Wow! Just wow! Amazing global street food! Great vintage shopping! Don't miss it! This Nuff said,read more

They made a Jim Carrey movie here. "The Trumans Show."…read more The old Truman Brewery has so much history as it used to be one of the great breweries of the UK. Now the space has been turned into a event center and part-time Market stall and that really works as well. So on every level this is really cool both for the history and the current use of the space.

A-OK. I don't like places that advertise one cover charge…read morebut then change the rules whenever they want. I think is disrespectful. It's not about the amount, of course I can pay 3 extra pounds, it's just inappropriate to raise the price just because you felt like it. I also don't appreciate separating groups that are in the queue together, or for that matter, leaving people in the cold just to make the place look crowded, cooler, funner. We were in a group of four, they let two friends in and left me and my other friend behind for 45 minutes. We're texting back and forward the two people that were inside and they said the exact words: "I don't know why you are still waiting. They could fit 30 people and a jacuzzi down here". So yeah, thanks for that. So far you would say it was a terrible experience right? Well yes, but the music saved it all. The DJ was great, the drinks were affordable, the toilets were clean and the location is very convenient. If you want to grab something to eat before dancing, just go upstairs to Pizza East and have a nice slice (order one for me too). Beware: this places closes at 2 am, and if I were you I would pick my coat from the wardrobe 10 or 15 minutes before they start to turn on the lights.

Fun, fun, fun! After…read morebeing booted from our table on the dot of 8pm upstairs at Pizza East, we wandered down to Concrete to carry on the party. We were ever so early because besides the bar staff, there were only two other people down there. No matter, we were able to make our own fun. The cocktails here are amazing. After the bar staff dissuaded our friend from ordering Jagerbombs, they persuaded her to order a round of Concrete Flips (Espresso, Amaretto, Kahlua, Egg and Sugar). Yum, yum, yum! Because we never learnt our lesson about mixing spirits, we ordered a delicious round of white peach Bellinis. I highly recommend. By the time we left, the place was rammed and it looked like people were settling in for a heavy night of drinking and dancing. I'm definitely going back!

I attended a wedding here. When I arrived I new this place was going to be special. It's an old run…read moredown chapel, which totally appeals to my sense of style. You walk in up the steps and you can see the old crumbling walls with paint peeling off, which makes it look old and rustic. All the seats are laid out and at the front there was a little raised bit that was covered in candles which added a warm glow.. Along either sides of the walls are the original stain glass windows which were beautiful and added some lovely colour. If you are looking for something a little different for your wedding then this place is definitely worth a look as it is stunning.

What makes London oh so special is it's amazing ability to show you something completely new and…read moreunexpected. Folly for a Flyover is one of those places that is so unique and creative, it really can make your regular life feel quite hum drum. Cycling along the canal, you stumble upon a collection of wooden bricks, a floating pontoon, some hand made wooden chairs and friendly looking folk enjoying the weekend. It's hard to describe what this place actually is, it's a cinema and performance place but it also seems to be where they hold yoga, stop motion workshops, mask painting for kids and a variety of other activities that they host for free or a very small fee. There is a floating pontoon which is manned by a chap who rents out his row boats for £2 every half hour. It's all very cute. As for the venue itself, there seems to be a little bar area and a scattering of tables and chairs. This is where some attractive twenty somethings with degrees in mixed media art serve up tasty filter coffee using Climpson and Sons roast and toasted bagels with crispy bacon. Two coffees and two bagels will set you back a fair £7.50. For the kids there is soft serve ice cream with a flake and juice. Further evidence that this is a family intended venue. As for opening hours, it seems to be there most weekends and some week day evenings you'll see performances advertised. It's certainly worth checking out.

Cool club that feels like a cave without being claustrophobic. Minimal security but friendly crowd…read more(at least at the minimal techno event I was at). The beer selection (£4.50 / 330ml can) was solid and included beers I hadn't seen elsewhere in London, so that was a treat. Bartenders were swift. Sound system was better than most places in the States, though with more bass, it sounded more distorted. Bathrooms can get a little cramped since the area is narrow.

Was fortunate enough to go back to Village Underground again last night - this time it was for a…read moregig. The delectable Kate Nash put on a somewhat intimate show. Still nothing but good words for the things they do well at VU. Hardly any hassle getting through the door, they hadn't oversold the place (which they might have been tempted to do) and the single bar coped well with the demand. Getting out was no hassle too. It all seemed a little too easy. Importantly though, the acoustics here are great and it was a really enjoyable gig. Yes I have big crush on Kate, but there's no bias in this review. Honest. I'm very tempted to get tickets for whoever else is playing here soon...

Let me start review by saying thanks to Tara (Hotel Manager) for doing her best to provide Customer…read moreService. However Hotel management operational standards did not let her excel at her Job. Had to go through lot of unnecessary drama during my stay however i will keep my emotions away and showcase what i found not ok from Guest experience perspective. I originally booked the Hotel for 2 Weeks , Got a fantastic deal. Tara welcomed me at the Front desk, adjusted the pricing for me and gave me a bottle of water. 1) I requested for quiet and bigger room as i am going to stay for 2 weeks, However i ended up in a match box sized room. The front desk folks made me believe that's the best room they got. I would have appreciated honesty in this regard as later i found out there are much Quieter, bigger and nicer rooms available. 2) Elevator on my side is consistently faulty, Thankfully elevator on the other side of the Hotel is working. However its a maintenance problem and customer inconvenience. (It broke down at least for 3 days during my 7 day stay) 3) on Day 4, When i got back to the Hotel in the evening (5 PM) I found water leaking out of the Toilet and not flushing. I am exhausted and repeatedly tried to call the front desk for over 20 mins with no response. I dragged my feet down to the reception to report the problem at 5:30 PM and i got a response that operations are gone for the day and they will arrive the next day morning. Hotel manager did Offer me for a room change. But from my point of view , i am all settled in and if i had to change rooms,i have to pack & Unpack everything. Simple solution should have been calling a plumber and fixing the problem. I am very unhappy at this point. I am tired and my evening which is supposed to be relaxing turned into total chaos for not able to address a simple issue . As a guest , all that i care is not being bothered by unpleasant service related circumstances . 4) Unhappy me told the hotel manager that i would like to check out. Instead of finding a solution , she tried to penalize me for early checkout. This is like putting gasoline in fire. and then disrespected me by offering me free points. I dont care about free stuff, all that i care about is relaxing stay experience. I travelled several miles from home and paid for the hotel not to go through poor service experience. 5) I reported the inconvenience to the IHG Guest relations. and that night Hotel manager moved me to a new Room (spacious). I packed the luggage and moved myself to the new place. It's late in the evening and until the next day i did not look at the cleanliness of the carpet of the room. Hotel manager is not happy that i complained to the guest relations. 6) When i woke up next day i saw massive stains on the carpet in the room. Seriously It looks like Poop & Vomit (Look at the pictures) & appliances in the bathroom are not cleaned or maintained properly. I once again took this to the notice of the front desk and the lady did a walk through and offered me to change rooms again. So the Rooms are Untidy and not clean. It made me question the health regulatory standards in London. Disgusting i must say. 7) That evening they moved me into another room ... again i have to pack all my belongings and drag my tired ass into the new room. Comparatively cleaner but Still got those black stains on the carpet. I once again called the guest relations and updated the ticket with what's going on. 8) The next day, Right infront of the front desk i was confronted by the hotel manager for raising complaint with the guest relations. I dont want to get into the drama that happened But i once again want to say that Hotel manager Tara did her best to provide customer service however she is failed by her management. She doesn't have ultimate power to serve a customer. However i consider this unprofessional. If she had to talk , she should have requested sometime and spoke in the lobby area away from other guests. I did not say nothing about leaving however Hotel Manager said i can checkout anytime i want. Keeping emotions aside, Hotel management is asking me to checkout because i am questioning their untidy rooms and poor operations. 9) I care less about the drama but Hotel tidiness & operations is the most important factor for me. A rather simple solution is being turned into a uncomfortable situation to a customer. I cannot stay at a place where it is hazardous to health and not a relaxing experience. Plus i was unprofessionally treated. At that point i decided to leave the hotel to Marriott brand. Let me tell you, total 360 degree change in experience. My rest of the stay in London is excellent and i highly regret staying at this location and had to go through all the drama in place of Customer Service.

The hotel was really far away from pretty much everything, but that's why I was even able to get a…read moreroom there. It was a last minute booking for a sat night and everywhere in town was booked up unless i pay more than 300 pounds for the night. Anyways, I figure one night in the Docklands wasn't the worst thing in the world, with the tube being a block away and all. The hotel was pretty much what I have expected it to be. It was clean and neat and everything was at its minimal. The bathroom was clean, the shower was hot, the tv worked fine and the beds were pretty decent. The continental breakfast that came with the room wasn't as good as the breakfasts I've had at the other Holiday Inn Expresses, but I guess it depends on the region/culture. Overall, it was a good deal and great for a short stay.

A fantastic old factory conversion with studio spaces available for affordable prices. The main…read moregallery studios are always occupied with contemporary exhibitions/events/performance. I definitely recommend to go and have a look during the weekend. Last time I checked on Sunday they had a pop up restaurant and a fashion show next to each other..

Used a GPS system when walking there from the tube and still got lost…read more Anyway, when I got there for a workshop we were not in the Rag factory at all; they must own most spaces around there, because we have been put into various spaces all in walking distance. Sometimes a few turns away. Had art in the actual space, but it is a nice space and I see why people like going there and using it. Very much about being apart of the community with them.

Wonderful place in Spitalfields. It's a nice quiet place to come and work (free wifi!!!) and enjoy…read morea nice coffee or tea. Definitely would recommend to anyone in search of a working space away from home.