Clapton Area Guide
A locals' guide to Clapton
Where do Clapton locals go?
Hackney Walk
The upcoming home for fashion designers. Hackney Walk is a fashion district located within East London. It is a new ultimate luxury shopping experience that consists of many major and luxury designer brands. Hackney Walk is a trendy hub for great urban food, leisure and community activities. It is amazing, as Hackney is such a diverse and energetic area in London!Read more
Blighty Coffee
A coffee shop with a difference! Great food, lovely staff, quirky décor and even better coffee, all in the heart of Blackstock Road. There's a lounge area and garden, complete with an air-raid shelter and table tennis, which is the perfect place to hide away from the hustle and bustle of Finsbury Park. It's more than a coffee shop, Blighty is a community.Read more
Did you know?
"Following the devastation of The Blitz, rubble was dumped beneath Hackney Marshes, which allowed the bogs to drain. This encouraged grass to grow and become the picturesque spot it is today."
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What locals say about Clapton
“See the Hackney information... open green spaces, walk distance to Olympic park via canal, 2 stops to the Olympic Park and Westfield from Homerton station. Lots of interesting shops and cafes and Sunday market on Chatsworth Rd. The Picture House cinema and The Hackney Empire on Mare Street.”
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Activities near Clapton
Jæd + Special Guests
London based Irish-Puerto Rican musician, Jæd, plays a headline show + special guests following the release of the debut album I Loved the Gauntlet and There Was No Other Way in Nov ’24 Once seen live, Jæd is hard to forget. In her hands, the guitar is choked at the neck, tamed and mastered like a wild animal to yield a particular tone, while her voice - an instrument all of its own - is capable of incredible tenderness one moment, before taking on shades of desperation and defiance the next. Listen, and you will hear a maelstrom of influences: the psychedelic contortions of Yves Tumor, the vocal thrills of Kate Bush and the glitched-out, electronic freefalls of Death Grips. The Line Of Best Fit, ‘Tunes that sizzle and burst, bristling with nervous energy, both in terms of the instrumentation and - especially - Jæd’s charismatic, livewire performance.' Get In Her Ears, 'Her stage presence, dynamic vocal range and virtuoso guitar playing have all translated beautifully into the tracks that form her debut...every song on the album is a gem.' Presented by Paper Dress Vintage. This is an 18+ eventRead more
Verses Poetry Night: April Special
VERSES Poetry Night, one of the best kept secrets in the scene is back this April with a ecclectic night of spoken word and poetry. VERSES provides a platform for the best talent from across the country, from veterans to first timers! Seeking to make poetry accessible and affordable, our events are affordable and inclusive and our performers touch on everything from race, gender, relationships, sexuality and mental health, We will be hosting live from Dona in Stoke Newington, filled to the brim with tequila and mezcal. As always, we look to bring you the best poets in the scene and performing on the night, we will have: Georgie Jones VERSES Poetry Night. This is an 18+ eventRead more
Chasing Hares by Sonali Bhattacharyya
By day, machine operator Prab struggles to make ends meet to support his family, by night he writes stories for his baby daughter Amba. Set between the UK and West Bengal, Chasing Hares explores the power of storytelling in the struggle for a fairer world. Award-winning writer Sonali Bhattacharyya celebrates the organisers, activists and the dreamers who patiently work to build a more equal society. And she’s joining us for a special Q&A on 9 April!Read more
Playback: Amy Winehouse [a Candlelight, Listening Session]
About Playback: Playback is listening session experience Over 200 Candles are set across the venue, setting a beautiful scene. We showcasing the GREATEST HITS from your FAVOURITE ARITST. Played LOUD on our Funktion 1 Sound System Talking & Mingling is allowed & encouraged, Bring a friend, bring a date, and have a lovely time. For this Playback the venue will be lit by the beauty of candles, with a candle lit scene focussing around the stage. Drinks will be served through the evening from the bar. Tonight, we will be picking a selection of Amy Winehouse's greatest hits. Please note this is a listening session only, Amy Winehouse will not perform. Tickets: The venue has 100 seats available, seating is first come first serves so please arrive early to secure your space. RUNTIMES: 7PM DOORS & PLAYLIST 8:15PM SET LIST TO BEGIN Duration - The listening session is 90 minutes Presented by Night Tales Loft. This is an 18+ event. Bring your ID card with you. ID Scanner in place.Read more
Simon Amstell, Sindhu Vee, Rhys James, Catherine Bohart
Old Skool Bingo
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of RnB-inspired fun and games with our unique twist on classic bingo!Ritmo Cascabel
Ritmo Cascabel is a psychodelic cumbia band from Denver Colorado. They have been distinguish in their scene by their energetic performance on stage, which makes you wanna dance yet head bang and go feral. They have toured North America and worked with acts such as, Thee Sacred Souls, Bombino, Jalen Ngonda, Tinarwen, La Lom, and Sonido Gallo Negro. This year, they will be making their way to Europe for the first time. They'll be playing alongside Espuma in Hackney's legendary Paper Dress Vintage! Presented by Casa Faro. This is an 18+ eventRead more
About Clapton
Clapton refers to both Upper Clapton and Lower Calpton in East London. Upper Clapton is a district in the London Borough of Hackney. It is bounded by the Hackney districts of Stamford Hill to the west, Lower Clapton and Lea Bridge to the south and the Haringey district of South Tottenham to the north. To the east is the River Lea (spelt Lea or Lee), on the other side of which is the expanse of the Walthamstow Marshes, part of which is in the Lee Valley Park. Lower Clapton is immediately adjacent to central Hackney - bounded, roughly, by the western side of Hackney Downs (to the west), the Lea Valley (to the east), Clifden Road (to the south) and the Lea Bridge Road (to the north). Lower Clapton is centred on Lower Clapton Road, to the north of which is Clapton Ponds, the remnant of the old village green.
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