Canalside culture, plenty of waterfront bars and restaurants combined with some of London’s best street art. Hackney Wick is a vibrant and distinctive part of London with a long and rich history and a world class reputation for encompassing a creative quarter.
Property in Hackney Wick
Wickside
Galliard Homes is proud to present Wickside: a brand new seven-acre, canal-side neighbourhood coming to Hackney Wick, East London. The development will see the creation of around 500 homes for sale in Hackney Wick, comprising of a mixture of apartments, penthouses, garden studios and terraced houses. Reflecting the area’s history as an artistic hub, the site will also be home to creative studios, an art gallery and a large brewery - making it perfect for both creatives and young buyers.
History of Hackney Wick
Dating back from the 19th and early 20th centuries, Hackney Wick was one of the oldest industrial sites in London producing materials such as dye, waterproof cloth, petrol and printing works. As the production lines decelerated following the war, artists and creatives made Hackney Wick their home. The awarding of the Olympics Games to London in 2005 kick-started the transformation of Hackney Wick taking a once derelict industrial estate, disconnected from the rest of London, into a new social hub.
Places of Interest
Food and Drink
With a thriving community and fantastic location, there are plenty of independent bars and restaurants to choose from. Whether you’re looking for a great night out or just some good food and drink, here are some local choices:
Barge East
Fancy dining on board a 118-year-old Dutch barge, or relaxing in one of the largest outdoor riverside dining venues in East London? Barge East has you covered with some great food and a spectacular location on the River Lea. The restaurant even grows its own produce in the gardens and has recently introduced a fresh produce market on weekends which showcases the finest produce from fruit and veg to cheese and bread!
Number 90 Bar
Great, locally sourced food coupled with an events programme that celebrates the best music, art, comedy, film and theatre makes Number 90 Bar and Kitchen a fantastic night out.
The Breakfast Club
Breaking the first rule of Breakfast Club, everyone is talking about Hackney Wick’s all-American eatery. Start your day right with some delicious pancakes, breakfast burritos or a morning mimosa. Despite their name, they also serve lunch and dinner.
Randy’s Wing Bar
The famous UK home of chicken wings - at Randy's Wing Bar you’ll find an unrivalled selection of wing flavours, loaded fries, sides, burgers and cocktails. They even serve a chicken wing afternoon tea!
Natura Café & Pizzeria
Natura brings a taste of Italy to Hackney. With their ingredients sourced straight from Italy, they have a massive range of tasty pizzas as well as classic pasta dishes.
Cafe Mai
An ideal spot to relax and unwind, Café Mai’s canal-side setting makes the perfect setting for dinner and drinks. Serving simple food, natural wine and a range of excellent beers, Café Mai guarantees a hearty homecooked meal including handmade pasta that will leave you satisfied.
BEHIND Restaurant
A fish-focused 1 Michelin starred restaurant, this 18-seat kitchen-table style restaurant offers diners an immersive experience with a behind-the-scenes view of the kitchen. BEHIND offer just two sittings per day – lunch and dinner – and all diners are served the same 10 course tasting menu.
Four Quarters
Four Quarters combines nostalgic arcade games, such as Space Invaders and Pacman, with tasty pizzas and an impressive selection of craft beers and classy cocktails. Recently rated number one on the Standard’s list of London’s top happy hours, this old school bar is a guaranteed fun night out.
Bad Coffee
Don’t be fooled by the name, the coffee isn’t bad, it’s actually really good! A specialty coffee roastery ran by people who love good coffee, Bad Coffee is a female-led neighbourhood gem that is sure to become your go-to for on-the-go coffee. Whether you’re popping in for your perfectly prepared flat white, or grabbing a bag of beans to make your own at home, Bad Coffee serves arguably the best coffee in Hackney Wick.
Crate Brewery
Serving the perfect combination of beer and pizza, there’s no wonder this is one of East London’s worst kept secrets. Choose from a selection of Crate’s own beers — brewed in the on-site tap room — or a wide range of beers sourced from breweries around the world.
Entertainment and Events
Skeeters Axe Throwing
Enjoy a unique night out and perfect your axe throwing skills at Skeeters, conveniently located just a five-minute walk from Hackney Wick station.
The Yard Theatre
Experience theatre and live music events at this converted warehouse.
Community and Culture
Hackney Bridge
Hackney Bridge’s calendar of events are a welcome addition to the Hackney Wick neighbourhood. From live music to record fairs, craft workshops to day festivals there’s always something going on to keep locals entertained.
GROW Hackney
An exciting independent creative space, bar and kitchen, GROW Hackney Wick plays host to a diverse offering of cultural events that champions local and international talent. Enjoy food, drinks and live performances within a laid back and friendly atmosphere.
Shopping
With Europe’s largest shopping centre just across Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, you’ll be spoilt for choice at Westfield Stratford City. Shop till you drop in over 200 shops, including Zara, H&M and New Look, and then enjoy a bite to eat at one of their 86 eateries. There are also some great entertainment venues such as a cinema, bowling lanes, a casino and baseball batting cages.
If you’re looking for designer labels, head to Hackney Walk, a luxury shopping outlet located just a 30 minute walk from Hackney Wick station. Previously unused, 12 Victorian railway arches are now home to leading fashion labels including Burberry and Anya Hindmarch.
Green Space
Hackney has one of the largest areas of green spaces in inner London with around 58 parks, and you won’t have to travel far from Hackney Wick to find some fantastic green space, which is flanked by three Green Flag award winning parks.
Home to 82 football, rugby and cricket pitches, Hackney Marshes is the place to head if you love outdoor exercise. It provides great changing facilities as well as a café and roof terrace.
Known as ‘the People’s Park’ to locals, there’s plenty to explore at Victoria Park. Set over 218 acres of land you’ll find tennis courts, a bowling green, cricket pitches, fountains, cafes, lakes, an adventure playground and a splash pool. There’s also a Sunday Market and summer music festivals. With so much to see and do, you’ll discover something new with each visit!
There’s also plenty to do at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Relax in beautiful parklands, discover hidden artwork, go on wildlife trails or take on the world’s longest tunnel slide.
Did You Know?
Hackney Wick once had more studios and artists per square foot than anywhere else in the UK.
Local Council
Transport
Road
Hackney Wick is close to the A12, which runs from the Blackwall Tunnel through Essex to Suffolk.
Rail
Hackney Wick is served by the London Overground, taking commuters into Stratford in three minutes Clapham Junction 56 mins Richmond 60 mins.
Air
For international travel, London City Airport can be reached by car in 20 minutes or around 35 minutes via train.
