We saw the Sum 41/Simple Plan show in October 2022. The bus up the hill to the venue was well organized, but when we got off the bus, even though it was close to the start time for the first band, there was a huge line still outside the venue. If we could have walked right in once we got off the bus, we wouldn't have missed most of Simple Plan's set. The show was sold out, which meant they packed 10,000 people in this huge room where we had to stand so far back that we couldn't see the band at all. They never should have sold that many tickets. It was so jam packed that it was hard to walk anywhere. The toilets in the ladies room barely flushed. The venue had nothing to absorb the sound on the walls so there was horrible reverb off the walls. All you could hear was the kick drum. You could barely understand what song the bands were playing. We left after a couple of songs by Sum 41 because the sound was horrible, concert was just not entertaining and there were far too many people. If you leave early, plan on walking back to the tube station a mile away because the buses don't run until the end of the show. read more

Liam Gallagher!! Wicked night, spent a lot of time in the bar! It has an immense view of London's skyline and the palace is beautiful! In the actual venue there is massive and has a large selection of food and drink vendors. Was really good and is fit for purpose. read more

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Ally Pally! What a great venue! Came here to see Robyn on a Saturday. There was plentiful security but they were helpful and not like an ominous presence. They we're nice enough to let the girls in our group know that there's pickpockets in the area and to keep their purses in front of them. There is a huge indoor eating and drinking area with a live band and like food stalls and craft beer trucks so you can get your grub on before a show. Then once inside they have a massive galley with stained glass windows as the performance hall. Good sounds it was big but if you're upfront it can seem almost intimate. Great place to see a show! read more

A friend bought my wife and I tickets to see the Libertines at Alexandra Palace after we had seen them in Hyde Park with him and his girlfriend just over 2 months earlier back in July. The Hyde Park gig had been amazing and lived up to all expectations, the Libertines are one of our favourite bands of all time and they had put on a retrospective set to remember. However the day was marred by poor sound quality, overcrowding which became a worry at times and bad organisation. The band had been so good however that my friend had got the tickets as a wedding present for us and them as we tied the knot shortly after the Hyde Park show. We stayed in a rather ropey hotel to say the least in Muswell Hill (review to come!) and while our digs weren't that special, Muswell Hill was nice enough, felt more suburb than I had experienced in London with a slightly more relaxed atmosphere than the hustle & bustle of the central city. The streets were full of chain restaurants and bars and we stopped in the Giraffe for 2 for 1 melon Margaritas to wet the whistle before heading to the gig. The walk down from Muswell Hill was a pleasure, we grabbed a desperado or 2 and walked down through Alexandra Park, a well kept picturesque London park adjacent to the Venue. When we reached Alexandra Palace it was quite a site to behold and the sheer size of it was a surprise. I joked to everyone that it reminded me of the Swindon Oasis due to it's glass roof but it's a little more impressive than that! Upon entry to the grounds of the palace you are greeted by a before drinks bar and various food outlets which looked pretty good, I almost purchased a baretto and a pint but instead we decided to cue to get inside the venue. It took a minute or 2 to get in. The decision to bypass the outdoor food and drink options was a good one, as when we passed security we entered a huge indoor courtyard complete with bandstand and seating area in the middle (a chaz and dave tribute band were playing on the band stand!) and various good quality street food style stalls and bars around the outside. My friend and I were most impressed with the variety of drinks on offer compared to your average Academy with Cheddar Valley and Thatchers Gold Cider along with a selection of craft beers on tap! We hit the Cheddar Valley! The wife was feeling a little peckish and headed for the noodle bar, she returned with teriyaki beef noodles which were amazing! After a Cheddar Valley or 4 we headed to the main concert hall to catch Peace who were the main support act to play before the Libs. The main hall is long and vast. There was a lot of room to move about but I presumed it would feel a lot more crammed in once it got nearer to the headliners. Considering the size of the hall the acoustics were excellent and the stage production was minimal yet quality. I didn't know a lot of Peace songs except for their chart number but really enjoyed them. The Libertines were up next and again played a classic retrospective set with Pete Doherty & Carl Barrat also chipping in with solo numbers. Although it got busier for the main band I was surprised at how much room there was to move around still, considering it was a sold out show which was quite a contrast to Hyde Park! As gig venues go I can highly recommend Alexandra Palace and it made me realise how the setting can make such a difference to the atmosphere and the time had. If there's an act you wish to see that are playing at Ali Pali I highly recommend getting a ticket :) read more

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This place needs TWO reviews.. Why? It's like two places... first, the music and sports venue and second, the grounds and attachments to it... So that's what I'll do: 1. Venue: 4 stars Molly K's got it just about right. 'Ally Pally' attracts quite big bands, but not necessarily huge. I've been to see the Pigeon Detectives and Interpol here, both after two albums. Given the capacity is well over that of the late Astoria or Brixton Academy, the place wasn't full either time. That said, the atmosphere is still great and there is space to boogy (and not get beer all over you). The acoustics are good, the facilities are fine (apart from the ludicrous drinks faff). 2. Surrounding grounds: 5 stars Most people won't know this, I imagine (I didn't, but that might not be saying much). but there is a beautiful park surrounding the palace where you can go and have a picnic, throw a frisbee, chill out and relax, all with a GREAT view of London. There is a pitch and putt course, which at £6 for 10 holes and club hire is a bargain and great fun. On one end of the palace there's a nice pub and on the other there's a boating lake where you can hire a pedalo. I think there's also an ice rink nearby, too. I'd recommend going on a sunny Sunday for a nice day out.. there's plenty to do and, I repeat, the view is awesome. read more

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Alexandra Palace, is a historical building, with vast grounds to take a nice long stroll, with farm animals and lake where you can rent a rowing/ pedal boat. On a sunny day, it is packed full of people. It also happens where the BBC put up their first Radio signal tower, I think it was the first in the world. Alley-Paley is also a great venue for ceremonies like music awards and festivals, many events have been held here, like the MTV Awards, Wine Festivals and Miss World. I think you will find some kind of an event at Alley-Paley at least once a month. On the weekends, most people go to the skating rink, which for a long while was the only attraction. It is a full size skating rink in a great setting. Robbie Williams filmed one of his videos here. As it is set on a Hill, you have a great view of London, there is only one pub on site, so you can sit there and have a drink, indoors or out, and have a nice view to look at. A few years back, the whole place was actually bought out by a millionaire, when this happened a few years back, he said that he had big plans for it. It really is a great location, and I am sure in the years to come there will be a lot more to do. For the moment, it is mainly skating. Every year (Nov 5th), they have a fantastic fireworks display for Guy Fawkes. It has been packed every year that I have been. Driving is there is not a problem, there is a free car park and you can also park on either side of the hill that it is set on. If by public transport, you will have to get the W3 bus, which is the only bus that passes through. Catch the bus from outside Wood Green tube. More money will be put into the great site, I just don't know what is taking so long for it to happen. read more

Saw the Pixies last night. Can't fault the band - they were every bit as good and dynamic as I expected. Well worth seeing. The venue itself has it's good points - plenty of bars, food (which I didn't try) and clean toilets. However, as music venue I don't think too much of it. The stage needs to be at least 10 ft higher. The rear of the stage 12 ft higher where some members of the band could be and the front of the stage 10 ft higher where the lead singer and other band members could be. That way, everyone would be a lot more visible to a lot more concert goers. read more

We strolled up here one afternoon to check out the panoramic view of London at the top. Along the way, there are some beautiful grounds including a wildlife preserve area complete with deer! Pretty neat. There's also a little swan/duck pond you can rent paddleboats on, but the water was green and smelled super bad so I passed on that. The bathrooms at the pond house are REVOLTING - and on top of being disgusting, there's no soap to wash your hands with! Ew! The big "palace" at the top is impressive from a distance, but when you get close, you see that it's fallen into disrepair. Kinda sad and depressing. But the view from there of the city is indeed pretty rad. read more

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Alexandra palace located on top of a hill is a spectacular historic building symbolizing the birth of televised broadcast (BBC). It is now used for music concerts. It is also located next to a massive ice rink. Great views of the city can be seen from Alexandra palace. read more

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The Alexandra Palace has has a rather ragged history, it burnt down...twice, and the first time was only 16 days after it originally opened. However, the stunning visual aspect of the Palace has been maintained from the point of its inauguration in 1873. Since then it has played host to various events, bringing entertainment to the people of London. Set in 196 acres of parkland, the Alexandra Palace is quite remote and can be a little hard to reach. What it lacks in transport routes, however, it more than makes up for in appearance. The building itself is exquisitely beautiful and the main exhibition hall feels like a very grand ballroom, which it probably is. I came to see The White Stripes play here about 5 years ago and it was a truly surreal experience. It felt almost wrong somehow that a venue this spectacular could be hosting an event of this sort. The room itself is large but not overbearing and you never lose sight of the onstage action. I would thoroughly reccomend a trip to The Alexandra Palace for, if nothing else, simply the opportunity to wander the magnificent grounds and marvel and this wonderful structure. read more

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Wow Alexandra Palace is a pretty incredible venue! We went on Friday to see the Libertines gig and were really impressed! Ally Pally sits on the edge of a hill and offers an incredible view of the city, there's a bar with a great terrace to enjoy the view. Inside the venue is huge, the entrance hall has several bars and food stalls around the side. One of the bars was a particular favourite of ours, the served good cider such as cheddar valley for reasonable prices, being from the West Country this went down well. There's a cool seating area through the middle of the entrance hall, which has faux grass and comfy seats, there was also a few singers performing which was great to enjoy a few warm up drinks to! Inside the music hall is a large open space, there's loads of room and despite it being a sell out gig it felt like we had loads of room to move about in. The sound was great and the libertines certainly smashed it! The event was run really well, all the staff seemed to know what they are doing and were really friendly. Alexandra palace is a awesome venue, I would definitely go back and I would recommend a visit. read more

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Ahh Ally Pally, many a good memory here. My fella and I have spent many a sunny day lazing up on Ally Pally looking out over our favourite city. The views from here are fantastic. It can get fairly busy over the weekend and during the holidays, especially when the sun is out, but it's still a lovely place to chill out and have an ice cream. I hear there's an ice rink inside although I have yet to visit. My other half also insists Ally Pally is a perfect spot for a 'challenging jog'...I'll take his word on that one, the hill is much easier when tackled in a car! read more

One of the better music venues in London for the bigger acts. I think more bands would play here were it not so hard to get to and isolated. What I like about Ally Pally is the grand feel about the place. It's what Victorian London is all about. Extravagant Palaces, just for shits and giggles. For gigs it's usually a decent set up - through the ticket gates, straight into a big hall full of bars and food options. Like a mini indoor festival. One star knocked off for the sound quality. It can be hit and miss. One star re-instated for the view of our city. I love you, London. read more

Don't you love venues with nicknames? I do. Ally Pally. Classic. This is a VAST and EXPANSIVE building set atop a hill with spectacular views of the city. If you're not a north London resident, it can take quite a while to reach this spot, but don't let that deter you from visiting. Phil R and I came here for a gig a few months ago to see The Pigeon Detectives. I love that bands like them will play these massive gigs in the UK and barely sell out a 200 person venue in the States. I honestly love that -- it's one of the things I love most about living here (the music scene). If you haven't gathered that by now, of course... Be forewarned however: you have to rely entirely on buses to make it to Ally Pally and back to the tube at the end of the night. And you have to get WRISTBANDS for beverages (i.e. wait in two separate queues before achieving any sort of buzz). read more

"Small but perfect" describes this place. However you will want to know more about this place. Well it attracts the young families to singletons looking for good food and to hang out with friends over coffee and cake. There is a wide range of stalls from the veg stall at the entrance that sells cute blue hens eggs to a stall selling Algerian food. You can purchase food to takeaway and picnic on the vast lawns of the Ally Pally. I really hate it when there is so much choice and so little time to try everything. I want it all from the Algerian meal deal (borek, mint tea and sweet pastry for just £3.90) to strawberry topped frosted muffins. There are a number of non food stalls selling ceramics, sheepskins and hats. However it's hard to find as I've never been to this part of London before so I suggest that you enter the park by the Muswell Hill entrance. Easily reachable by W3 bus from Alexandra Palace station. read more

My friend has just moved to Muswell Hill. So the Ally Pally is not much further than a 10 minute walk away, They had a Summer festival on when when i was down which was great fun! They seem to have a number of things on over the Summer months from food festivals to an outdoor cinema. Its a cool place to look around even if theres nothing on. Plus the views over London are pretty cool! read more

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I love Ally Pally! Sat proudly on a hill in north London it's a monument to real Londoners. I first came here for a party years ago and then again for the fireworks on bonfire night and most recently for a stitch and knitting show. (don't judge, it was so much fun!) Apart from being a bit of a bitch to get to on the weekend when the whole of London underground seems to be out of use, it's pretty much a perfect space. For some reason I find it really romantic with all it's detailing and mirrored doors. It's a fabulous space and even to walk around the grounds and the park when there is nothing on is beautiful and totally worth it. read more

Ice-Skating, I don't know whether it was because it was 2 days after Christmas or whether or not this is now the atmosphere at Alexandra Palace because on previous occasions way into the past I recalling having a decent to good experience, but, not on this occassion. Experience: It all started when I arrived. The afternoon session during the weekends ran from 2:00pm to 4:30pm so we arrived for about 2:15pm to our surprise there was a queue. A queue that fortunately did move swiftly but was quiet lengthy to start. Once we got to the cashier I asked the employee at the front counter how many people are currently inside the rink and to my surprise she answered that it was just over 300 people skating that Sunday afternoon. Next stop was going to collect our skates from the skate hire section. This is where customer service was a let down. Because I go ice-skating at least twice a year I asked a the employee a question about a skating myth I once heard which was "is it better to get one size up when picking skates for more comfort" to my surprise the guy just stared at me and said very bluntly "do you want a size 9 or a 10" without acknowledging the question nor give a hint of care. Oh the lockers. Without ranting on I must add that they cost 50p and are non-refundable. Even worse a situation when you insert a 50p coin after placing all of your items into the locker to find out that the looker has swallowed your cash yet not locked your belongings away. Which meant inserting my belongings into another locker and paying 50p again. Ice-Skating as a whole was decent. I go twice a year and always find it enjoyable but not on this occassion. It was cramped, no visible stewards just in case there was an accident, so cramped that you could not skate normally and everything moved at snail pace, music was on and off and not consistently on like in the past and it all just felt a little upsetting knowing that I have been to Alexandra Palace Ice-Rink for over 5years if not longer... read more

Was an awesome venue, and with the size of the stage you could see from pretty much anywhere you stood; even for tiny people like myself! The food festival in the outer room was amazing; we really recommend burger & beyond for their cheeseburger, and the cheesy chips from chunky chips & wicked dips. read more

Great Place to visit on a Summer's Day! There is a bar where you can order drinks or coffees to be taken outside. It's a great way to enjoy a sunny day as they have benches outside, or you can sit on the hill overlooking the city. There's also the skating rink and music venues for a few more activities to do. I haven't been to either yet, but hopefully will soon. I did a tree climbing event just outside on the hill which was great fun and I'd recommend. read more

Alexandra Palace is an underrated venue in London. The view is breathtaking from the Palace grounds, and the little known park has a beautiful hillside, perfect for picnics and playing games when London is lucky enough to have some sunshine. The ice rink is becoming more and more popular, the sessions are fun and the staff are helpful, but it can get very busy so definitely worth pre-booking rink tickets online. read more

This is very local to me and very dear to my heart and it is an institution of North London with wonderful views overlooking London a great gig venue as well as event space, ice rink and even a pitch and putt course. It's just a great space for families and locals and a great selling point to living within walking distance. read more

Only been here to visit the building and surrounding areas but it is a beautiful piece of architecture. You can check out the old BBC Reception Tower and the posters all around the building saying about the history of the venue! read more

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This venue was the business. One of the best places in London to see a live gig. Recently saw the Black Keys here and here were my impressions: 1. There was literally no bad place to see the show from. You could see even from the back of the room 2. It was not ridiculously hot (always a major plus) 3. There were tonnes of bar areas and no huge queues for the drinks (also a major plus) 4. The facilities were clean 5. The acoustics were great One of the best venues that I have been to in London hands down. I wish more acts would come here in the future. read more

Venue with view. Done. First off: I have this childish 'thing' where I still, to this day, am predisposed to loving things that have my name in them. ALEXANDRA Palace? YES THAT SOUNDS PERFECT. So it's especially nice when things live up to expectation. Even before getting there I appreciated the 1 pound shuttle (covering both to/fro) from the Tube stop up the hill to the Pally. Can't confirm that this is a service always in effect but says this girl in heels who isn't slick at mastering them on hills: thanks. Get to the venue and turn around: looking down from a height there is an amazing view of London in front of you - a particular vantage point I'd never seen. Canary Wharf, BT Tower, Primrose Hill...we kindof walked around in awe pointing out places we saw and recognised (and places we thought we saw and recognised. "Hey, is that my go-to kebab shop there in the distance?" "Prolly not" "Pffft"). Once you've soaked up the view...on to the Palace itself. I saw The National there and they said, "being on set for The Hunger Games prepared me for this venue". 'nuff said? It's grand, with high ceilings and gilded mirrors and architectural details that I don't know the terms for. Getting through the doors was fine and easy and seamless and shoving-free. Ally Pally then opens up into a big, erm...market-place kind area. For concerts it has kindof a 'beer garden' feel to it, with different food (BURRITOS AND SAUSAGES) vendors and both boozy and non-boozy dranks. What I loved - in addition to the specific offerings - was the fact that it didn't feel frenzied or super-packed with people. Much appreciated. The main hall is excellent for music: great acoustics, good visibility no matter how far back you happen to be standing, and the hi-def screens were unexpected but very welcome. I will be looking for future concerts and events at Alexandra Palace...it's a really special place. Yelp note: venue essential that deserves special calling out - bathrooms! Many stalls, and clean! Hallelujah. read more

I love Alexandra Palace, and I can't believe I haven't reviewed it sooner! Especially as I live on its doorstep. The Palace is a beautiful building, and if you ever get the chance to go inside do! I've been in for a number of craft exhibitions (various charges) and most recently for Holland Heinekin House the Dutch national hospitality house for the Olympics. There's also an ice-rink which I'm yet to screw up the courage to use! I could talk about the park, facilities and view, but they would all be better placed in a review of the park itself. Of course, if you're visiting the Palace, you will undoubtably make use of the wonderful park too! read more

Amazing day at street food and craft day festival. Brilliant location with amazing views of London. Pitch n putt is also good fun! Lovely bar in the palm court. read more

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From the outside I don't think you can beat Alexandra Palace. The views are incredible and it's a fantastic building. I also think that for the actual gig itself (my only experience there so far) it definitely does the job. Big space, decent sound although the layout is slightly strange. What lets this place down is everything else. They have tried to make it into a mini festival type effort but it's not needed. If I want to eat very average, overpriced food I can do that pretty much anywhere! The one saving grace was the Bodean's food truck but even that wasn't great. The absolute cherry on the cake though was the bar. £5 for a pint of Fosters. You are having a laugh! read more

This is an incredible space. The grounds are enormous, very well kept and really diverse. This used to be my regular running track and I miss it. The view from the bottom of the grounds looking up at the palace is nearly as good as the view of London from the Palace looking out. All manner of people use the park, including some excellent play ground facilities for children. The bar at the palace is only really fuctional, however you forget this as you sit out the front with a drink and gaze South over London. It's quite a carnival atmosphere. Inside the palace is great with soaring ceilings and impressive stained glass windows at either end. It has a reputation as a top music venue - particularly for raves - and I believe that this is well deserved. read more

One of the better venues and outdoor views of the city in London.. Pros: - Easy to get to, close to buses and the underground - Great Acoustics - Beautiful Venue - There is no such thing as a "bad" standing area. Their stage is elevated enough so that even a short girl like me, 5'3 was able to see the stage. - Eating area and stalls just right outside the door entrance and was kept clean the entire time.. - Walk outside and you have one of the best views in London..Alexandra Palace sits on a hill, so you have views of the city.. Cons: - Larger gigs, you may need to wait anywhere from 45 minutes to a couple hours for a bus. I don't have an issue for gigs and curfews, but I believe the few gigs that I had gone to ended by 11pm.. Not an issue for me, but it may be to some who want to be out later. Also, sometimes the stairs out front get closed off so you need to walk the long way around.. again, not an issue for me. read more

Im in alexandra palace nearly every weekend, Great place great views of london, with the boating lake, Bar and ice rink. Its the perfect place for a picnic with the family. Its great for hosting firework night and many other events too. Many funfairs are held and clubbing events too. read more

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This park is huge and the perfect place to let the dogs have their freedom with both wide open spaces and forest areas safe from traffic. The paths are good for cicyling as well. Because the place is so big it never seems too over crowded even in summer. The hill up to Alexandra Palace itself is a bit steep though good if you are fit. Sorry my photo is the wrong way round, Im not very technical minded.... read more

This venue in the north of London is a palace that is not very old overlooking london on a hill. It looks very pretty and the view is one you could stare at for ages. There is parking available, except when events are taking place. Check the website to make sure. Within the palace there is a skating rink which is reasonable in price-£7 for a session which lasts around 2 hours. this includes shoe hire. The sorroundings are adequate but could do with some refurbishment as the carpet looks very old and the general decoration looks very worn out. surrounding the palace is a park which is nice and spacious. At certain times of the year there is a fun fair held here. read more

Ally Pally is a wonderful, large open space which is great for lazing around in in the summer. In the winter they put on a great fireworks display. There's a fantastic farmer's market on Sundays selling fresh, delicious, homemade foods, fresh bread, as well as selling great organic produce. There are usually events/exhibitions taking place in the palace itself and it affords you some of the most amazing views of London. read more

Went to the drive in cinema here last night, which seems to not have it's own page. The sound through the car stereo was great, but I went in my convertible, expecting to be able to put the top down and watch through the roof. unfortunately the screen is not high enough, and I ended up having to sit very low in my seat as we'd been parked near the front. Would have ben better if we'd been a bit further back so that it could have been more comfortable, but still a positive evening read more

I come to Ally Pally annually for the Knitting & Stitching Show. It's a great big venue with plenty of space for exhibitors and very clean bathrooms (which is a big deal during a large event!). Nice, if pricey, food options and a GREAT shuttle from Wood Green Station which is FREE for events. On a clear day the views are marvelous and on a rainy/foggy day the views are magical. Can't beat it! read more

I never realized there was so much to do at Alexander Palace. I originally went for Guy Fawks night where they have a pretty incredible fireworks display. The place will be packed so make sure to arrive early to enjoy the bonfire, and get a good viewing spot. There is an ice rink which is normally packed with children but they have a "Coffee Morning" on Wednesday's and a 30 minute adult lesson and 15 minute skating session in the evenings. The theatre is really fantastic with a beautiful stained glass window. They host unique events and concerts, the concert I saw had an amazing light show, a waterfall in front of the stage and loads of confetti blown into the audience. I love a venue not afraid of its audience but involved the audience. The sound was great, it was intense but not so loud your ears ring afterwards. The best part was that I could actually see the stage, usually in standing concerts I am too short to see over the giants in front of me. The way to purchase food and drinks is a bit strange, you must first buy nonrefundable tickets for £1.75 each with coke or water being one ticket and beer or wine being two tickets at the ticket counter and then go over to the food and drinks stands and exchange your tickets for goods. I found all this fuss a bit strange. There are lovely grounds to walk around in at Alexandra Palace and capture some great photographs of the BT Tower. There is paddle boats, and a small golfing area, and quite often a fun fair for the whole family to enjoy. read more

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Alexandra Palace (or Ally Pally :) ) is one of the best places to visit in North London. You can enjoy amazing views of London from here. Just grab a beer and sit in the grass outside... A beautiful building that hosts exhibitions & concerts and a small ice rink during the winter. read more

I visited Ally Pally to attend the 'I'll be your mirror' event. Although both the bands were excellent, I'm afraid the entire experience was ruined by the complex one way system devised to manage the flow of people through the venue. It appeared all doors within the venue were one way only, which resulted in long and convoluted routes to get from one part of the venue to another. As this was an event with multiple attractions this meant often missing events. The doors were aggressively policed by the security company who frequently misdirected people to other doors which were also no entry. This resulted something akin to a 'kettling' experience! I found the treatment of customers at this venue absolutely appalling read more

I haven't been yet this year, but on the three or four occasions that I visited Alexandra Palace (or Ally Pally as it's known) over the years, I've always had a great time. I've mainly been for gigs, as it's a wonderful venue, due to its size and grandeur, plus the views over London from there are unbeatable. Definitely somewhere to see a major act, you'll be blown away. I have seen Bonobo, Sander Van Doorn, Fake Blood and Eric Prydz there, and am off to see Prodigy in a week's time! read more