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Canary Wharf

Canary Wharf

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    Pam W.
    "straight onto middle of Oxford Street on Jubilee line"(2 Tips)
    sugardaddie.com
    "great photo opportunities around that area and loads of shops"(2 Tips)
    MakeMyTrip. com
    "major business district of London"(2 Tips)
    Michael
    "I love this busy place and architecture.."(4 Tips)
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  • Erica P.
    Erica P.February 21, 2013
    For the big fans of the city, worth visiting the modern side of London. Go at night, is more beautiful and you will see the British leaving work for happy hour.
    Upvoted Oct 3
  • Artur F.heart icon on user image
    Artur FieDecember 27, 2014
    Awesome place during day and night. There is enormous 3 level shopping centre under ground, but be aware as it's quite pricey. During winter they open very romantic ice rink.
  • Elena C.
    Elena CliftonAugust 27, 2015
    Cheap party shop has stocked a splendid range of birthday wearable s and fancy costumes at the cheapest prices and unmatchable quality. Read more
  • Kirsten Zverina A.heart icon on user image
    Kirsten Zverina ArcherJuly 3, 2016
    Been here 25+ times
    Great for a stroll past the fountains, fab foodie and caffeine places and brilliant place to work/live ;)
  • Tam R.heart icon on user image
    Tam RzhOctober 14, 2016
    A wonderful place, people going here and there, high office buildings… Areas like this are always pretty and atmospheric.
  • Jack S.
    Jack SmithJanuary 20, 2023
    Never say you'll meet someone by Canary Wharf Station, there are now three of them, all sharing the same name, all in separate areas (DLR, Jubilee Underground and Elizabeth Line)
  • Solid R.
    Solid Rock IT UKJuly 11, 2022
    Computer support and repairs in Canary Wharf by Solid Rock IT UK, Onsite and remote computer services for hardware and software challenges. Expert computer services for business and homes
    Upvoted 4 weeks ago
  • James F.
    James FloydMarch 27, 2013
    My least favourite place. The warf is a sterile version of the city built purely as a business park. The heart of Londons financial business can be found in the square mile. Save yourself the trip
  • Jack S.
    Jack SmithJanuary 31, 2023
    Don’t be put off by first impressions on Street level, there’s a whole Underground world beneath the parks, filled with corridors of shops & restaurants that link the major buildings & transport hubs
  • Filmsquare
    FilmsquareAugust 23, 2013
    Harry and Dumbledore's Army fly Thestrals over Canary Wharf on their way to The Ministry of Magic to save Sirius Black in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007).
  • Zsuzsanna V.
    Zsuzsanna VorosDecember 5, 2011
    Contemporary Architecture in London. Come and ice-skate in the winter and sit outside in the shade of skyscrapers in the Summer
  • S Y.heart icon on user image
    S YusopNovember 13, 2016
    If you're interested in modern architecture, you probably won't be disappointed with the buildings here.
  • Pam W.
    Pam WatsonNovember 10, 2013
    Great place to stay for a different perspective on London. Lots if great food places and you can get straight onto middle of Oxford Street on Jubilee line (Bond St stop)
  • HISTORY UK
    HISTORY UKJanuary 17, 2011
    The name of this place has nothing to do with birds, but with the exotic goods that were once brought here from the Canary Islands. Canary comes from the Latin ‘canaria’, so ‘Islands of the dogs’.
  • The Guardian
    The GuardianApril 26, 2012
    "if there is one thing that capitalism does well, it's food. Moreover, the frenzy of competition in Canary Wharf means that prices are often surprisingly keen..." Read more
  • sugardaddie.com
    sugardaddie.comOctober 22, 2012
    There are lots of great photo opportunities around that area and loads of shops and good restaurants. Well worth a trip to the area.
  • Mwachala N.
    Mwachala NyambuJune 12, 2012
    This place is always alive with the buzz of people running about with their businesses, or cool events outside the station. It's definately the business capital of london.
  • BBC World Service
    BBC World ServiceFebruary 21, 2011
    On 9th February 1996 Canary Wharf was hit by an IRA bomb after 18 months of peace. Listen to our free 10 minute history programme about the events of that day. Click this tip for the link. Read more
  • Dominic F.
    Dominic FeeneyOctober 15, 2014
    Londons business hub. Visit hear if you want to see loads of huge towering skyscrapers. Very busy min-fri but a ghost town at the weekend
  • Win L.
    Win LockwoodOctober 24, 2011
    Quality place to live, work and hang-out. Try the smoothie store in main mall area - they offer really healthy and lovely milkshakes!!
  • Nerijus M.
    Nerijus MalinauskasMarch 14, 2015
    If you have time, take a walk around. On sunny day its very different and beutiful London
  • 【 @tin_fish 】
    【 @tin_fish 】December 16, 2014
    Great shopping on Sunday early afternoons - it's so quiet.
  • Adam S.heart icon on user image
    Adam SmithApril 6, 2017
    Ultra modern high-rise neighbourhood and business district in East London
  • Rashid K.
    Rashid KhanJuly 6, 2013
    Loved the view and how clean it is. Just remember to keep warm as it can be very cold with a heavy breeze. Also, not sure why but the water smelled bad like it's sewage.
  • Quick Innovations
    Quick InnovationsNovember 4, 2014
    Quick Innovations offers Great Ecommerce website deal starts at 875. Read more
  • Jose L.heart icon on user image
    Jose LopezFebruary 6, 2015
    There is a mall within the underground station ... Or is it the other way around ? Whatever is a great place.
  • Preethi H.
    Preethi HariApril 5, 2015
    Love the buzz in the area. safe. secure and fin hub of UK
  • ☆Lee Myha
    ☆Lee MyhaAugust 19, 2014
    love going on the dlr past here, view is so breathtaking.
  • Michael
    MichaelOctober 8, 2013
    I love this busy place and architecture..
  • Win L.
    Win LockwoodNovember 27, 2011
    Vibrant place...lovely on the weekend especially at night. Loads of shops with plenty of variety.
  • Ann L.
    Ann LongleyDecember 17, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Check out the illuminated faux origami boats floating outside the station.
  • MakeMyTrip. com
    MakeMyTrip. comNovember 7, 2011
    Canary Wharf, a major business district of London and home to some of the tallest buildings in United Kingdom. Read more
  • Fiona P.
    Fiona PalacıoğluNovember 22, 2012
    Canary Wharf DLR station is closer than you think to the tube.The entrance of the DLR station is a little misleading.
  • Kamal S.
    Kamal SekhonSeptember 1, 2011
    The station is huge, first timers save time by approaching help for directions. Google maps epic fail here!
  • Tanvir H.
    Tanvir HamidApril 17, 2013
    Maggie's Yuppie legacy here on what was waste land in East London!
  • Oleksii A.heart icon on user image
    Oleksii AntonenkoJanuary 31, 2018
    Business center in London docklands. That’s how real office life feels!
  • Ahmet D.heart icon on user image
    Ahmet DouasNovember 21, 2014
    Ok it is modern but I think London has more charm in other areas
  • Avanavi R.heart icon on user image
    Avanavi RavalFebruary 1, 2013
    Bit diffrent from rest of london...u can say modern london...
  • Gareth Lewis S.heart icon on user image
    Gareth Lewis SheltonNovember 25, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    All I want is a hot banker to be my sugar daddy.
  • Mark R.
    Mark ROctober 10, 2011
    If getting the jubilee line it's easier if you get off at heron quay!
  • maryam a.
    maryam althawadiNovember 3, 2013
    It always remind me of la Dèfense
  • Lukasz F.heart icon on user image
    Lukasz FidoszMay 21, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Awesome architecture
  • Bharat P.
    Bharat PathiavadiAugust 17, 2013
    Doctor Who fans definitely remember the battle of Canary Wharf
  • Dave S.
    Dave ScoullerMay 1, 2012
    The starbucks under Canada place is quieter off peak times
  • Kriss L.
    Kriss LAugust 2, 2012
    perfect place to visit at night!
  • Emrah Kaya
    Emrah KayaSeptember 5, 2011
    European Business Award sunumum bitti.guzel gecti. You should see this Hsbc building here ;))
  • S Gary F.
    S Gary FieldhouseJune 12, 2014
    Try not to get confused with the different tube exits -
  • Eric P.
    Eric PenguinJune 10, 2011
    If it's a canary you are looking for you are going to be disappointed.
  • Seda A.heart icon on user image
    Seda AhiskalDecember 1, 2012
    Little NewYork
  • Jade L.
    Jade L.July 31, 2013
    Been here 100+ times
    Cycle parking EVERYWHERE! <3
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