I first heard about Broadway Market from Roberts London youtube channel and thought why not have a look sometime when I am over in East London, which on this day I was. From Columbia Road it was about a 20 minute walk, and to be honest there was not much of interest to write about. I wasn't that sure of the route, just the rough direction and as it turned out it was well signposted. One thing of interest was Hackney City Farm, however I didn't go in. I arrived at the southern end of the Market where the Regents Canal runs under the bridge. And yet again I had failed to do my research as there were no market stalls! Market only runs on a Saturday. Another one for the bucket list. First thing you notice is the Market Tavern on the corner opposite the Regents Canal I popped in for a pint. Nice light airy pub but expensive considering this is Hackney, gentrification or not. Was a decent pint though. I headed down the road passing various shops, pubs and cafes and then back up on the other side. Unlike Columbia Road there is something for everybody here and it was a lot more lively. I stopped for Pie and Mash at F. Cooke They were actually closed due to filming but as I saw a couple of guys eating I popped my head in and asked if they were open. They were but shutting in 20 minutes. I had the pie, mash & liquor. Pie was not as good as Goddards in Greenwich but the mash was and a much bigger portion and the liquor was amazing, thick and flavorsome. Now for those that have never had London Pie & Mash don't get your hopes up to high, its not fine dinning, but neither is the cost. I paid £4, its tasty filling food and homemade. Broadway Market has been in numerous films and TV series over the years, most notably the Barbershop featured in David Cronenberg's 2007 film Eastern Promises, scenes in 1947's Odd Man Out, the opening scenes of 1988's Buster starring Phil Collins and more recently ITV's The Bill -Cry Wolf. I headed out, crossed the road and joined the Regents Canal towards Angel.
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