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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Red Lion Pub
The Red Lion is a charming and convivial pub in the centre of Hoxton. From outside it appears like a
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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Arch 402
Set in a converted railway arch in London's progressive East End, Arch 402 gallery showcases int
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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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CHARLIE SMITH London
CHARLIE SMITH london is a young, dynamic gallery situated above The Reliance in Old Street. A on
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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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Eleven Spitalfields
11 Princelet Street, London, E1 6QH020 7247 1816info@elevenspitafields.comwww.elevenspitafields.
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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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Hales Gallery
Hales Gallery opened in 1992 as an alternative space in Deptford, South London. Hales successful
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The Juggler
The Juggler Cafe serve hot and cold dishes including sandwiches, baguettes, soup, cakes and beverage
Hoxton Art Gallery
Hoxton Art Gallery is a commercial contemporary art gallery in the heart of East London with an exhi
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The Royal Inn on the Park
Traditional East London English pub serving homemade food, Sunday Lunch, traditional beers. Beer gar
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Ombra
Venetian dishes and cicchetti :: Wine, beer, spritz and cocktails. 1-5 Vyner Street, City of London
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IMT
IMT is a contemporary art gallery that works with artists to present exhibitions developed specifica
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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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Parasol Unit
Founded in December 2004, Parasol unit foundation for contemporary art is a registered educational c
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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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Payne Shurvell
PayneShurvell opened in June 2010 and is run by James Payne and Joanne Shurvell. James Payne, a Fine
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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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ROCKET: Tea Building
Established in London's West End in 1994 Rocket Gallery grew out of the publishing imprint The Rocke
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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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Signal Gallery
Signal Gallery specializes in strong contemporary figurative and abstract art. Our aim is to present
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Ruby Café Bar
A cafe-bar that offers a selection of home made food including cooked breakfasts, steak sandwiches,
The Juggler
The Juggler Cafe serve hot and cold dishes including sandwiches, baguettes, soup, cakes and beverage
Standpoint Gallery
Standpoint Gallery is an independent, artist run project and exhibition space. Exhibitions are selec
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Stour Space
A socially minded organisation offering exhibition, performance and studio space for the development
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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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Teasmith
A contemporary teahouse in a vibrant area of East London. We specialise in exploring the world of ex
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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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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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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 Gallery in Redchurch Street
A former hat factory, The Gallery in Redchurch Street has been completely re-fitted to create a prof
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Curious Duke Gallery
Premiere Art:Curious Duke Gallery is a contemporary space in the up and coming area of Whitecross St
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Beach Gallery
Serving up fresh coffee, carefully selected artists’ books and affordable prints and gifts, Be
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HundredYearsGallery
Hundred Years Gallery is an exhibition and cultural space available to London-based and interna
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Radcliffe & Newlands
Most of the time this is an office, not a gallery but we function as an alternative exhibition space
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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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ICN gallery
Focusing on supporting artists who incorporate a rooted understanding of Asian ethos with a contempo
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The Old Fountain
The Old Fountain is a family run Freehouse pub situated in Old Street. The pub has been in the hands
Beers.Lambert Contemporary
Beers.Lambert Contemporary is an art gallery near Old Street with an exhibition progr
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The Arch Gallery
We promote high quality, cutting-edge, contemporary art produced by international artists working ac
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The Victory
pool table - public houses - jukeboxes 27 Vyner Street, City of London, E2 9DQ0
The Victory
pool table - public houses - jukeboxes27 Vyner Street, City of London, E2 9DQ020
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Cultivate Vyner Street
Cultivate is a full time artist-run gallery, open 52 weeks of the year showcasing art on artists ter
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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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Galerie E.G.P
Founded in Paris in 2009 and opening in London in 2013, Galerie E.G.P is a contemporary art gallery
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The Victory
The Victory  - pool table - public houses - jukeboxes 27 Vyner Street
Vyner Street Gallery
Situated in The Heart of London's Contemporary Art District, Vyner Street Gallery is a great venue f
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The Mile End Art Pavilion
The Art Pavilion is a 5,000 sq ft landmark art exhibition venue, situated inside a landscaped h
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