Like classic British gastro-pub food… We asked some local food friends, plus a token London Fields wino (me) to tell us what their favourite things to eat are in Hackney and the results follow. Peg is proudly one of Hackney’s most Hackney restaurants. It’s got everything you could theoretically sneer about: plants, a terrazzo counter, vinyls, beaujolais on tap, pastel-coloured crockery, and also some of the best food in London. View ratings, addresses and opening hours of best restaurants. Always remember, you can’t chew if you’re sneering. For a full Hackney experience, start with lunch at The Dusty Knuckle. After a few too many wilderness years, Hackney is finally a great place to eat. It’s a bakery that also does great pastries and what I’m sure are the best sandwiches in town. The Elderfield: Probably the best pub in Hackney - See 12 traveler reviews, 2 candid photos, and great deals for London, UK, at Tripadvisor. The Best Things to Eat in Hackney #HackneyBest. Then head to The Marksman which has some ex-St John chefs there. Explore full information about pubs & bars in Hackney and nearby. The food is really, really good. But how great?