Canary Wharf is one of London’s biggest business districts with over 200 shops, restaurants, pubs and wine bars, as well as healthcare and leisure facilities and an extensive arts and events programme.
Why come to Canary Wharf?
• Only 15 – 20 minutes from West End and Oxford Street
• The Museum of London Docklands is a great, family friendly museum in a former sugar house. It tells the history of London as a port through stories of trade, migration, war and commerce, from the Roman times to the Docklands' regeneration. It also has a nice softplay area for the little ones!
• On the water front at Royal Victoria Dock is ExCel London. This huge exhibition and events centre is home to many of London’s biggest shows, including the London International Boat Show.
• The O2 arena is nearby, only one stop away on the Jubilee Line, the perfect location if you’re heading to catch a concert and want avoid the crowds. The O2 is a 20,000 seat arena - Europe's largest concert and sports venue. Inside the O2 you can find the more intimate Indigo - O2's music venue, the O2 Bubble exhibition space, the British Music Experience, a multi-screen cinema, a nightclub, and a variety of restaurants and bars.
• Greenwich - a beautiful and historic South London area only 10 minutes away on the Docklands Light Railway.
Upcoming events in Canary Wharf
- Viva La Dance! - East Wintergarden, 43 Bank Street, Canary Wharf
Wednesday 14th March 6:30pm - 10:15pm
Salsa the night away under the magnificent glass roof to the live band or simply come to watch and soak up the Latin atmosphere.
- Canary Wharf Squash Classic - East Wintergarden, 43 Bank Street, Canary Wharf
Monday 19th March - Friday 23rd March
The PSA World Tour International-50 event will be staged on the stunning Eventis Pro-Court in the spectacular East Wintergarden.
- Canary Wharf Quiz Night - East Wintergarden, 43 Bank Street, Canary Wharf
Tuesday 3rd April 6:30pm
Back by popular demand, Canary Wharf Arts & Events is delighted to announce their continued search for Canary Wharf’s top trivia team.
For a more detailed list of everything happening in Canary Wharf take a look here.
Places to eat
With over 80 cafes, bars and restaurants in Canary Wharf there is no shortage of places to go for a long lunch or dinner with friends.
You can find a full list here or you can take a look at our favourites below:
- Jamies Italian - Tel: 020 3002 525
The menu and kitchen are both geared for speed with no dish taking longer than 10 minutes to cook – perfect to fit into a busy lunch schedule
- Roka - Tel: 020 7636 522
Award winning Chef Frainer Becker serves up modern Japanese robatayaki (open charcoal grill) cuisine in relaxed surroundings at Roka
- Gaucho Canary - Tel: 020 7987 949
With fantastic views and even better Argentine beef you will be impressed with the service, decor and amazing steaks on offer.
Places to shop
Over 120 shops can be found at Canary Wharf in the threeshopping malls, as well as riverside locations. Stores cater for every need, from supermarkets and high street favourites through to independent boutiques and designer shops. Ladies fashion is well represented with a range of shops such as Top Shop, Karen Millen, Whistles and Next with Thomas Pink, Cecil Gee, TM Lewin and Hackett amongst others for the gentlemen.
Nearby places to visit
Greenwich
If you're looking for the home of time, the meridian line and a wealth of maritime history, visit Greenwich and visit the famous World Heritage Site. Most of these fascinating Greenwich attractions are free to visit.
With lots on offer including the Cutty Sark, NAtional Maritime Museum, Royal Observatory, and Greenwich Park to name a few you won't be short of things to do and places to see. To find out more about Greenwich click here.
How to get there:
On foot - (Circa 30 mins) take a stroll along the Thames and through the Greenwich Foot Tunnel - a nice way to take in the river sights
By rail - (Circa 11 mins) The world's oldest suburban line runs to Greenwich; the trains are more modern! The DLR will take you straight from Canary Wharf to the Cutty Sark in just over 10 minutes!
By boat - (Circa 15 mins) The Thames Clipper will float you along the Thames in under 15mins from Canary Wharf. Take a look here for timetables.
SACO Canary Wharf - Assistant Apartment Manager, Anna Kufel recommends:
A few days at Canary Wharf:
"I would definitely recommend spending at least one day at Greenwich where you could enjoy spending time in one of the biggest parks in London, do some shopping at the Greenwich market and see some stars in the Royal Observatory."
One Day in Canary Wharf:
"I would start my day with trip to the London Docklands Museum where you can find out the history of the River Thames and the Docklands. The ExCel which is one of London’s biggest exhibition centers would be my next stop for sure. I would probably pop in to Canada Square for some shopping and then finish off my day at Hazev – a great Turkish restaurant."