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Summary
A famous Sunday lunch destination by Hackney’s Victoria Park – this classic mid-Victorian tavern with exposed brickwork serves up ambitious gastropub meals with “great casual professionalism”. There’s a different cut of steak on the menu every day, and “good Hackney beer” on tap.
Summary
Well-known pub close to Victoria Park, whose gentrification predates much of up-and-coming East London. “It’s what a neighbourhood joint should be about”, with changing menus providing sufficient interest and variety to keep regulars returning time and again.
Summary
Well-known pub close to Victoria Park, whose gentrification predates much of up-and-coming East London. “It’s what a neighbourhood joint should be about”, with changing menus providing sufficient interest and variety to keep regulars returning time and again.
Summary
This landmark east London gastropub near Victoria Park is an “easy destination for a great night out or a weekend treat... always fun and welcoming”. The menu “mixes conventional with more adventurous options”.
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The Empress Restaurant Diner Reviews
"As other East London places come and go, The Empress just seems to carry on doing what it does well - Casual, switched on service, local beers, and great Sunday roasts"
Prices
 Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £19.50 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
 Extras |
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|---|---|
| Service | 10.00% |
130 Lauriston Rd, London, E9 7LH
Opening hours
| Monday | 5:30 pm‑10:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑4 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑4 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑4 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑4 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑4 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑5 pm, 5 pm‑9 pm |
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