Leman Locke | Exploring

Street art, vintage clothes, stellar views and some of the best curries in Europe.

STAY EAST. WHERE THE FINANCIAL AND CREATIVE HUBS OF THE CITY CO-EXIST. FROM ALDGATE, YOU'LL BE ABLE TO EXPLORE NEARBY WHITECHAPEL AND SHOREDITCH, OR HEAD TO THE SKYSCRAPERS OF LIVERPOOL STREET.

Where the art is.

Known for its street art, you'll find artists from across the globe showcasing their work. Like East London itself, the artwork is constantly changing from one week to the next.
Banglatown.

A pocket of Bangladeshi and Bengali culture located in the most ethnically diverse areas of London. Brick Lane and the surrounding area represents the vibrancy of the culture and community.
Take your time.

A place to spend the day. Start at Spitalfields Market and wander down to Brick Lane. You'll stumble across bustling markets, independent retailers, eateries, vintage stalls and everything in-between.

LOCAL TASTES.

Handmade pappardelle to BBQ brisket.

BRAT
First Floor, 4 Redchurch St, E1 6JL
A revelation. One of London’s most talked about restaurants. Celebrating Welsh heritage through open-fire Basque style cooking. Order the turbot.
0.8 miles, 16 mins' walk
Emilia's Crafted Pasta
77 Alie St, E1 8NH
A small but perfectly formed menu. Rigatoni, bucatini and ravioli are just some of the pasta’s made fresh each morning. Order a few plates and share.
0.1 miles, 2 mins' walk
Lyle's
Tea Building, 56 Shoreditch High St, E1 6JJ
Slick modern British plates, focusing on the small details. The laid-back vibe in this Michelin-starred spot is perfect to relax with glass of wine.
0.7 miles, 14 mins' walk
Rochelle Canteen
16 Playground Gardens, E2 7FA
A favourite of the area. Go in for lunch and come out three hours later, after multiple glasses of crémant and all the plates off the rotating menu.
0.9 miles, 19 mins' walk
Shaman
On-site
Specialty coffee. Cold pressed juices. Artisanal pastries, sandwiches and salads.
Smokestak
35 Sclater St, E1 6LB
For meat lovers. Try their celebrated brisket bun, or slices of brisket with pickled chili, charred edges, and melty delicious fat. BBQ on steroids.
0.8 miles, 16 mins' walk

SOUNDS OF EAST LONDON.

From 70's soundtracks, to Little Simz.

ALL THE FEELS.

Supreme sound systems and city skylines.

E1
Unit 2, 110 Pennington St, E1W 2BB
Find some of London’s most exciting, perfectly curated line ups, all kinds of dance music and a state-of-the-art sound system.
0.7 miles, 14 mins' walk
Leroy
18 Phipp St, EC2A 4NU
Both a wine bar and restaurant, Leroy was awarded a Michelin star in 2019. Find a great atmosphere, the best wine and vinyl spinning.
0.9 miles, 19 mins' walk
Passione Vino
85 Leonard St, EC2A 4QS
Described as a ‘mad hatter’s bolthole for wine lovers.’ Both a wine shop and bar stocking some of the best Italian wines outside of Italy.
0.9 miles, 19 mins' walk
Raven Row
56 Artillery Ln, E1 7LS
A non-profit contemporary art exhibition centre showcasing a range of artists though residency programmes.
0.4 miles, 8 mins' walk
Skylight
Tobacco Dock, E1W 2SF
Sip a Negroni as the sun sets over an unrivalled view of the City. In winter, you’ll find ice skating and fondue. In summer, lawn games.
0.8 miles, 16 mins' walk
The Pickle Factory
13-14 The Oval, E2 9DU
A small and intimate space made for new music lovers. The Pickle Factory puts on an array of events from gigs, DJ sets to plays.
2 miles, 14 mins' drive

MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE.

GOODHOOD
151 Curtain Rd, EC2A 3QE
Both a global and local icon. The Goodhood store is a fashion store, brand and creative space rolled into one. Find GANNI, Nanushka and more.
1 miles, 21 mins' walk
House of TooGood
71 Redchurch St, E2 7DJ
A London based design studio. Find a range of interiors, fine art and fashion. After browsing take a walk down Redchurch Street.
0.8 miles, 16 mins' walk
Spitalfields City Farm
Buxton St, E1 5AR
Bringing the countryside to the heart of the city. Relax and de-stress with the many farmyard animals and explore the gardens.
0.7 miles, 14 mins' walk
Victoria Miro
16 Wharf Rd, N1 7RW
One of London’s leading contemporary art galleries. Housed in an converted warehouse you’ll find commercial artists to Turner Prize winners.
1.7 miles, 11 mins' cycle
Whitechapel Gallery
77-82 Whitechapel High St, E1 7QX
For a century, this gallery has premiered world-class modern artists from Picasso to Frida Kahlo.
0.2 miles, 4 mins' walk

Every Saturday at 9am

The Space at Leman Locke

Yoga

Join us for 40 minutes of head-clearing, body-stretching & stress-melting.

First Tuesday of every month

Undercroft at Leman Locke

Top Up Truck x Locke

The Refill Store that floats to your door. Top up on all your essentials.

Friday 18th February

Buckle Street Studios

SHAG Open Mic Night

Calling all writers, poets, performers and people with something to say. Shag is hosting an evening of showcasing creative writing.

Every Tuesday

The Space, Leman Locke

Yoga and Meditation

A truly mindful 45 minute class to energise the body whilst calming the mind.

Celebrating Locke's artistic community.

2023 celebrates the 20th anniversary of Frieze London with a focus on highlighting up-and-coming artists and more recent galleries. We delve into art near our London Lockes and how we support artists.

My Aldgate: local living in East London.

For our next stop in re-discovering and celebrating all things London, we visited Aldgate with House Host Riley - home to both Leman Locke and Buckle Street Studios.

London Design Festival: Delving into the design of our London properties.

We’ve officially partnered with London Design Festival to celebrate our home city as a world-leader in art and design. Delving into our own unique Locke designs and breaking down their themes.