The Empress

The Empress is a beautiful Victorian pub and dining room on Lauriston Road in the heart of Victoria Park Village, one of the most beloved gastropubs in the neighbourhood and a natural gathering point for local residents, Victoria Park visitors and the growing community of food lovers who make the pilgrimage to E9 for its excellent independent restaurant scene. Described on its own website as serving "modern British food, good wine and local beers and ales," The Empress has cultivated a loyal local following for the quality of its cooking alongside the warmth and atmosphere of a genuinely well-run Victorian pub.

The menu covers seasonal modern British dishes alongside a carefully chosen selection of wines and a range of local and regional beers and ales. A Sunday lunch at The Empress is a Victoria Park Village institution. The dining room combines the original Victorian pub features with a comfortable, relaxed dining atmosphere. Open daily for food and drinks. Booking recommended for weekends.