Tamsin's reviews
Not my absolute favourite gallery in London because the permanent collection doesn't interest me very much, especially compared to national galleries in various other countries. There are some very good temporary shows on here though. The building looks impressive in Trafalgar Square.
Saatchi often stages good shows but over the years they've morphed into a lot of crowd-pleasing blockbuster shows (that often aren't free like they always used to be) rather than a consistent programme of more sophisticated and niche contemporary art exhibitions. They moved the gift shop i...
When Blank Street opened in Islington I was keen to see if it’s as good as everyone says and I was not disappointed. The space is bright and modern, service is friendly and efficient, and the coffee is great, hot and strong. Building work is happening next door and when loud drilling started t...
I came here for a walk and a change of scenery and it was good. It’s small but peaceful and atmospheric. It’s worth a visit if you like finding surprising places in London, when you’re here it’s so easy to forget that you’re only minutes away from Old Street roundabout.
A very sleek and curated space and the coffee was wonderful. The downside is that the cafe is too small for demand, it was really hectic inside and we waited almost 15 minutes for the drinks to be made.
Very good pizza and a good choice of drinks, including less common Italian drinks. Nice vibe too, wasn’t too busy but had enough people to create a nice atmosphere. A good option to have locally.
This pub has barely changed in almost 20 years and I like that about it. Gets busy, partly due to its prime location in Camden, but it’s always a reliable option.