Great atmosphere with tons of food/drink options! We had the daikiwi and some chocolate gelato…read more Very cute set up/decorations. Perfect date night location! Right when you walk in there's a coat check. After that you can check in upstairs to reserve a tee time (we only had to wait roughly 30 minutes). While waiting there are plenty of fun drinks at the bar or several food options. There are about 4 different small shops within Swingers that provide different foods such a pizza or gelato.

I would most definitely NOT recommend Swingers. We pre-booked this as a big group as part of my hen…read moredo and were really looking forward to planing Crazy golf but from the moment we arrived things just got worse and worse. Upon arriving one of us had tripped on the ramp directly outside the door as this was not clearly taped and made apparent to everyone that there was a trip hazard straight outside the door, as this happened the security man in the door picked on our friend and decided to make it apparent that she was not going to be allowed to participate and that a manager had to assess if she was fit enough to play.. To which we stated not only did she trip in the ramp but she is unsteady on her feet on a normal day due to her disability, however they did not take that into account and still persisted to accuse her of being intoxicated and unfit to play.. We were then eventually allowed to go inside to order our drinks to which our friend who was picked on at the door was not allowed any alcohol to which we still explained her disability to which they persisted that she was not allowed and Alcohol, shortly after this they said she was unable to play all together and that they would refund her, however we still did not find this very fair given the circumstances the manager still persisted to single my disabled friend out and make the situation worse, and the manager did not give any sympathy to the fact they had made my friend cry over this whole situation.. We then got some drinks at the bar, which were disgusting, might I add that I ordered a gin and lemonade, however I would say this was just a bland drink of ice, more than anything else.. I find it very frustrating that not only did they accuse my friend of being intoxicated, they are more than happy to serve you alcohol at the bar as much as you want, yet they then say if your too intoxicated you are unable to play yet they are happy to pour out as many drinks possible... We spoke to the security and manager on multiple occasions to explained the situation however they couldn't of cared any less and where completely unreasonable given the situation.. Before leaving a few people decided to use the toilets before going elsewhere to which we were greeted by a few women who were so pissed they could hardly go to the toilet themselves, let alone play crazy golf, however they were given entry and were allowed to play crazy golf as well as keep getting drinks at the bar.. Based on this experience I would not recommend as they are very unreasonable and unfair to customers, even more so discriminating people who are disabled, highly disappointed and a waste of time, will definitely not return.

Hangover Deja Brew…read more This 18+ only escape room is fun, strange and kinky at times. Perfect for Hen/Stag do's but not exclusively. Now to the game: it's Wedding day but the groom has vanished. Will you be able to trace his steps during the wild stag do and found out what happened? The puzzles are various and super fun to solve. Definitely one of the more original game and storyline Ive played lately. I would advise to play this room with a group of 4 (no more, no less). Finally I'm only putting a 4out5 because I thought the conclusion of the game was a bit underwhelming but it won't keep me from coming back!

I've done a number of escape rooms and was really excited for this one. I think the problem with…read morethese new high tech escape rooms is that the technology can be very temperamental. I did the Patient Zero room and found that one locker door didn't open and set me and my partner by 10 minutes because we didn't find a decipher for the code. The code itself was hard to distinguish -without giving too much away. At the end, there was a keypad of sorts on an ipad and it was so sensitive that it would only register with a very light touch which was not obvious during gameplay. This meant that we didn't get out in time and questioned our own deciphering of another code which was actually correct. Disappointing.

I am a serious fan of bowling and karaoke and the thought of going to a venue where they have both…read morewas very exciting! The Kingpin Suite provides exactly that and I had such a great night here. I hired the venue for a work event so we had sole use for the evening but on most nights it is open to the public (you will need to book ahead). The food was great and very American style with mini burgers, hot dogs, pizzas and canapes. The bowling lanes are great fun and the karaoke room is sound proof meaning that it does not disturb the live music in the main room. The karaoke system is also of a high quality and has the largest collection of songs I have ever seen! There is also a hot tub which seems like a bit of an unusual addition - I didn't try that one out! The bar staff are friendly and at around £3.50 for a glass of wine the prices are reasonable. The venue is actually very difficult to find however as is also located in the same building as the Bloomsbury Lanes so it can get quite confusing when trying to locate the place. Kelly dealt with my booking and was fantastic - she made the day run as smoothly as possible and everyone had a great time. This would make a great venue for a Christmas Party.

We rented out the kingpin suite for our daughter's 6th birthday. It was an incredible day and I…read morecan't recommend this place and their staff highly enough. Besides bowling there is karaoke, ping pong, foosball, good sound system and a surprisingly good bar. Good was great and as I mentioned the staff was fantastic.

Quite literally stumbled upon this lovely rose garden this afternoon…read more After stuffing myself somewhat silly at newly opened Tanner & Co just around the corner, I was pensive considering my next option. Dash home? Find a quiet spot to take a call. And then this: Leathermarket Gardens. Right in front of me. The standouts: THE ROSES. Wow. Quite beautiful. I basked in the sunshine a bit, enjoying the beauty that is London green space. There seems to be quite a bit of green space in this particular area, kind of sprawling about from street to street, but if you find yourself in the area...the roses are a treat to behold.

staff were so lazy and always implied that they wanted to go home. If you are looking for go…read morecarting never go here

I was a little skeptical about go-karting when mein Deutsch sherpa suggested it for a team…read moreactivity. And after the safety video, I was a touch nervous. But once I got out on the track, I loved it! When you go as a team you'll get three turns on the track. I found this to be the perfect amount of karting. A couple of pro tips: Wear as little as possible under the suits - it gets hot! (t-shirt and underwear should be the max) Wear comfortable, closed toed shoes (ideally sneakers) Never use the brakes if you want to win! Our group had a mix of folks who drive every day and someone who doesn't even have a license, but it was a blast for everyone. Highly recommended!

How could I NOT be enamored with the idea of skating at the Tower of London! I went with my…read moreboyfriend and it was one of the best things we did on our whole backpacking trip around Europe! It was so much fun - there were tons of people just having fun at their own pace with friends and family. There weren't TOO many people so there was enough room to let loose. I hadn't ice skated in years but I didn't feel like too much like the experienced skaters would kill me (except once... but the guy fell 2 seconds later... poetic justice!). It was a tad pricey but it was totally worth it. Afterwards we had some snacks there which were VERY fairly priced. The hot chocolate was AMAZING -- it was made with magic and fairy dust or something cuz it made me feel all warm and yummy inside. The whole thing in general was just much fun and has been one of my favorite stories to tell about my trip.

Combine one of the most iconic images of London with skating on the ice with friends and family, it…read moredoesn't get much better than this as a cool thing to do in London. The Tower as a back drop sets the scene as you whizz, or in my case stumble around the ice to the sound of a brass band playing Christmas favourites. Hot chocolate is available, as are warm mince pies all adding to starting Christmas off with a bang. There were people of all ages and talents so no need to be a pro, and if you fall on your bum, like I did, then the ice marshall's will come to your rescue and help you up, with some added tips to improving your skating technique. All in all, a fantastic experience that leaves you wanting more, once the bruises heal that is.

I was really sad that I came here on my last day in London and not my first!!! I prob would've gone…read morea few more times, but alas such is life. This place is really cool with so many rooms and climbing routes. There were plenty of top rope, lead, auto belays, and boulders. There is climbing indoor and outdoors, really the playground of my dreams. There's even a cafe and food here, honestly I would never leave this place. And the best part is it's so affordable even for the one time visitor. The con is it's some what far from Central London and that deterred me from going the first time. For any climber visiting London, this is a must!!!

I mean... it's a castle. One with its innards ripped out and replaced by variegated cell walls…read moredotted with multi-coloured hand- and footholds. Does it -get- much cooler than this for a rock climbing gym? The three floors of top roping, lead climbing, and bouldering merely comprise a fraction of what this mega-centre has to offer. They now have a more traditional gym space, walls of lockers (remember to bring a pound coin to use them), a kit shop, and a cute little café on the top floor. On top of offering an awe-inspiring venue, the staff I've encountered have been absolutely lovely. Even when they spot something going less-than-right, they come by to gently offer words of wisdom rather than scathing criticism. Plus, as manual as the check-in process here is*, the front desk employees keep things moving right along. I thought that climbing was going to be one of those things that I might have to give up for good after I moved away from NoVA and my beloved Sportrock Gym there, but I've discovered a whole new level of climbing gym brilliance at the Castle. --- * My former climbing gym had a swipe card system which automated the check-in process completely. Whilst it's not a hassle, it would reduce the work required of the front desk staff here nominally.

Oh hey there, new location of my favourite fitness spot!…read more It's a bit odd that this 1Rebel is only a few blocks away from the other one in the City, but I live and work nearby so I'm not complaining. If you've been to the St Mary's Axe location, you'll know what to expect: classes and instructors that kick your ass, a gym shower that may be nicer than the one in your own home, plus lots of other bells and whistles like 3 different temperates of towels, lunchtime protein shakes, and non-lame music. This particular location offers Reshape (HIIT between treadmills and weights) and Rumble (get your wraps and gloves on and work your aggression out on the punching bag), but no Ride. If you want to feel some serious pain, I recommend Rounds, which is a Reshape plus Rumble hybrid: run with your wraps on and feel like a badass. I feel so good after a class here, I don't even feel bad about how much it cost.

When they say its the King of Gyms, they are not fooling. I have done the Rumble class several…read moretimes, and as I am a glutton for punishment I will keep going back for more. The Boxing style class is almost like working out in a club. You go in and everyone has their own bag, the instructor is in the middle and the lights are low and there are strobe like lights, then all of a sudden you hear LETS GET READY TO RUMBLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE, and youre off! The instructor goes through the class in different boxing techniques as well as hiit exercises. You go from uppercuts to mountain climbers and burpees. It is not easy, but the instructors are super encouraging, and you just keep going. I never thought I had anger management issues, but man does it feel good to smack that bag! Overall it is an entire body workout and expect to feel it the next day. Besides the amazing workout they have the most gorgeous bathrooms and changing facilities. Super clean as well as stocked with great bath products, straighteners, hair dryers, lotions and potions. You pretty much only need to bring makeup and a change of clothes before work which makes it a much lighter gym back. I have not, but there is the option to pre order a protein shake following the workout. If you want to get your Mike Tyson on in a luxurious gym, this is it.

Mile End Park might be London's most underrated park. Completely unbeknownst to tourists who…read moremainly beeline to West End parks, this East London park is a slender 79-acre strip of fabulous modern design, gardens, lakes, and culture/leisure centres along the beautiful Regent's Canal. It's a low-key local gem just across the street from the more popular, sprawling Victoria Park. In my Top 5 Parks along with Regent's and Hampstead Heath

I really love Mile End Park on a quiet day (when the weather is rubbish, hah :)) - there's plenty…read moreof space and I keep discovering new bits I haven't ventured to yet. There is the 'Eco Pavilion' which overlooks a few ponds. Several areas of trees/wildflowers. Close proximity and easy access to Regent's Canal, where one can take a nice walk down to Victoria Park or the Hertford Union Canal. If you're thirsty there's a cafe, and if you fancy a beer the Palm Tree pub is close by. The couple of downsides are that 1) it's never closed and there are sometimes some street drinkers/groups of drunk people inhabiting certain areas and 2) It's next to two very busy roads.

A nice bouldering gym located a few min walking from Aldgate station. If you're a student, you can…read moreget student discount if you come at certain hours. If you are new to the gym you will have to watch orientation video, and fill in a liability form. I paid about £11.50 for entry, and £4.00 for rental shoes. The gym itself is pretty spacious with locker and shower room at the back. Some locker are paid locker. They do not provide towel tho which a bit bummer, or maybe my home gym spoiled me too much. This gym use the V scale which is a better standard than some boxes/colour. Each problem QR code tag attached which I could scan on the app Griptonite. I logged each of my attempt in the app, including how many tries. There was no AC, so after a while it got pretty hot. They also have kilter board. Would come back again for sure!

Great place for a sport activity for everyone! My child 8+ loves this place. Excellent to burning…read moreenergy and get stronger. Highly recommend to come and explore.