The Round Chapel has hosted rock's finest ©Scott Wishart
1. Millfields Park and Hackney Marshes
Millfields Park, Lea Rd, E5; Hackney Marshes, Homerton Rd, E9.
2. Biddle Bros
Relatively new late-night bar with shabby tables and plenty of live music talent; slackers, artists and arrivistes constantly mill about by the bar.
88 Lower Clapton Rd, E5 (no phone).
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3. The Elderfield
Formerly Eclipse. Fantastic boozer.
57 Elderfield Rd, E5 (020 8986 1591).
4. L’Epicerie
Cool new French deli owned by the ever-friendly Remy.
56 Chatsworth Rd, E5 (020 7503 8172).
5. The Round Chapel
Pretty non-conformist church and community centre that’s seen Coldplay and Oasis perform.
Powerscroft Rd, E5 0PU (020 8986 0029/www.theroundchapel.org.uk).
6. Venetia’s Coffee Shop
Homemade cakes and wi-fi access.
55 Chatsworth Rd, E5 (020 8986 1642).
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