Limehouse Area Guide
A locals' guide to Limehouse
Where do Limehouse locals go?
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"The Grapes pub, established in 1583, has been the scene of Walter Raleigh setting off on a voyage, managed to survive through the Blitz and the Dockland regeneration. It now offers fantastic views along the river and brags Sir Ian McKellan as one of its owners."
Andrew Phillips
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What locals say about Limehouse
“Limehouse is well connected area with both the DLR to Bank & Canary Wharf as well as the C2C National Rail connections to Fenchurch street. You can easily walk to the Thames and also the Narrow and the grapes pubs. The regents canal and Limehouse basin provides a great view. Mile end provides council run local sports facilities or virgin active in Canary Wharf is not far.”
Alex
Activities near Limehouse
Benjamin Clementine
Benjamin Clementine's heartfelt lyrics and deep soul voice bring pop one step closer to poetry. Discovered singing on the Metro in Paris, he brings raw sensibilities and striking charisma to each intimate performance. Much like the passengers who paused to listen as they made their way across Paris, those who have discovered his music in the UK have been stopped in their tracks by his craft.Read more
Yeh Dosti: 50 Years of Sholay
Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic Bollywood film, Sholay.
King Fuzz Human Heart Tour
King Fuzz are bringing the Human Heart Tour to The Engine Rooms in London on the 11th of July.
Club Metropolis - House & Disco Every Saturday
Club Metropolis: five floors of debauchery and naughtiness in an iconic East LDN str!p club where everyone is welcome. Our DJs are serving a tasting menu of house, disco, bratty sounds, club classics and dirt from 10am ‘til 4am. It’s giving high-energy revelry for kings, queens and everything in between – all night long (complete with an extravagant entourage of professional dancers). Advance tickets are always £5… Slay you on Saturday! Presented by Metropolis (Venue). This is an 18+ eventRead more
Barts Health Data Platform - Launch
The Barts Health Data Platform (BHDP) has been under development for the last 24 months and following the MVP launch in Dec 2024 we are pleased to announce the launch of the Barts Health Data Platform on 24th April 2025. The BHDP will provide researchers with secure access to identified, psuedoanonymised or anonymised patient data (depending on the available patient consents), enabling ground-breaking insights and innovations: Comprehensive Data Integration: The platform combines electronic health records, creating one of the largest and most diverse health datasets within the NHS. Research and Innovation: It provides researchers with real-time data, streamlines data access and facilitates new approaches to improve health outcomes. Addressing Health Inequalities: The platform utilises diverse population data to ensure underrepresented groups are well-represented in research and supports tailored interventions for East London. Data Security and Ethics: It implements secure database systems, involves public representatives in data access policies, and ensures compliance with GDPR and ethical standards to build public trust. Attendees: Researchers and clinicians, academics and their collaborators planning to use the BHDP who will use the platform should consider attending. Join the launch of the Barts Health Secure Data Environment which holds one of the largest and most diverse health datasets within the NHS with a streamlined data access process. The event will be followed by a networking drinks reception, providing an opportunity for attendees to connect, exchange ideas, and explore future opportunities. Agenda to follow. From 2:30PM to 6:30PMRead more
Flavours of Italy: A Vegetarian Masterclass
Embark on a culinary journey and elevate your cooking skills with the Vegetarian Italian Masterclass by La Nina - Caffè & Mercato. Indulge in the art of Italian cuisine, where the recipes—such as Gnocchi with Seasonal Vegetables or Parmigiana a Barchetta (small parmigiana)—are carefully selected to highlight the freshest seasonal ingredients, making each class a unique experience. Get ready for a two-hour private lesson guided by an expert Italian chef, and unlock the secrets to creating authentic and delectable vegetarian dishes. Leave the masterclass equipped with newfound culinary skills that will add a burst of flavour to your kitchen adventures. Bring the essence of Italy into your home and make every meal a celebration. Get your tickets now!Read more
No90 Presents: Phonica Records
This Saturday we are joined by Phonica Records! Get your dancing shoes ready for a whirlwind of House music at Number 90! And like every Saturday at Number 90, we keep the tunes rolling with some of our favourite resident House & Disco DJs spinning the tunes until 1AM. Free entry, doors are open 7pm till 1am. Presented by Studio 9294. This is an 18+ eventRead more
About Limehouse
Limehouse is a place in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. It is on the northern bank of the River Thames opposite Rotherhithe and between Ratcliff to the west and Millwall to the east. Limehouse is sometimes thought by newcomers to be centred on Narrow Street and the Limehouse Basin, but it is in fact centred on Limehouse Town Hall in Commercial Road. It stretches from Limehouse Basin in the west to the edge of the former Chinatown in Pennyfields in the east; and from the Thames in the south to the Victory Bridge at the junction of Ben Jonson Road and Rhodeswell Road in the north. The area gives its name to Limehouse Reach, a section of the Thames which runs from Shadwell, through Ratcliff and then Limehouse and on to Millwall. Further to the southwest, Narrow Street, Limehouse's historic spine, which runs along the back of the Thames wharves, boasts one of the few surviving early Georgian terraces in London.
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