Monday, 27 April 2015

Breakfast of Champions - The Breakfast Club, London Bridge

After a late night at the O2 watching WWE, we ventured out late the next morning, after a well-deserved sleep in, to find some food. It was around 12pm when we finally found our venue of choice, The Breakfast Club. I've already visited their restaurant in Soho, so I thought we'd go to the London Bridge one for a change. It was easy enough to find after trekking ages from the wrong tube station, it is like two seconds from the London Bridge station but for some reason, we got off on the one before, and there was plenty of free seats which makes a change from queueing.

The Breakfast Club - London Bridge Review

The Breakfast Club - London Bridge Review

The Breakfast Club - London Bridge Review

The Breakfast Club - London Bridge Review

The Breakfast Club - London Bridge Review

The Breakfast Club - London Bridge Review Pancakes with berries

The Breakfast Club - London Bridge Review Chorizo Hashbrowns

The Breakfast Club - London Bridge Review

I had decided before we arrived that I would be having pancakes. I put all my savoury cravings aside and picked the pancakes with berries whilst Matt went for chorizo hashbrowns with added feta cheese. I also got a mango, orange and strawberry smoothie whilst Matt went for a cup of tea.

My pancakes were amazing! So light and fluffy. With the berries and the vanilla cream, it was so good. The only thing I didn't like was the raspberries as they were very tart, but the blueberries and strawberries went really well with the pancakes. I only managed to eat half of what was on my plate as they were so filling. Matt said that his dish wasn't what he was expecting and on paper, he didn't think it would go but it was delicious. The portion size was huge but he still managed to finish it all off.

The venue had a lot more seats than its sister shop in Soho and as there wasn't anyone waiting to come in it seemed very relaxed. I'd definitely give this Breakfast Club a visit again when I'm in London.

Have you been to any of the Breakfast Club locations? What do you think? Are you a fan or do you think it's overrated?
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Thursday, 23 April 2015

Let's get Ready to Rumble - WWE O2 London

The day finally arrived. We were going to see the WWE wresting filmed live for Monday Night Raw. We took the train down to London on the morning and got the cable car across to the O2. Before we went to the show we were kindly invited to the pre-show party. I was quite nervous to go along but I really shouldn't have been as it was packed out with people all mingling, taking advantage of the food and drink as well as taking part in the various activities dotted around the room.

I spotted a few famous faces when I got into the crowd including two Harry Potter stars, Rio Ferdinand, Lethal Bizzle and Simon from Blue. We noticed that a few superstars were there to take photos so we joined the queue. Unfortunately one of the most well-known stars, Ryback, had to get ready for the show so we didn't get a picture with him but we managed to get one with Golddust and Renee. There was a red carpet and backdrop to get pictures with, lots of superstars and diva cut-outs around the room and also a photo booth that we took advantage of. Overall it was a great party and I was very glad I got the chance to go along!

WWE RAW London O2 arena show and pre-show party

WWE RAW London O2 arena show and pre-show party

WWE RAW London O2 arena show and pre-show party

WWE RAW London O2 arena show and pre-show party

WWE RAW London O2 arena show and pre-show party

WWE RAW London O2 arena show and pre-show party

WWE RAW London O2 arena show and pre-show party

WWE RAW London O2 arena show and pre-show party

From the party, we went straight across to the arena and found our seats just in time for the show to start. It was an amazing atmosphere to be at a live event with almost everyone supporting their favourite superstar or diva by wearing a branded t-shirt, including myself wearing my Brie mode top! There lots of matches on throughout the night which meant we had the chance to see many of the wrestlers we see on TV.

I had a brilliant time. It's great to see the matches from a different angle and understand what happens behind the scenes, what you don't see on TV. The only thing that was missing from my night was meeting Roman Reigns but I suppose I'll get over that..
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Wednesday, 22 April 2015

Up in the sky, above the River Thames

In London, there are many ways you can get around town. By tube, bus, taxi, bike and on foot. Did you know that you can take to the sky? The Emirates Air-Line I mean! On a recent trip to London, we found that our hotel was right next to the cable car link to North Greenwich. As we were already planning on going to the O2 that night for a show we thought this would be the perfect way to get there!

Emirates Air-Line London Cable Car Transport

Emirates Air-Line London Cable Car Transport

Emirates Air-Line London Cable Car Transport

Emirates Air-Line London Cable Car Transport

Emirates Air-Line London Cable Car Transport

Emirates Air-Line London Cable Car Transport

Emirates Air-Line London Cable Car Transport

A single fare is £4.50 but as I have an Oyster card both our tickets were discounted to £3.40 each which was a bonus. The ride lasts around 10 minutes but it seems to go much quicker as you try to take in all the sites as it moves along the line. I won't lie, this is quite scary! Being up so high and having the cable car hanging on by so little was unnerving but it gives you an amazing view of the river, surrounding area and the O2.

If you do want to ride on the cable car over to the O2 you'll have to get off at the Royal Victoria tube on the DLR line which is a bit tricky to get to if you are coming from central London. Make sure you leave enough time to get to the tube station but also to get a cable car as you might have to queue for a short while.

It was definitely an experience that I'd recommend and I'd probably do it again!

Have you been on the cable car over the Thames? What did you think?
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