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    Royal Albert Hall

    4.6 (231 reviews)
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    Henry's T.

    "Bah humbug." Ebenezer Scrooge Nope. Not at Royal Albert Hall on Christmas Eve. Not even close. They're having exactly none of that. "Carols at the Royal Albert Hall" is a highly interactive event including numerous singalongs that engage all 5,000 people in attendance. Outstanding performances abounded including those featuring the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Choral Society, National Youth Choirs of Great Britain, and the British Imperial Military Band. If for any reason you enter feeling down about the holidays, I suspect that there is no chance that you could leave feeling that way. I was actually moved to tears on several occasions during the show and I didn't want to leave, hoping that if we all remained then Christmas would literally never come to an end. Foolish, I know, but if a boy can't dream on Christmas Eve, then when can he? ‍ If it were possible, I'd attend this event every Christmas for the remainder of my years. And that's...Henry's Take. #christmasinlondon #rahchristmas

    Michael B.

    Easily one of the nicest and most efficient venues I have visited. The staff was super nice and helpful directing me to my seat and navigating traffic when it people got lost. The seats on the sections just below the box level actually swivel so you'll never have a sore neck from turning your head. You can just rotate to see the stage. Acoustics are exceptional. You'll love what you hear. There are many bathrooms and bars and cafes inside the venue. The snacks are even almost reasonably priced. Be sure to buy a ticket in advance because you probably won't find one if you show up on the day of the show!

    Sarah P.

    We looked at this icon from the outside as we were in the area. It is located near the Albert monument and also The kensington gardens. Worthy of a look if you are in the area.

    Sue S.

    We visited Royal Albert Hall on our recent trip to London to see Cirque du Soleil's Kurios. We have been to a number of Cirque shows in the states but this was our first one abroad. As usual we had a fabulous time. This Cirque show is notable for a few reasons: 1. The "action" is already taking place when you enter the hall. As the crowd wanders in and gets settled, there are already performers on stage, wandering about the audience, coming and going, etc. It definitely sets the mood and the stage. 2. Unlike most Cirque shows, you are allowed to take pictures!! But I did find myself not wanting to. That might be because I was so wrapped up in what was going on, or it could be because photos are so strictly forbidden at other Cirque shows that it just seemed wrong. But either way, I chose to mostly put my phone down and enjoy the show. 3. Unlike a lot of Cirque shows there's not really a "plot," per se. It's more like a circus, with one act followed by another act followed by another. The theater itself was super cool. It was spacious, the staff was really helpful and friendly. Concessions were fine. I have to say though that I feel the need to really mention the chairs. Unlike most old theaters, these chairs were SO comfy! They were big (good for our American butts) and they had great tall backs, AND they swiveled! Amazing. Also don't forget to look up! The ceiling in this place is awesome!

    Denise W.

    I came here for Afternoon Tea and I chose their vegan option. The sandwiches were yummy, but the scones were the star of the show. The scones were warm and served with a delicious cream spread. I did not finish the dessert as the cakes were a bit dry. There is cake trolley seated in the center of the room and we had a choice of a slice-I chose banana bread which was moist and flavorful. The room itself is elegant and in a calm comfortable atmosphere. The tea itself was strong and of high quality. I would try another place for afternoon tea as the desserts for vegan option were not up to par. But overall I had a pleasant experience.

    Robert G.

    This all started last Monday 5/20, my brother called me and asked if I'd like to see Eric Clapton in London Friday? We both live in Los Angeles, so making a trip to London seemed crazy , but in 2 days we made this dream a reality. So we jumped on a flight on Weekend and headed to London to see EC in action.Needless to say he was playing in the Royal Albert Hall! After telling people that we were going everyone asked where he was playing? And after telling everyone where, they started saying how incredible of a venue this was. And my brother kept telling me how good the seats were, 4th row! After pulling up my mouth opened, omg we walked in , and in my life I had never seen a place as incredible as the Royal Albert Hall was! So it's round about 6 levels , with the most incredible sound! This place was built in the 18 hundreds, and not just can anyone play there, words can describe this place! Oh EC put on a great concert as well lol. There are bars and restaurants inside and everything looks to the tens.

    View from Row 6, Seat 12 in the Rausing Circle
    Chloe W.

    A friend and I got last minute tickets to see Harry Potter in Concert. Not only was the concert amazing, but the venue itself was stunning! Just the exterior of the building is an attraction itself. Our view in the Rausing Circle was partially obstructed, but I guess that's what you get when you purchase tickets three hours before the start of an event!

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    Beautiful and well maintained Lot of tourist Conveniently located near tube station

    Joe D.

    Not the greatest acoustics, but charm and glamor by the bucketful (Queen Victoria opened it in 1871)! We saw Shirley Bassey sing here for her 80th birthday...the odd acoustics actually worked well for that: when she belted out GOOOOOOOOLD-fingaaaaaaaaah it sort of echoed with a resonant harmonic vibration like a marble bathroom. RAH is probably London's most famous performance space, and it's pretty well updated for the modern age. Over recent years, I've gone to London a lot on business. My two required culture stops are the TKTS booth in the West End (just like the NYC one) and anything playing at RAH. Over the years, whether me solo, me with business colleagues or me with partner on 3-day holiday post-biz-trip, I've seen a huge variety of events/performances at RAH. For a space that's 150 years old, it adapts remarkably well. I've seen tennis matches, Cirque du Soleil, the Nutcracker, various orchestras, pop stars, opera divas, you name it, all at RAH. It's easy to get in and out. No need for an Uber, just take the London Underground to one of the two Kensington stations and follow the crowds to the front door. Keep in mind the Tube closes early by big city standards, so if you eat or go to a bar after the show you may miss the last train time (some lines are later but the South Kensington station has its last train at 12:30AM / 00:30). Kensington is an affluent, very trendy part of town so is definitely safe after dark, just use large city common sense. Once inside it's easy to navigate, but a bit tough to find bathrooms. But, considering bathrooms in Queen Victoria's day were a glorified bucket, they've come a loooooong way baby. Food and souvenirs are pretty overpriced, but every theater in the world does that once you're trapped inside. The building itself is worth seeing for the architecture and history. Victoria named it for her beloved husband Prince Albert who had died 6 years before RAH opened. The unique oval building was controversial for its day. The carving and friezes are worth taking a daytime tour when there are no performances just to see it all.

    BAFTAS
    Nicole R.

    What a great venue. My husband and I went there for the BAFTAs. He was nominated(and yes he won). The main hall is stunning. It is so tall you can see the people up above you but they look like little ants. The architecture is amazing. The seats are nice and comfortable but I wish they had drink holders. There are bars on various floors and it's easy to get lost. There was tons of staff to help everyone get where they needed to go though so it was not a problem. We sat near the orchestra and it sounded fantastic. I hope I get to go there again one day.

    Carols by Candlelight
    Amanda M.

    I've saved my 800th review for the breathtaking and fabulous Royal Albert Hall! We've attended a few concerts here and they have always been wonderful. We've sat in multiple locations and it's always cool to see the place from different views. There isn't a bad seat... except it may get tiring watching from the gallery which is standing and not for me... but may be for you. It's truly an amazing experience to attend a concert here. We've come here for the Christmas concerts (book them in advance people!!!) and have come for a country concert. It was all awesome. They've got plenty of locations to order drinks and refreshments, and all in all the place is just lovely.

    Adele W.

    Unfortunately we only came here for a tour and not a performance. Our tour guide was a hoot and honestly, sounded half baked. We were able to see the Queen's waiting room and her entrance area and were advised of her 'secret' entrance, which I reckon, isn't so secret. This is a magnificent building and has a fantastic history attached to it. We stopped for lunch in the café afterwards and shared a Ham and Swiss Emmental Cheese with Mustard Mayo sandwich and a Chicken and Bacon with Tarragon Butter sandwich. Both were delicious however, something must have been off in one (or both) as neither my husband nor I were well later in the afternoon. Definitely worth the tour but I don't know if I'd eat there again.

    Amaluna Cirque du Soleil
    Leza S.

    The Royal Albert Hall is an amazing place, I came here to watch Amaluna Cirque du Soleil. I managed to get front row seats so leg room wasn't a problem but I saw people jostling to find better seats behind me when other people had blocked their view. I'm not sure that was necessary as the stage is on a raised platform, but there was lots of artists running around the audience acting out scenes which was sometimes difficult to see from particular angles. Before the show began the artists were positions on and around the stage engaging in their characters with the audience while the remaining people were being seated. Everyone was warned we could not take flash photography and to turn off all recording devices, but this did not stop a number of people recording and taking pictures throughout the entire show. It was quite distracting seeing all these camera/phone lights on, but security/stewards didn't approach them so they carried on. Despite this the show was really enjoyable and I would definitely come back to the RAH.

    Prince Albert's Memorial at Kensington Gardens across from RAH

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    Under The Bridge

    Under The Bridge

    4.3(7 reviews)
    1.5 miWest Brompton
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    THE place to go to for live performance from Blues to Jazz music. Check out the photo gallery,…read morepictures of the Beatles to Keith Richards, David Bowie. Good selection of beer, cider. Lots of seating although people prefer to stand near the stage.

    Most of the time I barely take note of a concert venue, since I'm there for the show. But there is…read moresomething special about Under the Bridge. My first time here was for a Yelp event, and then I returned with another friend to see Matt Bianco. This place is just incredibly comfortable. Great views everywhere thanks to the raised outer circle, and far more seating than I've ever seen in a venue with a dancefloor. Lots of small and large booths to accommodate your group, no matter how many people you came with. The raised area is lined with a bar and lots of bar stools, so you can sit down comfortably, set down your beer to applaud, and enjoy a perfect view of the stage, while those behind you can easily see the stage over your shoulders. Really well designed. The acoustics here are extraordinary too. I do wish they'd have some more popular acts, or, you know, ones I actually know (the current events schedule didn't have any names I recognized). I would jump on the chance to see Bruno Mars or James Morrison here again! However, I would definitely make an effort to find a reason or an event to come back to Under the Bridge. My friend felt the same way. Just something very welcoming and comfortable about this place.

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    606 Club

    606 Club

    4.2(36 reviews)
    1.6 miWest Brompton
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    We were staying nearby in Chelsea and we walked past the decorative signage one of the first nights…read morewe were strolling through the neighborhood. It wasn't until further in our trip that we were needing a meal that we found 606 Club online. This has that speakeasy vibe, with the subtle entrance, the narrow staircase and another door before you're told about a 20£ cover charge should you choose to stay for the live performance starting at 8pm. We only wanted a meal, as we were tired from travelling, and were seated close to the door. I had my reservations, as the music was the primary reason the crowd was there. But you know what? We had a delicious memorable meal here! My partner had steak frites and I enjoyed the Thai chicken (curry). We also shared an order of courgettes Provençal. If I had one mild issue, was that the waitress described the courgettes as "oh it's courgettes with tomato". My DEAR, they are NOT JUST with tomato! Provençal is this savoury delicious play on garlic, seasoning, and herbs like basil, oregano, thyme. With the right seasonal veggie it is this warm hug that reminds me, "hey, maybe I could be vegan". We enjoyed our meal, to say the least. I swear as we were ending our meal, and the jazz musicians were starting their set, the chef came out to listen a bit and looked out into the dining room and we made eye contact. I nodded, with a satisfied gaze, and he nodded back. If I could visit 606 Club in my future visits to Chelsea, I will!

    What a cool and interesting place. It was a little bit hard to find the entrance and a little…read morestrange having to be buzzed in but once we got past all of that it was a great dining experience. They let us know as soon as we got there that they charge a £20 cover for the music that starts at nine. We weren't staying for the music so they omitted that from our bill. I had the lamb and my wife had the salmon. The service was very fast despite their menu stating that their kitchen is small and can sometimes run slower. The food was delicious and reasonably priced. Over all great experience. I wish we had time to stay for the music.

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    Riverside Studios

    Riverside Studios

    4.5(44 reviews)
    2.3 miHammersmith
    ££

    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.

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    4.1(19 reviews)
    1.5 miNotting Hill
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    I swung by here Sunday afternoon and ordered at the bar the king prawn roti for takeaway (the…read morepumpkin curry was out). The server behind the door, a young guy with short cornrows, had a huge attitude: avoiding eye contact, muttering answers to my questions as if I was annoying him, and just being generally unpleasant. I walked away and waited for my order feeling as if I was the problem- for god forbid paying this establishment for food. I debated getting a juice as they were cheap at £3.20 but refused to give this place any more money. It also took FOREVER for my food to arrive, despite the place not being busy at all. It seemed the cooks and staff (including that horrid server) had better time joking behind the bar than working. I could imagine your food would take centuries if one came at a busy time. The roti itself was delicious: chock full of juicy prawns, chickpeas, veg and potatoes. The roti was firm enough to hold the goodies but soft to chew and delicious. Mild spice (and this is coming from someone who doesn't do spicy sadly). It's a shame the food (and the price at £7.95 for the huge roti) is so great bc the crud attitude means I would never return nor recommend anyone would. Good riddance.

    The Tabernacle is a strange place. I had heard of it when I moved nearby, but it wasn't until a…read morecouple of years ago, I discovered it for myself. Completed in 1888, the Romanesque red brick and terracotta building has been decribed as the 'Taj Mahal of North Kensington'. When the area went into decline in the 1900's it ws the centre of many slums in the area and race riots. In 1975 it closed down as a church and taken over by the local council. Demolishion plans were twarted and it was converted into the multi use community building that it is today. Joe Strummer of the Clash appeared here in the 70's and it also hosted gigs by Misty in Roots and George Melly. In 1995 it closed to be upgraded, to reopen in 1998. It is still going strong as a multi-use venue.They hold art exhibitions, concerts, dance lessons, fitness and sport activities as well as concerts. It's a great place to go for a drink or snack, and is very reasonable. It also has a full bar. I like sitting outside when the weather is nice in the large courtyard in frotn of the building. I highly recommend you visit this place, should you be in the Portabello Market area.

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    The Tabernacle - The restaurant is great and the food is delicious whatever the menu.

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    The restaurant is great and the food is delicious whatever the menu.

    Mau Mau Bar

    Mau Mau Bar

    3.5(17 reviews)
    1.7 miNotting Hill
    ££

    This is a tiny little bar where I go if I am in Portobello area, recommened to me by my dad's crazy…read morefriend on the premise that it is one of the only bars in the area that still retains its own little sense of character. And he is right! this place is really cool, it is a shame it is small. Although I do reckon the intimacy would be lost if it is any bigger, it is just hard to squeeze in there sometimes on a busy night. If you can, get on the big, squasy leather arm chairs- very comfy. They serve amazing cocktails including one called 'you mum'. Am planning to try that next. Suits the slightly er.. bohemian vibe. Drinks are not too badly priced, but it is not the sort of place where you would be buying too many, just one or too to have a nice chat with mates before you hit the town for bigger and glitzier places. Mau Mau is just chilled out with live music every now and then and all sorts of other events. Just go there and check out what is going on!

    The Mau Mau is a Portobello institution and famous for its music connection with live performances…read moremost nights. Everyone seems to know one another, most regulars are local musicians. It's relatively small which is part of its charme. There are a few tables near the stage towards the back of the bar - with gents and ladies on either side of the stage. Or if you're lucky you may get a stool at the bar as you arrive. There's always a crowd of smokers hanging out on Portobello.

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