March Spring Break closure
In preparation for the warmer weather, Dalston Curve Garden and Cafe will be closing to the general public for a Spring break, from 20 March until April, to allow us to reorganise our cafe operation and undertake essential maintenance.
Until the Spring break, the Garden and Cafe will be open at the following times:
Wednesday 15 & Thursday 16 March: 1-6pm
Friday 17 March: 1-8pm
Saturday 18 March: 12noon-8pm
Sunday 19 March: 12noon-7pm
While the Garden is closed to the general public, our community mornings for older people on Tuesdays and for the Hackney Dudes group on Fridays will continue every week, so that members can still meet together, take part in creative activities and enjoy nutritious breakfast and lunch.
We look forward to seeing you back in the Garden in April.
We are unable to make the Garden available for private hire
Dalston Curve Garden was created in 2010 to offer green space to local residents in this built up part of Hackney where there is limited green public space and few people have their own gardens. This is why we do not hire the Garden or any part of it for private events, as we are committed to making this much needed green space available for as many days and hours as possible, for everyone to enjoy, for free.
We are unable to reserve tables and we set a limit on group sizes
Spaces within the Garden are relatively small and the overall capacity of the Garden is limited. This means that we cannot accommodate birthday parties or gatherings of more than 8 people. We are unable to reserve tables so advise that on busy days, in particular Saturdays, you may have to queue for entrance to the Garden and for seating.
Location
Entrance to the Garden is located next to the Hackney Peace Carnival Mural, at 13 Dalston Lane, E8 3DF
Getting to the Garden
The Garden is two minutes walk from Dalston Junction Overground and about five minutes walk from Dalston Kingsland Overground stations.
Buses 30, 38, 56, 242 and 277 stop just outside the Garden and 67, 76, 149 and 243 all stop on nearby Kingsland High Street.
Access
The Garden is accessible for wheelchairs and buggies, although please be aware that we have a number of bark-chip paths.
There is an accessible toilet on site.
Alcohol in the Garden
No alcohol can be brought in for consumption in the Garden. We are a licensed premises selling a range of wine, cider, beer and spirits.
Café, Pizzas and Food in the Garden
Our café sells a range of alcohol and teas, coffees, and home made botanically inspired cakes.
Latto’s Pizzas are taking their annual winter break. We look forward to welcoming them back to the Garden in Spring 2023 when they will be once again serving pizzas from our wood-fired oven on Saturdays and Sundays.
You are very welcome to bring in your own food to the Garden, but we ask you to take away all of your own rubbish afterwards for disposal back at home.
Bike Parking
We are unable to accommodate bike parking inside the Garden, due to lack of space. However there are bike stands directly opposite the Curve Garden on Dalston Square, so do remember to bring your bike lock when you are visiting.
Dogs
You are welcome to bring your dog to the Garden, but we ask that you keep them on a lead at all times, keep them away from flower beds and help keep the Garden clean and safe by ‘poop scooping’.
