An epicurean nod to commemorate the London 2012 Olympic Games
Posted 18 Apr 2012
Celebrations have begun – time to enjoy beer and burgers themed around the countries participating in the Olympic Games.
London’s east side can be everything to everyone – vibrant, bustling, romantic and chic – and Four Seasons Hotel London at Canary Wharf is at the edge of it all, situated above the famed River Thames. Allow the spirit of London, with all its diversity and charm waft through your hotel windowsill before you embark on the fantastic shopping, sightseeing, restaurants and nightlife of Canary Wharf.
Posted 18 Apr 2012
Life and times of a fishmonger
Posted 12 Apr 2012
The Billingsgate Fish Market is Britain’s largest inland fish market and located right in the heart of the Docklands.
Off the rack: A wine tasting at the Plateau
Posted 28 Mar 2012
The Plateau’s monthly wine tasting evenings are ideal for a relaxed, informative evening out during your stay at Four Seasons Hotel London at Canary Wharf.
Fresh find: Forman’s Fish Island
Posted 28 Mar 2012
Forman’s now has one of the most sought after views – the impressive, open-air Olympic stadium — and locations in the city.
Faberge Eggs: More than just eggs
Posted 28 Mar 2012
Discover the 209 wonderfully decorated Faberge Egg sculptures across London.
Let’s face it – London’s the place to be
Posted 22 Feb 2012
Whether it’s wine, whiskey, and Shakespeare or Banksy, Brick Lane and the Tate, London’s got it.
Visiting London with your family? Find ways to explore with ease
Posted 09 Feb 2012
Wanting to experience East London with your family but don’t know where to start? Celeste Moure offers a first hand perspective.
Unforgettable European experiences
Posted 26 Jan 2012
Winter in Europe is the time to be a part of the local culture with fewer tourists on the streets and one-of-a-kind experiences waiting to be uncovered.
Bar Night Jar – Head to Old Street for some Prohibition partying
Posted 25 Jan 2012
Hidden away between two cafes, you step off a scruffy East London street into a brooding bar that oozes prohibition speakeasy style.
Bistrotheque – possibly the coolest restaurant in London
Posted 18 Jan 2012
Bistrotheque has been open nine years and was one of the first restaurants to delve so deep into the Eastend – they obviously know what they are doing.
Make the most of East London’s village feel in Victoria Park
Posted 04 Jan 2012
Give the West End a rest. Make the most of East London’s village feel in Victoria Park.
The perfect date in East London
Posted 23 Jul 2011
London’s dating bible, The Great Date Guide, shares this inspiring, romantic full-day date suggestion in Greenwich.
Be a Shoreditch local on arrival
Posted 15 Jul 2011
The team at Urban Gentry offers these tips for the inside track on East London’s best-kept secrets.
The best way to experience Tower Bridge
Posted 15 Jun 2011
Visit the London landmark’s exhibition and enjoy summer activities for children near Four Seasons Hotel London at Canary Wharf.
Sunday market at Brick Lane
Posted 16 Sep 2011
I love London and I’m seeing it from the perspective of so many who live here – as a newcomer. Everything and everywhere is a …
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Heart of Shoreditch: Callooh Callay and Mason & Taylor
Posted 14 Oct 2011
Nicole visited with some mates on a Thursday night and gives some tips on the booze: “The Kernal IPA from Bermondsey is a tasty ale on this season’s Mason & Taylor menu.”
Adventures at the Worship Street Whistling Shop
Posted 14 Oct 2011
East London’s coolest new bar on the block is The Worship Street Whistling Shop, located between the City and Shoreditch.
A major new exhibition reveals The World’s Lost Birds
Posted 08 Nov 2011
A brand new and highly acclaimed exhibition aiming to throw light on the increasing loss of bird species across the world.
McQueen – A bold taste of US attitude in the heart of Shoreditch
Posted 22 Nov 2011
It’s in the restaurant that McQueen’s seductive side comes out.
Step into a traditional Christmas On London’s South Bank
Posted 01 Dec 2011
A traditional German Christmas market on London’s vibrant South Bank.
A night food market with an East London twist
Posted 02 Dec 2011
The Long Table is all about having a good time with great food supplied by some of the best chefs.
Head east for stress free Christmas shopping
Posted 01 Dec 2011
Leave the Oxford Street Christmas crush and buy all your Christmas presents under one roof from some of the UK’s best independent designers.
Skating in style at the Tower Of London
Posted 05 Dec 2011
The Tower of London turns part of the moat into a magical ice rink, with the ancient fortress as the backdrop.
Ghosts, gouls and gourmet burgers
Posted 03 Jan 2012
It’s not every day you get to have a tour of the Tower of London, under the stars from the Chief Yeoman Warder, but the Twilight Tours allows you to do just this.
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