Docklands and surrounding areas Area Guide
A locals' guide to Docklands and surrounding areas
Where do Docklands and surrounding areas locals go?
Pho House
After trying nearly all of the Vietnamese restaurants on Kingsland Road, this is by far the best. The setting is cool with graffiti style art on the walls and the service is excellent compared to other places on the same road. Complimentary tea and watermelon at the end is exactly what is needed after trying the extensive menu of pho, noodles, summer rolls and fresh fish.Read more
Hackney Walk
The upcoming home for fashion designers. Hackney Walk is a fashion district located within East London. It is a new ultimate luxury shopping experience that consists of many major and luxury designer brands. Hackney Walk is a trendy hub for great urban food, leisure and community activities. It is amazing, as Hackney is such a diverse and energetic area in London!Read more
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"Canary Wharf lends its name to the fact that food produce was imported here from the Canary Islands."
Hackney Walk is the ultimate luxury shopping experience in East London.
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What locals say about Docklands and surrounding areas
“Canning town is somewhat overlooked by most buyers, but it has some of the best transport links in London, DLR, Jubilee Line, CrossRail (soon) the Emirates Airline and City Airport - so for access to London it offers excellent value to potential property buyers. And with the new high street, shops, facilities and general improvements (including London City Island.) With a lot of new houses and flats, this can only bring more retail and business to the area, so it's a place to keep an eye on. Zone 2/3 and on the night service, buses to everywhere and the Excel is nearby too so it's a bustling place when any exhibitions are on too. I have also heard that the new properties at Royal Gateway are aiming to become a Borough Market of East London - that would be amazing... ”
Mark
“I love Bethnal Green Gardens because there is a park inside for children and there is a spiderweb next to the park for older children Furthermore, there is a huge football pitch and a basketball area. Even though there is a football pitch and a basketball area, it is spacious. Also there is a grass hill that has dandelions all over. To add to this there is a library next to Bethnal Green Gardens. In addition, the whole area is clean, plus the community that work there are very kind, generous and helpful.”
Rehena
“Whitechapel is a very affordable area, yet very convenient to reach virtually any part of central London and the east, thanks to its vicinity to the city and the many tube lines that allow you to reach Canary Wharf, the south east, the Olympic village, the wapping area, the nightlife of Old Street and Shoreditch in a matter of minutes”
Michele
Activities near Docklands and surrounding areas
Grand Designs Live
Could your garden shed be a luxury sauna or your tree house a self contained eco pod? This contemporary home show based on the Channel 4 series provides plenty of innovative ideas for interiors, gardens, home improvement, self-build and renovations.Read more
Grass Roots Jazz Festival
The artists/bands performing at Grass Roots Jazz Festival are as follows: Abna Ankora Anna Chai Happy Garden Kora Williams Saurabh Shivakumar For more info about the full line-up and the artists/bands, please refer to the festival's official page: https://soulsa.co.uk/grass-roots-jazz-fest The DJs performing at Grass Roots Jazz Festival are as follows: Mr Boogie (Soulsa) Lex Blondin (Total Refreshment Centre/Church of Sound) Here On Earth DJs (LOOSE.fm) The Grass Roots Jazz Festival is an all-day live music extravaganza which will showcase some of the best London-based young and emerging jazz talent. In partnership with DASP (DJs Against Street Poverty), the festival will also be raising awareness and money for Street Storage - a London charity providing those experiencing homelessness with free, accessible and safe storage for their belongings. Find us at Rich Mix - a creative, cultural and community space located in the East End of London, just a stone's throw from Shoreditch High Street station and Brick Lane. With a carefully curated crop of DJs taking over in between and after the live music, including Lex Blondin (Total Refreshment Centre/Church of Sound) and the Here On Earth crew (LOOSE.fm), put the late May bank holiday weekend in your plans and prepare to party with a purpose. For more details about the festival, visit www.soulsa.co.uk/grass-roots-jazz-fest. Presented by Rich Mix. This is an 18+ eventRead more
Ed Gamble: Fresh Hell
Another 'bracing flurry of idiocy' from the comedian Ed Gamble.
Biff To The Future
Age Recommendation 12 and over Performance Dates 20 - 25 Apr 2026 Performance Times Mon - Thu & Sat 7pm, Fri 7.45pm, Sat 2.30pm Run time 70 mins (no interval) Content Warning TBC Venue Wilton's Music Hall About Biff To The Future Biff To The Future makes its London debut at Wilton’s Music Hall this spring, following it’s award-winning Edinburgh Fringe premiere in 2025! The iconic villain of Back To The Future takes centre stage in this comedic reimagination of Marty’s time-travelling escapades, turning the celebrated cinematic trilogy on its head from the perspective of Biff, the bully audiences love to hate. This new, heartfelt and unauthorised parody explores the highs and lows of a life chasing power, fame and fortune, reliving Biff’s encounters with Marty and Doc across the centuries. This Edinburgh Fringe Theatre Award 2025 winner is perfect for superfans and newcomers alike! Created and performed by Joseph Maudsley (as seen in the Reduced Shakespeare Company, FRIEND (The one with Gunther) and Potted Potter). Directed by double Olivier Award nominee Daniel Clarkson.Read more
Baller League
Armana Khan Presents: The Khanistan Tour London
Khanistan was a land that was created to leave stress behind and step into a world without borders - a night where music unites us, freedom guides us, and joy takes over. Expect the best world music, the best vibes, and a night to truly remember. Lineup TBA. If you have any queries or would like more information about access at Village Underground, please see or contact [email protected]. Presented by Furtado Global. This is an 18+ event. Valid ID required.Read more
Tiger Moth + The Dan Spanner Trio at Jamboree
A Friday night with Tiger Moth at Jamboree, playing a wild mix of world Gypsy folk punk, ranging from Balkan, Middle Eastern and Hispanic to Swing, often at dizzying speed - a bass and horn-driven blast of brilliant madness! The band take a range of music from across the world and set it to lyrics that teach you about a heroic Soviet submarine commander, the biomechanics of a hummingbird and a detailed explanation as to why we get red skies. In support is Spanner Jazz Punks and Spanner Big Band leader Dan Spanner, tonight playing with his trio. Expect psychedelic modal improvisations over rocky dance grooves, and unique punk trance with heavily affected sax and out there poetry. Jamboree food option: Our Zer kitchen is open from 5pm serving delicious Middle Eastern fusion food for you to enjoy a pre-gig meal/snack if you wish!Read more
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