir, home to the Royal Yachting Association and a climbing centre housed in an old water pumping station built in the style of a Scottish castle. The writer Joseph Conrad lived in Stoke Newington (or 'New town in the wood') and today the neighbourhood is home to comedian Stewart Lee and singer Paloma Faith. The UK's first all organic farmers' market was in Stoke Newington, whose other popular spots include the Irish pub Auld Shillelagh and Turkish restaurant Testi, a must for meat-lovers. In the summer, the White Hart pub is very busy thanks to its outdoor barbeque and massive beer garden around the back - a ramshackle drinking area which mixes trees, grass and a terrace with ample space, shade and seating.

See our recommended nearby Stoke Newington Hotels, and Pubs.

Hilton Islington
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
53 Upper Street, N10UY
The Business Design Centre next door is the obvious attraction for many of the guests at this smart, efficient Hilton Hotel, but Islington's excellent restaurants and ... More

 

 

Holiday Inn Express London-City
London > Hotels > Budget Chain Hotel
275 Old Street, EC1V
Modern and functional, you get what you pay for at this middle ranking hotel close to the City and the reasonable rates mean that it fills ... More

 

 

Thistle City Barbican Hotel
London > Hotels > Budget Chain Hotel
Central Street, EC1V
Near to the City, and convenient for the The Barbican arts centre and Moorfields Eye Hospital, this hotel is modern, clean and functional. Equipped with its ... More

 

 

Hotels in Stoke Newington

 

Auld Shillelagh
London > Nightlife > Pubs
105 Stoke Newington Church Street, London, Stoke Newington, London N16
The Guinness in this soothingly dark little Celtic den is nothing short of exceptional. Smooth, bitter, creamy and rich they serve up divine pints ... More

 

 

Barden's Boudoir
London > Nightlife > Pubs
38-44 Stoke Newington Road, London, Stoke Newington, London N16
A late licence, DJ decks, P.A., stage for live bands, two bars and friendly bar staff selling bottled drinks and beers on tap plus an extensive ... More

 

 

The White Hart
London > Nightlife > Pubs
69 Stoke Newington High Street, London, Stoke Newington, London N16
Stoke Newington's extremely likable White Hart seems to cater for about anyone. Inside, it's spacious and comfortable, with low-slung sofas and comfy chairs the order of ... More

 

 

Pubs in Stoke Newington