CANALSIDE BAR, KITCHEN AND LIVE MUSIC VENUE IN HACKNEY WICK

Grow is an independent canalside bar, kitchen and grassroots music venue on the River Lea, serving Hackney Wick since 2014. Come for brunch, seasonal food, organic drinks, craft beers, cocktails, live music, DJs and community events, close to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, East Bank and Stratford.

Outdoor terrace seating by the River Lea at Grow Hackney

INDEPENDENT CANALSIDE VENUE IN HACKNEY WICK

Repurposed from a canalside factory and built by artists, Grow is an independent bar, kitchen and grassroots music venue on the River Lea. Since 2014, we’ve been part of Hackney Wick’s creative landscape, bringing together food, drinks, live music, DJs, art, sustainability and community under one roof.

FOOD, DRINKS AND LIVE MUSIC BY THE CANAL

Come for brunch, lunch, evening plates, organic wines, craft beers, cocktails and low/no drinks, then stay for live music, DJs, jazz, workshops and cultural gatherings. Our programme moves through eclectic global sounds all year round, with a focus on emerging artists, local crews and community-led culture.

CLOSE TO EAST BANK, OLYMPIC PARK AND STRATFORD

Visiting Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, East Bank, Sadler’s Wells East, V&A East, UCL East, London College of Fashion or Stratford? Grow is a short walk away in Hackney Wick, around 2 to 4 minutes from Hackney Wick Overground. Join us before or after your visit for food, drinks, music and canalside seating by the River Lea.

BRUNCH, LUNCH AND EVENING PLATES

Settle into our garden terrace, greenhouse, mezzanine or warehouse space and enjoy seasonal dishes inspired by Middle Eastern, Mediterranean and British flavours. Whether you’re looking for brunch in Hackney Wick, food near Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, drinks before an East Bank event or somewhere independent after Stratford, Grow offers a warm, relaxed alternative to the area’s bigger bars, breweries and venues.

ORGANIC WINES, CRAFT BEERS AND COCKTAILS

Our drinks menu brings together organic wines, craft beers, house specials, cocktails, local suppliers, soft drinks and low or no-alcohol options. It works just as well for daytime visits, after-work drinks, weekend sessions and late nights by the canal.

SUSTAINABLE, INDEPENDENT AND BUILT BY ARTISTS

Grow runs on solar and green energy, pays the London Living Wage and supports local suppliers, grassroots culture and the local economy. Spending time here helps keep independent culture alive in Hackney Wick while supporting a venue built around music, sustainability, community and care for the planet.

Outdoor restaurant with people dining under umbrellas next to a water body, greenery and a large tree, with a sign reading 'GROW BAR & RESTAURANT' on the building.

A metal platter filled with Mediterranean foods including falafel, hummus, pita bread, green and black olives, a green salad, pickled pink onions, cauliflower salad, and tomato-based dip, on a dark wooden surface.

People sitting at a table in a dimly lit bar or restaurant with colorful neon lights and candles on the table.

People dancing and raising hands in a dimly lit nightclub with red and orange lights.

A group of musicians performing on stage at a dimly lit venue, with one playing conga drums and others reading music or playing wind instruments, with colorful lighting creating an intimate atmosphere.

A lively outdoor nighttime gathering at a patio with string lights, people socializing, and dance floor in the background.

A dimly lit nightclub with a live band performing on stage and a crowd dancing and enjoying the music.

A jazz band performing on a dimly lit stage with purple and red lighting, consisting of a guitarist, a saxophonist, a double bassist, a trombonist, and a drummer, with colorful abstract graffiti-style wall art in the background.

A flatbread topped with grilled chicken, tomato sauce, green herbs, and a variety of fresh salad greens and purple pickled vegetables, served on a metal plate on a rustic wooden table.

Plate of food with grilled eggplant, poached egg, chickpeas, and lettuce slices, garnished with herbs, on a gray stone surface outdoors.

A dish of stew topped with fresh greens and feta cheese, served with sliced bread on a white plate, placed on a gray surface with shadows.

Geometric spherical chandelier hanging from ceiling, illuminated with multicolored lights, casting colorful shadows on the ceiling.