Explore east London's galleries, artist run spaces and studios on this interactive map. Choose your favourite area of east London or type of art, add nearby bars and restaurants to plan your own First Thursdays tour.

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Cat and Mutton
The Cat and Mutton has firmly established itself on Broadway market as the place to eat, drink and b
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Cat and Mutton
The Cat and Mutton has firmly established itself on Broadway market as the place to eat, drink and b
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Armadillo
41 Broadway Market, Dalston, London, E8 4PH 020 7249 3633 
The Dove
With funky décor relaxed vibe and warm welcome locals and visitors alike flock here for the e
Broadway Bookshop
An independent bookshop that is an established part of the destination that is Broadway Market a
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Queen of Hoxton
Despite already being one of East London’s most popular venues, the old girl hasn’t let
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EB&Flow
Founded by Margherita Berloni and Nathan Engelbrecht, EB&Flow will showcase contemporary art
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Albion
It's a hive of perpetual activity from morning till night: breakfast is a big draw, especially at we
Owl and Pussycat
OAP has jettisoned the scruffiness that won it cool points with the anti-hipster set in favour of an
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Londonewcastle Project Space
The Londonewcastle Project Space is a gallery and exhibition space in Shoreditch created by Londonew
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Les Trois Garcons
Les Trois Garcons is situated in a converted Victorian pub from 1880 in Shoreditch. Hassan, Mich
Albion
It's a hive of perpetual activity from morning till night: breakfast is a big draw, especially at we
Shoreditch House
Opened in June 2007, Shoreditch House occupies the top three floors and roof of a renovated ware
Queen of Hoxton
Despite already being one of East London’s most popular venues, the old girl hasn’t let
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Payne Shurvell
PayneShurvell opened in June 2010 and is run by James Payne and Joanne Shurvell. James Payne, a Fine
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Pizza East
Housed on the ground floor of the Tea Building, located on the corner of Shoreditch High Street
Studio 1.1
studio1.1 collective began in July 2003 with no particular battle-plan. We have evolved with a range
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The Rectory Gallery
The Rectory Gallery is an exhibition space in the Rectory of Spitalfields Church. Exhibitions are or
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St. John Bread and Wine
Bread and Wine reflects the rythmns of its' locale, opening for breakfast, lunch and supper seven da
Café 1001
The Café 1001 coffee shop and dj bar is located on Dray Walk, a private road off Brick Lane (
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Poppies Fish & Chips
Service without compromise. Pop and his family have been serving fish and chips in the East End sinc
Town House
Town House, owned by Fiona Atkins, has been in Fournier St. Spitalfields since 2002 and began by spe
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Canteen
2 Crispin Place, off Brushfield Street E1 6DWThe menu is unapologetically nostalgic, featuring clas
Owl and Pussycat
OAP has jettisoned the scruffiness that won it cool points with the anti-hipster set in favour of an
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VZ Gallery
The VZ Gallery is creating an experimental space that serves both up-and-coming and established arti
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Fifteen
Fifteen London is a restaurant that uses the magic of food to give unemployed young people a chance
Duke's Brew & Que
Barbecue in the 'burbs? Why not - the success of this slice of the Deep South in De Beauvoir Town sh
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Duke's Brew & Que
Barbecue in the 'burbs? Why not - the success of this slice of the Deep South in De Beauvoir Town sh
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waterside contemporary
Waterside Contemporary is committed to developing an ambitious and vibrant multidisciplinary an
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The Old Ship
Our menu is a celebration in British cuisine with an added contemporary twist. We take pride in usin
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Hackney Picturehouse
The Gallery HackPH is an independent exhibition space, located at the Hackney Picturehouse, opposite
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The Basement Gallery East London
The Basement Gallery East London is host to all mediums of art and photography showing a core messag
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Espacio Gallery
Espacio Gallery was founded by a group of artists working across all contemporary visual arts media
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Go Figurative
Go Figurative was founded in November 2008 by Sally Perry and Janine Collins. It launched as a free
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Long White Cloud
The Long White Cloud is a fantastically intimate Kiwi cafe haven, with ever-evolving artwork adorned
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