Hackney Area Guide

Hackney is a situated in the borough of East London. and forms part of inner London. Located in the London Borough of Hackney, it is situated around 4 miles from the centre. The area is popular with residents and visitors alike who are looking for a central London location but without the high price tag of the financial districts and the inner City. Companies have also been keen to take advantage, with the district developing its business links and office buildings in the past few years. If you are looking for office space to rent in Hackney, check whats avaliable here.

What type of businesses does Hackney suit?

Businesses looking for a central London location should consider relocating to Hackney. Significant financial input in recent years has created an area that offers both enhanced mobility around the capital and beyond along with a range of facilities and amenities that suit both residential and corporate life. Businesses that want the convenience of a central London location but do not wish to pay premium prices to relocate to the inner City should look at properties in Hackney.

Transport

As a part of inner London, Hackney offers several transport choices for those looking to venture out into the rest of the capital or beyond. Manor House tube station is located within the Borough, and links Hackney to the Piccadilly Line. Alternatively Hackney Central station offers rapid mobility into Stratford tube station.

Liverpool Street: 29 minutes
Waterloo: 33 minutes
Euston: 20 minutes
Canary Wharf: 48 minutes

Eating

Hackney offers some very reasonable dining experiences throughout the Borough. Fang Cheng of China (239-241 Mare Street, London E8 3NS) serves up beautiful, authentic Chinese dishes in very generous portions. If you’re a fan of Vietnamese, Green Papaya (191 Mare Street, London E8 3QE) is one of the most reasonably priced and traditional restaurants around. For a succulent breakfast, check out Mess Café (38 Amhurst Road, Hackney, London E8 1JN).

Going Out

Check out the Spurstowe Arms (68 Greenwood Road, London E8 1AB) for a relaxed, homely atmosphere that serves a variety of real ales on tap. Alternatively The Railway Tavern (131 Angel Lane, London E15 1DB) has been in the same family for 40 years and offers one of the most delightful pub experiences around. If you decide to move on, Visions Video Bar (588 Kingsland Road, London E8 4AH) is an intimate basement bar that has been serving up reasonably priced drinks for over 18 years. Afterwards, head to Hackney Central (Amhurst Road, London, E8 1LL) a converted railway station with a banging nightclub on the first floor.

Local Attractions

The Centre of Attention
This provocative art gallery puts on a range of exhibitions on every year, each lasting around 4 – 6 weeks. With a mix of both established and up-and-coming artists, the Centre is well worth a visit for art lovers.

Hackney Marshes
Football fans will love the Hackney Marshes, which feature the largest concentration of football pitches in Europe. 73 full size pitches see over 100 games every single weekend, and the area also features attractions including a conservation park and an athletics track.

Office Space in Hackney

Workspace Group has a variety of offices to let in the Hackney area, ranging from studios to virtual office space. Below is a selection of our most popular properties.

If you like Hackney location but need closer proximity to the publishing industry, check out Clerkenwell. Alternatively, if you work in the financial industry, consider renting office space in Bishopsgate. The area is very close to the city’s financial districts, and also has superior mobility due to its close proximity to Liverpool Street station. If you’d like a free consultation on the availability and benefits of our office space around London give us a call on 0207 247 7614.

Commercial Property in Hackney

Find commercial property in Hackney with Workspace Group, we have a great range of properties throughout London including office space, studio space, serviced offices, workshops and industrial units and all available to rent on flexible & affordable terms.