Shoreditch and surrounding areas Area Guide
A locals' guide to Shoreditch and surrounding areas
Where do Shoreditch 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
Did you know?
"In 1968, the National Federation of Fish Friers finally came to the conclusion that fish and chips was invented in London! Credit went to Joseph Malin of Whitechapel, who in 1860 was the first person to combine the two."
Old Spitalfields Market is the perfect place to pick up a gift or dine in beautiful Victorian-designed surroundings.
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Andrew Moores
You are spoilt for choice in Spitalfields Market when it comes to the restaurants.
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Karen Keating
The street art on this wall is constantly changing, which makes for a beautiful and rousing walk to work every morning. Expect the unexpected on Great Eastern Street!
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Kayleigh Harvey
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Activities near Shoreditch and surrounding areas
Jewellery Making Workshop
Create your own jewellery piece with the Stooki Craft Makers. Get an insight in to the jewellery making process. A wax ring or pendant master to customise with your own design. A tutorial covering a range of jewellery making techniques. This workshop will be focused around the creation and personalisation of rings and pendants and led by Stööki's jewellery technologist Nadia Abbas. Important: The ticket only includes a wax piece. Prices to get jewellery made are as follows: Silver ring (£80) Brass 18k gold-plated ring (£95) Silver pendant (£85) Brass 18k gold-plated pendant (£100) Sterling silver curb necklace (£20) Solid 9k / 18k Gold (Quote given on request. We will weigh your finished piece and calculate the cost using current gold value prices at the end of the session.) Please note that these prices include the wax to make a ring or pendant the maximum size of the template provided at the workshop (6mm width). If you would like to receive a bigger template we are happy to provide you with one on the day. At the end of the session we will weigh your finished wax creation and charge you based on the extra weight of the chosen metal, plus an additional £5 casting fee. Presented by Stooki. This is an all ages event.Read more
Old Skool Bingo
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of RnB-inspired fun and games with our unique twist on classic bingo!
Bug Teeth + Goodbye + Normal Village + Mleko
East London Block Party presents: Midwinter A new music series running over four nights in January 2026 breaking the monotony of winter. On January 10th we welcome Bug Teeth, Goodbye, Normal Village and MLEKO. Presented by East London Block Party This is an 18+ eventRead more
Skatebård & Special Guests
Nordic space cadet Skatebård will bring Neo-italo, electro, synth-pop, and Scando-cosmic reinterpretations of Detroit & Chicago house to Metropolis. Inspired by the wider European rave scenes of the late 80s to early 90s, his sci-fi take on dance music is well loved both for his productions (with classics like Volpi Polari & Agfachrome RSX II great examples) and his legendary DJ sets... Which are so well admired, Boiler Room invited him back 3 times! We can’t wait to explore his retro-futuristic psychedelic sound in our one-of-a-kind transformed East London str!p club. Presented by Metropolis (Venue). 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
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
Electric Dreams New Year's Eve 80s Party
Electric Dreams 80s New Years Eve Party Last minute special notice!... We have managed to secure a NYE venue!! Electric Dreams bring new a very special New Year's Eve Party to take you into 2026. Ring in the New Year to the sound of Big Ben chimes with a great party atmosphere in The Glam Palace Function Room. Expect to hear the likes of The Human League, Depeche Mode, Goldfrapp, OMD, Gary Numan, David Bowie, Pet Shop Boys, Duran Duran, Japan, La Roux, Simple Minds, Ladytron, The Cure, Adam & The Ants and so much more!!Read more
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