Hackney and surrounding areas Area Guide
A locals' guide to Hackney and surrounding areas
Where do Hackney and surrounding areas 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
Diddy's
Diddy's, a café by day and bustling bar by night is a cultural hub situated on the corner of Mare Street and beck road. Just a stone throw away from London fields, this bright and light space offers everything from coffee to their signature cocktails at reasonable prices creating an environment where patrons feel valued and where you "can have a night out without feeling like you have spent all your rent money" owned by Diddy herself.Read more
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
Did you know?
"'Pig swinging' became a popular sport in the 1700s after it was invented when pigs were walked from London Fields to Smithfield Market. It involved greasing their tails, swinging them round their heads and hurling them to see who could throw them the furthest."
The takeover of the Overground at Hackney Central has been fantastic for the local area - there's proposals for Crossrail 2 at this station too!
Alexandra Lega
Shoreditch's equally trendy neighbour, Hoxton has a well established arts and entertainment scene.
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Full of life and great people, Bethnal Green can confidently lay claim to being the heart of London...
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Explore Hackney and surrounding areas
What locals say about Hackney and surrounding areas
Activities near Hackney and surrounding areas
K2b Presents... We Chris You A Merry Blissmas
There is limited seating so please arrive early to avoid disappointment. The biggest names. The hottest new acts. The best mixed bills. Knock2bag Comedy Night, one of Time Out’s top 5 comedy clubs in London, weekly at MOTH Club, bringing you an eclectic mix of big names and handpicked ‘ones to watch’. Presented by Knock2Bag. This is an 18+ event.Read more
Ania Magliano
You know when you're trying to wee on a night out, and you're interrupted by a random girl who insists on telling you all her secrets even though you've never met? Imagine that, but she has a microphone. Ania Magliano is back!Read more
Eyoe Recommends: Music City + The North + Gloop Unit
EYOE Recommends returns to the Shacklewell Arms to showcase some of the best new artists around. Music City The North Gloop Unit More TBA Entry is free entry (first come first served). Please choose to add a donation if you are able to, all donations will go directly to War Child, read more about their work here: https://www.warchild.org.uk/ Presented by Eat Your Own Ears. This is an 18+ event.Read more
Girls of the Internet Soundsystem
We are doing a very special show at the legendary MOTH CLUB in London. We are bringing the full soundsystem for a special 4 hour daytime set in this legendary venue, with exclusive merch and many special guests. Not a gig to be missed!Read more
Cinderella
This festive season you shall go to the ball, as the magic of Cinderella comes to Hackney Empire! Cinderella dreams of a life full of love and adventure, and free from the clutches of her Ugly Sisters and Wicked Stepmother. When an invitation to the party of the year arrives, it might be just the ticket she needs. Throw in some glass slippers, a fairy godmother, and a little sparkle of magic and you’ve got yourself a pantomime that’s guaranteed to be the perfect fit! Directed by Clive Rowe and starring (in order of appearance) Jade Johnson as the Fairy Godmother, Siobhan James as Cinderella, Nicholas McLean as Buttons, Alexandra Waite-Roberts as Oblivia, the Wicked Stepmother, Kat B and George Heyworth as Flatula and Nausea, the Ugly Sisters, Chrissie Bhima as Dandini and Luke Latchman as Prince Charming. Get ready to see this classic rags to riches tale come to life in Hackney, featuring all your favourite pantomime ingredients. From an unbelievable cast to extravagant costumes; from audience participation to sensational song and dance numbers, make sure you book your tickets before the clock strikes twelve! Presented by Hackney Empire. BSL INTERPRETED: Saturday, 6th December, 1:30pm & 6:00pm, Thursday, 18th December, 1:30pm & 7:00pm RELAXED: Saturday, 6th December, 1:30pm DEMENTIA FRIENDLY Saturday, 6th December, 1:30pm AUDIO DESCRIBED Sunday, 7th December, 1:00pmRead more
Mixtape
Join us for our regular Rap & R&B Night with: \- $ebbuku \- Osi \- Savvie \- Ceasar C \- kyro \- Tomcarsnn \- Teknik \- rd \- The Parker Project Artists: We are always interested in hearing from talented artists. If you’d like to play at our future events, please get in touch at [email protected]. Refunds: Tickets are for the full event and not for individual artists. If an artist cancels your tickets are still valid for the event. We cannot offer refunds. Presented by REAL This is an 18+ eventRead more
Christopher Bliss' Valentine's Raunchfest
There is limited seating so please arrive early to avoid disappointment. The biggest names. The hottest new acts. The best mixed bills. Knock2bag Comedy Night, one of Time Out’s top 5 comedy clubs in London, weekly at MOTH Club, bringing you an eclectic mix of big names and handpicked ‘ones to watch’. Presented by Knock2Bag. This is an 18+ event.Read more
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