Canary Wharf, Cultural Hub
Canary Wharf, once home to abandoned Docklands warehouses and setting of Charles Dickens’ gritty novels Bleak House and Great Expectations, has transformed over the past ten years to become a hub of London’s art, business and cultural life.
“The transformation of the area has greatly accelerated in the past 10 years. The area has really taken off since we first opened our doors,” says Michael Purtill, general manager at Four Seasons Hotel Canary Wharf.
The area is buttresed by a thriving East End art scene while improvements like the construction of The O2, a large entertainment district, and the ExCel, a business centre that will be the site of seven events during London’s 2012 Olympic Games, the area is exploding with boundless energy and thriving culture.
So if it’s nightlife you’re seeking, stop into Chef Gordon Ramsay’s riverside pub, The Narrow or dine at Jamie’s Italian, Chef Jamie Olivier’s new culinary venture. During the warmer months, be a part of the Canary Wharf Summer Series’ showcase of free events, including live Royal Albert Hall opera screenings and sports matches like Wimbledon, golf and Formula 1.
“Of course, the real cause célèbre here is the River Thames. The hotel has a spectacular riverfront location, and I find that guests love the view. It’s one of the most famous rivers in the world,” says Purtill.
Whatever your reason for visiting Four Seasons Hotel Canary Wharf, the location, the service, or the river views, your stay will be nothing short of exemplary.
