What's your favourite thing in... Clapton?
Tell us what you like in the area - and why!
Next up in our weekly series of area guides: Clapton! We'd love to hear your recommendations, so let us know your favourite things in the area (and what makes them so good!) in the comments below. You could even win a luxury hotel stay!
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Kensington Palace Orangery
Though largely dominated by tourists, Kensington Palace Orangery retains all the grandeur you’d expect from a former royal, alfresco entertainment space. Imposing colonnades, vaulted ceilings and a spacious terrace make it a lovely place to stop for breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea. The latter is a relatively simple affair, with a fixed selection of sandwiches, scones and either tea (a good range) or coffee. The basic version costs £24; adding alcohol bumps it up to £30.50 for Pimm's or £34 for a glass of Laurent-Perrier NV champagne. Breakfast focuses mainly on standard pastries, cereal, and egg dishes including a full English for £11.95. Lunch options are more extensive, modern-style cooking with an admirable emphasis on buying British produce including London smoked salmon and the wonderful charcuterie from Trealy Farm. There are British beers and a short wine list for those thirsting for alcohol. Whatever you eat or drink, however, the whole experience is elevated unquestionably by the incredible backdrop.
Venue says: “Join us for afternoon tea from noon-5pm, starting at £26 per person.”
Verden for delicious, well-priced wine and cheese and classy brunch; Shane's on Chatsworth Road for well-priced, seasonal British cuisine with a big focus on game; London Borough of Jam for all the loveliest pickles, preserves and nice foodie things; Doree for delicious croissants and pastries and French style breakfasts; Triangle Store for perfectly selected mid-century and modern homewares and furniture. What connects all these - and more! - great businesses is the real, genuine sense of community in Clapton. Everyone is super friendly, welcoming and you're always bumping into someone you know out and about.
Raygun comics is a nice new addition, for food we have two excellent pizza places with yard sale and sodo. Pubwise I like the crooked billet and biddle brothers, both unique with great staff and good pub vibes.
Clapton Pond! Running round Milfields Park (1km square). Palm 2 supermarket - suitably weird with a coffee hatch, fresh pastries, delicious spanakopita and a good selection of booze including a chilled cabinet of champagne. Gentrification you say?