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The O2 Arena

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The O2 Arena

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Ranked #4 for music venues in London
"I've never experienced such amazing acoustics at a concert venue."(36 Tips)
"Great venue and good views from around the arena."(4 Tips)
"Amazing for the ATP Tour Finals!"(3 Tips)
"😵 book in advance for restaurants and WOW amazing place."(7 Tips)

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Bijan YoungNovember 9, 2017
Outstanding entertainment location. Great concert arena with wide variety of food & drinking holes and movies & Exhibitions. Try choose seats nr the entrance else you have a long walk.
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Pavel IvaniJuly 27, 2013
The place is amazing, although I haven't been at an any concert, but I felt the atmosphere. Definitely, I would like to come next time when any of my favourite bands will be giving a concert
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Jack SmithAugust 13, 2014
Been here 10+ times
Majority of restaurants in "The Avenue" don't accept bookings on event days, so arrive early to avoid disappointment, then go do something afterwards: Up at the O2, bowling, cinema, cable car nearby.
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Glenn EbertOctober 29, 2013
London's premier live stage, and the world's most popular arena in terms of annual attendance. This place has so much going on besides the arena (shops, restaurants, nightclubs), its like Disney World
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Chris HainesMarch 12, 2015
Been here 5+ times
It's the 02. An iconic entertainment venue of London. There's plenty to see and do here. You can also travel from the tube, Thames Clipper of driving.
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Nicole MillsNovember 2, 2023
Been here 5+ times
Wonderful concert venue. Good visibility from most places in the arena. Lots of restaurant options for a pre-show dinner. Running for the train after a sold out concert - not fun
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James FergusonNovember 10, 2023
Be sure to book a hotel near by if visiting for a gig. Public transport is a nightmare afterwards. Big shopping centre with a variety of shops and restaurants too
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SophiaAugust 11, 2015
if you're going for a concert, bring food with you to eat in the queue, or come early, because though there are a lot of restaurants, they will be packed, and you don't want to be late in!
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Jason H.June 26, 2015
Great place to see and hear a show - sight lines from Section 112 were amazing. Take the boat to get there and back. Much cooler than the tube!
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Régis PouletJanuary 26, 2015
The venue itself has the same great qualities as all the other O2s over Europe ! Great sound, always with an amazing and loud British crowd !
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Someone ElseJuly 20, 2013
one of the greatest place on London,a lot of resturants,bars also cinema and theater, also its inclode indoor areana where a lot of concerts happen,u Really need to chick this place when u r n london
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FilmsquareJune 23, 2013
The set-piece boat chase in The World Is Not Enough (1999) finishes at the O2 Arena as Sir Robert King's killer attempts to escape in a balloon, but kills herself when she realises she can't get away. Read more
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Nad CeeNovember 18, 2014
The biggest concerts in London happen here (when not in stadiums) lots of great restaurants there so you can go there early and have dinner before the show!
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Claire McKennaMarch 1, 2020
Wide range of restaurants available, friendly staff. Great venue and good views from around the arena.
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Gökçe RynneNovember 1, 2015
Variety of restaurants and cafés in and around are great, nearby car parks are bonus if you drive and it's very close to the tube station if you want to head back to the centre.
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Kunal ShahJanuary 16, 2017
The suite boxes are quite spacious with comfortable seating. Food gets delivered to you so you can enjoy the show without worrying too much. The American Express lounge downstairs is a total rip off.
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JBLJune 3, 2013
The massive JBL loudspeaker system in the O2 Arena includes 12 clusters of three PD5322loudspeakers, delivering incredible sound for every event in the famed arena. Hear the Truth.
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Nicola MackenzieFebruary 19, 2016
Love seeing bands here. It's a smaller venue so better view than Wembley in every seat! Also better seats available directly instead of through ticket companies
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Andrew GoateSeptember 2, 2014
Fantastic venue with so much to do whether there for a concert, show or just a meal out. So much variety!! Eat before you go in so you don't get caught by £10 hot dogs!
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Lavindah7894 ElawelSeptember 30, 2014
I loved it there it was so amazing.i went to see little mix and justin bieber. It was amazing it was so big and such a great size stage
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National Maritime MuseumJuly 11, 2011
In the 17th and 18th centuries, the bodies of pirates who had been hung at execution dock in Wapping were swung in iron gibbet cages on the northern tip of the O2 site. Find your maritime story. Read more
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Mary Adams-SmithNovember 21, 2021
Beware of Qs for loos when there is a show. 😵 book in advance for restaurants and WOW amazing place.
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Erica P.February 21, 2013
AWESOME! The architecture of the place is really amazing! And area has several cafes, restaurants (including a Brazilian steakhouse), bars and lounges.
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Alex PapadopoulosJuly 22, 2017
The O2 arena is like a small village with a venue. You can find pretty much anything inside and it's really well maintained
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Door2TourJuly 6, 2014
If you fancy a bit to eat there are some forgotten restaurants further around the plaza with shorter queues on event day! Go and check before making your decision.
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Clemmie HarveyJune 21, 2010
If you're travelling from West London, get the Thames Clipper along the river - a great way to start your evening. It serves drinks and takes 40minutes to the o2 from Waterloo. Read more
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Grkroy BnearDecember 22, 2015
Bit like entering another country. They scan your bags. Then you with a metal detector and a free frisk...
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Deniza IanevMay 20, 2016
Good place for concerts and drinks and food before or after the event. It has many restaurants so you can freely choose.
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Holly BassettAugust 13, 2014
If your favourite band is in the city and playing at the O2, then get their tickets and head over to one of the world's most popular music venues!
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Julie CruseSeptember 29, 2014
Been here 100+ times
Always eat in the entertainment district before the show. It's busy but better choice of food. Inside it's expensive and not worth the money including the alcohol :)
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MissyNovember 17, 2015
Seen so many awesome events here! ATP tennis, Britney Spears, Lady Gaga... lots of restaurants to grab dinner before the event. But it will always be the millennium dome to me !!
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Asraf Hanafi SpearsMarch 22, 2016
I watched Adele Live 2016 here and the place is damn big but there are a lot of facilities and I can conclude that this place is very convinient
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GregorygrishaNovember 5, 2015
Going to see a music band? Eat beforehand or bring some food in as they only sell drinks inside the stage area
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Tim BeattieJanuary 18, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Without doubt, one of the world's greatest concert venues. So many choices for food, drinks and entertainment before and after the gig.
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Cami HeitzDecember 28, 2017
Very nice venue. Come early to grab a drink or a snack there's tons of little places around
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Filiz SalihNovember 20, 2011
Saw Red Hot Chili Peppers here. First gig at the O2 and it was awesome. So much to see, to eat, to visit. Yo can most definitely make a day of it there :)
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carole mallettApril 18, 2013
I'll be back defo...the best venue i have ever been too..worth all the travelling from perth scotland to the 02 in London..had a ball! :)
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Gabriel AlonsoNovember 21, 2019
Amazing outlet mall with many stores and restaurants, in addition, the arena for events!!
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Daniel WrightFebruary 2, 2013
I still prefer referring to this as the Millennium Dome, I got to see the Millennium Experience twice - was fantastic, at one point I was surrounded by £1Million in £50 notes.
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SadieOctober 4, 2015
Sky backstage is free. It has some stuff to pass the time which was great. Read the news, took some pictures. Worth it
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Tom WoolvertonApril 1, 2018
Been here 5+ times
If at an event, avoid the crowds at North Greenwich and take the cable car to Royal Victoria and connect with the DLR.
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PeopleJuly 9, 2012
As the Olympic venue for gymnastics & basketball, no competition is too fierce. Or too glam: O2 hosted The Hunger Games premiere, and Lady Gaga and the Spice Girls have all graced the stage.
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Liam BranaghanNovember 30, 2014
World class arena concert venue. Atmosphere can be slightly lacking at times, but you can't fault the facilities.
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ESPNJuly 27, 2012
This place will have the gymnastics competition and the basketball gold medal game. In other words, it’s not a bad place to spend some quality time while at the Olympics.
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Kams19September 7, 2014
4hrs free parking if watching movie at cineworld o2.To whoever thought of putting the first two rows in cinema 1 where they are, is an complete idiot!! Miss the movie but don't sit there!!
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Jeanette MaylandMay 4, 2017
Great concert venue and really well organized. Use their wifi, it's stable and fast
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Andreea ChelsoiDecember 30, 2012
lookout for the O2 Angels in front of the O2 or at the first floor of the arena, they can get in you to the O2 lounge for pre-show drinks if you're O2 customers
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Ezryn ZarofOctober 27, 2018
It's huge!! You can really get lost in there! The only negative part of it is that there is only one location for toilets.
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Palmers Lodge Boutique HostelsJanuary 31, 2012
Concerts, sporting events ... everything really. Voted the best music venue in the world and has hosted big names like Stevie Wonder and Prince. Nearest Jubilee station North Greenwich
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☆Lee MyhaAugust 19, 2014
Been here 5+ times
always nice to be around here - loads of resturants to choose from including TGI Fridays, Frankies&Bennies and Nandos.
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