After initial futile attempts at buying tickets for a round of golf at Swingers, I was quick enough…read moreto grab some for a Saturday afternoon slot in an late release advertised on Twitter. I was swayed by the word of mouth and hype and £10 seemed reasonable for access to grounds and a round of crazy golf. It is a nine hole course that is advertised as a 30 minute undertaking, but in reality, the course gets bottlenecked very easily and it took us over an hour to play. It felt like good value for money, but there is quite a bit of queueing between holes (and thankfully a small bar situated in the middle). It's a fun and cleverly designed space with lots of obstacles and even a water feature on the last hole. In the spirit of crazy golf, you will be absolutely awful at it, but so will everyone else in your group, so it's fine. Just try not to get too competitive or you'll only end up frustrated! The staff on the course were dressed the part (luridly) and very chatty when we were asking about the few rules of the game. When we arrived, we were able to get on the course immediately (you are generally given a slot when you buy your tickets and you will be booked in at any time during it). The atmosphere is Hoxton-cool, lots of 20 and 30-somethings with beards and t-shirts. It's relaxed and everything is set up very professionally for a pop-up location. There is a large bar with ciders and craft beers and some resident food trucks at the back of the building. The bar overlooks the golf course, so you can park on a ledge and watch frustrated players hacking away at the Astroturf below. Once we finished our round of golf, we would have happily stayed into the evening for drinks, as the bar is trendy and there was good music playing. However the drinks were very, very expensive- we ordered a double gin and tonic and a pint of beer and it came to approximately £13. That was enough to encourage us to move on to a cheaper location for drinks. The prices for food seemed reasonable, though- about £7 for a pizza on the night that we were there. I would recommend that if you can get tickets to Swingers, you should definitely experience it. It's difficult to find the venue, so make sure you are equipped with GPS! I have never seen crazy club quite like this and it's a fun London activity that will have you laughing through tears of frustration as you watch yourself go over the allowed number of strokes because your ball is inconveniently wedged underneath a bridge obstacle...We were laughing, our neighbours were laughing and some of the more festive players were jumping up and down in good-humoured defeat. Everyone was chatting and enjoying the vibe, though.

After a few fruitless attempts I eventually managed to get booked in for an afternoon at Swingers…read morebefore they disappear again. I booked an afternoon slot on Valentine's Day which probably wasn't my best idea in the world! All in it was a really enjoyable afternoon although bad points would be the cost of the drinks and the burger I had. I can't remember the name of the pop up but it was probably the worst street food burger I've ever tried. As for the golf it was a good laugh but the 9 holes were very tame and it doesn't take long at all to get around. If you can get in I'd definitely recommend it but you'll have to be quick (and maybe take a hip flask!)

LAST WEEK!! Get down here!…read more It's the pop up that popped up in May, then why and how have I only just visited? I wish I had gone earlier so it couldn't been my summer haunt. This is an elaborate venue. All the fun of the fair with a circus/freakshow feel about it with olde posters donning every wall. Candy floss, sweets. fair ground rides, actual freak show, theatre and lots and lots of bars. There's ample outside and covered seating. Subtly lit in the darkness you could see couples making out in some of the outside booths and friends perching together in stationary bumper cars. The atmosphere was chilled and upbeat. On a date night with the mrs, we booked ourselves in for Fasinating Aida. I would highly recommend you all do the same. Book yourself in for this topical musical comedy and enjoy the quirky atmosphere before it disappears at the end of the month.

Well, we booked in to see The Tiger Lilies and we didn't really get it. All around us were people…read morewho had come to worship at the feet of their heroes...and us. We didn't really get it ....however the spiegeltent is fab and the south bank is the place to be on a Saturday night! It's good to try something new...even if you don't get it!

I went to thins last year and it rocked!!! I don't know if I'll be going along again this year…read morethough. .

This is quirky and totally fantastic! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by a very leggy…read morelady who gave us a tour of the place, from the motel area to the laundry to the office... It was a tour not to forget.. Highlights were both Alex and Nicola being dressed up in the laundry with some very fetching lace underwear and the entertainment show which was spellbounding. The show, which we got front row seats (or rather front row lying space on a mattress) was captivating... It consisted of two ladies; one who tied the other girl, with such precision in various positions.. It was like a lesson in acrobatics, the positions that was created with rope were incredible! A total combination of sexy and gymnastics.. Wow! Drinks wise, I tried the pink panther, which was a Ceekay strawberry alcohol concotion, which was ever bit as dreamy as it sounds. Yum! I also had some prosecco which I paid for with a gold coin, that so reminded me of the chocolate coins you get a Christmas! This place is definitely an experience and so if you're looking for a night out with interesting characters and themed rooms with a twist, this is your place!

Surreal! Where else could you find in the back streets of Hackney a short walk from a synagogue an…read moreimmersive erotic experience? I kept questioning to myself will this be anything like torture gardens which I've not experienced as yet or will this be a hype to nothing. Rest assured it was an entertaining and fun experience with many characters popping out at you telling you a story or an experience. Look out for the washroom and be ready to try some lingerie on odd places of your body. The book room you're questioned about your knowledge on philosophy, with many philosophers mentioned, but you end up reciting some Geordie philosophy. Ushered by Jackie, who is fun, quirky and darn right eccentric, takes you into a room where much erotic acts are happening. I won't spoil the surprise by telling you anymore. The drinks were good and a chip will get you a drink in the main bar area, but if you're after the pink panther drink where guys are playing instruments, then you'll have to pay up. Once checked in the motel you're then in the dance room to have a quick dance and to socialise. I very much enjoyed the moves from the lady in the skates and had a quick boogie with the stuffed bear. Lastly, the show was fun, with ropes and lots elevating moves and poses. Sorry ladies there are no men performing. Save yourself a bob and don't get the bagels... Too expensive for what they are and leave no lasting impression. Stay around for a dance, a few more drinks or try swinging in a drunken state on the rope. Lots of fun guaranteed and bring cash!

LONDON FESTIVAL OF JAPANESE ROPE BONDAGE 2009…read more REVIEW By David Kudish of http://www.kudish.com On a Thursday night in an unpromising-looking corner of the East End, a door was about to be opened into an entirely different world. The Resistance Gallery was hosting the inaugural London Festival of Japanese Rope Bondage and providing the opportunity to witness an art form widely famed for its intertwining of the sacred and profane but often only seen by those already in the know. The gallery is a modern, utilitarian space which had been dressed for the four days of the event as a temple to rope and oriental-influenced erotic art. Welcomed in by an immaculately-dressed geisha, a winding red cloth led into the main space, walls hung with a variety of photographs, prints and ceramics and a large stage, impressively framed in sturdy-looking bamboo, bedecked with intriguing-looking clips and rings. The first evening was dedicated to a drawing and photography session, led by well-known British expert Nawashi Murakawa, responsible for the ropes and red drapery which transformed the gallery. For some of the audience, this was their first live experience of Kinbaku and their intense concentration, as two models were tied together with a series of complex, beautiful knots to the sounds of live Japanese music was almost as fascinating as the display itself. This gentle introduction could not have been a greater contrast to the energetic, diverse evening which followed. The official opening of the art exhibition drew a full house, made up not just of old hands from the kink and fetish scene but complete newcomers, drawn by the festival's coverage in London's papers. Pleasingly, it was soon hard to tell who was who as the friendly crowd mixed and took in the artwork on offer. A video installation by Manuel Vason and renowned British performer and tutor Esinem showed a loop of a bound, suspended model being sprayed with a changing sequence of colours, providing a hypnotic counterpoint to the static pieces around the walls. A variety of styles were represented from the rare and still quite shocking antique Yoshitoshi print The Lonely House on Adachi Moor to the appealing, modern comic style of Ben Newman. Ceramics by Mark Boyce were drawing much attention, their apparently abstract repeated patterns revealing themselves to be clearly erotic images upon deeper inspection. This night set the tone for the rest of the weekend, with a continuing series of performances on the main stage which showcased every aspect of Kinbaku. Models, including the occasional man, were brought from a state of freedom and mobility to complete suspension, hanging from the bamboo frame with rope being used not simply to bind but to decorate, lead and, where necessary, control. It was constantly impressive to observe how a seemingly extreme and painful situation for the models, limbs held in a tight pattern of fibre, resulted in expressions of peaceful contentment on their faces, a fact which clearly reassured some of the newcomers in the crowd. Of course, some models, such as Jess, being tied by her partner Mark, from BeShibari in Belgium, were more feisty and with great humour demonstrated how rope does not always have to be about quiet submission. Saturday was time for learning. Attendees, clearly inspired by the previous two nights, eagerly picked up tricks and techniques from the tutors on hand. Looking about the gallery, the bar staff seemed to be the only people not actually tying or being tied; which was a good thing, given the numbers who came later for the party and filled the place to the rafters, with plenty of rope-work continuing into the night. Sunday saw more workshops and an evening of Japanese art bondage movies, bringing the weekend to a close. Gallery owner Garry Vanderhorne and co-organisers Esinem and Nawashi Murakawa looked exhausted but happy after their four-day marathon and were overheard already cooking up plans for 2010's festival. Judging by the response of this year's crowd, it'll be a sell-out.

Was certainly one great Christmas Market. Yes, a little small, but it's good for a random night out…read morefor dinner. Fact that it's smaller means it's less crowded, and there's a bit more room for you to explore and try new things. Yes there's all the standard sausages and stuff, but hey there are also duck fat burgers, pulled por, etc etc! Quite some shops to look at, it's a nice casual night out. Obviously only appear during Christmas times, but certainly recommend. Also good that you can go in Tate Modern when you start to get bored of markets as well :)

I recently discovered this Street Tunnel in London a couple of blocks away from the Big Ben. I…read moreabsolutely love art, street art as an expression of creativity, passion and liberty. All I can say is just go, absorb all the wallart captured in this incredible tunnel. I visited during the night. Highly recommended.

What a great surprise to find leake Street Tunnel near my hotel. It is a lively location full of…read moreart and people expressing their love for graffiti. There are different spots for entertainment such as bars and location to play board games.

If you are cursing because you are in London on the wrong days to visit Brick Lane for the market,…read morethen don't despair, there's still reason to visit. Brick Lane and the surrounding streets are a hot spot for graffiti/street art. Every major name is likely to be represented, though you never know what you will find. Some last for ages, some get washed off or over-written, but there's always something new coming up. It's not just the lane itself: wander down some of the side streets. The smaller alleys are also worth exploring, but be aware that they may be smelly! You'll also find that many of the Indian restaurants etc are open during the week. Of course, it's easier to get a good look at the art and maybe take some photos when the streets aren't full of Sunday crowds. Please look at the photos: these are only a small fraction of what can be seen. There's actually some pretty major stuff I didn't get pics of as dusk was setting in.

If you have time, swing by Brick Lane for some hipster experiences.read more

While in London we wanted to check out a show, since we were a mixed group - we decided on a…read moreacrobatic dance show. This place is free to enter, but the tickets for the shows are extra. The show was very fun, but what I didn't expect is how cool this place was. It's like a beer garden with several different booths offering sweets, cocktails, beer and food. We found a lovely picnic table under a large tree, relaxed and enjoyed a couple cocktails before the show. People were everywhere sitting on the fake lawns, packed to tables and all having a pretty good time. They also had pretty decent restrooms for an event venue that is open to the public. Pretty fun for all ages and a nice place to relax while chilling on the South Bank.

If I had kids and wanted to take them somewhere in London that I could enjoy as well - Udderbelly…read morewould probably be that place! There's a decent range of beers to choose from at standard London prices, plenty of places to sit - both covered and uncovered for that 1 hour of sunshine, and plenty of activities going on (some ticketed) to entertain the masses! Something for everyone really!