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How is life in Portsoken? A thorough guide of the neighbourhood

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Wikipedia gives us the quick following overview of the area: “ Portsoken, traditionally referred to with the definite article as the Portsoken, is one of the City of London, England’s 25 ancient wards, which are still used for local elections. Historically an extra-mural Ward, lying east of Aldgate and the City walls, the area is sometimes considered to be part of the East End of London. “

What kind of things are there to do in the city of Portsoken?

Portsoken is vibrant with life, activities and to find out what to do in your area we recommend you to have a look at websites like Timeout. Timeout updates on a weekly basis things to do in Portsoken. To simplify you the task of finding the page here is the link to see the upcoming events in Portsoken.

Also having a clear view of what is available in Portsoken and where is a great way to project yourself within this new area. This is why we created the following map where we gathered all the information you will find in this article.

The things you might need in Portsoken

We have compiled for you a list of the different places you might want to check in Portsoken name before moving in the neighbourhood.

Post offices of Portsoken

Nearby post offices simplify sending and getting packages. Portsoken branches also offer services like money orders and insurance along with mail services. Here they are along with their proximity to the area.

Post Office NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Houndsditch Post Office11 White Kennett Street, London4.2229
Greek Shipping Corporation CommitteeThe Baltic Exchange, 38 Saint Mary Axe, London41
Royal Mail Post Box6 Laurence Pountney Hill, London41
Royal Mail Parcel PostboxTower, London11
Royal Mail postbox141 Leman Street, London00
Buzón CorreosCity of London4.52
Royal Mail Post Box25 Thomas More Street, London51
Lower Thames Street Pillar BoxLondon00
City of London Post Office12 Eastcheap, London4.9513
Postbox33-35 Gracechurch Street, London00
Royal Mail Post Box12 Gainsford Street, London00

In Portsoken, what tube and train stations are nearby?

Most prefer transit within a 10-15 minute walk and if there aren’t public connections nearby then this could be something that takes down the price of property or can even deter people from moving in to Portsoken entirely. Here is a table below so you can see where these connections are for yourself.

Train or tube station nameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Liverpool StreetLiverpool Street, London4.32641
Fenchurch StreetFenchurch Street station, Fenchurch Place, London4.1185
Liverpool StreetUnderground Station Underground Ltd, Central, Liverpool Street, London4.2330
Tower HillUnited Kingdom4.4311
AldgateAldgate High Street, London4144
Aldgate EastUnderground Ltd, Whitechapel High Street, London3.9160
MonumentMonument Station, Underground Ltd, King William Street, London4.3204

Hospitals, pharmacies and doctors in the area of Portsoken

Portsoken has 20 medical institutions. These include hospitals, doctors offices, pharmacies and other stores providing medical attention. Here are the details the nearby medical institutions (1000 radius of the area).

Medical institution NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Ramsay Health Care UKLevel 18, Tower 42, 25 Old Broad Street, London311
HCA UK City of London – 31 Old Broad Street31 Old Broad Street, London423
Aspen Healthcare LtdCenturion House, 37 Jewry Street, London4.19
City of London Medical Centre11-13 Crosswall, London3.84
Barts Health NHS Trust9 Prescot Street, London3.34
St Katharine Docks PracticeFlat 12/14 Nightingale House, 50 Thomas More Street, London4.235
The Spitalfields Practice20 Old Montague Street, London2.1193
Barts HealthDuru House, 81 Commercial Road, London4.52
PALM Medical Centre25 Liverpool Street, LondonN/AN/A
Roodlane Medical part of HCA Healthcare UK – Great Winchester Street Clinic21 Great Winchester Street, LondonN/AN/A
Capital Aesthetics City ClinicThe Glass House, 4 Bull’s Head Passage, London4.36
AmcoCapital House, 85 King William Street, LondonN/AN/A
London Allergy and Immunology Centre @ City Medical Centre17 Saint Helen’s Place, LondonN/AN/A
Japan Green Medical Centre10 Throgmorton Avenue, London3.225
London Bridge Hospital Breast Services27 Tooley Street, London51
Dr. Ravi Rajakariar27 Tooley Street, London51
Messina Clinic8-9 Lovat Lane, London4.6143
Vivid HealthcareBeaufort House, 15 Saint Botolph Street, London4.375
F2F5th Floor, 107 Leadenhall Street, LondonN/AN/A
Ultrasound Guided Injections Lime Street37-39 Lime Street, London51

In Portsoken, what schools are nearby?

Having a school near the place you live is a great feature of the property you are about to move in. Please find below a list of the schools within the area of Portsoken.

School NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
David Game College31 Jewry Street, London4.734
Madani Girls’ SchoolMyrdle Street, London2.825
Royal National Children’s SpringBoard FoundationMinster House, 42 Mincing Lane, London4.52
East London Wine SchoolMinories, London4.9116
St Patrick’s College40 Tower Hill, London3.117
Adult & Kids jiu-jitsu MMA ClassesSocietyLinks, 80, John Fisher Street, London51
Practical Mandarin – Learn Mandarin Chinese in London & Online2 Leman Street, London4.9235
JLT Schools138 Houndsditch, LondonN/AN/A
Dock Street Studios15 Dock Street, London4.717
Tango y Nada Mas44 Commercial Road, London4.931
smart education service ltd87 Whitechapel High Street, LondonN/AN/A
CRC Bible School46 Commercial Road, London51
Synarbor34 Lime Street, London11
Infinite Mind2 Victoria Avenue, LondonN/AN/A
Iqra PreschoolEntrance via, 13 Frostic Walk, Chicksand Street, London4.36
LSDM – London School of Design and MarketingTower 42, 25 Old Broad Street, London3.919
Christ Church C of E Primary School47a Brick Lane, London4.910
Date Palm Primary School80-82 Greenfield Road, London4.36
London Art Portfolio18 Cape Yard, Kennet Street, London4.720
Business Centre3rd, 101 Whitechapel Road, London11

Properties to Rent and properties for Sale in Portsoken

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Some great things about Portsoken

At Cozee we looked at elements defining the area like restaurants, nightlife, parks, and more. Whether you’re a foodie or night owl, Portsoken has something for you. Check out spots below to get a feel for life in Portsoken.

What supermarkets are there?

Out of all the other services in Portsoken, supermarkets are arguably some of the most important. Take a look at the table below that tells you where the nearest supermarkets are so you can do your shppping conveniently. It would be a shame to move somewhere new and not realise some of your favourite stores aren’t nearby in Portsoken.

Supermarket/Grocery store name NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Londis Albert Embankment38-46 Albert Embankment, London2.927
Tesco Express216 Kennington Road, London3.7442
Little Waitrose & Partners3 Bondway, London4.1393
Tesco Express38-40 Kennington Park Road, London2.792
Tesco SuperstoreKennington Lane, London2.3143
Alish Grocers30 Vauxhall Street, London4.73
Your Local Super MarketUnited Kingdom1.52
Pay Less London334 Kennington Park Road, London2.828
Tesco Express22-29 Albert Embankment, London3.426
Shop & Go61 Bondway, London4167
Sainsbury’s Local22, Elephant and Castle, London3.728

Gyms in Portsoken

As remote work becomes more prevalent, there’s a corresponding rise in gym attendance to maintain fitness. With options like David Lloyd, TheGym, and others, Portsoken could be instrumental in helping you stay in shape – a valuable amenity in close proximity.

Gym NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Virgin Active5 Old Broad Street, London4.3128
Third Space Tower Bridge2b More London Place, London4.31011
Fitness FirstPLATFORM 17-18, UNIT 12 Liverpool Street, London4.3180
Fierce Grace Hot Yoga – City (Light Centre)The Light Centre Monument, 36 Saint Mary at Hill, London4.370
Gymbox Bank71 Lombard Street, London4.3463
Fitness First15 Thomas More Street, London4.3402
Fitness FirstCottons Centre, Tooley Street, London4.3588
Pregnancy & Postnatal treatment | Mummy’s Physio & Osteo Monument36 Saint Mary at Hill, London4.312
Hypoxi in the City8-10 Cooper’s Row, London4.31
PureGym London Tower Hill1 America Square, Tower Hill, London4.3112
Rena Health & Leisure at Leonardo Royal London City8-14 Cooper’s Row, London4.373
Sets In The CitySets in the City, 18 Alie Street, London4.36
Anytime Fitness Aldgate18 Alie Street, London4.3212
Fitness First106 Fenchurch Street, London4.3230
PureGym London AldgateThe St. Botolph Building, 141 Houndsditch, London4.3337
URBANFITNESSAldgate Gym, Sugar House, 75 Hooper Street, London4.3307
F45 Training Tower BridgeInternational House, Suite 4 Quay Level, 1 Saint Katharine’s Way, London4.3171
10 CABLE ST10 Cable Street, London4.332
Third Space City40 Mark Lane, London4.3762
12×3 Boxing76 Alie Street, Aldgate, London4.369

What type of green space is there in Portsoken?

Big green spaces cover the UK and London. However, it may be hard to work out just how much green space there is by just looking at a map. Here is a table below that shows you the green space of Portsoken in more detail.

Park NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
St Dunstan in the East Church GardenSaint Dunstan’s Hill, London4.76069
St Ethelburga’s Centre for Reconciliation and Peace Venue78 Bishopsgate, London4.7228
Duke Of Wellington12 Toynbee Street, London4.3412
Potters Fields ParkTooley Street, London4.62454
Sky Garden1, Sky Garden Walk, London4.657235
Altab Ali ParkAdler Street, London41410
Saint Botolph-without-Bishopsgate GardensBishopsgate, London4.5117
King George’s Field1-6 Portsoken Street, London4.58
Tower Hill GardenTower Hill, London4.3111
Tower Bridge Piazza362 Tower Hill, London4.210
London’s Transport Workers Coronavirus MemorialBraham Street, LondonN/AN/A
Aldgate Station MemorialAldgate, London54
Aldgate SquareAldgate High Street, London4.6510
Trinity Square GardensTower Hill Station, 38 Trinity Square, London4.589
Mitre Square GardenMitre Square, London3.911
Swan Passage ParkSwan Passage, LondonN/AN/A
Seething Lane GardenSeething Lane, London4.426
St Olave, Hart Street, Churchyard8 Hart Street, LondonN/AN/A
Four Seasons Garden1 Bridle Mews, London4.36
Piazza Walk36-65 Leman Street, London4.712

Public houses of Portsoken

As Londoners, we cherish our local pubs. Portsoken has some great go-to spots. From smaller, more family run chains to larger pubs like WeatherSpoons, there is a pub for everyone in the area.

Pub name NameAddressDescription
Artful Dodger47 Royal Mint Street
London
E1 8LG
Ex Ind Coope pub called the Crown & Seven Stars, it is a Grade II listed building. It originally got its licence in 1904 and was closed for four years before finally being re-opened in September 1985.
Astronomer125-129 Middlesex Street
London
E1 7JF
A Fuller’s Ale & Pie pub re-opened under its new name in July 2016. The beer range has increased (including some interesting bottles) and food is now served from 9.00am. The theme is very much around astronomy and there is some very interesting bric-a-brac to catch your eye as well as the downstairs Hubble Bar. Middlesex Street was originally named Petticoat Lane, possibly prudish Victorians changed the name, but on Sundays it remains home to the famous market.
Bell50 Middlesex Street
London
E1 7EX
A former Truman’s house.
Black Horse40 Leman Street
London
E1 8EU
Former Courage pub.
Brown Bear139 Leman Street
London
E1 8EY
A Grade II Listed Building because part of original glass remains with brass letters on sills and brass rails inside. An excellent Edwardian decorated pub with superb facilities and very comfortable. The food offering is Thai with some English options.
City Bar & Kitchen9 Stoney Street c/o White Kennet Lane
London
E1 7BH
Opening in October 2017 as a sports bar having been a smokehouse bar for two years.
Five handpumps though they only have 3 real ales.
Culpeper40 Commercial Street
London
E1 6LP
Ex-Truman pub which changed hands and was renamed in 2014. Now unrecognisable, it looks more like a Shoreditch warehouse conversion, with glazed tiles, bare brick, metal bar fittings, parquet floor. Seems very popular, with a trendier after-work crowd. The first floor kitchen is Open and bookable for Lunch Tue-Fri (12 – 3pm) & Dinner Tue-Sat, (6-10.30pm).
Dog & Truck72 Back Church Lane
London
E1 1LX
Smart and comfortable back street local which is a former Watney Combe Reid pub rebuilt in the 1930’s. Now run by the Bermondsey Pub Co, Food is served all day from the Pieminister range.
Duke Of Somerset15 Little Somerset Street
London
E1 8AH
Renamed Thirst & Last then back to Duke of Somerset.
George Tavern373 Commercial Road
London
E1 0LA
Modernised grade II listed old pub with live music and door charge on occasions. Has retained huge tiled painted mural.
Golden Heart110 Commercial Street
London
E1 6LZ
Exceptionally popular ex-Trumans pub, often packed. Excellent interwar building and interior, in two completely separate bars, although the public bar on the right used to be further divided. Period features include wood panelling on the walls and under the bar, gilt Trumans lettering around the top, brick fireplaces. One of the Inter-War pubs listed in 2015.
Good Samaritan87 Turner Street
London
E1 2AE
Classic Trumans interwar pub, built in 1937. Later Grand Met, S&N Retail. Had a spell from 1984 as Good Sams, reverting in 1995. Traditional pub well used by staff from the London Hospital, standing room only on peak nights. Patients from the hospital have been known to nip in for a quick drink.
Goodman’s Field87-91 Mansell Street
London
E1 8AN
Modern Wetherspoon pub not far from Tower Bridge and the Tower of London. The spacious L-shaped bar is comfortably furnished. The TVs are muted except for major sporting events, and are confined to one area. The three regular beers are accompanied by three guests and a cider (usually Westons). This pub is usually less busy than those nearer the Tower and is fully accessible by wheelchair.
Grapeshots2-3 Artillery Passage
London
E1 7LJ
Close to Liverpool Street station and tucked away down Artillery Passage, the dark wood panelling and hessian-clad walls here are reminiscent of an old ski lodge, with its cosy nooks and crannies and comfortable seating
GrocerSpitalfields Market
London
E1 6DW
Situated within the redeveloped part of Spitalfields Market, this is a large spacious gastropub with a covered terrace and beer garden. Smart, clean and modern with a quirky mix of furniture as typical of Geronimo Inns. Despite being geared up for diners, drinkers are also welcome – 2 real ales and a Westons cider on handpump. Two tank beers from Meantime.
Half Moon212-223 Mile End Road
London
E1 4AA
Wetherspoons pub, opened in 1998, an award-winning conversion of a former Welsh Methodist chapel (built in 1900), which had later served as the Half Moon theatre. Two separate rooms, each with its own bar and a different selection of beers. The front room is the former chapel, with a dramatic central “lantern” feature, while the back room is in the modern extension, where the theatre stage used to be. Always very popular with a great mix including office, medical and student custom. Decent patio at side
Horn Of Plenty36 Globe Road
London
E1 4DU
Refurbished in 2015 retaining a central bar. Maps are displayed on the wall. Quiz night is Tuesday. March 2023 – Kitchen is closed so you can order pizza for delivery.
Leman Street Tavern31 Leman Street
London
E1 8PT
Opened in February 2016 in a new build as part of the Goodman’s Fields development. The pub is dominated by a central bar, with a restaurant area to the left of the entrance. There is an open kitchen to the rear. Modern design with exposed brickwork and aircon ducting visible.
London Hospital Tavern176 Whitechapel Road
London
E1 1BJ
Historically this was the London Hospital Tavern (named after the hospital next door), renamed in 2000. Ex-Allied, Ex Punch. Medium-sized interior, broken up by paneled pillars, wood & glass screens, and glass display cases. Busy enough during the week with a relaxed atmosphere, can be heaving towards the weekend with medical and student custom.
Princess Of Prussia15 Prescot Street
London
E1 8AZ
Former Truman and later S&N pub acquired by Shepherd Neame in March 2005. Two room pub with beer garden at rear. Named after Victoria, the eldest child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert who married Prince Frederick William of Prussia in 1858.
Running Horse7 Piazza Walk, Leman St, Goodmans Field
London
E1 8FU
Close to Aldgate station. The Running Horse has the bar sitting centre stage, exhibiting Trumans fresh tank beer. and a range of craft beers. Food is available from an open plan kitchen. The third handpump was occupied by Rosie’s Pig cider on a July 2023 visit.
Sir Sydney Smith22 Dock Street
London
E1 8JP
The pub has reverted to Sir Sydney Smith. It has 3 hand pumps, 2 in use except at busy times. Sometimes has an offering from a London brewer such as Truman’s, ELB or Southwark , along with varied Greene King ales.
Ten Bells84 Commercial Street
London
E1 6LY
Shabby chic interior but with striking patterned wall tiling plus 2 large tiled 18th century street scene murals which gave this pub Grade II listing. One of the unfortunate victims during the murderous reign of Jack the Ripper was allegedly last seen alive leaving here. Lunchtime food. Toilets downstairs. 3 handpumps on the bar counter. Classic pub snacks which include homemade pork scratching, pork pies, scotch eggs, sausage rolls and crisps.
White Swan21 Alie Street
London
E1 8DA
Comfortable pub built on the site of the Half Moon Theatre on the fringe of the City, which can get busy during lunchtimes and early evenings. One bar serves two areas, the smaller of which, the original pub, was extended into the next door building in recent years. There is also a small room upstairs used mainly for dining and private functions. Grade II listed building with wood fronted bar and half wood wall panelling. Display of old photographs and news sheet editions.
Whites Gentlemans Club32 Leman Street
London
E1 8EW
Now Whites Gentleman’s club.

Museums & Galleries in the area

An area thrives through its people and their interactions. Discover Portsoken through its art scene by exploring galleries, museums, and cultural institutions, providing enjoyable weekend activities and contributing to the vibrant community.

Museum name NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
Tower Bridge Engine RoomsBridge Masters Residence, Tower Bridge Road, London4.71087
HMS BelfastThe Queen’s Walk, London4.611934
Royal Pharmaceutical Society66-68 East Smithfield, London4.667
Bank of England MuseumBartholomew Lane, London4.41627
The Crown JewelsTower of, Tower Hill, London4.61095
The Fusilier MuseumTower of London, London4.577
Jack The Ripper Museum12 Cable Street, Aldgate, London4.11776
Billingsgate Roman House & Baths101 Lower Thames Street, London4.580
Royal Armouries: White TowerHM Tower Of London, London4.5332
19 Princelet Street19 Princelet Street, London4.321
Royal Fusiliers Association41 Tower Hill, London4.33
City Wall at Vine Street12 Jewry Street, London4.638
Tower HillSceptre Court, 40 Tower Hill, London4.7207
Waterloo BlockSt Katharine’s & Wapping, London4.85
The War Fragments71 Alie Street, LondonN/AN/A
The Tower’s Mint, the Tower of londonTower of London, London4.68
Whitechurch PassageWhite Church Lane, London4.715
Preserve decorated ancient archCustom House Annexe, 20 Lower Thames Street, LondonN/AN/A
Balloon Museum | Emotion Air London1 Old Billingsgate Walk, London4.2438
Old Whitechapel Bell Foundry (formerly)32 Whitechapel Road, London4.17

Restaurants

Portsoken has a range of different places to eat. From Chinese, Indian or Italian ones, your area is vibrant with life and if you are a foodie you will surely find what you are looking for here.

Restaurant NameAddressAverage RatingNumber of ratings
The Chamberlain Hotel, Tower Bridge132-135 Minories, London4.31256
Novotel London Tower Bridge10 Pepys Street, London4.32245
The Tower HotelSaint Katharine’s Way, London4.38158
The Corner | London City42 Adler Street, London4.33484
Premier Inn London City (Tower Hill) hotel22-24 Prescot Street, London4.31292
Bangalore Express City3-6 Gracechurch Street, London4.32952
Gaucho City1 Bell Inn Yard, London4.3848
The Dickens InnMarble Quay, Saint Katharine’s Way, London4.37283
The Folly41 Gracechurch Street, London4.34554
SUSHISAMBA LondonHeron Tower, Bishopsgate, London4.38789
Butlers Wharf Chop House36e Shad Thames, London4.31326
Bodean’s Tower Hill16 Byward Street, London4.33560
Simpson’s Tavern38 1/2 Cornhill, London4.3344
Duck & Waffle110 Bishopsgate, London4.310929
Ping Pong St Katharine Docks3 Saint Katharine’s Way, London4.31092
The Breakfast Club Spitalfields12-16 Artillery Lane, London4.34462
Cinnamon Kitchen9 Devonshire Square, London4.31090
Windsor Fenchurch2 New London Street, London4.3925
The Drift110 Bishopsgate, London4.31451
The Counting House, EC350 Cornhill, London4.32133

Other nearby areas around Portsoken

You are not 100% sure that you want to move in Portsoken? Check out our other guides about some nearby areas. You might find your next neighbourhood. The following tables shows the nearby areas within a 3.5km radius.

Neighbourhood nameLink to our guide
Portland Street See the guide here
Walworth See the guide here
Bermondsey See the guide here
Surrey Quays See the guide here
Rotherhithe See the guide here
Newington See the guide here
Southwark See the guide here
South Bank See the guide here
Wapping See the guide here
Tower of London See the guide here
Bankside See the guide here
Tower Hill See the guide here
Monument See the guide here
Billingsgate See the guide here
Limehouse See the guide here
Temple See the guide here
Covent Garden See the guide here
Blackfriars See the guide here
Cannon Street See the guide here
Lombard Street See the guide here
Aldwych See the guide here
Aldgate See the guide here
Royal Exchange See the guide here
St Paul’s See the guide here
Bank of England See the guide here
Brompton See the guide here
Shadwell See the guide here
Whitechapel See the guide here
Fetter Lane See the guide here
Bishopsgate See the guide here
Liverpool Street See the guide here
St Bartholomew’s Hospital See the guide here
High Holborn See the guide here
Broadgate See the guide here
Barbican See the guide here
Spitalfields See the guide here
Hatton Garden See the guide here
Finsbury See the guide here
Finsbury (west) See the guide here
Farringdon See the guide here
Great Ormond Street Hospital See the guide here
Stepney See the guide here
Shoreditch See the guide here
Mile End See the guide here
Mill End See the guide here
Bunhill Fields See the guide here
St Luke’s See the guide here
Finsbury Estate See the guide here
Clerkenwell See the guide here
Hoxton See the guide here
Cambridge Heath See the guide here
Bethnal Green See the guide here
South Hackney See the guide here
Haggerston See the guide here
De Beauvoir Town See the guide here
Portland Street See the guide here
Walworth See the guide here
Bermondsey See the guide here
Surrey Quays See the guide here
Rotherhithe See the guide here
Newington See the guide here
Southwark See the guide here
South Bank See the guide here
Wapping See the guide here
Tower of London See the guide here
Bankside See the guide here
Tower Hill See the guide here
Monument See the guide here
Billingsgate See the guide here
Limehouse See the guide here
Temple See the guide here
Covent Garden See the guide here
Blackfriars See the guide here
Cannon Street See the guide here

Last Updated on March 26, 2026

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