Renegade Urban Winery

Renegade Urban Winery is a unique addition to Walthamstow's growing food and drink scene, sitting on an industrial estate alongside other taprooms and bakery hatches. The space is split between the production area below and the dining room on the mezzanine, where you can still see the barrels and steel wine drums while you eat. It's at its most vibrant on Sundays, when the place fills with families and groups enjoying the roast.

The Sunday roast beef is the main draw - you get thickly cut beef, pillowy Yorkshire puddings, and a generous amount of gravy. It's a solid, satisfying meal, though the meat could be a touch more tender. The cauliflower cheese is definitely worth ordering as an extra - the sauce is creamy and thick with a nice crispy top. The weekday menu changes frequently and runs the gamut from char siu skewers to baba ganoush, but it's generally hit-or-miss. Stick to Sundays if you want the full experience with the fairy lights and that big group energy.

The wine selection focuses on their own urban winery production, with skin contact Riesling being a standout. It's a great spot for those who want to try something different from the typical London wine bar, and the industrial setting adds to the character. Just be prepared for the weekday menu to be inconsistent - Sundays are when Renegade really shines.