What to order at Towpath

Signature drink
Filter coffee
Editor tip
Open March to October only, daytime only, outdoor seats by the towpath. No bookings, cash and card.
CuisineCafé
Price£
Neighborhoodhackney
HoursTue 08:00-20:00, Wed 08:00-20:00, Thu 08:00-21:00, Fri 08:00-21:00, Sat 09:00-23:00, Sun 09:00-23:00
Signature drinkFilter coffee
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Tip: Open March to October only, daytime only, outdoor seats by the towpath. No bookings, cash and card.

Location

Address: 42 De Beauvoir Crescent, London N1 5SB

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