If you love fishing culture, you might think that Shoreditch doesn’t have a lot to offer you. However, by looking at the alternatives, we can see that there are some interesting ways to enjoy something different whether you stay at home or go out.
Going Fishing in London and Looking for Online Options
If you want to try and catch some fish in London, Victoria Park in Tower Hamlets is one of the top options. This historic green space has a variety of entertainment options, but it’s the fishing opportunities that attract many people here. The canals and River Lea are other great fishing spots, although you should always bear in mind that the Canal and River Trust control the activity, so you need to get a rod licence and permit to go fishing.
The growing popularity of fishing means that it’s going online, with popular shows covering the top destinations in the UK and further afield. Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing has featured the River Thames as well as the Lea, while there are many YouTube videos based on fishing locations in and around the capital. You can also see fishing pop up in movies such as Blue Miracle as well as games including Fishin Frenzy Jackpot King by Blueprint. This is a five-reel slot where different-sized fish and a boat are among the top symbols. A fisherman symbol also plays an important role, as he collects the fish to trigger instant cash wins.
Fish and Chips, Sushi and More
Of course, many of us simply decide to go out and eat some of the fish that other people have caught, which can be just as satisfying as going fishing. The area has an excellent range of traditional fish and chip shops and the Shoreditch street food market, where a variety of seafood can be sampled.
Fish also play a big role in many of the most interesting restaurants in the area, offering sushi and other types of exotic types of seafood. The Pearly Queen oyster bar and restaurant recently opened on Commercial Street, with chef Tom Brown promising to use the East End’s culinary heritage as inspiration for his “indulgent” menu.
Finding Street Art
Finally, Shoreditch’s celebrated street art provides another great way to soak up the fishing culture. This look by the Anywhere We Roam site explains where to find some of the best street art around here. Going slightly further afield, you’ll find that Banky’s images dotted around the capital include a shoal of piranhas on a police box in Ludgate Hill and two pelicans eating fish that he painted on the wall of a fish and chip shop in Walthamstow.
The idea of enjoying some fishing culture and entertainment in Shoreditch isn’t as far-fetched as it might have seemed at first. No matter whether you prefer to grab a fishing rod and head to the lake, watch something on your phone or look for other ways to enjoy this culture, there are more ways to do it than you probably thought.
