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The Barrel Boulangerie French bakery in Hackney, London

Hours not listed Hygiene 4 – Good E8 1HA
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The Barrel Boulangerie – french bakery in Hackney, London
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Opening hours

Thu 15:11
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About this bakery

About The Barrel Boulangerie

At 316 Mare Street, E8 1HA you will find The Barrel Boulangerie, a French bakery serving Hackney, London. The French influence shows in the viennoiserie: croissants, pains au chocolat and crusty baguettes. It is one of 5 The Barrel Boulangerie locations we list across the UK.

We do not hold confirmed hours for this particular branch – station and shopping-centre branches often open earlier and close later than high-street ones. The Food Standards Agency register lists a hygiene rating of 4/5, awarded on 18 January 2025 by Hackney.

The nearest public transport is Hackney Central station, about 2 minutes away on foot (156 m). It is not the only option nearby: there are 8 more bakeries within a kilometre, so a bakery crawl is easily done. It is about 4.1 mi from the centre of London. On-site details we know about: wheelchair accessible, indoor seating and vegetarian options.

Information from OpenStreetMap, the Food Standards Agency and our own research, last checked May 2026. Suggest an edit.

What's on the counter

Menu highlights

Typical bakes for a French bakery like this, with indicative prices.

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Pains (Breads)

  • Boule au levainVVGDF£4.65Round sourdough boule with a deep, caramelised crust.
  • Pain de campagneVVGDF£4.55Rustic country loaf made with wheat and a little rye on a levain starter.
  • Fougasse aux olivesVVGDF£3.90Leaf-shaped Provençal bread with olives and herbes de Provence.

Viennoiseries

  • Brioche au sucreV£2.20Individual brioche bun glazed and topped with crunchy pearl sugar.
  • CroissantV£2.35Classic all-butter croissant with a crisp shell and buttery, airy layers.
  • Chouquettes (bag of 10)V£4.20Little choux puffs studded with pearl sugar, light and addictive.

Pâtisseries

  • Flan pâtissierV£4.00Thick slice of vanilla custard tart with a burnished top.
  • Tarte aux pommesV£3.30Thin apple slices fanned over compote in buttery pastry.
  • Éclair au caféV£4.95Choux pastry finger with coffee crème pâtissière and coffee fondant.

Usually busy

Estimate
6am9am12pm3pm6pm

Modelled from typical footfall for french bakerys and this shop's opening hours – not live data.

Food hygiene rating

4 – Good

Inspected18 January 2025
Local authorityHackney
Food handlingGood
Cleanliness & premisesGood
Food safety managementGenerally satisfactory

Source: Food Standards Agency. A rating reflects hygiene standards on the day of inspection.

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Getting there

StationDistanceWalk
Hackney Central Rail156 m2 min
Hackney Downs Rail0.3 mi7 min
London Fields Rail0.4 mi10 min

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Questions about The Barrel Boulangerie

Where is The Barrel Boulangerie?

The Barrel Boulangerie is at 316 Mare Street, Hackney, London E8 1HA. Use the map on this page or the Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze buttons for turn-by-turn directions.

What is the nearest station to The Barrel Boulangerie?

Hackney Central is the closest, about 156 m away – roughly a 2-minute walk.

What food hygiene rating does The Barrel Boulangerie have?

It holds a rating of 4 – Good, from an inspection on 18 January 2025 by Hackney. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency.

Is The Barrel Boulangerie wheelchair accessible?

Yes, it is recorded as wheelchair accessible.

How can I contact The Barrel Boulangerie?

You can call The Barrel Boulangerie on +44 20 8985 3619. For cake orders, ring a few days ahead.

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