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  "path": "/2026/04/20/empire-tavern-opens-on-hackneys-mare-street/",
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  "textContent": "All-day dining, local craft beer and community hub Empire Tavern, a new pub diner, opened on Friday 20th March, located conveniently next to Hackney Empire. It brings together the expertise of Taverns East Pub Group (Leytonstone Tavern and Tavern On The Hill) and East London Brewing Co. in a joint venture to revive the iconic Victorian pub, The Britannia, which was destroyed in World War II. Taverns East are renowned for their superb burgers, earning National Burger Awards finalist status in 2023. Hackney residents can now enjoy the same passionate approach to quality that has made the Leytonstone Tavern and Tavern on the Hill (Walthamstow) beloved local fixtures. Designed as a vibrant space for locals, workers and theatre-goers alike, Empire Tavern sits at the heart of Hackney’s social and cultural scene, as part of the Hackney Empire and opposite Hackney Town Hall. The venue blends pub warmth with destination dining, craft drinks and a carefully curated programme of music and events. Food is central to the concept, with casual all-day dining running from breakfast and lunch through to evening dining, pre-theatre and Sunday roasts. The evening menu features the much revered Leytonstone Tavern burgers, having earned a reputation the old-fashioned [...]",
  "title": "Empire Tavern Opens On Hackney’s Mare Street"
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