Leman Locke | Area Guide

Discover things to do near Aldgate.

Staying at Leman Locke puts you in the middle of the best things to do near Aldgate East.

Conveniently based between The City and Tower of London, check out our favourite things to do. From sky-high views and fine dining to historic landmarks and iconic Brick Lane. Being on the edge of the city is not all about business.

Things to do near Aldgate.

Explore your new neighbourhood.

Where hip East London neighbourhoods and The City skyline meet, there you'll find Aldgate. There are so many things to do near Aldgate, we reckon you'll be planning a return visit before you know it.

Where to eat and drink.

Where to eat and drink in East London & The City.

Discover the best coffee, hunt down tasty sandwich spots, or make a date at one of the city's best restaurants. When the sun sets, find a classic East End pub or clink cocktails in a slick city bar. Whether you're in town for work or play, there are more than enough delicious things to do in Aldgate.

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

Every Wednesday

Leman Locke

5K Running Club

Lace up your running shoes and join us for a 5K around the Aldgate neighbourhood.

Various dates

Buckle Street Mezzanine

Between the Covers: Book Club

Monthly Book Club get-together to chat about Leman’s book of the month.

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.

Once a month

Leman Locke

Paint a Pic

Come down and paint your own masterpiece with the guidance of our resident artist.

View events.

The best East London restaurants you shouldn’t miss.

East London’s got a serious reputation for innovative eats from posh chicken shops to seasonal street food. As well as clever new restaurants opening almost every week.

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.