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Grow, Hackney is an independent self-organised creative space in Hackney Wick, serving as a bar, kitchen, and takeaway. Located on Wallis Road, it also operates within an ecosystem of studios founded in 2007 and hosts a diverse programme that celebrates and nurtures local and international creative talent.

The venue positions itself as an experiment in ethical and sustainable business, seeking to remove financial barriers while exploring ecological and social sustainability. Its approach includes paying the London Living Wage, using eco-electricity and eco-cleaning products with recycled materials, sourcing locally and sustainably where possible, partnering with independent and ethical enterprises, and offering organic, fairtrade, locally sourced food and drink whenever available.

Grow also shares its ideas through workshops, talks/films, markets, and sustainable supper clubs—supporting events that reflect its focus on putting people and planet over profit.
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09/09/2026

Friday 18th September, tickets on RA. Don’t sleep! 🎟️ 😴

DJs .nico .panaiotis

07/09/2026

Plenty happening down at Grow this week, from our Thursday Jazz Jam through to Brazilian sounds, global grooves and a big Saturday night for DeepDig.

THURSDAY: JAZZ JAM WITH STRATOS
Ten years and still going every Thursday. open with a set from the house band before the stage opens up for the jam. Musicians and vocalists are welcome to get involved, or just come down for dinner, a drink and watch it all unfold.

FRIDAY: N’CALMA PRESENTS MOVE YOUR SHOES
N’Calma bring MOVE YOUR SHOES to Grow with , and . Born in Brazil and now a regular in Hackney Wick, expect a properly wide mix of Brazilian music, global grooves and dancefloor records from three brilliant selectors.

SATURDAY: DEEPDIG — PATRICK FORGE + COSMO SOFI
A big one for DeepDig. , the London legend behind the seminal Dingwalls sessions with Gilles Peterson, gets four hours in the warehouse. .sofi starts us off with three hours. Jazz, Latin, Brazilian, rare groove, broken beat, disco and whatever else they pull from the bag.

SUNDAY: CANALSIDE SESSIONS + NOT THE USUAL JAM
and special guests soundtrack Sunday afternoon by the canal from 1pm, then takes over from 6.30pm. Synths, sequencers and electronics meet guitars, drums, bass and keys, with no rehearsed sets and everyone welcome to get involved.

Head to our website for the full programme, book a table or grab a ticket.

29/08/2026

DeepDig isn’t always just about the headliner. It’s about the whole night, and trusting the people we invite to set the tone from the start.

We’ve loved having .panaiotis and .fm play at Grow, both separately and together as , and watching them grow as a duo. They’re incredible selectors with a huge passion for music and digging and always bring such good energy to the space. They know exactly how to get things moving.

This Sunday they’re opening up our Bank Holiday DeepDig before the legendary DJs take over inside for an extended 4-hour set. If you’ve not caught Liminal People at Grow yet, get down early.

Final Bank Holiday of the summer, let’s make the most of it!

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19/08/2026

This Saturday 22nd we welcome one of the UK underground’s most exciting selectors to take control of the warehouse for an extended four-hour set.

Harri Pepper has built a serious reputation through years of digging, playing and living records. A Rinse FM resident and part of the 17 Little Portland Street family, his sets can stretch from jazz, soul and disco into house, techno, chuggers and properly odd records, always with the instinct to know exactly where to take a room next.

He’s become a fixture in some of the best booths and dancefloors around like Love International, Glastonbury and Garbicz to Fabric, Corsica Studios, Phonox and The Love Inn and now fresh off the back of a highlight set at Houghton.

Starting things off on the terrace, we welcome, LA selector Sky Rivers, who makes his UK debut on the terrace from 7–10pm.

Then Harri takes over the warehouse from 10pm–2am, with the time and space to properly dig in.

A limited number of £5 / £7 tickets remain on RA, with 90% of capacity available on the door and free before 9pm. https://bit.ly/4wBMHZv

18/08/2026

JAZZ JAM WITH STRATOS
Thursday 20 August, 7pm-11pm 🎷

Grow’s weekly Jazz Jam with , led by with , and . The band plays the first set, then the jam opens up inside later on. Free entry for musicians coming to jam.

GROW LIVE
Friday 21 August, 8pm-2am 🔥

Grow Live brings two debuts: headline with Egyptian psych funk, Arabic vocals, brass and heavy grooves, while .bkr opens and closes with a big bag of vinyl playing zouk and cumbia to Japanese boogie and connecting the dots of music from around the globe.

DEEPDIG
Saturday 22 August, 7pm-2am 🌀

Grow’s DeepDig hosts who will be playing an extedned 4 hour sessions, with LA selector opening for his UK debut. House, dub, downtempo, techno and stranger corners of the record bag, with enough time for both DJs to stretch out muscially, find their feet and take you on a journey.

CANALSIDE SESSIONS
Sunday 23 August, 1pm-4pm 🪕

Joining Williams Cumberbache this week are and for Grow’s Canalside Sessions, hosted by . Bass, kora, West African rhythm and open jazz improvisation on the pontoon. Free entry, brunch on until 3pm, and a very good way to spend a relaxing Sunday by the water.

17/08/2026

Bringing global festival sounds to Grow Live this Friday.

Tashkezar | تاشكزار make their Grow debut, bringing their wild mix of Egyptian psych funk, Arabic vocals, psychedelic guitars, brass, synths and seriously heavy grooves to the warehouse.

Their sound pulls from vintage Egyptian pop, Anatolian rock and music from across the Mediterranean, twisting it all into something colourful, wonky and made to MOVE to.

Then Adam Baker (Midnight Voodoo) whose over from Belgium warms up before the band and then takes us late into the night with a vinyl bag stretching through Zouk, Cumbia, Japanese boogie, Funaná, Balkan sounds and rare goodies to keep things moving.

Grab a check advance ticket for £5/7, come in free before 9pm or £10 on the door after. You can book a table on Opentable to join us in the early part of the evening.

12/08/2026

We’re back at Grow Hackney on Friday 18th September for an evening of impeccable music and vibes!

Leading the night this time round is Rinse FM resident M R . R E D L E Y . When he’s not hosting the B L A C K W I N E C L U B or presenting Rinse FM’s morning show, you’ll find him behind the decks, delivering an eclectic selection of dance music to crowds across the UK and beyond.

Taking care of support duties we’ve got London-based vinyl DJ Jawa Jones , founder of WANITA MUSIC and host on Radio X Frankfurt. A dedicated digger and collector, her sets move through soul, funk and more, with a particular love for rare 45s from around the globe.

Joining them are Rook Records residents Tall Nico and alfie , bringing their signature sound to the dancefloor. Expect a seamless journey through Latin rhythms, Afro grooves, dancefloor jazz, disco, house, and plenty more to keep you moving till the early hours.

Tickets on RA £5 advance / £10 OTD

See you all on the dancefloor 💃

Address

98C Wallis Road, Main Yard, Hackney Wick
London
E9 5LN

Grow, Hackney (Wallis Road), London

Public transport
- Tube: Take the Victoria line to Highbury & Islington, then walk or take a short bus/taxi to Wallis Road.
- Overground: Use London Overground to Hackney Downs or Dalston Junction, then walk or take a local bus toward Wallis Road.
- Bus: Several routes serve the Wallis Road area—check your nearest stop on Wallis Road and follow signs/walking directions to the venue.

Driving and parking
- From central London: Follow signs for Hackney/Islington via A10 (or nearby main roads), then continue onto Wallis Road.
- Parking: Look for nearby pay-and-display bays on surrounding streets and any local car parks in the Hackney area. Expect limited spaces and possible permit restrictions on residential roads.
- Tip: If you’re driving during peak times, consider using a nearby car park and walking the last stretch due to congestion and parking availability.

Opening Hours

Tuesday	12pm - 11pm
Wednesday	12pm - 12am
Thursday	12pm - 12am
Friday	12pm - 2am
Saturday	11am - 2am
Sunday	11am - 11pm

Website

https://www.growhackney.co.uk/

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What people say

Grow, Hackney on Wallis Road is a standout spot in Hackney Wick that brings together a bar, kitchen, and creative space with a clear ethical focus. It’s an independent, self-organised venue that champions local and international talent through a diverse programme of events, helping creativity thrive in a welcoming environment.

What makes Grow especially compelling is its commitment to sustainable and socially responsible business practices. Since 2014, the team has worked to remove financial barriers while exploring ecological and social sustainability at the same time. That philosophy shows in everyday details, from paying the London Living Wage to using eco-electricity and eco cleaning products, alongside recycled materials.

The food and drink approach is equally thoughtful. Whenever possible, Grow sources locally and sustainably, prioritising organic options and fairtrade choices. The result is a menu built around quality ingredients with values behind it—ideal for anyone who wants great hospitality without compromise.

Grow also stands out for how it partners with independent and ethical enterprises wherever possible. Beyond serving guests, it actively shares ideas through workshops, talks/films, markets, and sustainable supper clubs—creating an engaging place to learn as well as relax.

Overall, Grow on Wallis Road feels like more than just somewhere to eat or drink: it’s an experiment in doing business differently—putting people and planet above profit while still delivering a vibrant creative atmosphere.