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Stoke Newington Church Street

Thirty Years of Good Food & Good Company

A family-run kitchen you can trust, since 1994

Serving Since
1994
Open For
Breakfast, Brunch & Dinner
Also Pouring
Coffee, Wine & Cocktails
A dish being finished at The Blue Legume
Est. 1994

Thirty years on Stoke Newington Church Street.

Same street, same warm welcome. Three generations of regulars have pulled up a chair at The Blue Legume since 1994 — thirty years of practice getting it right, one plate at a time.

Read Our Story
A dish and a glass of wine at The Blue Legume Bread and mezze at The Blue Legume
01 — Our Story

Three decades in the making.

Since 1994, The Blue Legume has been part of the rhythm of Stoke Newington Church Street. Executive Chef and owner Mehmet Gurbuz — over thirty years in the kitchen, the last ten of them here in London — cooks food built on Turkish, Greek, Italian and French traditions: made to be shared, enjoyed and remembered.

Mehmet Gurbuz
Executive Chef & Owner
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Booking ahead is always a good idea.

Monday–Saturday 8:30am–10:30pm • Sunday 8:30am–10:00pm

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Find Your Way

Everything you need, one table away.

03 — Space for Moments

Large tables, birthdays and private gatherings.

If you'd like to arrange a table for a larger group or a private event, drop us a line at marketing@thebluelegume.com. Please check our opening hours before sending a booking request.

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Private events at The Blue Legume
04 — Loved Locally

What guests are saying.

4.4★ on Google • 4.1★ on Restaurant Guru

“Fantastic family run cafe and restaurant in Stoke Newington.”

Tripadvisor Review

“The food, the service and the ambiance was excellent as always.”

Quandoo Review

“I've had a lovely experience at Blue Legume this evening!”

Restaurant Guru Review
05 — Before You Book

Quick answers.

How long have you been open?

Since 1994 — over thirty years serving Stoke Newington Church Street.

What are your opening hours?

Monday–Saturday 8:30am–10:30pm, Sunday 8:30am–10:00pm. Breakfast is served until 4pm and the kitchen closes at 10:30pm.

Can I book a table for a large group?

For larger groups or private events, email marketing@thebluelegume.com and our team will help you plan it.

Do you take walk-ins?

We're happy to seat walk-ins when space allows, though booking ahead is recommended, especially at weekends.

Can you cater for dietary requirements?

Just let us know when you book and our kitchen will do its best to accommodate you.

Who do I contact for press or supplier enquiries?

Reach us at marketing@thebluelegume.com — that's also our general contact address.

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HoursMon–Sat 8:30am–10:30pm • Sun 8:30am–10:00pm
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