went on Sunday for lunch been a few times before but it has been several months but the menu seems…read moreto have changed and for the worst unfortunately. And the pudding with the overnight oatmeal soak was extremely disappointing. Could do a lot better and I know because I have had way better here previously.

What a wonderful way to spend an evening!…read more Two films (usually with a theme running between them) for £7.50. SEVEN FIFTY!! Last night's was a Joaquin Phoenix double bill, showing Walk The Line followed by Two Lovers. While we ended up skipping the first film and just having dinner, the price is still very reasonable. We shared a lovely bottle of wine outside on the terrace (had to sit on the wall though as all the tables were full) with amazing views of the river and Hammersmith Bridge. Back inside for dinner, which we shared: a large mezze platter and some mushroom bruschetta, both of which were delicious and just enough. The cinema itself is what every cinema should be: small and dark, with the seats on an incline so everyone can see. They showed the previews and ads WAY before the start time (PERFECT!!), even drew the curtains in between the previews and the film itself (DRAMATIC!!). Riverside has much more to offer than just a restaurant and a cinema... it also shows stand-up comedy, has a fully functioning tv studio where they film live shows, a theatre for live music, and art exhibitions. A wonderful space with quality at every turn.

My parents used to visit the original location in the 1970s close to Mayfair. I was in Kensington…read moreone evening and was walking past looking at the establishment when the door opened, a friendly face appeared who very kindly gave me a tour of the institution. Classical Indian music and dance lessons are available here. At the weekends for about two hours they have a reasonably priced cafe which I am yet to try and an art gallery space upstairs which I believe can be hired. South Asian language classes are also available. A few weeks later they invited me to join them for Indian Independence Day celebrations where the students performed and the Indian High Commissioner to London gave an excellent speech.

This a porcelain art studio that is based in Milan with branches in London and Geneva…read more It is a well known name for those interested in this type of art and drawing (like my mother) who I accompanied this morning to purchase some of the needed items for her art work. We were warmly welcomed and allowed to have a peak at the workshop that was taking place this morning. the main goal was to purchase some colours and other technical materials for the drawings- which unfortunately they do not stock that much of anything- some products were on shelves for sale but completely dried out. I enjoyed looking at art pieces similar to what my mum is filling the house with but in general enjoyed this morning at this little shop.

Walked in, walked out with an already prepare BEAUTIFUL bouquet. The woman working was AMAZING,…read morefriendly, helpful, and had a smile on her face. Highly recommend. Cleaner shop, and they clearly take pride in their work.

We stopped in to buy flowers to take to a friend. What could have been a disaster turned into a…read morewonderful experience. As soon as we walked in I knocked over a large vase with my shopping bag, causing broken glass and water to go all over. The staff could not have been any nicer about it. I felt very embarrassed and they did a great job of putting me at ease and trying to make me feel like it was no big deal. We ordered an arrangement and for roughly $36 got a gorgeous bouquet. The assortment of flowers available are incredible and the price was excellent.

A hidden local gem. Friendly art studios that teaches children, teens and adults. Loads of weekly…read moreclasses and pop up evening workshops. I've tried pottery and printmaking. Brilliant teaching. Holiday workshops for kids are great.

Great half-term offerings. Well planned and exceptional with the kids. Loads of fun!read more

I love this concept. A not-for-profit organisation, London Print Studio offers courses and…read moreworkshops on graphics and print design as well as a space where you can come and use their mac computers and design software as well as printing facilities for free, you just need to become a member. I signed up for a 5 session course into screen printing in January for £117, really good value for a life skill that you can apply to so many different elements of design - I'm thinking t-shirts! The space also holds exhibitions of student's work too, and the subject matter is always diverse and interesting. Great for meeting like-minded people too.

I have always been fascinated by mosaics and had been on the lookout for a good teacher for several…read moreyears when I came across Catherine's weekend workshops. I was drawn in by her own practice which is more fine art than crafts. In my initial course which took place on four consecutive Saturdays (two half, two full days) I learned the basics of the main techniques and a bit of history. However, the greatest inspiration are the beautiful pieces on display around the workshop. And the materials which are provided as part of the course fees - any colour you'd wish for with materials ranging from glass and ceramic tiles to marble and broken china! Catherine does not just teach but also produces amazing work, both for sale from her studio or on a commission basis.

Founded in 1882 by Edward, Prince of Wales (later Kind Edward VII), the RCM is one of the great…read moreeducational institutions of the UK. A world-leading conservatoire of music, the list of former students reads as a 'Who's Who' in the world of British Classical music, including Gustav Holst, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Benjamin Britten, Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, the conductor Leopold Stokowski, Dame Joan Sutherland and Sir James Galway. Designed by Sir Arthur Blomfield, the main building was completed in 1894. Its red-brick façade rather freely mixes Classical, Romanesque and Gothic elements, all framed by two large towers in the French Baronial style. It provides an imposing prospect from the steps of the Royal Albert Hall opposite. The interior includes two major performance spaces in the Concert Hall (added in 1901 to the designs of the architect Sidney J Smith) and the more intimate Britten Theatre, alongside practice rooms and a smaller recital hall. The Library has an important collection of original scores and manuscripts from late mediaeval times to the present, and an impressive museum of instruments, which includes 800 items from 1480 to the present. The college provides academic courses for 600 students from undergraduate to postgraduate level, and the libraries and museum can be accessed by those undertaking research contact them ahead of your visit to discuss your requirements. The building is open to the public for performances, which focus on major classical works, opera and chamber music, and the museum is open to the public (free entrance) from Tuesday to Friday from 14h until 16.30h. Recitals are also held in nearby churches and other public buildings. The studios can be hired by musicians, and the halls can be booked for conferences and other major events.

For starters this has nothing to do with the College itself. It is about the "museum" inside, the…read morelay out and the staff. The college is located in the outside of the city of London. It is more like the suburbs of the city. It is in a very traditional looking part of town and is directly across from the Royal Albert Hall, which is very fitting. However, when you enter the college you are immediately in the college you are in the Lobby where there is a desk manager in attendance to keep the students of the campus safe from strangers (Stranger Danger!!!). However the guy who was working when I was there was very weird. He kept ignoring us and our questions. He mumbled so we couldn't really hear what he was saying. The directions located on the building to point us to the museum where they house very old instruments like pianos violins, and a wait for it.... harp guitar. Yes that's right citizens harp guitar. It was very interesting. The directions led us in circles and we accidentally ended up at the studios where the students go to re-string their instruments or practice. The museum was very small and very cold in order to preserve the instruments. The lady working there didn't really say much. She just sat there. My mom was really tired from walking around all day so we decided to take the elevator back up to the main floor to leave. So when we got in the elevator we assumed when we hit 1 it would take us back to the main floor in the lobby. No. It took us INSIDE a students studio room. As we were in the elevator were thinking "Oh wow this is some really nice elevator music. Very cool" when the doors opened all I saw was a bow moving back and forth, back and forth. I almost wanted to click the close door button and run away. The girl who was practicing turned around and gave us a very weird look but she never stopped playing. So good for her! But seriously who puts an elevator in a studio room?! I mean really? really?! that's just ridiculous. But if you're the girl whose room we accidentally burst into, SORRY! But again so weird your studio has an elevator in it. There are also free shows to watch the students perform but we didn't get a chance to see it because it's not every day that is available. Maybe if I saw this it would have heightened my experience here.