Venue & Local Information Pack

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Venue & Local Information Pack

Inside this pack you will find information on all our Summer Festival venues and local information such as where to get the bus from and suggestions on where to have a bite to eat

Bishops Square Spitalfields E1 6DW

Tube: Liverpool Street – Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City, and Metropolitan lines. Aldgate East – District and Hammersmith & City lines. Shoreditch High Street – London Overground Mainline rail: Liverpool Street (approx. 5mins walk) Bus: Commercial Street: 67 Bishopsgate: 8, 26, 35, 42, 47, 48, 78, 149, 242, 344, 388. Eating and drinking: Located in the middle of Old Spitalfields Market, there are plenty of choices for a quick bite to eat. We recommend The Water Poet for some pub grub, or alternatively The English Restaurant which serves the rich and noble traditions of an English kitchen.

Bishopsgate Institute 230 Bishopsgate London EC2M 4QH www.bishopsgate.org.uk

Tube: Liverpool Street – Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City, and Metropolitan lines. Aldgate East – District and Hammersmith & City lines. Shoreditch High Street – London Overground Mainline rail: Liverpool Street (approx. 5mins walk) Bus: Commercial Street: 67 Bishopsgate: 8, 26, 35, 42, 47, 48, 78, 149, 242, 344, 388.

Eating and drinking: Head round the corner to the Bishopsgate Kitchen for simple, seasonal and local food in a convivial, communal table environment.

Boxpark Shoreditch 2-4 Bethnal Green Road London E1 6GY http://www.boxpark.co.uk/

Tube: Shoreditch High Street - London Overground Old Street Station – Northern Line Liverpool Street – Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City, and Metropolitan lines. Bus: Liverpool Street heading North: 8, 388, 26, 48. Stop at Shoreditch High Street. From Aldgate heading North: 67. Stop at Shoreditch High Street.

Eating and drinking: There are a number of restaurants within Boxpark, and otherwise Pizza East is just across the road.

Christ Church Spitalfields Commercial Street London E1 6LY

www.spitalfieldsvenue.org

Tube: Liverpool Street – Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City, and Metropolitan lines. Aldgate East – District and Hammersmith & City lines. Shoreditch High Street – London Overground Mainline rail: Liverpool Street (approx. 5mins walk) Bus: Commercial Street: 67 Bishopsgate: 8, 26, 35, 42, 47, 48, 78, 149, 242, 344, 388. Eating and drinking: Pop in to The Ten Bells for a pre-performance drink and then round off your evening at The English Restaurant with a special Winter Festival menu available for ticket holders before and after Christ Church Spitalfields performances. Reservations available on 020 7247 4110 or theenglishrestaurant.com

Hoxton Arches Arch 402 Cremer Street London E2 8HD http://www.hoxtonarches.com

Tube: Hoxton – London Overground Old Street – Northern line Bus: Hackney Road: 55, 26. Stop at Hoxton Kingsland Road: 49, 242, 243. Stop at Hoxton Station/ Geffrye Museum Eating and drinking: After the performance, why not explore The Geffrye Museum, devoted to the history of the home over the past 400 years, just around the corner. They also have a restaurant with a view of the period gardens. Otherwise, a five minute walk will get you to the Bacchus Pub and Kitchen on Hoxton Street, where you can enjoy the finest British produce.

Hoxton Hall 130 Hoxton Street London N1 6SH

http://www.hoxtonhall.co.uk/

Tube: Hoxton - London Overground Old Street Station – Northern Line Mainline rail: Dalston Kingsland, Liverpool Street Station (approx. 20 mins walk) Hoxton overground station (2mins walk) & Shoreditch (5mins) Bus: Liverpool Street heading North: 149, 242. Stop at Geffrye Museum. Hackney towards Central London: 242, 243, 149, 67. Stop at Geffrye Museum. Angel (City Road): 394. Stop at Hoxton Street. Eating and drinking: Enjoy the finest of British produce directly opposite Hoxton Hall at Bacchus Pub and Kitchen in its relaxed venue.

Rich Mix 35-47 Bethnal Green Road London E1 6LA

www.richmix.org.uk

Tube: Shoreditch High Street - London Overground Old Street - Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, and Northern lines. Bethnal Green – Central line. Liverpool Street – Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City, and Metropolitan lines. Mainline rail: Old Street, Liverpool Street Bus: Bethnal Green Road: 8 and 388 Shoreditch High Street: 26, 35, 47, 48, 67, 78, 135, 149, 242 and 243. Eating and drinking: Wander over the road to Boxpark for a whole range of cafes and eateries on the upstairs level of this shipping container pop-up mall.

Shoreditch Church (St Leonard’s) Shoreditch High Street London E1 6JN

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Tube: Shoreditch High Street - London Overground Liverpool Street – Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City, and Metropolitan lines. Old Street - Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, and Northern lines. Mainline rail: Liverpool Street, Old Street Bus: 149, 48, 26, 242, 8, 26, 35, 42, 47, 48, 78, 149, 242, 344, 388

Eating and drinking: Nestling in the side streets by Shoreditch Church, enjoy hearty and uncomplicated British food at Albion.

Spitalfields Market Brushfield Street London E1 6DW

www.spitalfields.co.uk www.oldspitalfieldsmarket.com

Tube: Liverpool Street – Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City, and Metropolitan lines. Aldgate East – District and Hammersmith & City lines. Shoreditch High Street – London Overground Mainline rail: Liverpool Street (approx. 5mins walk) Bus: Commercial Street: 67 Bishopsgate: 8, 26, 35, 42, 47, 48, 78, 149, 242, 344, 388.

Eating and drinking: Grab a cappuccino and a quick bite of some naturally fast food at LEON in the heart of Spitalfields Market.

Village Underground 54 Holywell Lane London EC2A 3PQ http://villageunderground.co.uk/

Tube: Shoreditch High Street - London Overground Old Street Station – Northern Line Liverpool Street – Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City, and Metropolitan lines. Bus: Liverpool Street heading North: 8, 388, 26, 48. Stop at Shoreditch High Street. From Aldgate heading North: 67. Stop at Shoreditch High Street. Eating and drinking: Grab a gourmet Pizza East across the road, or enjoy hearty and uncomplicated British food at Albion just around the corner.

The Water Poet/ Underground Picturehouse 9-11 Folgate Street London E1 6BX http://www.thewaterpoet.co.uk

Tube: Liverpool Street – Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City, and Metropolitan lines Shoreditch High Street - London Overground Bus: Commercial Street: 67. Stop at Folgate Street Bishopsgate/ Shoreditch Highstreet: 8, 26, 48, 78, 149, 242, 388. Stop at Commercial Street/ Worship Street Eating and drinking: The Water Poet serves classic pub grub as well finer British meals. They also have a great beer garden which is perfect for summer afternoons. Alternatively, head to The English Restaurant, which serves traditional English food and is just a few streets down.

Places to eat and drink Albion 2-4 Boundary Street, London, E2 7DD | www.albioncaff.co.uk | 020 7729 1051 A cafe, bakery and small shop serving traditional British food - nothing challenging or complicated, just straightforward hearty ingredients and recipes. Main dishes from around £10.00

Andaz Liverpool Street Hotel 40 Liverpool Street, London, EC2M 7QN | www.andazdining.com | 020 7618 7000 Situated next to the station, enjoy a range of dining options to suit all tastes: 1901 – fine dining restaurant serving diverse home-grown British produce Catch – elegant seafood restaurant and champagne bar Eastway – New York style brasserie providing a relaxed dining experience George – traditional English pub with a lively, upbeat and friendly vibe serving hearty food and traditional ales Miyako – exciting Japanese restaurant serving authentic and uncomplicated food including sushi, bento and sashimi

Bacchus Pub and Kitchen 177 Hoxton Street, London, N1 6PJ | www.bacchuspubandkitchen.com | 020 76130477 Located in the heart of Hoxton, the Bacchus is ideal for honest, locally sourced produce served in a relaxing setting.

Bishopsgate Kitchen 4 Brushfield Street, London, E1 6AN | www.bishopsgatekitchen.com | 020 7247 3802 An all-day dining experience which show-cases a love of simple, seasonal and locally sourced food to be enjoyed in a convivial environment. Main dishes from around £13.00

The English Restaurant 50/52 Brushfield Street, London, E1 6AG | www.theenglishrestaurant.com | 020 7247 4110 Set on the side of Spitalfields Market in one of the area’s historic buildings, serving the rich and noble traditions of an English kitchen. Main dishes from around £14.00

Galvin Café a Vin 35 Spital Square, London, E1 6DY | http://www.galvinrestaurants.com | 020 7299 0404 A compact café that is friendly and relaxed, offering an ever changing and innovative menu of Italian and French influenced cuisine. Main dishes from around £15.00

Galvin La Chapelle 35 Spital Square, London, E1 6DY | www.galvinrestaurants.com | 020 7299 0400

A Michelin starred and award-winning restaurant from chef brothers Chris and Jeff Galvin serving modern French cuisine in an extraordinary fine-dining setting. Main dishes from around £30.00

Geffrye Museum 136 Kingsland Road, London E2 8EA | www.geffryemuseum.org.uk | 020 7739 9893 A museum devoted to the history of the home, showing how homes reflect changes in society, behaviour, style and taste over the past 400 years. Their restaurant (open for lunch and afternoon tea) serves hot dishes, sandwiches, pastries and cakes, as well as hot and cold drinks, wine and beer, overlooking the period gardens. Main dishes from around £6.00

Grange Hotels 8-14 Cooper's Row, London EC3N 2BQ (Grange City Hotel) 45 Prescot Street, London E1 8GP (Grange Tower Bridge Hotel) Grange Hotels provide the perfect place to eat, drink and relax during the Festival with a range of dining options from the Tower Bar and Grill to the Isis Bar.

LEON 3 Crispin Place, London, E1 6DW (in Spitalfields Market) | www.leonrestaurants.co.uk Set in the centre of Spitalfields Market and providing naturally healthy fast food, coffees and more with a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Main dishes from around £6.00

The LUXE 109 Commercial Street, London, E1 6BG | www.theluxe.co.uk | 020 7101 1751 Open throughout the day, the LUXE, run by Masterchef’s John Torode serves a range of good food for everyone to enjoy. It’s also a buzzing atmosphere for a pre-concert drink. Main dishes from around £16.00

Pizza East 56 Shoreditch High Street, London, E1 6JJ | www.pizzaeast.com | 020 7729 1888 A modern take on the pizzeria featuring traditional and rustic ingredients with a progressive approach to gourmet pizza. Main dishes from around £8.00

The Ten Bells 84 Commercial Street, London, E1 6LY | 020 7366 1721 The infamous watering hole of Jack the Ripper in the shadows of Christ Church Spitalfields.

The Water Poet 9-11 Folgate Street, London, E1 6BX | www.waterpoet.co.uk | 020 7426 0495 A gem of a pub on the backstreets of Spitalfields comprising of a large bar, dining room, a courtyard with barn and an underground cinema. Main dishes from around £10.00

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