Classic independent cinema in the heart of Dalston. Good vibes and films. Support your local cinema!

Open until late night.  Make sure to sit down for the best hand pulled noodles

They mainly sell art and cultural theory books but they also have a good selection of small press and self-published zines. It’s a great place to browse and get ideas.

Being an East London boy at heart I am partial to an occasional fix of café culture. Pellici's has been running since the start of the last century, to which me, my father and my father's fathers have all enjoyed its mix of tasty Italian/London grub and energetic atmosphere. If you're visiting, make sure you drop by, as it will provide a valuable, forever-depleting education into what East London is really all about.

Very lovely bookshop with a fantastic selection of books, magazines, and indie zines. Nicely curated.