Columbia Road Area Guide
A locals' guide to Columbia Road
Where do Columbia Road locals go?
Broadway Market
Broadway Market is the exact place to go to experience the best of what east London has to offer, with its fantastic range of food stalls, restaurants, shops and pubs! If you go in the summer, be sure to grab a beer and head over to London Fields, where the standard BBQ doesn't exist.Read more
Why not explore the nearby areas of
shoreditch,
hoxton,
spitalfields,
bethnal green,
de beauvoir town,
whitechapel,
aldgate,
dalston,
barbican,
and city
Did you know?
"Brick Lane offers the highest concentration of curry houses in Britain."
Bethnal Green, with its close proximity to Shoreditch, is a popular and vibrant area where there's always something exciting going on!
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Andrew Phillips
The arrival of the London Overground in Haggerston has really opened up this area for commuters.
Alexandra Lega
Full of life and great people, Bethnal Green can confidently lay claim to being the heart of London...
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Activities near Columbia Road
District 13 - Live In London
Gotobeat is excited present an unforgettable night with District 13 supported by Ronja Joel in London. Join us on Friday, March 20, at Strongroom in Shoreditch. District 13 District 13 is a heavy alternative rock band hailing from London, UK, known for infusing Heavy Metal and Punk to create a unique sound, often described as a cross between Black Sabbath and The Ramones. The band comprises Jon Wild on vocals and guitar, Alessio Barba on bass (who joined in March 2024), and Asen Milushev on drums. They released their debut album, "Soma," on July 15, 2019, which received positive reviews. Notable tracks include "Soma," "First Impressions," and "Wild Flowers," with "Is This The Way" being featured in the 2020 movie "Yatagan." District 13 has performed at significant events such as the Hills of Rock festival in Bulgaria in 2018 and 2022, and most recently opened for Judas Priest at the Sofia arena on July 19, 2024. The band also has a history of performing at the Wychwood festival and reaching the Glastonbury Pilton Stage finals. Presented by Gotobeat. This is an 18+ event. This venue has a strict No ID, No entry Policy. Physical government photo ID required, we do not accept photos or copies of ID’s.Read more
Deep into Soul
DIS returns to the wonderful 93 Feet East for the first party of 2026, bringing a full venue day into night takeover across four rooms of music. Expect international headline guests alongside trusted community favourites and DIS debutants delivering a solid stacked lineup! Most importantly the friendly, high energy experience DIS is known for. Join us as we say hello to 2026 in true DIS style...Read more
Bexblu With Paul Stephan
BexBlu has been celebrated for his fusion of grime vocals with mellow, jazz-inflected production. Positioning himself as a key figure in the new wave of UK rap, he has racked up millions of views and streams in the process.Read more
Art
ART returns after a 4 year hiatus... No Lineups, No Genres, No Boundaries.
Grimm Grimm + Kohhei Matsuda + The Kittens
Myths of the Far Future 2017 Grimm Grimm the experimental folk/pop project of London-based singer-song writer Koichi Yamanoha. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4IQ7S4JpXQ Kohhei Matsuda The guitarlist from the 4 piece acid punk band Bo Ningen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5qWVRXJCao&t=1466s The Kittens Alchmic singer songwriter Bryan Mills plays rare solo show https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpiQY4Fw2Z0 Open: 7:30 Start: 800 Entry: FreeRead more
The Disco Express 9th Birthday Bash: The Wild Violets, Bustin' Loose, Tatiana, Crystal Touch
London collective The Disco Express are back celebrating their 9th birthday in our DJ booth! Their DJs define the high-energy house and disco revelry we are all about here... The birthday edition will certainly be producing some big surprises on the night. We can't wait to be sent into Disco paradise once again. Presented by Metropolis (Venue). This is an 18+ eventRead more
Honey Motel + Wisdom Teeth
Short Waves presents... Honey motel: Tuning into their radio waves brings indie sleaze with a woozy grin - seductive, self-aware, and just a little bit sideways. Honey Motel formed in the rehearsal rooms of Liverpool, rooted in the teenage friendship of guitarist Sam Meredith and bassist Jack Hughes. The pair laid the early foundations of the band before drummer Lew Fogg joined in the winter of 2023, locking in the rhythm section. With the groove in place, they brought in Freddie Griggs to lead the outfit in April 2024. Their debut as a four-piece came at Liverpool Sound City 2024, diving headfirst into the live circuit. Since then, they’ve played Y Not Festival, Stockton Calling Festival and joined the Lottery Winners for a couple of shows, supporting their 2025 number-one album KOKO. With Motel FM launching in 2025, Honey Motel are broadcasting their new signal: a six-track EP capturing their blend of indie, dreamy, and sleazy sound. Think the rhythms of The Horrors, Talking Heads, Vacations, and Backseat Lovers. Add the lyrical wit of Mac DeMarco and King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, topped with vocals as powerful as Nothing But Thieves and Sam Fender. Somewhere in that mix, you’ll find Honey Motel. Bright, buoyant, pop-centric songwriting...Honey Motel continue their rise" - CLASH Wisdom teeth Hard hitting Melodic Alt Rockers from London FFO Don Broco, Foo Fighters Presented by Short Waves. This is an 18+ eventRead more
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