A beautiful old school bookshop, floor to ceiling photo books. Heaven.

Bulk Market is a zero-waste shop in the arches next to Hackney Central station. The shop offers a range of products such as fruits, vegetables, nuts and grains all free from any packages. Bring your own empty jars and reusable boxes.

Amazing small plates restaurant near Newington Green in a old car showroom. 

One or two screenings a day, a few days a week; less is more at Close Up. The library is a great resource too, for work or pleasure.

It is a music store in Brick Lane. You can spend there the perfect Sunday afternoon, listening to lot of new good music, thumbing through cool books while relaxing in their café. Oh, and the Rough trade photo-booth is a must if you go there!