Dalston Eastern Curve Garden

Although it was winter, the garden still had some colours and signs of flowers to come in this peaceful slightly hidden public garden.

Beautiful serene garden with seating areas , with a bar selling coffee & beers. It was busy at lunchtime, with locals bringing their own food in.

Fantastic community garden that supports a great community. We will return, looking forward to exploring during warmer weather.

Came across this by chance! Such a surprise to find such a hidden gem! Perfect relaxed setting to have a drink and enjoy the nice weather. I love that they haven't placed too many tables or too close to each other so it makes it feel less busy. The atmosphere was lovely and not too rowdy. Totally love it and will be coming back.

A lovely green space in the city with plenty of tables for eating, drinking, or working remotely. The unique decor adds to the relaxed atmosphere.

just moved to dalston and this has immediately become my favourite spot to just sit and relax for a couple of hours <3 super nice community feel! 🌿

What a beautiful place!! Complete accidental find and now I want to share so others can enjoy just as much as we did.

Beautiful urban green space with relaxed sitting spots and no need to purchase anything from their bar to enjoy it. People bring their own food and drinks, but also the prices at the bar are decent. On weekends there are pop-up stalls selling pottery and handcrafts. Definitely a nice quiet break spot at the heart of bustling Dalston.

Lovely little park. There are what seem to be found objects and furniture decorating the park, plenty of social seating, including old vintage-y couches beneath some shade. Rather romantic. There's also a bar serving coffee, hot chocolate, tea, chai, beer, and wine. (See photos for menu.) I had the chai and it tasted a bit odd to me; I didn't finish it. That's the only reason this review isn't five stars. There are a lot of low-tech arts and crafts decorative elements here that are very well done. The effect is absolutely charming. I think if they added puppies, I would have fainted from the adorableness of it all.

A London favorite! I'm surprised there are only a few reviews but then again I don't want it to get too popular either. It's the cafe I've always dreamed of. Perfect place to relax, get work done, and enjoy nature. Might not be so fun during a rainy day but perfect for sun. The menu is simple too (no food) but the ambiance makes up for it. Hella chill!

Beautiful garden to have a cup of tea or a pint with friends. As Alex and Zara mention - it really is a hidden gem. So many people walk right by it without realizing that right next to Dalston station you'll find such a zen and beautiful space. It has a charming capacity to transport you to a completely different place right in the heart of East London. It's community run and all the more cozy for it! Worth a stop - not sure why more people aren't writing about Eastern Curve..

A hidden oasis in the heart of Dalston, an area really lacking in its green and pleasant space. Describing itself as a meeting place for people and plants Volunteer run, the Curve acts as a community space for the local East-enders Opened in summer 2010, the garden was created on the Eastern Curve railway line which once linked Dalston Junction Station to the North London Line. It's come a long way since then. Flowers and plants are growing everywhere, with veggies and herbs all around. I love the cute home-made scarecrows and the drink carton bird seed boxes hanging from the trees. There's a large wooden pavilion which hosts different community projects and classes - gardening, gargoyle sculpting, BBQs - you name it. Last Sunday I saw couples dancing together in sensuous rhythms for the African Tango picnic at the curve. I'm hesitant to post this lest it becomes crazy with hipster types. People must already know about it - however it wasn't busy last Sunday despite the intermittent sunshine. A far more pleasant way than London Fields to whittle away an East London afternoon in, They allow food and drink as long as you clean you up after yourself. I imagine a very welcome addition if you live in the area.

*Love this place* Such a sweet little unassuming garden, I don't think most people who walk past it realise it's there! This is a small, community run garden with a few chairs and tables, lots of green leafy areas to sit, a reasonably clean toilet and a jolly lovely vibe. Most recently, I went here for a picnic with a friend, and sat amongst mums & babies, dalston hipsters, and a troupe of hi-vis wearing construction workers having a lunch break from the nearby roadworks they were tending to. They run events every now and again at weekends which seem worth popping into if you're nearby. A perfect place to pop by and read your metro, munch your lunch or contemplate your day - made even more special by the fact that it's created and managed by volunteers - I know that sounds sappy, but it makes me love Dalston Curve even more :)

This place will just make you feel good :) Maybe it's being surrounded by so much greenery in the middle of zone 2. Maybe it's the community feel, with people scattered all around the garden, drinking coffee, reading papers and playing games. Maybe it's the funky disco ball twinkling in the greenhouse at the back where the locals grow their own veggies. All I know is that I want to bottle up all the good vibes and positive energy from this place and hand it out to sad people on the street to make them feel better. Perfect for a cosy drink on a summer's eve or just a bit of chillout time - I watched a beautiful sunset here with two mates and was thankful that we'd wandered in to investigate rather than walking straight past with the crowd. And now you know what to do too!

Charming secret garden just across Dalston Junction station. Very spacious, quiet place - rare find in this area. Staff, beer, vibe - all get 5 stars

Seldom do I fall so in love with a café. It does happen from time to time, but everything needs to be perfect. Usually the food is good but the music is too loud, the food is mediocre but the interior is really cool. The worst that can happen in Dalston Eastern Curve Garden? It might rain on your food. This beautifully placed café has no loud music, offers some delicious cakes, coffee and reasonably priced tea. There is wifi. On a sunny day, little is better than reading a book or writing on your laptop in this garden oasis. And it really is a garden oasis. There's lavender, colourful flowers, a good mix of seating and there is a little bit of shelter. Many families drop in, a few community projects are in and out, a few individuals just wile away the hours here. If this were closer to me, it would be my (seasonal) local.

A little gem in east london. Excellent customer service. Had a very nice conservation with the owner on its history. Run by mostly volunteers as a social enterprise. It's a great place to come have some quite time and maybe a drink. It's more than capable of accommodating large crowds and often has good music. It has a wonderful atmosphere. The only drawback is the 2 toilets that can have a long que when the venue is busy. But then you have time for the beautiful flowers.