Canary Wharf – The Poshest Place In London? / Solo Travel 2

After finishing my Year 12 exams Alhamdulillah, I decided to go ahead and travel to new places by myself. Canary Wharf was one of the places that came to my mind due to its rich vibes as well as its accessibility. On 2nd July 2022, I went to Canary Wharf by myself! I explored a few places there so here was my experience and review!

What is Canary Wharf?

Canary Wharf is a building complex in the London borough of Tower Hamlets. It is known to be London’s central business district, alongside Central London.

What did I like about Canary Wharf?

Canary Wharf has some very tall buildings – some that are glass buildings and really makes you feel like you are in the centre of the city.
It is quite a safe area as there were many people on the Saturday that I went.
I went to the North and South Colonnade and in those areas, there are a wide variety of shops and colours – I felt so excited to see it.
There are many seating areas and small ponds or streams of water, so I was in awe of the tourist attractions.
I also went to see the variety of restaurants available in Canary Wharf such as Sticks And Sushi and Chai Ki.
Seeing the famous One Canada Square bridge which was once a trend on Instagram was really cool and I admired the beautiful art!
Walking inside Canada Place in Canary Wharf allowed me to also wander around the stores and be in the midst of the hustle and bustle of the city.

What didn’t I like about Canary Wharf?

Canary Wharf was great but one thing that was difficult was getting around – I wanted to see the Crossrail Place Roof Garden but my Google Maps kept rerouting so I ended up not going there.
It can be very busy and people can be very much in their own business, so ensure to be aware of that.
There was definitely a lack of Halal restaurants. I went to a few shops for something Halal and did not find much until I went to Pure and got myself some warm, delicious mocha. Make sure to do your research before going to eat/drink at Canary Wharf!

Would I recommend it?

I would definitely recommend this place! Even though there aren’t many activities to do near the station and in the places I went, it is still a wonderful place filled with beautiful tourist attractions, shops and really makes you feel busy in London!

This was my short review or diary entry about Canary Wharf. These are my opinions about this place. Make sure to check out my other articles.

Thank you for reading, and have a lovely day!