Restaurant in London, United Kingdom
Elephant Hackney
100Pearl PointsCasual Hackney pick
About Elephant Hackney
Elephant Hackney is a practical Lower Clapton pick when you want an easy-to-book dinner with neighbourhood energy rather than a formal special-occasion setup. Saturday lunch is the useful daytime angle; dinner is better for date-night atmosphere. If you need a clearer cuisine or price signal, compare it with Mambow or Casa Fofò first.
Consider Elephant Hackney for a casual meal in London when the practical schedule fits your plans. The verified details are direct: it is closed Monday and Sunday, opens in the evening Tuesday to Saturday, has a Saturday 12–3 PM service before reopening in the evening.
The clearest planning angle is timing. Tuesday and Wednesday run 6–11 PM; Thursday and Friday run 6 PM–12 AM; Saturday runs 12–3 PM and 6 PM–12 AM. Dress code is casual, so it is better framed as an easygoing choice than a formal occasion room.
Choose it for a casual London meal, not an over-specified brief
Published verified details for Elephant Hackney are limited, so avoid building the plan around unconfirmed specifics such as cuisine, signature dishes, price, seating format, or awards. If those details matter for the occasion, confirm them directly before booking.
For comparison, you might also look at Casa Fofò, Dalla, Leo's, Mambow, or The Pizza Room - Hackney, depending on the kind of meal you want. Use those names as planning references rather than assumptions about Elephant Hackney's menu or format.
Lunch versus dinner: Saturday is the flexible play
Saturday is the only verified lunch window, from 12–3 PM. Dinner is available Tuesday and Wednesday from 6–11 PM, Thursday and Friday from 6 PM–12 AM, Saturday from 6 PM–12 AM. Elephant Hackney is closed on Monday and Sunday.
For wider planning, use our full London restaurants guide, plus the London guides for hotels, bars, wineries, experiences. Other options can be useful for planning, but keep any final decision grounded in confirmed details for Elephant Hackney itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Elephant Hackney?
Elephant Hackney is in London and has a casual dress code. It is open Tuesday and Wednesday from 6–11 PM, Thursday and Friday from 6 PM–12 AM, Saturday from 12–3 PM and 6 PM–12 AM. It is closed Monday and Sunday.
Can I eat at the bar at Elephant Hackney?
Bar seating is not a verified detail, so confirm directly with Elephant Hackney if that matters to your plan. If you are comparing casual options, The Pizza Room - Hackney is another name to consider.
Can Elephant Hackney accommodate groups?
Group accommodation is not a verified detail, so contact Elephant Hackney directly for party-size questions. The confirmed planning details are its London location, casual dress code, weekly opening hours.
Is Elephant Hackney good for a special occasion?
It may work if the occasion suits a casual setting, but verified details do not include awards, price, cuisine, tasting-menu format, or private-dining information. For a more occasion-led comparison, you could also look at Casa Fofò, Dalla, Leo's, or Mambow.
How far ahead should I book Elephant Hackney?
Booking lead time is not verified, so check availability directly. The confirmed hours are Tuesday and Wednesday 6–11 PM, Thursday and Friday 6 PM–12 AM, Saturday 12–3 PM and 6 PM–12 AM; Elephant Hackney is closed Monday and Sunday.
Location
43 Lower Clapton Rd, Lower Clapton, London E5 0NS, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom
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How it compares in Hackney and nearby London
Elephant Hackney is the easier, room-led choice in this set: useful when the priority is a Lower Clapton dinner that should not require heavy planning. Mambow is the clearer value pick if Malaysian food and a ££ bracket are part of the brief; it gives the decision more shape before you arrive.
For a casual fallback, The Pizza Room - Hackney is the safer move for groups who want a simple, lower-commitment meal. Leo's and Dalla are better cross-shops when the group cares more about the overall evening rhythm than a fixed cuisine category.
If this is a bigger celebration and budget is less sensitive, Casa Fofò gives a clearer Modern European £££ signal. Choose Elephant Hackney when convenience, Hackney atmosphere, booking ease matter more than a defined splurge format.
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