Food and Drink
Whether you need some after-work drinks, a three-course meal or a delicious coffee and cake, there is something for every palate at the Park.
On the Park
The Park has two main cafés. In the north of the Park by the Tumbling Bay playground, the Timber Lodge Café offers drinks, breakfast, brunch and lunch, and even a BBQ in spring and summer.
In the south of the Park, The Last Drop is by the base of the ArcelorMittal Orbit, and serves coffee, cakes and pastries, light lunches and snacks.
The Kiosks along the Tessa Jowell Boulevard at the south of the Park offer a delightful range of food and drinks. From Vegan and Greek cuisine to American style diner meals and bubble waffle ice cream, you're sure to find something for you. During events, venues often provide additional catering options.
The newly-opened Hackney Bridge has a coffee bar, bar and street food market hall. There's also Clarnico Club nearby at Eastwick and Saint Espresso at Here East.
In the Venues
There are cafes at the London Aquatics Centre and at Lee Valley VeloPark. The West Ham United Coffee Co is based in the Stadium Store and London Stadium also has a range of catering options available during events.
Barge East
Offering award-winning food and drink on an old Dutch barge, Barge East truly is a unique dining experience! It's moored in the south of the Park, giving you lovely views over the canal and Hackney Wick. The team have adapted to the current situation and now also offer seating in their beautiful edible garden. Beautifully lit with fairy lights, this heated and covered seating area offers plenty of atmosphere in which to enjoy their delicious small plates and drinks.
Canalside at Here East
This superb location on the North of the Park offers a vibrant social scene with various cuisines:
Here East is just a 10 minute walk from Hackney Wick Station or a 15 minute walk from Westfield Stratford City. The 388 bus also stops directly outside on Waterden road which runs frequently throughout the day Monday – Sunday.
East Village
There are also numerous places to eat and drink at East Village, the former London 2012 Athlete's Village – whether you’re after a coffee, snack, brunch or a three course meal!
- Darkhorse
- Firezza
- Fish House
- Ginger and Mint
- Hand
- La Gelatiera
- Mother Kelly's
- Neighbourhood
- [Roots]
- Santi
- Signorelli
- Tina, We Salute You
- Village Vanguard
International Quarter London
The new business district at entrance to the south of the Park is home to the Haugen as well as branches of:
Hackney Bridge
A new space for local makers, creators and traders on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park - and home to Hackney Bridge Kitchens. Step inside this new street food hall and you'll find ridiculously tasty menus from small, independent kitchens. Feast on:
- Bakes N Stuffingz (West Indies streetfood)
- Simply Hooked (Fish tacos, burgers and more)
- Tamila (Indian rotis, curries and more)
- Made In Puglia (Neapolitan pizzas)
- Filigrillz (Filipino street food)
- Bovine Burger (smashed burgers)
- Rainbo (gyoza, katsu and more)
- Hanoi Chay (plant-based Vietnamese)
You'll also find The Hangar Bar, serving up all the classic cocktails, beers and more. Hackney Bridge Kitchens is open Tuesday to Friday from 12pm, and on weekends from 11am. Find out more at www.hackneybridge.org.
Around the Park
Stratford and Hackney Wick are home to a wide range of other food and drink options, including:
- The Common Greenway at The View Tube
- The Milk Float in Hackney Wick
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Crate Brewery and Pizzeria at The White Building in Hackney Wick
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Number 90 in Hackney Wick
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Restaurants, pubs and bars at Westfield Stratford City
- Fine dining at Allegra or The Brasserie in The Stratford Hotel
