Kingsland Locke | Exploring

Kingsland Locke | Exploring

Ever-evolving, vibrant and dynamic. Dalston is filled with life and colour. A place where your senses come alive.

DIVE INTO DALSTON. ONE OF THE CAPITAL'S MOST INTERESTING, TALKED-ABOUT AREAS.
WALK THE LENGTH OF KINGSLAND ROAD AND YOU’RE GUARANTEED TO STUMBLE ACROSS SOMETHING INTERESTING.

Open to everyone.

A hub of inclusivity. Celebrating diversity and creativity. Whoever you are or want to be, Dalston is ready to welcome you with open arms.
Parks and rec.

With Victoria Park to the east, London Fields to the south, and Hackney Downs only a short walk away, there's no lack of green spaces. Perfect for clearing the mind, meeting friends or just watching the world go by.
Community.

A glorious multicultural mishmash stretching to all corners of the globe. This international community makes Dalston what it is, a place for everyone with a strong sense of culture and community.

LOCAL TASTES.

Urban farms to fresh focaccia.

Hot 4 U
The Prince Arthur, 95 Forest Rd, E8 3BH
With a weekly-changing set menu, influenced by nose-to-tail eating with nods to countries around the globe, casual and fun.
0.9 miles, 17 mins' walk
KRAFT Dalston
On-site
From nourishing morning-after brunches to experimental early-evening cocktails.
Little Duck Picklery
68 Dalston Lane, E8 1FE
Low key yet beautifully innovative, serving daily changing seasonal, pickled plates. Think daikon kimchi, chili-cured fish with natural wines.
0.5 miles, 10 mins' walk
Bright
1 Westgate St, E8 3RL
A London Fields fine wine bar and neighbourhood restaurant with a regularly changing selection of British and European dishes.
1.6 miles, 8 mins' cycle
Mangal 2
4 Stoke Newington Rd, N16 8BH
A Dalston favourite, this ocakbasi (Turkish grill) lures crowds from across London. Expect a casual affair where the charcoal grill does the talking.
250 ft, 1 mins' walk
Shaman
On-site
Specialty coffee. Cold pressed juices. Artisanal pastries, sandwiches and salads.
Snackbar
20 Dalston Lane, E8 3AZ
A café, urban farm and co-working space rolled into one. With a globally inspired menu find kimchi blue cheese toasties & brioche prawn toast.
0.4 mile, 7 mins' walk
The Dusty Knuckle Bakery
Abbot Street Car Park, E8 3DP
Freshly baked breads, pastries, and coffee. You can find queues round the block at this bakery and café on the weekends. Worth it though.
0.2 miles, 5 mins' walk

SOUNDS OF E18.

Euphoric beats, disco and Afro-house. Something for everyone.

ALL THE FEELS.

Local institutions guaranteed to get your toes tapping and the drinks flowing.

Brilliant Corners
470 Kingsland Rd, E8 4AE
A little of everything, this Japanese low-lit bar on Kingsland Road serves up cocktails, small plates and strictly vinyl only DJ sessions.
0.5 miles, 10 mins' walk
Colours Hoxton
2-4 Hoxton Sq, N1 6NU
A new multi-arts bar & club offering an ‘inclusive space to dance, create and meet’ and for locals to showcase their works and passions.
1.8 miles, 10 mins' drive
Dalston Superstore
117 Kingsland High St, E8 2PB
A legendary establishment on the east London part scene. Home to all sorts: popular with a large and diverse LGBTQ crowd but welcoming to everyone.
340ft, 1 mins' walk
Hacha Bar
378 Kingsland Rd, E8 4AA
The city's only Agaveria - a cocktail bar specialising in agave spirits with a vibrant atmosphere. Heads up – anything can be sampled from the shelf.
0.6 miles, 13 mins' walk
Netil360
1 Westgate St, E8 3RL
Offering iconic views over London, Netil360 doubles up as a bar and café along with a garden and workspace hosting an exciting programme of events.
1.6 miles, 8 mins' cycle
Rio Cinema
107 Kingsland High St, E8 2PB
A popular independent cinema located on the Kingsland Road. Set in a Grade II listed, Art Deco building Rio is a local gem.
480ft, 2 mins'
The Victoria
451 Queensbridge Rd, E8 3AS
A long-standing Victorian pub turned live music venue, art collective with great cocktails and a selection of locally brewed beers.
0.6 miles, 11 mins' walk

MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE.

69B Boutique
69B Broadway Market, E8 4PH
An ethically minded clothing store selling sustainable brands that are both socially and environmentally responsible.
1.5 miles, 7 mins' cycle
Columbia Road Market
Columbia Rd, E2 7RG
This flower market has a friendly atmosphere, open every Sunday. All the plants you could dream of.
1.8 miles, 9 mins' cycle
Dalston Curve Garden
13 Dalston Lane, E8 3DF
A unique garden taking the place of the old Easter Curve Railway line. A beautiful community space.
0.4 mile, 7 mins' walk
Ridley Road Market
Ridley Rd, E8 2NP
Dalston's colourful central marketplace, find fresh produce and even fabrics and clothing. An integral part of the local heritage.
0.3 miles, 5 mins' walk
De Beauvior Wholefoods
99 Southgate Road, N1 3JS
A luxury deli, grocers and café stocking a range of both homemade and artisan products, go for the almond croissants.
0.9 miles, 18 mins' walk
Victoria Park
Old Ford Rd, E3 5TB
Not just any park. Walk along the canal, go boating, or browse Victoria Park village. Find people enjoying picnics or strolling round the lake.
2.6 miles, 15 mins' cycle
Weino BIB
39 Balls Pond Rd, London N1 4BW
A wine bar, shop and delicatessen selling cheese and charcuterie other bits including detergent and milk – on tap.
0.4 miles, 4 mins' walk

Thursdays and Sundays

KRAFT Dalston, Kingsland Locke

KRAFT Dalston Brewery Tour & Tasting

Get immersed behind the scenes of KRAFT Dalston's unique set up at Kingsland Locke, in these weekly brewery tours.

Every other Tuesday

Kingsland Locke

Underground Yoga

Join us for morning meditation in the hidden underground restaurant at Kingsland Locke.

Last Sunday of the month

Kraft Dalston, Kingsland Locke

Kraft Comedy Club

LDN Comedy brings the best up-and-coming acts from the London stand-up comedy circuit.

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