Street Art in Brick Lane and Shoreditch, London

London is known to be one of the world's best capital cities for street art. Whether it is South Bank, East Dulwich, Hackney Wick, Brick Lane or the Nomadic Community Garden, you will find street art in a variety of styles - tags, stencils, posters, stickers and masterpieces. Some pieces are simple while some are exceedingly awesome. A while back, we explored Brick Lane and Shoreditch to see some of London's best street art. There are a number of street art walking tours - both free and paid - but we had plans to explore some other areas so we did it on our own. It was fun! Have a look at some of our favourite pieces below.

Street Art in Brick Lane

Brick Lane extends from Bethnal Green to Whitechapel passing through Shoreditch. Famous for its curry houses, Brick Lane is also equally popular for its street art. Just a quick walk around the streets in Brick Lane will reveal a myriad of murals and art works. Almost every street in this area hosts some really cool street art. We wandered around for much longer than we had originally planned, stopping to admire beautiful art work and enjoying this open-air art gallery!

Street Art in Shoreditch

The last two decades have seen a lot of transformation in the Shoreditch area. While it always had a creative connect, today it is smarter and better organised. It is a sort of cultural hotspot where talented artists get a canvas for their creativity. From simple creative lettering to detailed and creative designs, the streets of Shoreditch are a visual street. Whether you are an art aficionado or an enthusiastic traveller, a leisurely stroll through Shoreditch offers excellent opportunity to view some really interesting and creative street art.

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And while you are in Shoreditch, don't forget to check out Flight Club Social Darts. It is a trendy darts bar which combines the traditional games of darts with modern technology - an automatic scoring system, sharing boards, cocktails and shots menu, great ambience - and is a fantastic venue for having a fun time with friends.