A nice little place if it's to your taste. A bit Essex but if that's what you're looking for it's…read moretotally fine. It's cheap and cheerful in that colourful, tropical sort of way..

Wonderful place…read more They had good food and reasonably priced drinks. The live music was awesome (although not jazz the night we went). We found their events on eventful.com. They had some stuff listed at the vortex. It's also really close to a tube station so it's easy to get to without a car. Seating is a little bit cramped, but possible. We didn't really have to wait. They also have outdoor seating.

I am new to Jazz, being a convert after my wife's influence and listening to the various channels…read moreon Play. After reading about the various Jazz venues in London I was drawn to Vortex because it is affordable and run by volunteers. I was not dissapointed by the music and the venue was better than I expected. Me, I am not that particular so this is my view but others said that it was a bit run down. I suspect that if you are more high brow then Dalston and it's establishments are not for you. The drinks are a bit expensive. The staff are very friendly and casual. As this is the first time I have been to a Jazz venue it is hard to make a comparative review. However we had a good time listening to the music and I would recommend Vortex to anyone who wants to try out the Jazz scene.

Rough as a monkey's arse venue, just past some dodgy looking shops and a snooker hall but the…read morepeople running it have made it a little home from home. A big sound in a small venue with comfy sofas, heavy handed g&ts and a dj who played gwen mccrae without me even having to ask.

Our company hire DJ Emron for our launch party for our online shop, he is an amazing profession…read moreDJ. I have hired may different DJ over the years for different events. I had to say this one DJ beats everyone i have used before as and i came with the correct equipment for our corporate event. his knowledge of music is second to none, with him taking us on a musical journey he really knows what he is doing to get the crowd to enjoy themselves boy did we dance the night way and i did not have to tell him what to play he just knew like he had 6th sense ( my feet was sore two days later from all the dancing ) Thank you so much for make our event a success we will definitely use you again

here are good DJ's... there are fantastic DJ's... then there is DJ Emron! A cut above the rest when…read moreit comes to the latest tunes and vibes from all around the world. When I was choosing a DJ for my wedding back in 2014 who had the skills and versatility to mix tunes from all different cultures and background there was clearly only one choice, DJ Emron. His experience and passion to bring my wedding alive with the great atmosphere were second to none. His professionalism and courtesy were first class as my wife and myself found it easy to discuss our own music choices along with his. He uses the best equipment and was able to bring house down on our special day! We were very happy with his service and to this day people from our wedding still ask about him and his music. I cannot recommend him enough! He is a great guy with such a passion for music and to make people happy. The most versatile DJ in the UK with the best and latest tunes from around the world! I wish him all the best with his future endeavours

I was here for one of the Christmas fairs in late November, and I have to say, considering they…read morecharge you 5 pounds just for going in, it was quite disppointing. The vendors seemed to specialize only in vintage-looking accessories and baby items, and the food was too scarce to mention. The only potent memory I have is the mulled wine; and that's only because it was quite potent. The house itself is nice, though. It has a very old-fashioned look and feel, and considering all the different events it holds throughout the year, it does hold promise for a memorable experience. If you do go to one of the Christmas fairs, wait until mid-December as there are usually more vendors the later in the month it gets. Do be forewarned: While the gifts you can find here are all handmade and unique, they're also quite limited in their style and only appeal to certain tastes.

Sutton House is a small piece of English heritage in the heart of Homerton. Walking into a building…read moreso antiquated and ornate meant that it would be rude not to ask how long the building had been around for. It's the oldest building in East London was the response I got from one of the staff working in the souvenir shop. No one was able to tell me exactly when it was built, but the tudor beams and furniture was a dead giveaway; having a peek on their site later on in the day also confirmed the period in which this beautiful artwork of a location was made. For anyone who's been to Homerton and noticed that it's awash in ramshackle converted warehouses, convenience stores, scaffolding and old factories, you'll notice how much Sutton House stands out, with its moss covered walls, and creeping vines and serene, distinctly 'stately home' appearance. One thing I couldn't quite get over is how small people must have been in Tudor times. The tables are low, as are the ceilings and the passageways were in some places unforgivingly narrow. If you've eaten a lot post-Christmas, you might want to consider a few sessions at the gym before investigating the place. I'm not sure what you'd do if you were a 7ft basketball player. They have a brilliant programme of events here: I went to a series of talks about Black history writer S.I. Martin (they have a great Black History Month programme here in October), but even for non-history buffs they have plenty to offer, including monthly family days, Halloween ghost tours, Christmas carol concerts and guided tours. It's used by local community groups, which means you can hire it too. Standard Admission: £2.80, child 70p, family £6.30. Groups £2.40

This is quite a nice hall actually! There was a huge fire a few years back and so it was out of…read morebusiness for quite some time but it has been fixed up and looks good as new! I have been here several times and I used to be a part of the West Wickham Pantomime Society and this was the venue for our panto's. It's nice a spacious and is ideal for any sort of rehearsals, shows, parties and events. There isn't anything that stands out about it but it has rather a personal meaning to me.

Attended a conference here recently and gotta point out the following: know what's quite poorly…read moredesigned at the Business Design Centre? The ladies restroom, and that's a problem, especially when it impacts a 3000+ attendee, multi day event. The restroom door swings in, guaranteed to hit anyone waiting for one of the handful of stalls inside. The hand dryer is located directly outside the stall closest to the door. Worst case scenario, a person is drying their hands and gets bumped from one side by someone trying to exit the far stall and sandwiched by another someone waiting in line who's just been shoved forward by someone else trying to open the entry door. Aside from the ladies bathroom design fiasco, the space itself was adequate for the event, on site food was decent, and public transportation as well as lodging are conveniently located.

The BDC is a really spacious venue, but can be a little touch and go. I've been to a couple of…read morewine shows here that have been amazing, really taking advantage of the tiered leveling and space, and I've heard stories about events that crammed too much into too little and they fell short, so I guess it'll depend on who's organizing what you're going to! I think it suits well for smaller and medium sized shows, but the centre itself is in a great location on Upper St, allowing for some great places to meet & mingle before and after your conference. There's also some hotel accommodations nearby if you're just in for the occasion. I was quite impressed with the potential of the BDC, and have had some great times here! It's got a good range from professional-to-social gatherings.

This place is awesome. Tucked away in Hackney with great views of London. Hang out with your shoes…read moreoff while sitting on the astroturf and sip a cocktail. Perfect and u pretentious. And not expensive. Order food which is delivered from a local restaurant and enjoy a few hours away from the street. Would def come back!

I went to Netil 360 over the weekend, it came highly recommended from some friends of mine who live…read morein London. I was not disappointed! Netil has an awesome view of the city, casual atmosphere, house beats. Given the view / London, I thought the prices were reasonable. Great spot for a drink after work or a weekend hang out when the weather's nice.