Borough Wines

Borough Wines has a few branches in London and Kent. In Borough Market, Stoke Newington, and Deal in Kent. But their little shop in Wilton Way in Hackney is bringing the wonderful world of wine to Hackney. It is a small shop, but they definitely know their wines and are happy to advise and pair with food. It is a perfect example of Hackney's new shining star in the gourmet firmament of London. Just opposite is new restaurant Mayfields, just down the road, Violet, a great American bakery, and a little bit further along the road, you can eat at Railroad, and around the corner, the Spurstowe arms. It is a sign of the money that has flooded in to Hackney in the last few years, as prices, like in many shops in Hackney are not particularly cheap, but it's a joyful shopping experience, and good to support local shops.