De Beauvoir Town

A neighbourhood in the London Borough of Hackney, 2 miles north
of the City of London. Dalston, Canonbury, Hoxton and Haggerston
surround this little gem of a neighbourhood, and across them thrive
diverse, inspiring and incredible social and cultural communities.




De Beauvoir Town

A neighbourhood in the London Borough
of Hackney, 2 miles north of the City
of London.

Dalston, Canonbury, Hoxton and
Haggerston surround this little gem of a
neighbourhood. Diverse, inspiring,
and vibrant social and cultural
communities thrive across them.

We hope to build a strong community
around the music and create a deep sense
of place and belonging through this festival.


De Beauvoir Town

A neighbourhood in the London Borough of Hackney, 2 miles north
of the City of London. Dalston, Canonbury, Hoxton and Haggerston
surround this little gem of a neighbourhood, and across them thrive
diverse, inspiring and incredible social and cultural communities.

The Community

The Community

The Community

One of the most diverse areas of Hackney, De Beauvoir draws in a mix of long-term residents and newcomers. It features a blend of working-class families, young professionals, and creatives, who bring a distinct character and appeal to this charming neighbourhood with it's own village-life feel.

One of the most diverse areas of Hackney, De Beauvoir draws in a mix of long-term residents and newcomers. It features a blend of working-class families, young professionals, and creatives, who bring a distinct character and appeal to this charming neighbourhood with it's own village-life feel.

The Connections

The Connections

The Connections

The neighbourhood prides itself in a deeply connected community through active organisations including the De Beauvoir Association, which produces a very popular and widely read weekly newsletter, the Women's Institute and the De Beauvoir Gardeners Club. There are multiple cultural events throughout the calendar year: the Party in the Park in the summer, De Beauvoir Show in the autumn as well as the Christmas Fair & Trail, all bringing thousands of residents together.

Local Character

Local Character

Local Character


The area has been a low traffic neighbourhood for over 50 years. With multiple pedestrianised streets, you mostly see people walking or cycling.


The area has been a low traffic neighbourhood for over 50 years. With multiple pedestrianised streets, you mostly see people walking or cycling.


Fine Architecture


Fine Architecture



Fine Architecture

Primarily built in the Jacobethan style, especially around the popular De Beauvoir Square, the area has a mix of housing types and styles.

The special character of the neighbourhood has been retained over the years with famous architects like David Adjaye, Henley Halebrown and Architecture 00 having built and restored famous landmarks in the area.

Primarily built in the Jacobethan style, especially around the popular De Beauvoir Square, the area has a mix of housing types and styles.

The special character of the neighbourhood has been retained over the years with famous architects like David Adjaye, Henley Halebrown and Architecture 00 having built and restored famous landmarks in the area.


Placemaking

We strongly believe in the idea of the
15 minute city and how our neighbourhood is a great example of people living and working in better connection to their environment and their community.

Our festival is programmed and designed to ensure all cultural activity benefits the community, brings economic stimulus and helps the urban fabric evolve and thrive.

Every year, we plan to celebrate our neighbourhood's independent businesses, the built environment and the creative community, our pedestrianised + cycle friendly streets and of course, the sheer brilliance of the musicians who make up the soul of the festival.


Placemaking

We strongly believe in the idea of the
15 minute city and how our neighbourhood is a great example of people living and working in better connection to their environment and their community.

Our festival is programmed and designed to ensure all cultural activity benefits the community, brings economic stimulus and helps the urban fabric evolve and thrive.

Every year, we plan to celebrate our neighbourhood's independent businesses, the built environment and the creative community, our pedestrianised + cycle friendly streets and of course, the sheer brilliance of the musicians who make up the soul of the festival.


Placemaking

We strongly believe in the idea of the 15 minute city and how our neighbourhood is a great example of people living and working in better connection to their environment and their community.

Our festival is programmed and designed to ensure all cultural activity benefits the community, brings economic stimulus and helps the urban fabric evolve and thrive.

Every year, we plan to celebrate our neighbourhood's independent businesses, the built environment and the creative community, our pedestrianised + cycle friendly streets and of course, the sheer brilliance of the musicians who make up the soul of the festival.

Proudly Local Independent Businesses

Proudly Local

Independent Businesses

Proudly Local

Independent Businesses

De Beauvoir Deli

Local deli for all the scrumptious things you could want

Local deli for all the scrumptious things you could want

Sweet Thursday

Pizza like it really should be done. Plus so much more

Pizza like it really should be done. Plus so much more

De Beauvoir Arms

Never a dull day or an early evening at this popular pub in the middle of all the action

Never a dull day or an early evening at this popular pub in the middle of all the action

The Scolt Head

The nicest local pub with great music, great food and the best terrace.

The nicest local pub with great music, great food and the best terrace.

Hectors

If you like your wine, you already know Hectors.

If you like your wine, you already know Hectors.

Albers

Ragu on Toast? Who'd have thought we needed it in our lives. Thoughtful and delightful food.

Ragu on Toast? Who'd have thought we needed it in our lives. Thoughtful and delightful food.

Rosemary Branch

A pub, a theatre, the best place in the sun, rain and literally any other time!

A pub, a theatre, the best place in the sun, rain and literally any other time!

Batch Baby

If you're serious about coffee and pumpkin spiced lattes, you've got to go.

If you're serious about coffee and pumpkin spiced lattes, you've got to go.

The Baring

Setting the bar for a gastropub, very very high. Bring your fam.

Setting the bar for a gastropub, very very high. Bring your fam.

Goodbye Horses

A wine bar and restaurant set in the same space as a pour over coffee spot, adjacent to an icecream shop. No stone left unturned.


A wine bar and restaurant set in the same space as a pour over coffee spot, adjacent to an icecream shop. No stone left unturned.


Trade

Brunch. Like it should be. The shining light of Essex Road and the western fringe of our hood.

Brunch. Like it should be. The shining light of Essex Road and the western fringe of our hood.

Hunter S

A good quality pub that serves delicious no-nonsense grub. They say it. We know it.

A good quality pub that serves delicious no-nonsense grub. They say it. We know it.

Dan's

Weighing up options between a textural white or an advanced skinsy glass of wine? You're truly a regular. Dan's takes the hard work of choosing wine out of the equation and serves up great evenings

The Talbot

A much loved gastropub that pours a great selection of pints alongside serious cocktails to make evenings on their terrace pretty memorable

A much loved gastropub that pours a great selection of pints alongside serious cocktails to make evenings on their terrace pretty memorable

ESEACC

The East and South East Asian Community Centre providing a space for advice, support, community & collective action. They run the most wonderful community kitchen in an refurbished bathhouse

The East and South East Asian Community Centre providing a space for advice, support, community & collective action. They run the most wonderful community kitchen in an refurbished bathhouse

De Beauvoir Wholefoods

Our local one-stop shop for groceries and sundries. With good coffee, sandwiches, fresh icecream and fresh flowers.

Our local one-stop shop for groceries and sundries. With good coffee, sandwiches, fresh icecream and fresh flowers.

HELMA Cafè + Wine

Tess and Kosta serve up delicious, seasonal vegand and vegetarian food that's locally and responsibly sourced

Tess and Kosta serve up delicious, seasonal vegand and vegetarian food that's locally and responsibly sourced

Duke of York

Proper neighbourhood pub, made legendary as the birthplace of Beavertown Brewery. Whilst the Beavertown founders no longer run the pub, it continues to be a popular spot

Godet

Newest appearance on the block. Smash burgers, good wine and music aplenty. Essex Road just got more fun.

Gwada

Home cooked Ethiopian food, generous portions and food that genuinely feels clean and healthy. Run by the loveliest of people.

The Duke of Wellington

Bustling Victorian boozer with streetside tables, a fortnightly film club and comedy nights.

De Beauvoir Jazz Festival is a Community Interest Company

Everyone's Invited

De Beauvoir Jazz Festival is a Community Interest Company

Everyone's Invited

De Beauvoir Jazz Festival is a Community Interest Company

Everyone's Invited