Old Street Area Guide
A locals' guide to Old Street
Where do Old Street locals go?
Why not explore the nearby areas of
shoreditch,
barbican,
hoxton,
clerkenwell,
spitalfields,
city,
islington,
aldgate,
de beauvoir town,
and whitechapel
Did you know?
"In its site on Bishopsgate since 1804, Dirty Dick's was named after warehouse owner Richard Bentley who refused to wash or clean after the death of his fiancee. He became a legend in the area and his legacy lives on in the name."
There are some fantastic restaurants next to London Liverpool Street perfect for a quick bite to eat at lunch or before a long journey.
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Andrew Phillips
There are loads of great shops, bars and restaurants surrounding Spitalfields Market and only a short walk from Liverpool Street.
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James Glen
The Barbican Estate's striking architecture defines Clerkenwell and the surrounding areas in the City.
Tim Standing
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What locals say about Old Street
“A very central location without the overwhelming buzz of London's tourist hotspots.”
Gabriel
Activities near Old Street
Music of Light and Colour
"Colour is the keyboard, the eyes are the hammers, the soul is the piano with many strings." — Kandinsky How do we ‘see’ music, or ‘hear’ images? From Newton’s colour scales assigning tones to the rainbow, artists and composers have long explored the deep connections between sound and vision. Kandinsky’s Compositions and Improvisations; Klee’s polyphonic paintings, and Scriabin’s synaesthetic craft all reveal the scintillating interplay of visual and sonic art. This lecture traces their co-evolution and shared language, from spectral composers to technological translations of light into rhythm and melody, uncovering the hidden spectrum where music and colour intertwine.Read more
Lgso Winter Concert 2026
Elgar - Cockaigne Overture Tippett - Ritual dances (Midsummer Marriage) Vaughan Williams - Symphony number 2 (London Symphony)
Fewi Walk - Jack The Ripper Walk With Gary Egerton
We meet at Liverpool Street Station and visit the Whitechapel/Spitalfields area which in 1888 was the scene known to Scotland Yard as the Whitechapel Incident of 1888. Perhas better known as the murders of Jack the Ripper. Without doubt, the most famous set of murders in the world. The walk will include visiting some of the murder sites and hearing the stories, as well as learning about the living conditions of the poor in this area at the time. There are over 200 theories of who Jack the Ripper was. Walkers to make their own way to Liverpool Street Station and meet at the Kinder Transport statueinside the station, outside the main tube entrance by 9.50am to then go and meet the guide, Gary Egerton. Please wear appropriate clothing for the weather and comfortable walking shoes. Non members welcome. If this event is sold out, please add your name to the Waiting List in case of cancellations.Read more
Total Immersion: Icelandic Chill - Chamber and Choral Icelandic Treasures
The human voice is the oldest of all instruments, and in the untamed landscape of Iceland, song can often be the strongest sound of all. Sofi Jeannin conducts the BBC Singers in a voyage of discovery through Iceland’s centuries-old vocal tradition: timeless harmonies, both ancient and ultra-modern. First, though, the superb young artists of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama perform chamber music by Icelandic composers. “Everyone in my family was musicians, so it was the normal thing to do in my household” says composer Hildur Guðnadóttir, and amid the epic solitude of Iceland this is music with an intensely human soul – finding beauty in isolation, and glowing with emotion in the long Northern nights. Programme to include works by... Hildur Guðnadóttir Viktor Orri Árnason Þorkell SigurbjörnssonRead more
R'n'B Brunch Party
Get ready to take it Back to the Old Skool with the ultimate R'n'B edition at one of Shoreditch's finest spots! Hailed by Time Out and the Evening Standard as 'London's best Hip-hop R&B nights,' this party is a must for lovers of 90s to 2015 R'n'B. Expect to hear classics from Aaliyah, TLC, Usher, Destiny's Child, and more! With a killer DJ lineup featuring Emily Rawson (BBC 1Xtra), Sandra Omari, Pavlos, and Miss Gower, alongside hosting by Teddy, the night promises non-stop vibes. Get your tickets now for Back To The Old Skool: R'n'B Edition in London!Read more
Hip-hop Vs Rnb New Years Eve 2025
NYE 2025 - We’re shutting down The Shoreditch with the ultimate HIP-HOP vs R&B takeover! We’re keeping it simple this festive season and throwing a HUGE New Year’s Eve celebration across two state of the art rooms, each dedicated to the biggest tracks and iconic moments from Hip-Hop and R&B. Room 1: hip-hop Nonstop energy featuring: Drake, 50 Cent, Cardi B, Aitch, Lil Baby, DaBaby, Lil Nas X, A$AP Rocky, Kanye West, Skepta, J Hus, Jay-Z plus the greatest classics from Biggie, 2Pac, Wu-Tang Clan, N.W.A, Missy Elliott, Outkast, DMX, Tribe Called Quest & more. Room 2: r&b All the smooth, soulful and sing-along R&B gems from: TLC, Usher, SZA, Destiny’s Child, Chris Brown, SWV, Ashanti, Mary J. Blige, Aaliyah, Bryson Tiller, Summer Walker alongside timeless favourites from Mariah Carey, Ne-Yo, Jhene Aiko, Monica & Brandy and loads more feel-good classics. The BEST Hip-Hop & R&B DJs on the London club circuit! INSANE drinks deals House Party Style Red Cups State of the art sound & lighting Great vibes The ULTIMATE NYE Hip-Hop & R&B Experience! The Shoreditch 145 Shoreditch High Street London E1 6je Important info: 18+ No physical ID, no entry DOORS OPEN @ 9PM! We recommend you arrive at 8:45PM to avoid queues. This event will sell out in advance and is expected to be extremely BUSY! DRESS CODE : No tracksuits. R.O.A.R Info Email: [email protected] WhatsApp: 07590834117 (No calls) Tickets are subject to availability, and are non-refundable. Presented by Churchill Marketing Ltd. This is an 18+ eventRead more
Silk Street Sinfonietta
The Silk Street Sinfonietta presents an evening of 20th-century repertoire at St Giles Cripplegate on 9 January at 7pm, conducted by Antoine Veillerette and featuring soloist Violetta Suvini. Ruth Crawford-Seeger Andante for Strings Witold Lutosawski Musique funbre Bla Bartk String Quartet No. 4 movts 3+4 (arr. for chamber ensemble) Andrzej Panufnik Landscape Andrzej Panufnik Violin Concerto (soloist: Violetta Suvini) This concert brings together modernist works for strings alongside Panufniks violin concerto. Afterparty details will be sent to all ticket-holders. St Giles Cripplegate, 9 January, 7:00pmRead more
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