Bow Area Guide
A locals' guide to Bow
Where do Bow locals go?
BOKAN
The most elegant place to visit within Canary Wharf, offering a plethora of choice from its wonderful menu is undoubtedly Bokan. This popular restaurant and bar situated over three floors within Marsh wall, offers diners scenic and stunning views of the capital placing it up there as a place to visit for a special occasion or a treat. The sirloin steak, creamy mashed potato, the 'Luna' cocktail, the breath-taking views and the exceptional service make Bokan a go to restaurant to visit if you are ever in the Canary Wharf area. Can hands down say this is the place where they serve the BEST steak in London!! **Top tip - If you book a seat for the restaurant, do ask for one by the window and try to get your table just in time for the sunset so you can enjoy stunning views of the capital whilst further enjoying a gorgeously prepared meal.Read more
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What locals say about Bow
“I love Bow because it's a quiet, green and peaceful area whilst being situated in Zone 2 with access to numerous tube / DLR / bus routes (including the night tube at Mile End station). I work in Canary Wharf and wanted somewhere with an easy commute yet also being well situated for weekends out in central London. My dad (who admittedly deplores London and city life in general) has even referred to my place as "a quiet, green oasis amongst the big smoke" - if that's not an endorsement, I don't know what is!”
Andrew
“Bow is quiet and safe, lovely surrounding area with brick houses and typical British streets full of green trees,and still in quick reach of East & Central London,the places where I go out,work and study.”
Anastasia
“Perfect links to Everywhere with District, Hammersmith and City and DLR. Commutes to Jubilee in 1 stop and Central line in 2 stops.You can be Anywhere in zones 1, 2 and 3 in less than 30 mins.”
Jose
Activities near Bow
Tiernan: The Ribbon Songs, Performed Live
Tiernan celebrates the release of his debut solo album 'The Ribbon Songs' in a special performance at Bow Church, Tower Hamlets. No support, get down early. Presented by Tiernan This is a 14+ eventRead more
ABBA Voyage
Join Abba for a concert 40 years in the making. A concert that combines the old and new, the young and not-so-young. A concert that has brought all four of them together again. Abba Voyage is the long-awaited concert from one of the biggest pop acts of all time. Abba have created the kind of concert they always wanted, performing for their fans at their very best: as digital versions of themselves backed by today’s finest musician in a custom-built arena at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London. Blurring the lines between the physical and digital, see the magic of Abba brought to life using the latest in motion capture technology. It’s the greatest Abba performance the world has never seen. Until now.Read more
London Lions
Floating Anchor + Supports
Join us at LVLS on May 24th for an evening of alternative music. Featuring: Floating Anchor Venetor Scarlet Sometimes Tide £10 adv £12 otd Doors 7pm Presented by LVLS London & The Engine Rooms. This is an 18+ eventRead more
Baller League
London Athletics Meet
Casa Parisi 010
Casa PARISI returns for its 10th instalment, this time taking over Colour Factory on May 10th. The multi-talented duo have already brought their infectious energy to South London with three standout Casa PARISI shows. Now, the Italian pair are set to take over East London’s Colour Factory, playing in the round with a brand-new set, bringing their innovative sound to a fresh space. Presented by Labyrinth Events. This is an 18+ event.Read more
About Bow
Bow is an area of London, in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. It is a built-up, mostly residential district located 4.6 miles (7.4 km) east of Charing Cross, and is a part of the East End. Bow has become associated with the E3 postcode district, which includes the surrounding districts of Bromley-by-Bow, Old Ford and Mile End. The Hertford Union Canal links the River Lee Navigation and the Regent's Canal, running west from Old Ford Lock, along the south side of Victoria Park and linking at a basin, just to the west of Grove Road and the park, in the north of Mile End.
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