Your guide to Shoreditch's best spots

The word ‘Shoreditch’ can trigger a pavlovian response when it comes to venues and events. Think of a montage of exposed railway arches and gentrified East End pubs, flocked to by city workers and startup types. Whilst this stereotype of London’s trendy mecca holds true, Shoreditch is also prized for the sheer variety of venues it offers. So if it’s a club, a unique space or an unforgettable dining experience, Shoreditch won’t let you down.

What kind of Shoreditch event are you looking for?

Understanding exactly the kind of event you’re looking to plan is the first step in the process. Ask yourself who will be attending? What kind of atmosphere they will be after? Are there any special requests or unique aspects that you will want to be catered to? Our advice is to imagine exactly what your perfect Shoreditch event looks like, and let the venues come to you.

Planning a party?

Shoreditch has a well-earned reputation for striking, wonderful venues that will let you host the ultimate private party. Old Street in particular is a thoroughfare of venues that wound satisfy any easterly hedonist: try your hand at ping pong (whilst retaining a drink in the other), or sip subterraneanly in the cosy lap of TT. Liquor’s Cellar Bar.

Or setting up a meeting?

It’s not all fun and games, sometimes work does have to get done. Getting on the grind shouldn’t mean settling for an uninspiring meeting room, though. Elevate your meetings, presentation and conferences with the versatile Open Kitchen, or bring your A-game to Huckletree’s techno-forward Shoreditch meeting space.

Don’t forget to eat…

The colourful and sedimented history of Shoreditch has blessed the district with a cosmopolitan food scene that draws inspiration from every corner of the globe. What’s even better is that lots of these incredible eateries are offering private dining options. So after the party or meeting, you can be sure you won’t go hungry.