Docklands Area Guide
A locals' guide to Docklands
Where do Docklands 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
Mudchute Park and Farm
An excellent activity for children and adults alike. The farm has a host of animals that you can feed and the park is an oasis of calm just moments from the businesses in Canary Wharf. You can also book horse riding lessons at the stables, admire the allotments or enjoy a freshly cooked breakfast at the farm kitchen.Read more
Did you know?
"At Trinity Buoy Wharf, you can see some of the most unusual accommodation in London, made from brightly coloured shipping containers!"
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What locals say about Docklands
“Amazingly on the river with 5* facilities and excellent links to city and perfect for a bachelor life!! Especially New Providence Wharf”
Abhishek
“Docklands is great!”
Hannah
“Great shops and restaurants are in abundance. Plateau being a favourite place to eat, The Gun pub being the place to go for a drink!”
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Activities near Docklands
Mo Gilligan
Highly-energetic stand-up from the actor, comic and social media star who is known for sharing short-form comedic content across a range of social media platforms under the stage name Mo the Comedian.Read more
Garage Nation
Garage music club night.
Luther Live
The world’s premier show in celebration of ‘The Velvet Voice’. Experience all the hits from his amazing career, culminating over 40 million album sales and eight Grammy awards including many of the greatest dance anthems and love songs ever written, fronted by international Luther Vandross tribute Harry Cambridge and his 10-piece band.Read more
The Big 90s Party
Mad Clockies T-Party
Harry Choo Choo Romero | Dave Lee | Felix Da House Cat | Fabio & Grooverider | Seb Fontaine | Who | Cassimm | Dr Packer | Ray Keith | Billy Daniel Bunter | Keith Mac | Andy Manston | Danny Clockwork | Master Pasha | Tenacious | Charlotte Moss | Billy Bishop | Owen Clarke | Bongo BenRead more
Discos For Grown Ups
The legendary Discos for Grown Ups pop-up disco party is coming for an amazing night dancing to 70s disco, 80s pop and 90s dance classics. Get glittered up for a fun, fab and feel-good night of dancing with people your own age to all the best ever 70s, 80s and 90s classics you love to boogie to... Dance the night away to all your favourite 70s, 80s and 90s dance floor hits from Donna Summer, Earth Wind and Fire, Chic, Barry White, Billy Ocean, Sister Sledge, Odyssey, Chaka Khan, ABBA, Madonna, Robin S, Erasure, Bee Gees, Candi Staton, Faithless and many moreRead more
Chase Atlantic
Australian alternative R&B
About Docklands
Docklands is the semi-official name for an area in northeast and southeast London. It forms part of the boroughs of Southwark, Tower Hamlets, Newham and Greenwich. The docks were formerly part of the Port of London, at one time the world's largest port. They have now been redeveloped principally for commercial and residential use. The name London Docklands was used for the first time in a government report on redevelopment plans in 1971 but has since become virtually universally adopted. Over the past 30 years, the population of the Docklands has more than doubled and the area has become both a major business centre and an increasingly acceptable area to live. Transport links have improved significantly, with the Isle of Dogs gaining a tube connection via the Jubilee Line Extension (opened 1999) and the DLR being extended to Beckton, Lewisham, London City Airport, North Woolwich and Stratford. Canary Wharf has become one of Europe's biggest clusters of skyscrapers and a direct challenge to the financial dominance of the City.
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