Marrion's Bar

In Hackney, Marrion’s Bar channels a confident, ingredient-led spirit with a menu that favours flavour over fuss. Starters lean from British comfort to continental craft: think devilled crab rarebit alongside a board of Cobble Lane Charcuterie, where soppressata, saucisson, fennel and garlic salami set a savoury tone.

Heartier plates keep things familiar yet expressive. A chicken escalope alla vodka sauce nods to rich, vodka-laced indulgence, while a cheeseburger and fries delivers the kind of straight-talking satisfaction that never goes out of style. It is the sort of cooking that invites unhurried conversation and another forkful.

To finish, chocolate cake with pandan custard brings a fragrant twist, or keep it classic with cheese, figs and honey. With easy-going, bar-side conviviality, Marrion’s Bar suits grazing, lingering and sharing. Pull up a chair, follow your appetite, and let East London do the rest.