Old Street Area Guide
A locals' guide to Old Street
Where do Old Street 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
Why not explore the nearby areas of
shoreditch,
barbican,
hoxton,
clerkenwell,
spitalfields,
city,
islington,
aldgate,
de beauvoir town,
and whitechapel
Did you know?
"At the time of their completion in the 1970s, the tower blocks in the Barbican estate were the tallest apartment buildings in Europe."
You are spoilt for choice in Spitalfields Market when it comes to the restaurants.
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Karen Keating
I love the buzzy urban feel of EC1 and knowing that I am within touching distance of all that is happening...
Tim Standing
The combination of historic and modern excites me..to the East is the delights of Brick Lane and to the West is the City...all based around Spitalfields cobbled market, where it seems you can buy anything...
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Andrew Phillips
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What locals say about Old Street
“A very central location without the overwhelming buzz of London's tourist hotspots.”
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Activities near Old Street
Pro8l3m
PRO8L3M is a phenomenon that cannot be ignored: platinum records, debuting at the top of the OLIS charts, crashing servers, and selling out the largest concert venues in Poland. Since their debut in 2013, Oskar and Steez have remained at the forefront of the Polish music scene. The duo avoids following trends, creating a sound rich with references to the culture of the 80s and 90s, from Polish pop to club music. This style allows them to reach fans of various genres, from hip-hop to electronic and alternative music. Their work mixes new technology, futurism, and thrilling storytelling. Their creativity extends into visual arts with award-winning videos, album artwork, and immersive experiences. Each concert is a unique audiovisual show. From the start, their albums and mixtapes have stood out for their conceptual nature. PRO8L3M explores dangers of technological expansion, deconstructs visions of contemporary Poland, and portrays nightlife in big cities-suspenseful narratives with violence, sex, urban poetry, and pop culture references. Since their debut with C30-C39, PRO8L3M has been awarded multiple times. After the “Art Brut” mixtape, the band was named Artist of the Year by Aktivist, and “Ground Zero Mixtape” became the first rap mixtape to win a Fryderyk Award. The album “PROXL3M” (2023) summarized ten years on the scene. Announced for October 2025, “EX UMBRA AD LIBERTATEM” is a return to their rap roots: new tracks, Oskar’s powerful verses, and Steez’s eclectic beats based on unusual samples-raw, classic, and focused on real life. If you have any queries or would like more information about access at Village Underground, please see our FAQs here: https://bit.ly/3EhSLgF, or contact [email protected]. Presented by X-Side Entertainment. 16+ event. (16-17 with a responsible adult 18+,1:1)Read more
City Comedy Club
Comedy shows with a great line up every week.City Comedy Club is located in the HEART of London! Based in Shoreditch, come grab a drink at the bar and have a laugh with City Comedy Club London! Previous Celebrity Mystery Guests at City Comedy Club London have appeared on Live at the Apollo, Taskmaster, Joe Rogan Podcast, Mock the Week, 8 Out of 10 Cats, Russell Howard's Good News, Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Comedy Central Roast Battle and many more.Read more
Mother Vulture
Hectic Blues Punk with a live show so chaotic it will leave you with horrific injuries. For fans of being happy, achieving your dreams and not dying.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
Comedy Club Shoreditch
Start your weekend early with Comedy Club Shoreditch a free Friday stand-up comedy show at 6PM inside the intimate and cozy Bistrot Walluc on Redchurch Street. This weekly show features some of the best emerging comedians from across the UK, performing in a warm, friendly setting thats perfect for an early night out. Fondue is available to book separately for anyone who wants to enjoy food during or after the show. Whether youre looking for a date spot, something fun after work, or the perfect way to kick off your Friday evening, this early comedy show delivers great laughs, great energy, and a relaxed East London vibe. 1 drink minimum.Read more
Rising Week 2026: Jools + Bleech 9:3 + Tally Spear
AEG Presents: Rising Week is back for 2026! A week of the most exciting up and coming, underground artists to start your year. Taking place across four intimate grassroots music venues in East London this January, Rising Week is a celebration of the best new music, with showcases curated by AEG Rising, their tastemaker club nights - Plastic Factory & Melodaze - and AEG Rising’s new music festival, Lock In. Say you were there first! Presented by AEG. This is an 18+ eventRead more
Angel Comedy
Angel Comedy Club is 'a comedy institution' (Time Out) that puts on affordable, world-class shows every night of the week. (What? Affordable and Quality, in London? Yep. Really) We showcase the best talent in the UK and beyond. Lots of our regulars have gone on to appear on Live at the Apollo, on panel shows like Mock The Week or have their own specials on Netflix. We're a friendly place where you get to see tomorrow's stars just before they break big. Come find out why we've been voted the best venue in London for four years. Lineup is subject to change, but will probably include some of these legends: Presented by Angel Comedy This is an 18+ eventRead more
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