What an amazing exhibition! My son and I had popped over to London for a long weekend and were told…read moreabout the graffiti tunnel and were pleasantly surprised to find this amazing art exhibition. Some wonderful works of art were displayed about the intriguing world of the occult. Certainly a must see when you head to London

The vaults lends itself well to interactive and intimate theatre. I saw a production of Plied and…read morePrejudice with a five person cast that had the crowd laughing all night long. The venue is easy to access from public transportation and close to many dining options. Overall it was a lovely evening of theatre and I will definitely be back!

The Alchemist was literally at the bottom of our Airbnb, making it incredibly convenient--and I'm…read moreso glad we stopped in. The location is fantastic, the customer service was excellent, and the atmosphere made for a really enjoyable breakfast. I started with a cappuccino and added salted caramel, but honestly, the cappuccino was so good it didn't even need it. It was smooth, rich, and perfectly made on its own. For breakfast, I ordered the Eggs Benedict. They offer two versions: one with pulled beef and one Florentine. As someone from the US who's a bit of an Eggs Benedict snob, I've tried countless versions over the years, and pulled beef just wasn't something I could picture working with it. I went with the Florentine and customized it by adding bacon, avocado, and a side of sausage. One thing I've learned while visiting the UK is that the sausages are much larger than what I'm used to back home! I honestly could have skipped it because it was so filling. The Benedict itself was unique--the base was almost like a buttery croissant instead of a traditional English muffin, and it came with pickled red onions, which was an interesting touch. The poached eggs were cooked perfectly, and I especially enjoyed it with the added bacon. The food was fresh, high quality, and beautifully prepared. There was plenty of seating both inside and outside, but I chose to sit outside and enjoy some people watching, which made for a relaxing start to the day. Overall, a great breakfast spot with delicious food, excellent service, and a wonderful atmosphere. I'd definitely come back.

food: dint grab food only drinks but the were yum and barely tasted like alcohol. also they were…read moreobviously presented super uniquely service: the staff was nice but kinda slow getting to us at a table and there was a lot of chaos like a bartender dropping glasses the whole time ambiance: really cool lighting and interior, gets very busy though

Somewhat slightly apprehensive but also very excited about going along to a roller disco, I arrived…read moreat the Renaissance rooms with a number of friends for our Christmas party night. It's tucked away under the Arches in Vauxhall, but when you get there, the atmosphere and music is a perfect combination to get you in the mood for fun. We went on a Thursday night, which by all accounts is the quietest night to try out your rollerskating skills. There are two floors, one slower and one faster.I think this is more to do with the floor speed (ie, how fast your skates go on the surface, rather than the speed of the skaters). In terms of the ability of rollerskating prowess, it was a big mix of the complete novice, to the super expert. Even so, the mix worked, with some of the experts taking the less able around the floor. I never felt that anyone was showing off, it's all about having fun and listening to the tunes (great funky beats - perfect!) as you move around the floors. There are several seating areas around the club when your legs (and maybe nerves) need a break. Comfortable and cosy corners to catch up, have a drink and people watch to your hearts content. Three bars are easily accessible with or without skates. After having a couple of shots and a G&T my better judgement took over and I decided I'd enjoy the evening more sober than not and it seemed to work fine. All-in-all, I loved the place, the atmosphere and the people (regulars particularly, probably a reason for going back, they're so friendly). A definate thumbs up for the Renaissance rooms. Great memories and so glad I stayed in one piecean added bonus.

The trainees at work, somehow I've picked up honorary trainee status since I always seem to be…read moreattending their events, had a Roller Disco night tonight. We had a decent group of about 8-10 of us turn out although only 4.5 of us decided to get into the spirit and dress up. I think half the fun in these sorts of events is taking the mickey out of yourself I mean come on, how often does one get to wear bright yellow shorts and not look too foolish. I was a bit nervous walking the streets of Vauxhall in my get up especially considering the bar where we were meeting up before hand seemed to have a lot of very well-dressed business sorts in attendance so I saved the bling for the venue. I would have felt less self-conscious if I'd been confident that other people would have made an effort too (which most didn't!) The venue at Vauxhall had two roller skating rinks (one slower than the other) and what seemed to be about three bars spread out. The later it got the more crowded the rinks got and also the scarier it got to skate - not only from the sheer masses on the rink but also the state in, shall we say, inebriation most people had gotten into. I must admit I was very wide-eyed at a few points during the night with admiration at the effort some people had put into their outfits. In addition to a few superheros (pecs included) such as Superman, Batman, Robin, we had some genuine disco outfits - with the 'fro included. Next time I'm definitely going to get me a 'fro. Roller Disco is a lot of hard work on small rinks where you go around and around and around. If I'd had more skill I would have liked to have joined the instructors (there are lots of them milling about on the rink ready to help you) in the centre with their dance lines. Looked pretty cool. The music could have been a little improved - the fast rink seemed to have a lot of house when I was expecting a lot more disco, or at least disco mixes of current hits. Otherwise it was a really fun night. It is an improvement on the usual just going to drinks and if someone catches your fancy is really conducive to meeting someone - all involved was an oops. so sorry I ran into you and ended up in your arms. Ha ha.

This was the hotel that Globus Vacationd uses for their London tours so we elected to arrive a day…read moreearlier in order for us to explore London on our own. This is a huge and very busy hotel. Situated on the south bank of The Thames River overlooking the Houses of Parliament and near Big Ben,the Park Plaza offers contemporary designed rooms with an array of restaurants and bars. Our room featured complimentary breakfast buffet and had a shower and bathtub in the very spacious bathroom. If you are a Radisson Reward Member you can get early check-in There is also a room safe, refrigerator and charging station. A good location if you want to be close to many of the attractions.

Best hotel in London. I used to always stay here from 2012-2017 on my business trips…read more I enjoyed the modern rooms; amenities, staff and lounge. This time I came with friends and had an amazing time with a few beers and food. Staff was very friendly but not at the bar. We initially wanted to sit there but bartender was very "unfriendly" and we decided to sit on the sofas.

On Tuesday, 18-February 2014, One Embankment was used as the location/venue for the ELLE Style…read moreAwards 2014 event The most famous celebrity guests, that showed up were: Katy Perry, Ellie Goulding, Kylie Minogue, Olga Kurylenko, Cara Delevingne & Emma Watson at One Embankment, during the ELLE Style Awards 2014 The ELLE Style Awards 2014 was probably the most busiest events, that I've witnessed for myself at One Embankment. For your information regarding the ELLE Style Awards 2014, please click right here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=rf9xG2eMcKw

The worst club I have ever been to. Worst service. worst staff. Absolutely stink. Judged my friend…read morefor his disability. Absolutely terrible.

The staff was extremely rude to me and my friends, even though we were one of the first ones in the…read moredoor. While the clubs might be "high end Mayfair clubs," don't let that fool you for the classist & racist staff.

I came here with a gf for a champagne tasting and eek. The speaker was boring. The pairings for…read morethe champagne was embarrassing, I would hardly call a penny sized shrimp "giant prawn", popcorn (really?), brie (no cracker, no fruit), the best was the final pairing, chocolate dipped strawberries. The view from the 29th floor was good. Not great for pictures though the light pollution and reflection from the glass makes good pictures of the skyline impossible. Tonight they had dancers, the champagne tasting, and photographers. Uninspiring DJ. I think they're trying to use pictures from tonight to for their promotional material, ads, website, etc. Don't fall for it. I'm lucky that we didn't pay full price for the experience but really. It's all flash and no substance. We had vouchers for 50% at the bar we didn't bother. We left unimpressed.

I went here for their 'famous' Sunday brunch after purchasing a 60% off voucher online (off their…read moreusual £97 brunch), bringing the price down to a more reasonable £39. To be honest the food was average at best. I find it impossible to believe anyone would ever pay £97 for a brunch (even with two free drinks and an impressive view). The roast was akin to a school dinner, the juices all from concentrate (not fresh), and the interior exactly what it is, an overnight pop up restaurant that only operates on Sundays. The selection of stations was limited, with roast, eggs, crepes, and desserts being the only ones available. You would get a better brunch at a three star hotel anywhere in London. However they seem to have got their marketing right, having pre sold over 5000 of these vouchers in advance for the next three months (what's that twelve Sundays?)..someones making a few bob, never going back, but I doubt that bothers them the way they market themselves..

Date: August 28, 2026…read more Experience: Our hotel was booked through the travel agency we were with, so we were dropped off by the cars they sent to pick us up at the airport. Check in was smooth and the card keys were cool since then are wooden. Lifts were inaccessible unless you scanned your card key, so that provided an extra sense of security. The room felt really small since the hallway leading to the bedroom was narrow and the fold out bed we had in the room barely left enough room for my mom to sit at the desk that was a foot away from the bed and she is a small person. The hotel room had various towels available, dry cleaning, robes, complimentary water, tea, and coffee, and we were supplied with shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand soap, and lotion amongst other things. Lights, curtains, and air conditioning can be controlled by control panels across from the restroom and by the beds. The shower was nice with an overhead shower head that felt like rain falling and the shower door can slide back and forth between using the shower and the toilet. The bed was comfy and I had decent rest considering I slept late. The breakfast buffet was on the first floor and pretty good with various types of foods from different countries available too, such as congee from China and hummus and pita bread from the Middle East. They had options to make your own yogurt, cheeses, meats, fruits, bread, eggs, baked beans, ham, sausage, and more. They had various drink choices ranging from juices, infused water, tea, and coffee. They also had a small section for kids to get cereal, but I saw an adult grab some too. We could've figure out the toaster oven since it wasn't working continuously, so there were abandoned pieces of bread left in the machine. The congee and the sliced melons were my top faves as well as the redberry drink they had. We did come back to the room in the afternoon and walked in to see a carrier of cleaning supplies by the sink and we saw our beds already made. Then the cleaning lady came in to give us more water bottles and a towel as well as to get her cleaning supplies. Originally, we were trying to locate a door hanger to tell them not to clean since it was a mess, but didn't find one. But later on I found out from a friend that we had to click a button for cleaning service on the same wall panel across from the bathroom.

This place was dark. Lighting was terrible in rooms, hallway, lobby etc…read more Place had an 80's vibe to it. Service was good. Very good breakfast options and bar area was comfortable.

In a beautiful building overlooking The Mall and St James lies the home of British Science. For 350…read moreyears a society of esteemed scientists have been meeting to share visions and learn from one another and you can visit their prestigous address to learn from them too. So...does this society have anyone you've ever heard of? Hooke, Newton, Pepys, Wren, Darwin, Huxley, Faraday, Babbage... Basically all the minds that shaped the path our country and world have taken... the minds behind the engineers of the industrial revolution. And right now The Royal Society is funding research, meetings and outreach to shape the 21st and 22nd centuries too. You can't join without first being nominated as like one of the best scientists ever or something. But you CAN visit the society for wonderful public talks, presentations from young scientists from around the country and for historical exhibitions in the disgustingly gorgeous libary. Have a look on their website for event schedules. I know I'm a geeky scientist, but trust me... I've only ever enjoyed my visits and so will you. Last time it was a Bill Bryson talk about his books, followed by getting pissed in the ICA bar below (although that wasn't with him).

One of the hidden germs behind the Mall, beyond the highness, lies the society of science, a…read moreFellowship of the world's most eminent scientists and the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence. The Kohn Centre in the Society recently hosted a talk with Douglas Melton, the Head of the Harvard Stem Cell Institute. The set up matched perfectly with the event, from the reception hall exhibition to the paintings on the Centre Walls. This led me to explore the venue hires... Surprisingly such a luxurious place, with 1500 fellows including 70+ Nobel Laureates, it has a modest cost for public venue hire, esp. those with charity status, compared with those of the Royal Institution of Great Britain. Although a membership only working place, the Society opens to public with limited guided tours and a serious of interesting public lectures. These are the last days of the Exhibition: "The Royal Society: 350 Years of Science" featuring a number of treasures from the Royal Society's extensive collections of archives, rare books, artefacts, and portraits. I particularly liked the women scientists section. It is a fortune that the society offers library facilities (70,000+titles) free to public (registration required) and the reading rooms have wireless internet. Imagine one works there with full inspiration from the greatest minds :-) "To expand the frontiers of knowledge by championing the development and use of science, mathematics, engineering and medicine for the benefit of humanity and the good of the planet." (RS' Mission)