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Premises Café/Bistro

209 Hackney Road, E2 8JL Full details & map

Bistro: Mediterranean

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By Time Out Editors Posted: Jul 12 2010

The warm glow emanating from little Premises comes partly from the decor (ethnic instruments, prettily jewelled, multicoloured lampshades, signed photos of the likes of Guillemots, Terry Callier and, er, Charlotte Church), partly the service (quick and winningly relaxed) and partly the contrast (have you seen Hackney Road on a wet Saturday?). Attached to a music studio (hence the pics), the café does Med-slanted bistro fare by night, and fry-ups, sausage 'n' mash, jacket tatties and omelettes by day. Old dears in pearls sip frothy coffee at the back, while sexy young Spaniards nibble each other's ears or roll cigarettes over an Efes and chips in the front. On warmer days, smokers take to a few pavement tables outside.

Tags: European, Mediterranean, British, Breakfast/brunch, Local flavour, Budget, Café, Bistro

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Address

Premises Café/Bistro

209 Hackney Road E2 8JL

Transport Liverpool Street tube/rail then 26, 48 bus/Old Street tube/rail then 55 bus

Telephone

020 7684 2230

Premises Café/Bistro website

Meals served 10am-11.30pm Mon-Sat; 10am-10.30pm Sun.

Main courses £8.50-£10.75. Set lunch £4.95 1 course, £6.50 2 courses incl soft drink. Set meal £12.50 per person 2 courses (minimum 2).

Credit cards MC, V

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By Eggy Burton - Mar 31 2010

Stayed in a hotel in Bethnal Green for 6 months so have a good knowledge of local eateries and this is by far one of the best restaurants in the area.