Bethnal Green Area Guide
A locals' guide to Bethnal Green
Where do Bethnal Green 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
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
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
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
Why not explore the nearby areas of
whitechapel,
shoreditch,
dalston,
spitalfields,
victoria park,
hackney,
hoxton,
aldgate,
de beauvoir town,
and homerton
Did you know?
"In 1980 journalist Duncan Campbell entered (illegally) down an access shaft in Bethnal Green and attempted to cycle to Westminster. He was amazed at how well maintained and extensive the tunnels were under the city and had no need of a map as they were very well signposted."
Bounded by canals and close to the Olympic Park, I often go running round Victoria Park.
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Alexandra Lega
Shoreditch's equally trendy neighbour, Hoxton has a well established arts and entertainment scene.
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Nick Batten
Bethnal Green, with its close proximity to Shoreditch, is a popular and vibrant area where there's always something exciting going on!
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Andrew Phillips
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What locals say about Bethnal Green
“I love Bethnal Green Gardens because there is a park inside for children and there is a spiderweb next to the park for older children Furthermore, there is a huge football pitch and a basketball area. Even though there is a football pitch and a basketball area, it is spacious. Also there is a grass hill that has dandelions all over. To add to this there is a library next to Bethnal Green Gardens. In addition, the whole area is clean, plus the community that work there are very kind, generous and helpful.”
Rehena
“I love Bethnal Green. It is situated perfectly on the central line and is great for getting around easily. Brick Lane Market on a Sunday is only a 10 minute walk away, along with the great night life in Shoreditch. It is the perfect place to really enjoy London for what it is – a busy, exciting, cosmopolitan city.”
Nicole
“I have lived in East London and have had the amazing opportunity of being born and bred in the heart of it! Bethnal Green has a lovely community and wonderful niche markets, local parks, cheap and cheerful as well as classy restaurants! If you're a fan of food look no further! Brick Lane, (which is round the corner!) has a large flea market with stalls selling antiques, clothes, bric-a-brac and all sorts of other weird and wonderful things and is famous for selling THE best Indian around! Columbia Flower Market is also round the corner! You can surprise your loved ones with beautiful giant bouquets! Bethnal green has the underground,and National Railway and a range of buses which can take you to different locations!! A lovely, warm, and sociable area! :)”
F.K.
“Behind every corner is an undiscovered hangout. A giant adventure playground in the heart of the city”
S.E.
“Bethnal Green is an awesome, urban area with an eclectic mix of people, ranging from students, arty hipsters, professionals working in the city to old school Cockney and Bangladeshi residents selling local wares (such as jellied eels, pie & mash and beautiful saris). Bethnal Green Road itself has everything you need from supermarkets, fresh fruit and veg stalls, excellent breakfast places (E Pelliccis and Cafe 338), numerous banks, opticians, take-away places, a decent swimming pool & gym classes in the old Roman baths and several great pubs (not to mention my favourites - The Old George and The Star of Bethnal Green). It’s also perfectly located for some of the best things to do in East London: browsing the vintage clothes shops and sampling the food markets/ curry houses of Brick Lane, bumbling around Spitafields’ stalls, hitting the bars and clubs in Shoreditch, buying gorgeous plants and fresh flowers on a Sunday from Colombia Road Flower Market, wandering along the canal at Broadway, chilling out on London Fields and strolling around beautiful Victoria Park. Stratford Westfield is only two stops further east on the central line for all your shopping needs and there are two nearby cinemas at Hackney Empire and Richmix in Shoreditch (both a 20 min walk away). Commuting to the West End onwards is easy as you’re only in Zone 2 on the central line and the railway line at Bethnal Green is on the Overground with better access to Stoke Newington, Walthamstow Village and South East London. If you work in the City you can walk to work in just 30 minutes. We couldn't have been happier living here for the past 7 years and will be sad to leave!”
Helen
Activities near Bethnal Green
Joe Goddard In A Str!p Club
Hot Chip royalty are back in the building. This time, Joe Goddard takes the helm and promises nothing but pure unadulterated bangers from open to close... The Greco-Roman boss is one half of the 2 Bears, one fifth of Hot Chip and releases solo under his own name - and is widely considered to be one of the most eclectic DJs around. Known best for blurring the lines of house, disco and indie in his sets, his release catalogue is littered with dance floor classics like ‘Gabriel’, ‘Music Is The Answer’, ‘Taking Over’ plus much much more when you factor in 2 Bears/Hot Chip... We can’t wait to welcome him back to our transformed str!p basement for an extended session this August! Presented by Metropolis (Venue). This is an 18+ eventRead more
Y2k Party
Calling all Mean Girls and Sk8ter Bois it's time to throwback to a more Simple Life and get drrrty! Juicy Couture and VonDutch at the ready - Grab a wkd Blue message your Top 8 and get ready to regress... WE'RE HEADING BACK TO THE 00s! LIVE SHOWS! STUPID GAMES + all YOUR FAVE CHART TOPPERS FROM '99 - '09! Think Fetch and Fergalicious INDIE, POP, R'N'B AND DANCE ripped straight from Napster. Expect: Britney, Busted, Backstreet Boys, Beyonce, Missy, MisTeeq, Nelly, Nysync, Killers, Kylie, Avril, Xtina and Usher! Pop up performances tba! They’ll be steppin’ up and spinnin’ around to the sound of the underground! Make yourself look ★SO HOT RIGHT NOW★ at our ★DIY MAKEOVER STAND!★ Become the Glitter-tastic Cyber babe or buff boyband baller you always dreamed of! Dig out your best and dress to impress! Think 00s VMA red carpet realness, Paris Hilton Couture, Spiky hair and studded belts, Cargo pants and heels, Patchwork denim and popped collars, Gold Diggers, Groovy Chicks and Gossip Gurlz! Get ready to bring sexy back and shake it like a Polaroid picture BUT.... remember to save the last dance for me plus ★happy hour 9pm until 10pm! Deals on spirits!★ ★early doors cocktails!★ Presented by BGWMC. This is an 18+ eventRead more
A Day With Dimitri From Paris
2 years on from the Street Party, prolific French DJ and producer Dimitri From Paris returns to Night Tales, as he takes control inside our newely refurbed Terrace on June 28th! Presented by Night Tales. This is an 18+ event. Bring your ID card with you. ID Scanner in place.Read more
Rhythm Of The Night - 90s/00s Club Classics
Rhythm of the night brings you two floors of 90s/00s Club classics and party anthems. The Club - Club Classics Ground Floor - Throwback Hip Hop + R&B Presented by Queen of Hoxton. This is an 18+ eventRead more
2-Hour Walking Tour Women of Whitechapel
Dive into the heart of women's history with an exclusive focus on pioneering females in London. Experience the vibrant tales of female philanthropists and revolutionaries on a 2-hour walking tour. Uncover the stories of quiet revolutionaries in areas enriched with centuries of history. This is a two to three hour guided tour on the history of women in Whitechapel. Itinerary Whitechapel Road Brick Lane Princelet Street Spitalfields. Infants and small children are welcome with prams or strollers. All areas, surfaces, and transportation options are accessible to wheelchair users. Service animals are permitted. Public transportation options are conveniently located nearby. It's not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health. Travelers should possess at least a moderate level of physical fitness. Experience supplied by London Herstory Guided Walks All ticket sales are final and cannot be refunded, exchanged, or otherwise modified. Click here to check out the T&Cs.Read more
Art Friend's Art Fair
The Art Friends Art Fair is popping up for one day only and you wont want to miss it! Weve got some of Londons most talented illustrators, painters, sign writers, and even dog photographers bringing their best work to the historic bandstand in the heart of the community. Expect an exciting mix of original paintings, prints, and illustrations all available to buy directly from the artists at affordable prices in a relaxed, open-air setting. Whether youre after a bold new piece for your wall or just fancy a wander with a coffee and some inspiration, this is your chance to snap up incredible art and meet the people who made it. The fair is all about making art accessible, supporting creatives, and showing just how much good stuff is being made right here in London. Plus, therell be live art happening on the day so you can see creativity in action! Come for the art, stay for the vibes and maybe leave with a new favourite piece.Read more
The Murdér Express: An Immersive Dining Experience
Hop aboard The Murdér Express and get ready to wine and dine like never before. In this award-winning, immersive theatrical dining experience, you'll be transported back to glamourous 1920s East London and placed right in the heart of a comedic murder mystery. With a bespoke 3-course menu crafted by the celebrated Creative Head Chef, as well as handcrafted cocktails available at the stylish 'Seven Sins' bar, you're set for an unforgettable journey full of twists and turns and murder-mystery mayhem. So raise a glass to a night of excitement and get your tickets now for The Murdér Express in London!Read more
About Bethnal Green
Bethnal Green is a district of the East End of London and part of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. Located 3.3 miles (5.3 km) northeast of Charing Cross. Bethnal Green is centred around the Central Line tube station at the junction of Bethnal Green Road, Roman Road and Cambridge Heath Road. The district is associated with the E2 postcode district, but this also covers parts of Shoreditch, Haggerston and Cambridge Heath. Bethnal Green is a very diverse area, with many people from many backgrounds and cultures. The nearest London Underground stations are Bethnal Green, Whitechapel and Stepney Green.
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