From teeny tiny wine bars to cosy boozers and award-winning pizzerias, Walthamstow's ever-burgeoning food scene is as diverse as it is exciting. Whether you're looking for a quick grab and go lunch, a romantic date night or for the perfect birthday bash venue, we've rounded up the slickest spots in this north east London neighbourhood. So, what are you waiting for? Knives and forks at the ready as you dig into our guide to Walthamstow's very best restaurants. Bon appetit.
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Last updated on 11th October 2024
Head over to Uplands Business Park where this excellent London craft brewery is sorting you out with some of the best street food in Walthamstow. Alongside their top-notch offering of delicious pints and cocktails, there's a whole load of great vendors on hand to feed those hunger pangs.
One of the more unique destinations in the area, Pretty Decent Beer Co is an independent brewery and taproom that makes up part of the Blackhorse Beer Mile. You can enjoy 20 different taps of craft beer brewed on site, whether it's an IPA, sours or a stout you're after. Kitchen residents It's Not Big Dough are also whipping up delicious pizzas here, to be enjoyed inside or on the sunny outdoor terrace.
The Collab is one of Walthamstow's coolest restaurants, combining a taproom and kitchen under one roof. Head over for the chance to sip stunning craft brews (with previous collaborations including Alt-J and Mogwai) alongside a wide choice of stacked signature burgers.
One of the best pubs in Walthamstow, this fun and friendly boozer offers a fantastic selection of both food and drinks. Chow down on delicious slices from in-house kitchen Pizza S'treat and get sipping on a range of craft pints from local and regional brewers.
Arguably one of the quirkiest restaurants in London, Supperclub.tube is serving up mouth-watering cuisine in a refurbished 1960s tube carriage. Surrounded by the original seats, signs and windows, diners can feast on a Columbian-inspired six-course tasting menu courtesy of head chef Beatriz Maldonado Carreño.
Serving up some of the juiciest burgers in E17, this welcoming neighbourhood boozer is known for its late-night lock-ins, hearty Sunday roasts and summer BBQs. Decked out with exposed brickwork, cosy fairy lights and quirky knick-knacks, it's the perfect place for a relaxed date night or intimate private party.
Situated on the Ravenswood Industrial Estate, Pillars Brewery is knocking out some of the freshest beers around. Having been open since 2016, their multi award-winning brewery specialises in lager, to be enjoyed alongside locally sourced guest ales, ciders and more in their cosy taproom or on one of their outdoor benches in the warmer months. They've also got an on-site food truck serving scrumptious Indian fusion dishes, and on Sundays they host free video gaming sessions, with all sorts of retro games and consoled provided by RetroLDN.
Truman's Social Club is an all-new bar in Walthamstow. Starting off as a large beer garden with fantastic street food, it hopes to expand in the near future to include an on-site brewery, taproom, marketplace, artist studios and a live music venue, becoming one of the area's top destinations.
Burnt Faith Brandy House is one of best bars in Walthamstow and the first dedicated distillery of it's kind. Enjoy crafted cocktails using the spirit like an aged negroni or an east London mule, as well as traditional drinks, beers and wines minus the brandy.
This unique spot is not just a bar but a haven for cocktail enthusiasts, wine connoisseurs, and beer lovers. The Black Horse & Dodici Pizze's industrial-chic ambience is a nod to the area's denim and bus factories, setting the stage for a memorable evening. And if you're feeling peckish, indulge in a delectable array of authentic Italian stone-baked pizzas and bar snacks, from formaggi charcuterie boards to spicy piccante flatbreads.
A brew-tiful venue that's hop-ping with fun, Hackney Brewery & High Hill Taproom is the coolest East London haunt. Boasting rotating street food vendors and 20 lines on tap, all brewed in-house, along with guest beers, soft drinks, natural cider, wines, cocktails, and more, this pub is boozy dream come true.
The Goose is a traditional Walthamstow pub that's making sure you're sorted for live sports, a beer garden with its own mini bar and plenty of grub besides. Think tucking into mix 'n' match small plates, wings, burgers or British classics.
Located within East London's Blackhorse Beer Mile, Signature Brew Blackhorse Road is serving up 12 lines of fresh craft beer alongside local and artisan spirits, wines and soft drinks. There's plenty of outdoor space here (some of it covered), as well as a modern, trendy interior.
You'll find live music on a regular basis, alongside resident DJs on the weekend. Plus, you can enjoy all sorts of tasty eats from 7 Bone Burgers, who serve delicious patties, wings and dirty fries.
Renegade Urban Winery is a modern venue located just off of Blackhorse Road, serving some of the best London wines alongside a rotating menu of seasonal dishes. It features a casual outdoor space alongside a mezzanine for drinking and dining, or you can take part in winery tours here too.
Part of Walthamstow's hugely popular Wildcard Brewery, this bar is known for its impressive selection of craft ales and roster of live music events, pop-up festivals and sports screenings. Located in the heart of Ravenswood Industrial Estate, seek out this spot for freshly made thin and crispy pizzas.
This teeny-tiny wine bar is the stuff of date-night dreams. Serving a carefully curated menu of international and local sips, there is also a weekly-changing selection of seasonal small plates. Previous menu highlights have included spinach and ricotta fritters and prosciutto crudo served with sweet melon and a honey vinaigrette.
The third venue from pizza aficionados Yard Sale Pizza, this funky retro-style spot is buzzing from midday 'til late. Serving up a small (but perfectly formed) menu of twice-fermented slices, toppings include Nduja sausage, garlic roasted aubergines and plant-based THIS™ Isn't Chicken Nuggets.
