Arcola produces daring, high-quality theatre in the heart of East London and beyond. Their trailblazing shows feature exciting, original works, rare gems of world drama and bold new productions of classics. The international programme produced by the Arcola champions diversity, challenges the status quo, and attracts over 65,000 people each year.

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DabbaDrop delivers delicious, vegetarian curries by bicycle to your door in reusable ‘dabba’ boxes so there’s no waste. Set up by Hackney friends Renee and Anshu, this gorgeous local company serves bold, bright, wholesome food that’s packed with flavour. Anshu, whose family come from Mumbai, uses her mum’s recipes for inspiration. Choose between food that’s ready to eat or ready to heat.

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This popular restaurant serves only plant based food. They use organic ingredients where possible and endeavour to source ingredients from small businesses.

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Masters of ramen, this popular Japanese canteen hand makes their noodles, and their flavour-packed stock is made from scratch every day, bringing you the freshest and tastiest ramen around.

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This new Dalston family-friendly bar serves delicious tapas and legendary frozen cocktails. They’re open for brunch, lunch and dinner. Book ahead for Beer and Burger Monday, Wing Club Wednesday, Steak Club Thursday and Fish Friday. They also host special events (including spoken and comedy nights.)

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As the devastating impact of plastic becomes increasingly apparent, this zero waste shop in Hackney Downs offers a refreshing and conscious shopping experience. Bring your own containers and stock up on good quality store cupboard essentials, cleaning and lifestyle products. Re:Store is a return to the old ways of shopping, when we didn’t put convenience before the planet!

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Delicious, healthy, plant based meals delivered ready to heat in a few minutes. 100% home compostable packaging. We've tried these and they are very good indeed! No subscription required. 
Delivering Hackney wide.

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The Rio is an independent Art Deco picture palace in Dalston, Hackney. They show a mixture of arthouse and mainstream films, all programmed by the in-house team and shown on a full-sized silver screen. There's a lovely cafe there and the cinema screens regular mother-and-baby movies on Thursdays and kids' movies on Saturdays.

Local Buyers Club members are also eligible for £5 tickets for holiday kids' screenings for all attendees and 10% off birthday hires.

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This neighbourhood restaurant in the heart of Dalston is loved by locals. It serves authentic Italian food including fresh pasta and wood-fired pizza. Chef Christian, who grew up in Italy, loves experimenting with different cuisines using seasonal ingredients. This restaurant has a five star review on Tripadvisor.

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This subscription veg scheme brings you fresh, organic, seasonal veg and fruit every week and brings real, positive change at the same time. Just select the size of bag of veg or fruit you would like to buy, then collect it from one of their distribution points across Hackney.

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Sensab is a gender neutral skincare business, handmade in small batches in London.

Their products, which include a natural deoderant, are free from skin-aging toxins and carcinogens. They guarantee organic, vegan and cruelty-free ingredients. This means no synthetics colours or dyes, preservatives, parabens, aluminium or artificial fragrance.They are gm-free, toxic-free and earth-friendly.

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This gorgeous family-run café serves delicious plant-based and vegetarian food, guided by the seasons and locally and responsibly sourced. They offer a wonderful selection of natural wines to enjoy in house or at home, home ferments and craft brews. The atmosphere is welcoming and super friendly!

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Cafe Z Bar offers delicious Turkish cuisine with a British twist for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The venue has recently been refurbished and the menu includes a wide range of selected wines, craft beers from local breweries and cocktails.

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Deviant & Dandy is the new brewery turning heads in East London. Run by the team behind the popular Bar Off Broadway, the company has been using space in other breweries to brew its beer until recently but is set to take on a new site behind Pressure Drop in Hackney Central. Their product line includes a lager called Steve, a lawnmower ale called Strange Brew and a pale ale called Trust. Well worth a try if you haven't already.

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Round up your neighbours and prepare for a visit from the zero waste Top up Truck!
This Hackney company is bringing plastic-free shopping to your street with a refill shop on wheels (operating from an old electric milk float).
Bring your clean and empty containers outside and stock up on a range of ethical products, many of which are also organic, vegan and made in Europe. The shop stocks cereal, pasta, pulses, nuts and seeds, herbs and spices, sauces, snacks, cleaning and bathroom products.

They also offer deliveries with a refundable deposit container scheme.

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Café serving hot and cold food and drink. Locally sourced food.

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This refill store offers a range of products, including grains, cereal, pasta, snacks, tea, coffee, condiments and cleaning and bathroom products. Bring you own containers!

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Whether you're after a one-off fruit and veg box or a regular delivery, this eco-minded company sources from surplus, (preventing fruit and veg overbought by the wholesale market from going to waste). It's plastic-free and every time you buy a StreetBox, they give another box to a charitable organisation helping to fight food poverty and educating people on better nutrition in London and beyond.

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Fantastically fresh, free-range eggs delivered to your door by bicycle.

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Draught Drop is the UK’s first draught beer subscription service. They deliver local draught beer to your door weekly, in reusable glass bottles. Once you’ve drunk it all, just rinse your bottles and swap them for freshly filled ones on your next drop. Just like the milkman. For beer.
Available in East London (E2, E3, E4, E5, E8, E9, E10, E11, E17 & E18) and North London (N4, N5, N6, N7, N8, N10, N11, N13, N14, N15, N16, N17, N18, N19, N21, N22).

Promotion for new customers only when signing up to weekly or fortnightly subscription; over 18 only; one trial per customer (you can skip or cancel at any time).

Vegan comfort food for collection, take away or delivered to your door.
Scandinavian inspired. Email info@dauns.co.uk (quoting Local Buyers Club) to place an order.

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Honey & Thyme, a company that usually cooks for production companies on shoots and music videos, is lovingly preparing meals for you to enjoy at home.
Whether you fancy a delicious home-cooked ‘ready meal’ for two, a full restaurant style menu for a special occasion, a scrumptious afternoon tea or a stunning picnic, this small but mighty company is serving flavoursome food that’s good for your soul! For NHS workers they’re offering £5 meals!

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Chocolatier Annamarie (AKA Lady Cacao) has worked with some of the world’s most prestigious brands, from Rococo to Dallmann – now she produces her own exquisite chocolates. They're vegan-friendly and made using only ethical, sustainably sourced cacao from small independent growers and producers.

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The Pantry Underwear is 'The Everyday Underwear Shop' that focuses on fit & value, without compromising on style.

Their collection is a concentrated, non-intimidating range of shapes by household names as well as little known designers.

Stocking bras in backs 28 > 44, and cups A > K, they offer an experienced bra fitting service (if desired) with no appointment necessary.
Flagship store in Islington Square.

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Innovate social enterprise supporting the best global streetwear brands, UK independent designers and skate equipment for amateur and experienced skaters. Every Purchase supports a young person into employment.

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100% organic, Family pyjamas, baby clothes and baby shower gifts. Made by mammas who know the little touches that make all the difference.

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Your friendly neighbourhood natural wine, craft beer and spirit shop. You can click and collect or get your orders delivered to the comfort of your doorstep.

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Mero Retro is a small treasure trove of Fairtrade, vintage & handmade fashion and gifts with an eastern twist. They sell their own ethically-produced garments and accessories, Fairtrade brands, gorgeous hand-picked vintage items - including a wide selection of Japanese kimonos - and beautiful handmade jewellery from around the world.

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All House of Buckley candles are handmade with love in Stoke Newington using only the finest ingredients, all sourced from the UK. They use 100% soy wax for a longer, cleaner and environmentally more friendly burn compared to paraffin. Vegan friendly and poured in small batches, they make the perfect gift.

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Meto Print are experts in creative design and print and can turn around good quality, cost-effective print fast for local and national businesses and individuals. Services range from graphic design, printing services to arts and crafts.

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The Ship of Adventures is an events space run by The Hackney Pirates, an enterprising charity working to develop the literacy, confidence and perseverance of young people in Hackney. It's the perfect venue for kids parties where they can let their imaginations run wild!

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Urban Upholstery creates one-off pieces from existing furniture. Craftsmanship, creative flair and attention to detail characterise their work. Visit the shop to find an original Vintage UU, or work with them to create something bespoke - just for you!

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10% off in-house productions (use member code online) and 10% off at the bar (just show your membership card).

Arcola produces daring, high-quality theatre in the heart of East London and beyond. Their trailblazing shows feature exciting, original works, rare gems of world drama and bold new productions of classics. The international programme produced by the Arcola champions diversity, challenges the status quo, and attracts over 65,000 people each year.

10% off

This traditional Italian restaurant gets five-star reviews! The atmosphere is friendly, the design rustic and the food fresh, delicious and beautifully presented. There’s also a brilliant Italian wine list. They’re open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Save 10% - takeaway collection in person.

Enjoy homemade Pakistani Kashmiri food at this wonderful takeaway place. Named after the founder’s grandfather, Azam means greater-greatest and the food here certainly lives up to that. Tuck into samosas, biriyanis, pakoras, chaat and curries. There are plenty of vegan and gluten free options.

20% off

Locals rave about this new pizzeria! The food is first class and there’s a warmth, cosiness and friendliness to this place that’s hard to beat. There are three dining areas, including a sheltered outside garden. Eat in or takeaway!

10% off

Run by two sisters, Hub has been lovingly created and stocks a beautiful range of womenswear, gifts and accessories. This lovely store stocks Allsea, Veja, Stella Nova, Ganni, Gramicci, Fracap, Shoe The Bear, Solovair, Stand Studio and more and it's one of Hackney's best loved local independents.

10% off

This historic pub in the heart of Stoke Newington has recently been renovated. Whether you head there for a drink, or for a meal, you won't be disappointed. The food is great and their Sunday lunches are legendary.

10% off

This homeware and lifestyle shop is run as a social enterprise - employing disabled adults to level the field. They sell beautiful items and have a good stock of gifts and homeware for children or adults.

10% off (when you eat-in)

This popular restaurant is open every day for dine-in brunch and offers shakshuka, hash, sabih, bagels, challah french toast and more. Check out their freshly baked almond and cardamon morning buns and their famous chocolate babka. They also serve great coffee, cocktails, beers and soft drinks.

Members save 30% on all orders for your first two weeks. Order by 8pm for delivery next day.

"Delicious, healthy, plant based meals delivered ready to heat in a few minutes. 100% home compostable packaging. We've tried these and they are very good indeed! No subscription required. 

10% off (£5 minimum spend)

This refill store offers a range of products, including grains, cereal, pasta, snacks, tea, coffee, condiments and cleaning and bathroom products. Bring you own containers!

Free veg bag when you subscribe.

This subscription veg scheme brings you fresh, organic, seasonal veg and fruit every week and brings real, positive change at the same time. Just select the size of bag of veg or fruit you would like to buy, then collect it from one of their three distribution points across Stoke Newington.

15% off subscriptions or 10% off one-off fruit or veg boxes

Whether you're after a one-off fruit and veg box or a regular delivery, this eco-minded company sources from surplus, (preventing fruit and veg overbought by the wholesale market from going to waste). It's plastic-free and every time you buy a StreetBox, they give another box to a charitable organisation helping to fight food poverty and educating people on better nutrition in London and beyond.

10% off orders over £100

Moppet is an independent children's homeware store specialising in vintage and handmade decor and gifts for nurseries and playrooms.
Be it a one-of-a-kind handmade tapestry or a magical vintage toy, we hope you find something to spark your imagination.

10% off

London based florists Rachael Barker & Hannah Bishop have joined forces to create bespoke bunches of Spring flowers available for delivery across the capital. Bringing flowers to the doorsteps of your friends and loved ones for £30 and £40, £10 from each order will be donated to charities helping the most vulnerable people in society. The duo will also be donating flowers to local care homes and hospices to ensure everyone gets their share of the love.

10% off

Ethical textiles brought to life with hand screen printing in a range of homeware and clothing.

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Hand screen printed homewares, prints and accessories, made in N16. Beginners screen printing workshops held at Helen's studio for adults and children.

25% off. (Min order £20, via their website)

Indian food with attitude - locals love this fab curry house!

10% off

Brought to you by the fabulous Andi Oliver and Kelly Miles, Wadadli offers a hand-picked selection of award-winning dishes - delivered to your home and freshly sealed for you to easily finish.

All you have to do is pre-order online by Monday (they have a limited number of deliveries weekly - so once it's gone, it's gone) and they’ll deliver a box of fresh, delicious food on Thursday!

The menu is split into two, Nyam It All (meat) and Ital (plant-based) for 2, 4 or 6 people and arrives ready to construct in a cool-box. All you have to do is follow the preparation instructions and enjoy, Wadadli style!

10% off, weekdays

Beautify is a beauty salon providing professional skincare, as well as various other treatments from facials manicures and pedicures to waxing.

Members save 30% on their first two orders when they subscribe to the Discover East London subscription.

Draught Drop is the UK’s first draught beer subscription service. They deliver local draught beer to your door weekly, in reusable glass bottles. Once you’ve drunk it all, just rinse your bottles and swap them for freshly filled ones on your next drop. Just like the milkman. For beer.
Available in East London (E2, E3, E4, E5, E8, E9, E10, E11, E17 & E18) and North London (N4, N5, N6, N7, N8, N10, N11, N13, N14, N15, N16, N17, N18, N19, N21, N22).

10% off with code LOCAL10%

This established jewellery designer and maker works from her garden studio in N16. She offers ready to buy online collections made in silver, gold and gemstones including unique earrings, handmade chains and gemstone rings. Vicky Davies also specialises in jewellery commission’s and jewellery remodelling including coming of age, wedding and engagement rings and she offers jewellery-making workshops and one-to-ones. All gemstones are ethically sourced.

Save 10% - Shop online using your member discount code, or mention your membership when booking the truck.

Round up your neighbours and prepare for a visit from the zero waste Top up Truck!
This Hackney company is bringing plastic-free shopping to your street with a refill shop on wheels (operating from an old electric milk float).
Bring your clean and empty containers outside and stock up on a range of ethical products, many of which are also organic, vegan and made in Europe. The shop stocks cereal, pasta, pulses, nuts and seeds, herbs and spices, sauces, snacks, cleaning and bathroom products.

They also offer deliveries with a refundable deposit container scheme.

10% off

Sustainable, fashion led maternity and breastfeeding wear, for all stages of mum-hood. Designed and made ethically in the U.K.

10% off

Know & Love brings you a collection of beautifully handcrafted gifts and homewares with an emphasis on simplicity, authenticity and natural materials. Many of their products are locally sourced, eco-friendly and socially responsible. They have chocolate from Bethnal Green, baskets from Clapton, candles from Walthamstow and herbal tea grown in Hackney. Their products are made by people they know and love.

15% off

100% organic, Family pyjamas, baby clothes and baby shower gifts. Made by mammas who know the little touches that make all the difference.

10% off

A range of unique children's clothing made of bamboo - fun, functional and eco. Pieces that not only look great but are also easy for your kids to wear, whether out and about or snuggled up at night. Pieces destined to become treasured keepsakes or prized hand me downs. These clothes are as soft as cashmere, naturally hypoallergenic, thermo regulating, UV resistant, breathable and absorbent. Code for online store to be issued with card.

£10 off a children's party

Founded by Holly Aisbitt as Tiny Tempo in 2010, this Stoke Newington based music class for babies and toddlers is hugely popular and now employs numerous talented musicians. They also offer brilliant entertainment for kids' parties.

10% off

This award-winning online family lifestyle boutique is all about design for kids you love. Founded by three Stoke Newington mamas, the online store sells 70+ brands from around the world: cool clothing and accessories up to age 9, stylish Scandi decor, creative toys, beautiful books and imaginative gifts for kids and grown-ups. From Mini Rodini and Bobo Choses clothing, Danish homeware by Design Letters and Liewood to wooden toy cars and Olli Ella pull-along trolleys, there's something for everyone and every budget. Code for online store to be issued with each Local Buyers Club membership.

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Created with a sense of anthropomorphic wit by a local artist in Hackney, Mountain & Molehill source Victorian illustrations that have real character and use them to make homeware that tell a tale, are educational but most importantly are fun! The mix of vintage illustrations and stylish monochrome means that they are equally suited to a classic or modern home, making them an ideal gift.

10% off eat-in, drink-in & wine tasting tickets Sunday-Thursday

Yield N16 is a wine shop and bar specialising in organic, biodynamic & natural wines. Alongside over 150 wines by the bottle, Yield N16 has a constantly changing list of wines to drink by the glass, so you'll always find something new to try. With a hand picked selection of local craft beers, as well as Islington charcuterie and British cheeses they are able to provide something for everybody.

10% off admission. Excludes school holidays, bank holidays & weekends

We're eagerly awaiting the reopening of this indoor children’s playground in Clapton. It’s full of fabulous soft play equipment, slides, ball pits, bouncy castles and a dare-devil high-rise obstacle trail. And there’s a café selling freshly-made drinks and snacks.

10% off hair products Monday - Friday (not including sale items, gift packs and other special offers)

Bringing bespoke hairdressing to Church Street since 2004. Beaucatcher's ethos harks back to main street barber shops of old which were the information hubs of small towns. Bespoke hairdressing means time with your stylist to determine the best cut, colour and style for you.

10% off Monday-Friday. Excludes parties

This fabulous family cafe on Stoke Newington High Street has a great range of books and toys and a really lovely and healthy kids menu. Downstairs is a great space where lots of classes for pre-schoolers take place. This space is also available for children's parties and includes a dressing up corner, ball pit and soft play.

10% off food (dinner Sunday to Thursday & lunch Saturday & Sunday).
Valid for up to 7 guests. Excludes special days such as NYE or Valentines day, not valid with other offers.

Salut! in Islington offers a relaxed take on modern-European food. It's rated among Time Out's top 50 London restaurants 2017. This Essex Road restaurant with its open kitchen is incredibly welcoming and the food is exquisite. Time Out wrote: "This is high-falutin’ cuisine with real soul: each dish pimped to perfection, every ooh-la-la flourish made to earn its keep."

10% off sunglasses, free lens upgrades or £25 off purchases over £250. *Offers not to be used in conjunction with offers in store.

An independent optical boutique established in 2006 providing a relaxing environment with friendly qualified staff to help make the important decision of how to look and feel good in your choice of eyewear. They offer a unique range of optical and sunglass frames, updated regularly along with bespoke and vintage collections. The children's range is especially worth a look. All services are accompanied by professional, honest advice.

10% off "create your own parties"

The Ship of Adventures is a bookshop, gift-shop, café and events space run by The Hackney Pirates, an enterprising charity working to develop the literacy, confidence and perseverance of young people in Hackney. It's the perfect venue for kids parties where they can let their imaginations run wild!

15% off

Based in Stoke Newington, Naomi Tracz makes elegant and wearable jewellery using silver, gold and semi-precious stones. With a background in fine art and photography she enjoys experimenting with contrasts of light and texture, always striving for simplicity of line and form. Naomi’s hand made pieces are strictly limited edition and she also enjoys working to commission.

20% off second bra, following a free bra fitting. 10% off first order online

The Pantry Underwear is 'The Everyday Underwear Shop' that focuses on fit & value, without compromising on style.

Their collection is a concentrated, non-intimidating range of shapes by household names as well as little known designers.

Stocking bras in backs 28 > 44, and cups A > K, they offer an experienced bra fitting service (if desired) with no appointment necessary.

Flagship store on Camden Passage - 3 minutes from Angel tube

Also at Liberty London – 1 minute from Oxford Circus tube.

£5 tickets every Tuesday.

(New Releases only and only one discounted ticket per card)

The Rio is an independent Art Deco picture palace in Dalston, Hackney. They show a mixture of arthouse and mainstream films, all programmed by the in-house team and shown on a full-sized silver screen. There's a lovely cafe there and the cinema screens regular mother-and-baby movies on Thursdays and kids' movies on Saturdays.

Local Buyers Club members are also eligible for £5 tickets for holiday kids' screenings for all attendees and 10% off birthday hires.

Cafe Z Bar

10% off Monday-Friday. Excludes parties

Cafe Z Bar offers delicious Turkish cuisine with a British twist for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The venue has recently been refurbished and the menu includes a wide range of selected wines, craft beers from local breweries and cocktails.