Bow
WELCOME TO BOW
Still considered the heart of the East End of London, Bow offers all the benefits of modern cosmopolitan living. An eclectic mix of students, professionals, young families and ‘born-and-breds’ live alongside each other to create a bustling thorough fare that connects the east to the rest of the city.
The name of the area was anciently Stratford, London,and “Bow” is an abbreviation of the medieval name Stratford-atte-Bow, in which “Bow” refers to a bridge built in the early 12th century.
Entertainment & Nightlife
The area’s close proximity to Canary Wharf makes it ideal for those working in the financial district, plus, with Queen Mary, University of London nearby, the area is popular with students. A few pubs and restaurants can be found and the Docklands is within easy reach.
Best place for after work drinks
Bow is the heart of London’s east end and has a great selection of bars and pubs. We recommend:
- The Bow Bells – Bow Rd – A traditional and cheerful public house.
- The Morgan Arms – Morgan Street – A Gastropub serving wonderful food.
Schools
Schools in Bow fall under the Tower Hamlets Local Education Authority. Secondary schools standout, as being particularly good, of note is the outstanding St Paul’s Way Trust School.
TRANSPORT & TRAVEL
Bow has great transport links: Bow Road Tube serves both the Hammersmith & City and District lines,while the nearby Mile End Tube has those plus the Central and Circle lines connecting to central London. Bow Church DLR also gets you to Canary Wharf, Greenwich and Stratford.
- Bow Road – District line, Hammersmith & City line
- Bow Church – DLR
- Mile End – Distric line, Hammersmith & City line, Central line, Circle line
Parks & Recreation
Victoria Park is just to the north and Mile End Park in the west boasts many sporting facilities.
The beautiful Bow conservation area with some of the nicest green spaces in London. You can find plenty of family friendly spaces in this part of East London.
Restaurants & shopping
The bustling Bow Road has an industrial feel, while a 10-minute walk will bring you to Victoria Park, with the pretty canal running alongside. For a touch of East End charm, head to Roman Road Market on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
