Independent artists in London

“Very professional tattoo artist. I am very happy with how my tattoo came out. I recommend going to this tattoo shop. I will come back soon.”

“As a teacher, I loved working on this platform and introducing my students to opera. Thank you CAK !”

“My daughter has been at St Joseph’s since nursery when she was 3yrs old. I cannot overstate how happy we are with her wonderful school. It has always been a gentle nurturing school perfect for first steps into education. There had been some concerns that previously rigorous academic standards were dropping but no more. Mrs Birtles the new headteacher has brought a wealth of experience, energy & vision. In less than a year she has revolutionised the school, no longer old fashioned & safe, the new St Joseph’s is cutting edge & exciting. Growth mindset, persistence, creativity, wonderful educational trips, meditation, specialist music, art, sport, drama & IT & the most dedicated teaching staff you could hope for. The academic curriculum has been fully overhauled with the introduction of Read Write Inc & a mastery approach in maths. The Yr 2 (Infants 3) class just did the KS1 SATs for bench marking (the children were largely totally unaware this was happening) & have done phenomenally well. With a very large percentage of girls working at ‘greater depth’ & scaled scores of 115 (the maximum score) being almost the norm. The Prep 4’s 11+ results were outstanding (on website) St Joseph’s now really does have it all, fiercely strong academics in a totally non ‘hot housing’ nurturing environment. It’s the last day of term today & my daughter wishes there was another week of school!! that’s how much she loves St Joseph’s. We feel fortunate to have this amazing school on our doorstep & are so grateful to Mrs Birtles & all the amazing staff for giving our daughter such an great attitude to learning & to life.”

“When I came back to London, I wanted to get experience in a UK school. Dwight gave me the opportunity. Friendly staff, safety, small sized classes, students behave well and excellent support for SEN students.”

“My daughter was part of the ensemble cast in the Matilda Jnr show. The entire team were fantastic she loved every minute of her time and the show blew up all away. We look forward to joining the classes and hopefully she gets selected for another show in the future.”

“Want a tattoo that is decently priced !! Got great tattooists that work with you, have good banter and smash out some banging tattoos. A place that has a unique vibe making other shops look boring. Honestly come to Inked Stichez. Got my first tattoo from Stichez after looking for a decent artist that would help me with my vision, he smashed it out and I’ve been going there ever since!!!”

“I needed a few appointments but ultimately an old, teenage tattoo up has been well and truly covered up! Very impressed with Tom’s work and attention to detail, their overall, ongoing aftercare has been superb. The in-shop banter is second to none as well :D ! I couldn't recommend them enough and if you haven’t yet got an idea they’ll definitely come up with one! Thanks!”

“This coffee shop is lovely, a friendly lady who kept me laughing served me a hot chocolate and a tuna crunch baguette with melted cheese. Tasted really nice.”

“Excellent school. My son enjoys every day at the school.”

“Absolutely love this shop!! I went in with the intention of getting a few plants but had no real knowledge of what I should get. The guy behind the counter (didn’t get his name) was super helpful, friendly and knew so much about all the plants. He advised me on two he thought I could best look after and I’m super happy with my purchases. You also get help cards with the plants so you know how best to care for them which is super helpful as I’m rather forgetful. I’d say it’s also more affordable than other places selling shops in the area and is much nicer! Thank you so much can’t wait to come back and get more plants soon!”

“Love this place. Great cinema, shows a good mix of films and has really welcoming food and great pies too! Go for the films and the pies!”

“I cannot recommend One By One enough (and a special shout-out to Thiago)! Great studio and everyone was super friendly and welcoming. Thiago made me feel at ease and comfortable from start to finish and I couldn’t be happier with my tattoos - an incredible artist. I’m already planning to book in my next with him. This is your sign to book in those tattoos!”

“Great bar and organisation with amazing initiatives for the locals. More places like Open Ealing are needed in London”

“Lovely place, right by the river and Hammersmith bridge, with a cinema and a cafe/restaurant, with lots of drinks. The restaurant is a nice place to go for a snack, lunch/dinner, or for a drink in the evening, and there is a quiz night every fortnight.”

“I love this cinema - from the world class programming, to the cosy seating & decor, the cafe which serves vegetarian/vegan foods, Pay what you can films on Fridays to the iconic architecture”

“Charming venue, amazing vegan and veggie food, delicious cocktails (at a very honest prices) and lovely staff members! Great place to study and do some smart working too as music isn’t loud and the vibe is perfect!”

“My son has been at the nursery now for 2 years and I couldn't be happier. The staff are wonderful and really supportive with his development and needs that he has had. He has thrived at Archway children's centre, and the children are so involved in such exciting projects as the annual art show which simply gets better every year, along with summer dance shows and regular school time activities. I can also only speak highly and with great respect for the acting head Mita who has been fantastic with both my son and I since he first started. This is truly an A * nursery and I am so grateful we have a place here.”

“Great flower market, however it gets very busy and crowded, which some may not like. Fantastic options for coffee and breakfast, but no seating places and the queues are long. I loved it and will visit again.”

“Very reasonable priced cosy café in Greenwich. Absolutely loved their brownie, tea and music. Such a relaxing place. Sat there for hours :)”

“Really impressive coffee, will definitely be back. Super friendly staff too, had a lovely little chat while they made my latte”

“The best cinema in London. Very intimate and cozy atmosphere with interesting films. Great snacks and drinks menu with something for everyone. Special mention to the wonderful staff who elevate the experience every time.”

“Second visit to the Old Court for the afternoon showing of Hello Dolly. Great idea to welcome senior citizens for tea and cake followed by a very comfortable seat in the lovely theater to watch a movie all at a very affordable price!!”

“I came to the place very stressed about getting my septum piercing done, which I wanted for years but was very scared. the team was lovely and calm me down (even offered me a teddy bear to hold while I'm there). the piercer (which I forgot to ask her name) was amazing. she was so gentle and caring and turned this fear I had in my head to a great experience. 10\10 recommend!!”

“Fun location, super friendly staff, clean cinema, great vegan options for snacks and sweets. Good cinema experience”

“Amazing independent cinema with loads of events and great prices! We go there almost every week!”

“Visited on a Sunday at midday in early September. (Also ate here a few years ago.) I quite enjoy the restaurant. Easygoing vibes, friendly and attentive staff. Wide variety of dishes under the broad “Japanese fusion” banner. The food is generally delicious. Occasionally on the sweet and/or salty side, but it’s all very tasty. Most recently we enjoyed chicken ramen, miso aubergine, wagyu gyoza, sushi, miso-glazed salmon, soft shell crab tacos, and Korean fried chicken (“KFC”). Quite good value overall. Highly recommended.”

“Lovely staff! The chefs are so nice as well and helpful, the place looks clean and the food is amazing!! Definitely coming back, also they will put your table in front of the tv if you want to watch sports which is great!”

“A local treasure. Doesn't have the most luxe seats, or the fanciest sound systems... but it's comfy, cosy, not overcrowded and does have all the big releases plus a great range of films including things that might not make it to the big chain cinemas, and regular film revivals. They do special showings for families, pensioners, autistic people, and people with dementia. There's a bar upstairs with a nice seating area. Love this place, I go here over going to the big cinema at Westfield any day of the week. Recommended.”