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Hoxton is the creative, night-owl neighbour of Shoreditch, a former furniture-making district that became a byword for East London’s art, design and nightlife. Buzzy and forever reinventing itself, it is a place for galleries, bars and the pleasingly offbeat.
Where is Hoxton and how to get there
Hoxton sits on the northern edge of Shoreditch in east London. It has its own Overground station, and Old Street and Shoreditch High Street are both within walking distance.
Art, squares and nightlife
The district grew up around Hoxton Square, long a hub of galleries, studios and bars, and it remains one of the centres of East London’s creative scene. Just south, the Museum of the Home traces the history of the domestic interior through the centuries in a row of former almshouses. Come evening, Hoxton’s bars, music venues and restaurants fill with a young, style-conscious crowd.
Eating and drinking
Hoxton is strong on independent bars, cocktail spots and casual restaurants, flowing seamlessly into the nightlife of neighbouring Shoreditch. It is a place to graze and drink rather than to plan a formal dinner.
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What is Hoxton known for?
Hoxton is known for its art galleries, design studios and lively nightlife, as one of the districts at the heart of East London’s creative revival. It centres on Hoxton Square and blends seamlessly into the bars and restaurants of Shoreditch next door.
Where to go next
Continue into Shoreditch, Dalston or Bethnal Green, or browse all our London neighbourhood guides.
