Hackney Downs Area Guide
A locals' guide to Hackney Downs
Where do Hackney Downs locals go?
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
Did you know?
"After excavating under his house on Mortimer Road for 40 years up to 20 metres in each direction, William Lyttle or known affectionately as 'Mole Man' was finally taken to court by Hackney Council."
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What locals say about Hackney Downs
“I love Hackney Downs for its diversity and great food options! ”
Diego
“It's always busy, good transport connections, lots of shops and upcoming buildings.”
Kevin
Activities near Hackney Downs
UKG Bingo
Get ready to mark your calendars because the ultimate Bingo experience is finally hitting the town! A night of bingo basslines cause we are celebrating all things UK Garage in the most outlandish way possible. Don your best Moschino shirt, bring out the bling and Re-Rewind to the glory days of UK Garage Music whilst playing a whole bunch of Bingo!! This is one of UKG Bingo's biggest event imagine amazing atmosphere listening to the best of Old School Garage music.Read more
Descarga: A Celebration Of Cuban Music
Every other Thursday, we celebrate the rich and vibrant music of Cuba live on our stage, joined by the beating heart of London’s Cuban community, Sambroso + Friends. We’ll be witness to lively salsa rhythms, soulful boleros and more as we pay loving tribute to the warm energy of the country's longstanding musical legacy. Live music starts at 8pm. Playlist before. online tickets - Different ticket types are available. - Please check the information on your ticket before making a purchase. walk-ins - Entry is FREE before 7:30pm. - Entry after 7:30pm is £5. Presented by Night Tales Loft. This is an 18+ eventRead more
Danny Howard
Nt's loft presents. an intimate club + terrace space overlooking the East London skyline. Free table reservations available via our website - subject to availability. After a sold out show at Night Tales, Danny Howard takes over the Loft booth for an intimate showcase of his vast & diverse record collection. 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
Restless Taxis + Ex-fantasy + Crook Decker
The Shacklewell Arms presents: Restless Taxis - channel the beautiful mess of city living into jagged, warped, fuzzy shoegaze. It’s raw, restless, and weirdly romantic. Ex-Fantasy - you might recognise as Pedro (RIP Magic), twisting lo-fi electronics and outsider pop into something intimate, fractured, and quietly hypnotic. Crook Decker - sees Jude (Moreish Idols) pulling focus-melancholic, offbeat art-pop laced with wit, warble and whispered chaos. Presented by The Shacklewell Arms This is an 18+ eventRead more
Knock2bag Comedy Night With John Kearns
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+ eventRead more
Jamali Maddix: Aston
Critically acclaimed comedian Jamali Maddix is back on the road with a brand new tour show: Aston. Expect Jamali's trademark brutally honest and unflinching perspectives on the world at large. His last tours have sold-out shows across the globe, playing the UK, Europe, Asia, Australia, and North America. He is a regular on the series of Nevermind the Buzzcocks for Sky and was one of the most anarchic Taskmaster contestants the show has ever seen. Alongside this he was a regular contributor for Frankie Boyle's New World Order (BBC2) and has been seen on 'Live at the Apollo' (BBC Two), '8 Out of 10 Cats' (More4), The Late Late Show with James Corden (CBS) as well as many others.Read more
Lou Sanders: No kissing in the bingo hall
A show about being human - can you relate??? Just like Tom Cruise does all his own stunts, I'm going to do all my own jokes! A deep, dumb show for the masses. Star of Dancing On Ice (ITV), champion of Taskmaster (Channel 4), co-host of Mel Giedroyc's Unforgivable (Dave), regular on QI (BBC) and as seen on The Late Late Show with James Corden (CBS) and Would I Lie To You? (BBC)Read more
About Hackney Downs
Hackney Downs is an open space and a broader area in Lower Clapton, in the London Borough of Hackney. It borders on Stoke Newington to the west and Shacklewell to the south. Although part of Clapton, as a distinct area, it can be said to be bounded by Amhurst Road to the south, Kenninghall Road to the north, Cricketfield Road to the east and the railway to the west, thus occupying most of the western half of Lower Clapton and some of the shrinking district of Shacklewell. The streets north and south of the park are dominated by social housing – these areas were largely rebuilt during the 1930s and 1960s. The Downs open space was originally common land, preserved from the 1860s as parkland as a result of pressure by the Commons Preservation Society. At 16 hectares (40 acres), the park is one of the larger open spaces wholly within the London Borough of Hackney. It has a play area, basketball courts, football pitches and a bowling green.
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