Homerton Area Guide
A locals' guide to Homerton
Where do Homerton 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
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
London Fields Lido
Perfect for a fun day out, especially in the summer, this outdoor pool in Hackney's London Fields is one of London's last remaining lidos. It is open all year round and is, of course, heated. Why not grab lunch from either one of their two cafes after an exciting dip?!Read more
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"Amongst Hackney's notable past and present residents are businessman Lord Alan Sugar, actor Michael Caine and actress Barbara Windsor."
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What locals say about Homerton
“Most trendy food street in east London. Drastically improved environment, and above all good / sophisticated people moving in. Excellent access to Overground, Olympic park and Homerton Hospital”
Fahad
“Chatsworth Road becomes the focal point of Homerton at the weekend (particularly on Sunday) and has turned into THE creative hub of Hackney and has benefitted from lots of trendy cafes, a creperie, patisserie, swedish eatery, the gourmet organic food on the sunday market, and live music at The Dentist. Sundays have become a mini Portobello Road market. Summer will make it all the better. New bar and restaurant Venerdi's offers an insight into the future of the district.”
Local resident
“Chatsworth Road becomes the focal point of Homerton at the weekend (particularly on Sunday) and has turned into THE creative hub of Hackney and has benefitted from lots of trendy cafes, a creperie, patisserie, swedish eatery, the gourmet organic food on the sunday market, and live music at The Dentist. Sundays have become a mini Portobello Road market. Summer will make it all the better while the district is now called Homotown by the new trendy gay-friendly influx of creatives. New bar and restaurant Venerdi's offers an insight into the future of the district.”
Local resident
Activities near Homerton
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
Home Counties Dj Set - Footsteps Afterparty
Home Counties high-energy DJ set blends an eclectic mix of dance, indie, and Y2K classics, bringing the same infectious energy and electro-infused beats that define their live sound. Join the band at Oslo straight after their sold-out headline show at Footsteps Festival. Presented by DHP FAMILY. This is a 18+ event (under 18’s accompanied).Read more
Susan The Band + Leave Quietly + Hot Jaw
Susan the band Unhinged quartet SUSAN the Band write songs about the hilarious tragedy of life’s great mistakes. Razor sharp riffs, seductive bass lines, thunderous drums and soaring rock organ all accompany a blend of posh British and ethereal Norwegian vocals. Not so much a cult but an intense garden party, SUSAN lead their revellers on a merry dance to oblivion and back. leave quietly Alternative Indie Rock band, Leave Quietly fell upon the name after reading a public notice outside an East London rehearsal studio. The message contradicted the experience of their live shows yet felt reminiscent of their teenage years. Their distinct sonic signature contains hints of Radiohead, The Kooks and Joy Division. You’d find it hard not to place them on a nostalgic, coming of age film soundtrack thanks to their Lucid imagery and limitless live energy. Respect the neighbours and please, Leave Quietly. hot jaw Hot Jaw is a rock band founded by best friends Esme Hart (lead vocals) and Parisa Boroujeni (lead guitar), with Theo Caplan (bass) and John Deeney (drums). Nostalgic, flamboyant, introspective, their music draws upon indie and seventies rock. Hot Jaw’s music is glued together by assertive melodies, lyrical warmth and the occasional harmonic gear shift. Presented by Paper Dress Vintage. This is an 18+ eventRead more
Twinnie
A British singer/songwriter and actress, Twinnie-Lee Moore (aka Twinnie), is known for her numerous stage and television appearances, as well as her own hooky, pop-oriented country songs.Read more
Mohammad Syfkhan
Mohammad’s own brand of ecstatic music takes elements from Middle Eastern and North African music to create an atmosphere of joy, love and happiness. Mohammad Syfkhan is a Kurdish/Syrian Singer and Bouzouki player. He began playing music in 1980 while he was in college studying nursing. When he got his degree in 1983, Mohammad moved to the city of Raqqa, Syria where he began working as a professional singer and started his own band, The Al-Rabie Band which played concerts, parties, weddings and festivals all over Syria. The Al-Rabie Band were a much sought-after group. Their live sets included Kurdish, Arabic, Turkish and some Western songs as well as Mohammad’s own original material. Presented by The Beauty Witch. This is an 18+ eventRead more
The Vaselines
Much loved-Scottish lo-fi grungers, Eugene Kelly and Frances McKee.
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
About Homerton
Homerton is a district in East London, in the London Borough of Hackney. It is bordered to the west by Hackney Central, to the north by Lower Clapton, in the east by Hackney Wick, Leyton and by South Hackney to the south. The coming of the railways and the building of the fever hospital drove many of the wealthier residents away. The tightly packed Victorian streets provided homes for the clerks and employees of the new purpose built factories being built in the area. From 1937 onwards, the London County Council built mass housing, sweeping away the worst of the slums, but also eliminating many older buildings containing shops on Homerton High Street, effectively destroying it as a commercial area. The oldest surviving residential building in Hackney is Sutton House on Homerton High Street. It was built in 1535 and is owned and run by the National Trust. Although this has been, in recent years, a rather depressed area of Hackney, itself a poor borough, Homerton's prospects are brightening. The arrival of the Channel Link at nearby Stratford, coupled with the London Summer Olympics, which took place nearby in 2012, may spell a revival in its fortunes.
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