We have recently celebrated our Tin Anniversary (10 years!) working with wine supplier Vintage Roots. Chris Dormer of Vintage Roots is equally excited about our relationship.  This year we celebrate with some very special guest wines!

We were delighted to host the UCL’s Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose for a closing event of their masters module “Transformation by Design”, which included Grow being involved in the discussion and a post event social!

This April and May, we’re joining forces with Hearth Bakery at Grow Studios to host a series of free and pay-what-you-can events, bringing people together around growing, sharing, more sustainable ways of living and live music.

Of course, the flavour profile of the bean; the roast; the temperature of the milk… You can get these anywhere. Grow has a different philosophy: a key ingredient of our coffee is connection and relationships.  Find out more about our recent collaboration with Square Mile Coffee Roasters…

Grow has proudly hosted Growing Communities’ veg box pick-up since 2021. Built by and for our community, Grow supports their mission to transform food systems. For over 30 years, Growing Communities has connected people with local farmers through a veg-box scheme that champions sustainable food, strengthens communities, and helps tackle climate change.

Since 2014, Grow has been powered by renewable electricity, avoiding gas heating and choosing a lower-impact approach even when it has been more complex or costly.

To mark the occasion, we’re hosting an opening event on Wednesday 14 January, 6–11pm, where you can see the newly refreshed installation alongside an additional temporary installation by Weston in the Mezz Gallery.

Following on from its monumental success last year, Grow once again hosts Join-In January, a month-long programme of free events and food/drink offers!

We’re excited to announce the launch of the Canalside Snug Series, supported by the Arts Council England’s Grassroots Music Project Fund: a new winter programme of 12 co-created live music events designed to bring warmth, creativity and connection to Hackney Wick during the coldest months of the year.

This November, Grow is proud to once again be part of the EFG London Jazz Festival, one of the most exciting celebrations of jazz and live music in the city. Across five days, our canalside venue in Hackney Wick will be alive with an eclectic programme that reflects the energy and diversity of the scene from intimate sessions and late-night jams to dancefloor parties and deep listening experiences.

Planting has been part of Grow from the beginning. Terrace planters were introduced early on, bringing greenery into the space and creating a more welcoming environment for people alongside plants and wildlife. Rather than filling the canalside with more seating, a different choice was made - to prioritise people and planet, creating a green oasis in the city.

Come to Grow during Open House London 2025 for a weekend of events on Sat 20 and Sun 21 September.

At Grow, we’re proud to support some of London’s brilliant small businesses who share our values of quality, creativity and care for people and the planet. When you enjoy a drink with us, you’re helping keep money in the local community and backing independent makers who do things properly.

Productive City: Stratford Civic Hub was a collaborative project led by University of East London architects Fernanda Palmieri and Carsten Jungfer. Working with students, Grow Studios, Creative Land Trust, Purcell Architects and Newham Council, it explores Stratford’s civic future, inspired by Grow’s Hackney Wick model of creative practice, community connection and ecological awareness.

Two years after their first collaboration,Guildhall School returns to Grow for Charge, a free summer showcase spotlighting some of the most exciting student talent. Read their stories in this blog!

We’re thrilled to be part of ‘London Creates Music’, a cross-city campaign launched today by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, to celebrate and support the capital’s world-leading grassroots music scene!

We’re excited to introduce Gionatan Scali as the latest artist featured in our mezzanine gallery at Grow Hackney. With a captivating mix of creativity and personal experience, Gionatan’s work reflects both his musical journey and evolving visual exploration. From abstract landscapes to deeply emotive expressions, his paintings invite you to delve into a world of colour, texture, and meaning.

Join us on Tuesday 28 January from 6pm in Hackney Wick for an evening exploring the outcomes of experimental project - Speculative ReMemory. The event includes audio and visual work made as part of an engagement project run by the Grow team at Alice Billing House in Stratford.

Maybe you’re looking to organise a group to come together to learn a language, talk about art or a host book club? We encourage you to book yourself a table or two at Grow to host the group at no cost to you.