South Hackney Area Guide
A locals' guide to South Hackney
Where do South Hackney locals go?
Swing Patrol Victoria Park
I love the beginner swing dance classes at The Royal Inn on the Park every Tuesday. The classes are fun, the teachers and students are friendly and the dancing is great! A great way to meet new people, get some exercise and, of course, learn to dance.Read more
Why not explore the nearby areas of
hackney,
victoria park,
bethnal green,
homerton,
dalston,
clapton,
de beauvoir town,
bow,
hoxton,
and shoreditch
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"The American Dennis Severs captured a perfect recreation of what it would be like to live in the 17th century by turning this house in Spitafields into a "time capsule" of different historical styles that is now open to the public...including different smells for the different epochs!"
Hackney Walk is the ultimate luxury shopping experience in East London.
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Michal Bocian
Bounded by canals and close to the Olympic Park, I often go running round Victoria Park.
Alexandra Lega
Watch all the big Hollywood blockbusters and arts films at independent Hackney Picturehouse.
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Chris Manderson
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Activities near South Hackney
Playback: Florence & The Machine [candlelit Sessions]
NT’s Loft presents: Playback - Florence & The Machine Playback is a listening session experience. Over 200 candles illuminate the venue, casting a warm, ethereal glow for an intimate evening of music. We celebrate the greatest works from iconic artists-talking and mingling are welcome. Bring a friend, bring a date, and settle in. For this edition, we honour the spellbinding artistry of Florence & The Machine with a candlelit journey through their most powerful records-from the anthemic Lungs (2009) and the sweeping emotion of Ceremonials (2011), to the raw intensity of How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful (2015) and beyond. Immerse yourself in Florence Welch’s soaring vocals and cinematic soundscapes, played in full through Funktion-One for a transcendent listening experience. Please note: This is a listening session only. Florence & The Machine will not perform live. Tickets Reserved seating ticket holders must arrive by 20:00. Seating is first come, first served. Presented by Johnnie Walker Black Label - with a complimentary drink for early guests (7-8pm) Schedule 7:00PM - Doors & Playlist 8:15PM - Listening Session Begins Limited space. Arrive early, stay late. Presented by NT's Loft. This is an 18+ event. Bring your ID card with you. ID Scanner in place.Read more
Jeremy Underground
Nt's loft presents. an intimate club + terrace space overlooking the East London skyline. Free table reservations available via our website - subject to availability. Jeremy Underground makes his debut behind our booth on Friday 12 December for a night built around deep digs, rich rhythm and the instinctive feel of a selector who knows exactly where to take a room. Known for pushing beyond the obvious, Jeremy has spent years shaping dancefloors with a record bag that runs wide and deep, pulling together rare house cuts, overlooked gems and timeless selections that always land with precision. His sessions balance knowledge with instinct, creating that rare feeling where every track feels both unexpected and exactly right. A master at work, start to finish. Important ticket information Ticket time requirements must be adhered to. Late arrival will incur a surcharge at the door for entry. This is not guaranteed and subject to capacity. Presented by Night Tales Loft. This is an 18+ event. Bring your ID card with you. ID Scanner in place.Read more
Club Metropolis: Serving House, Disco & Dirty Pop - Every Saturday
Club Metropolis: five floors of pure decadence in a transformed East London str!p club, where everyone is welcome... Every Saturday night, our DJs serve a tasting menu of high-energy house, disco & dirty pop bangers ‘til 4am, complete with an entourage of dancers and multiple dancefloors for you to indulge yourself on (including an open-air rooftop!). Advance tickets are always £5... Slay you on Saturday! Presented by Metropolis (Venue). This is an 18+ eventRead more
Wesley Joseph
This ticket includes a £1.25 venue levy. This is an 18+ event (Photo ID Required).
Monsters Of ’25 Party
Introducing the first annual Stranger Than Paradise end-of-year Christmas party!! Come join us and celebrate our Monster Albums of 2025!...at NTs Loft. The lineup is still TOP SECRET, but you won’t be disappointed-maybe some of those who made the chart might feature on the night. There will be a market with EXCLUSIVE merch only available on the night!! PLUS, a special TOMBOLA with exceptional prizes - all proceeds go to War Child. Early bird tickets are now available; do not mess around! Go Go Go..... Thanks to Will Sweeney for the Killer artwork Bring ID for Entry Presented by Stranger Than Paradise Records. This is an 18+ event. Bring your ID card with you. ID Scanner in place.Read more
Emmi Maaria + Nvara + Sonny Syd
Tatami presents Emmi Maaria, Nvara & Sonny Syd. Tatami run nights across London specialising in merging different scenes into a coherent and captivating evening. This time, a member of the London contemporary classical scene, Finnish singer-songwriter/ composer Emmi Maaria will be playing with an ensemble. Before that Irish composer Niamh Ní Mheara will also play a songwriter based set that blew us away earlier this year. To kick things off one of our favourite hidden gem folk singer songwriter Sonny Syd plays. Presented by Tatami. This is an 18+ eventRead more
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
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