I saw a video reviewing Hassos Kebab in Harringay, in it they said their kebab is one of the only authentic Turkish, “100% beef”, kebab in London where they don’t even really give you sauces because the beef if seasoned so well. And one of the highlight dishes is “Iskender Kebab”.
Anyone know the best or similar one in Hackney?
edit: Any recommendations in general for cheap/affordable eats? Lunch deals etc welcome
Looking to pivot from the delivery apps and would love some recommendations for local places that offer old-school delivery – i.e. calling up with your order/paying in cash on arrival – or even a direct online portal like Yard Sale. I had a few in old neighbourhoods, so I'd love to build my Hackney rotation and support some local businesses directly, if poss!
Is there anybody here that is (or can recommend) a social media manager or marketing person to help with boosting the profile of a small independent shop in Hackney?
Ideally close proximity to N16 (as in London based and can travel here regularly).
If you, or someone you know, is open to some part time side work, then please get in touch!
I've recently finished a night course so I just have my day job now, Monday to Saturday, 9-6. I want to do some volunteering in the evenings since I never have much time to socialise, are there any good opportunities for this in the evenings? I looked at a volunteering website, but most are during the day, except for an admin one but I really want to do something more physical and with other people around.
Does anyone here have any good ideas? Thank you!
Edit: I'd also like to add, I'm a qualified electrician as of today, so if there are groups that need this kind of help I can help, given that tools and equipment are supplied!
It’s cordoned off by tape and a police car at the Mare Street end - hope it’s nothing too serious.
Does anyone know where I can get a box of alphonso mangos in Hackney?? Or other delicious on season mangos ? 🥭
Is there a way to find out what movies/ads are being filmed around the area? There was a recording crew today morning on the corner of Ezra St and Columbia Rd (just in front of Royal Oak pub), they built a cute market street with vegetables stand etc. They said it's for a perfume ad but no more details.
Would be great to figure out where my local streets and pub will feature in, what production it was.
Does anybody know the story behind this space and whether there have been plans to utilise it a bit better?
Personally I would love to see 2 more tennis courts put there, but I don't think it would ever happen.
I woke up, as I always do around this time of year, wondering if there was a massive illegal rave going on.
Pounding music fills the air and vibrates through the house.
My usually quiet street is filling up with strangers.
Two cars which were parked in the way had their windows smashed to gain entry and have been hauled away.
The next street to mine has 4 porta-potties installed but people will still choose to piss in the street and assist their little children to piss in the street.
Soon, the strangers in the street will start blowing whistles, clanking cowbells and occasionally screaming.
Yes. It's the Hackney Half Marathon.
I just found out that tickets go on sale tomorrow for 2027, but they are only available to people that took part today or anyone that pre-registers online. They get sold out quickly, so good luck to anybody trying to get tickets tomorrow!
You had black curly hair in a mullet and you wore a tennis cardigan over a Joanna Lumley tee, and baggy linen trousers tied with a drawstring above your belly button. I was sitting on a bench reading Hegel in a white vest and turquoise velvet corduroy shorts. You complimented me on my cockapoo. I said I like your penny skateboard. We chatted for a few minutes about urban planning, then you got a call from one of your spouses and had to go.
Maybe I could be one of your spouses too? Please reach out. x