Old Street, located in East London, is popular for those who love the Shoreditch and Hoxton scene. Culturally known for its hip bars and restaurants, there is a lot to do and see here. Old Street station lies between the boroughs of Islington and Hackney, with connections on both the London Underground network and National Rail. The Northern line provides links from Old Street, situated between Moorgate and Angel to other parts of the capital. Bus routes take you from East London to most central and further points of the city, so you are never without transport options. Travelling east by tube or train requires some changes on route and can take a little bit of time, so you may want to consider jumping in a taxi to Old Street, for a more direct route?

Once you are arrive there, you may be curious about the things that you can do. If you are in to a more arty, avant-garde scene then East London's culture is definitely for you. The area is abundant with art galleries and museums, perfect for those interested and keen on keeping up to date with The Arts. In the nearby vicinity there is a number of small independently run and established venues. Just a short walk or even shorter Old Street taxi ride away is the White Cube, Hoxton. The second of the team of gallery spaces set up, it is larger than the original and has since been superseded by the Bermondsey White Space. This contemporary art space exhibits work from some of the most renowned internationally and homegrown artists. The buzzing bohemian scene that the area exudes makes this a prime site for an art gallery. Some consider that without the establishment of these sort of venues, this hub of art culture would not be so prominent.

This also streams into the social and leisure parts of the area. Old Street is also known to be a great nightlife spot. Neighbouring the ultra-trendy Hoxton and even closer Great Eastern Street, there are many bars, restaurants and clubs to spend your evenings socialising in. Hail an Old Street cab to take you to just that little bit further afield or stroll along Old Street itself to see plenty of bars and venues offering something a little different to explore. Whatever tickles your fancy, in the vicinity of Old Street you'll have more than enough choice. The area is one of the best places for the alternative scene and is exactly what East London is known for. Go and see for yourself.