Venues

Almeida Theatre

 

Just off Upper Street, the Almeida Theatre is a warm and welcoming theatre which attracts some of the best talents in acting, writing, designing and directing. Our uniquely shaped auditorium brings an intimate atmosphere to every production meaning the audience always feel close to the action on stage.

As well as producing great drama our annual Festival showcases an exciting range of up and coming artists as well as international companies and work from the Young Friends of the Almeida. 

The Almeida Bar & Café is light and airy in the daytime, perfect for a quiet coffee or a place to read the newspapers and use our free wi-fi. In the evening it becomes a lively bar, bustling with the public, audiences and actors alike.

If you live or work in the Islington area you can book best available seats for just £20 in the opening performances of each production.

If you are aged 29 or under, you can book best available seats for just £16 every Monday of a run.

For more detail on how to book these discounts click here [http://www.almeida.co.uk/your-visit/concessions/islington-first/]

 

Lemon Monkey

Lemon Monkey, an independent Fine food shop and cafe in Stoke Newington,  provides an attractive, healthy and convivial approach to eating and the art of entertaining.

The shop specializes in unpasteurized cheeses, charcuterie and fine wines alongside a continental style cafe which has won them the Islington Gazette "Best Bistro in North London". Wine is served from six onwards every evening and weekend afternoons.

Make yourself comfortable at our communal tables or lounging on our sofa and armchairs.  Cookbooks, eclectic tableware, wine tastings, cooking lessons,internet access, live music and art shows.

Hoxton Hall

Hoxton Hall – a venue with a difference. The heart of Hoxton Hall is its unique saloon-style Music Hall theatre: a wooden interior with a two-tier cast iron balcony and fantastic acoustics. The theatre is situated on the ground floor and is a beautiful and memorable location for weddings, parties and gigs. 

The spectacular setting is also available for theatre hires.   A variety of spaces are available for hire from rehearsal spaces to a performance auditorium. Whatever the occasion, Hoxton Hall provides an inspiring space with a creative and friendly atmosphere.

Rich Mix

Rich Mix is London's up-and-coming cross-arts centre,
located in the vibrant area of Shoreditch / East London.
Whether you're tempted by a film in our plush cinema,
or more into performing arts, our programme is rich and diverse.

It ranges from Theatre to Music, Dance and more and
is the result of a finely tuned approach to The Arts and The World's Cultures.

Rough Trade East

Whereas some London record stores are struggling, this veteran indie-music specialist seems to have gotten the formula right—in 2007 it opened this spacious new East End branch that's as much a hangout as a shop, complete with a stage for live gigs, a café, and free airport access. Since opening Rough Trade East have won many awards including Music Week's Retailer Of The Year 08 & 09, NME say"it's the best record shop in the world".

The Kings Head

There has been a Kings Head Pub on this site in Upper Street since the 1500's. The current building dates from 1860. Our world renowned pub is known for its music and The King's Head Theatre at the back of the pub.

As well as a fine spirit selection, it has a great selection of good wine, real ale, lagers and bottled beers.

The authentic Victorian pub has roaring fires in winter and is decorated with photos of familiar faces who have graced the stage over its 40 year history.  Founded in 1970,  it was the first theatre pub in London since Shakespearean times...

The Royal Sovereign

The Royal Sovereign is a community pub in Clapton, E5, run for the past two years by two local people, Simon and David. In those two years it has gone from a run down dingy pub about to close forever to busy local and lively music and gig venue.

There are regular events, including bands and DJs at the weekend, quiz nights, and during the summer regular BBQs in the large beer garden. It is popular with families, and children are made very welcome. Food is served in the form of delicious gourmet 'pieminister' westcountry pies, and there are plans for a summer salad menu.

The Vortex Jazz Club

Established in North London over 20 years ago, the club has become a beacon for progressive jazz in the capital.

The programme of live music seven nights a week features sounds from across the breadth of the jazz idiom; from contemporary folk and world music to dub and electronica.

While we place a strong emphasis on young local talent with bands such as Ma, Outhouse, and Led Bib, we also regularly produce nights with leading world-class artists from both the UK and overseas: Kenny Wheeler and Evan Parker, New York’s Tim Berne and Jim Black, and European free-improv players such as Peter Brotzmann, Mats Gustafsson and Paal Nilssen-Love.