Yardarm

Yardarm is a wine bar and cafe-restaurant on Francis Road in Leyton -- one of the key anchors of the pedestrianised independent strip that Time Out calls Leyton's "drag." Time Out's Leyton and Leytonstone area guide mentions Yardarm as the natural place to sit with a glass of wine while you wait for your washing to finish at the Francis Road laundrette -- a quintessentially Leyton image that captures perfectly the relaxed, community-minded character of the strip. Leytonstoner describes its outdoor offering as particularly appealing: "a Tuscan-style walled back garden which catches the afternoon rays through the vines," alongside a front pavement terrace.

The menu covers wines by the glass and bottle from a thoughtfully curated list alongside food boards, small plates and seasonal dishes. A relaxed, unhurried space that is particularly appealing in the afternoon and evening on Francis Road. Open from late morning to late evening. A Leyton institution for anyone who loves wine in a genuine neighbourhood setting.