Best workshops in London
Check out the top workshops in London, reviewed and ranked by the city’s locals
1. V&A Museum of Childhood
1. V&A Museum of Childhood
111 local reviews
Museum
The V&A Museum of Childhood houses the UK’s national collection of childhood objects, ranging in date from the…
We love this venue...places to play and imagine! Changing exhibitions, cafe, workshops and amazing collection…
An unusual but fascinating museum focusing on childhood. Houses toys and games from several eras that will be …
1. V&A Museum of Childhood
1. V&A Museum of Childhood
111 local reviews
Harriet
The V&A Museum of Childhood houses the UK’s national collection of childhood objects, ranging in date from the 1600s to the present day. As…
Tracy
We love this venue...places to play and imagine! Changing exhibitions, cafe, workshops and amazing collection. It's our second home on a rai…
Alexandra
An unusual but fascinating museum focusing on childhood. Houses toys and games from several eras that will be recognizable to many. Frequent…
2. Look Mum No Hands!
2. Look Mum No Hands!
22 local reviews
Cafe
Amazing coffee, they do healthy breakfast, lunch or dinner, open until late so either a morning coffee or a go…
Great breakfast, cakes and meals in bike workshop's coffee and wine bar, with big-screen cycling events.
Breakfast, cakes and meals in bike workshop's coffee and wine bar, with big-screen cycling events.
2. Look Mum No Hands!
2. Look Mum No Hands!
22 local reviews
Gaile
Amazing coffee, they do healthy breakfast, lunch or dinner, open until late so either a morning coffee or a good pint of IPA in the evening…
Clare
Great breakfast, cakes and meals in bike workshop's coffee and wine bar, with big-screen cycling events.
Tijana
Breakfast, cakes and meals in bike workshop's coffee and wine bar, with big-screen cycling events.
3. Hackney Wick
3. Hackney Wick
19 local reviews
Hackney Wick, Poplar
Train stationTransit station
Cool arty area full of street art, galleries, workshops and warehouse parties
Galleries, studios, workshops, breweries, cafes, pop up events all happening in the Hackney wick area
Coffee, locally brewed beer, pizza and a short walk to the Olympic Park.
3. Hackney Wick
3. Hackney Wick
19 local reviews
Hackney Wick, Poplar
Alex
Cool arty area full of street art, galleries, workshops and warehouse parties
Jennifer
Galleries, studios, workshops, breweries, cafes, pop up events all happening in the Hackney wick area
James
Coffee, locally brewed beer, pizza and a short walk to the Olympic Park.
4. Pump House Gallery
4. Pump House Gallery
5 local reviews
Art galleryStoreEstablishment
Home to amazing contemporary art work, hosting exhibitions, talks, workshops and film screenings. Sitting in t…
Located in the centre of Battersea Park — with its beautiful view over the pond and its historical Victorian a…
Battersea Park's lakeside gallery, hosting exhibitions, talks, workshops and film screenings.
4. Pump House Gallery
4. Pump House Gallery
5 local reviews
Nakul
Home to amazing contemporary art work, hosting exhibitions, talks, workshops and film screenings. Sitting in the fabulous Battersea Park alo…
Emily
Located in the centre of Battersea Park — with its beautiful view over the pond and its historical Victorian architecture — is the Pump Hous…
Lisa
Battersea Park's lakeside gallery, hosting exhibitions, talks, workshops and film screenings.
5. Whitechapel Gallery
5. Whitechapel Gallery
97 local reviews
77-82 Whitechapel High St, London
Closed · Opens Tue 11:00 AM
+44 20 7522 7888
Art galleryPoint of interestEstablishment
The Whitechapel Gallery is a public art gallery with an extensive exhibition and creative space showcasing mo…
On the First Thursday of every month, over 150 galleries in east London come together and run free events, exh…
An Art Gallery on the edge of the city with a great range of exhibitions, workshops, screenings etc. They also…
5. Whitechapel Gallery
5. Whitechapel Gallery
97 local reviews
77-82 Whitechapel High St, London
Closed · Opens Tue 11:00 AM
+44 20 7522 7888
Branca
The Whitechapel Gallery is a public art gallery with an extensive exhibition and creative space showcasing mould-breaking contemporary art …
Lucy
On the First Thursday of every month, over 150 galleries in east London come together and run free events, exhibitions, talks, workshops, an…
Paul
An Art Gallery on the edge of the city with a great range of exhibitions, workshops, screenings etc. They also arrange evening bus tours of …
6. Dalston Eastern Curve Garden
6. Dalston Eastern Curve Garden
42 local reviews
Garden
Unique little garden, café and workshop space.
Community garden space with a lovely outdoor cafe. Often hold workshops and events!
An eclectic and changing programme of events.
6. Dalston Eastern Curve Garden
6. Dalston Eastern Curve Garden
42 local reviews
Anna
Unique little garden, café and workshop space.
Leanne
Community garden space with a lovely outdoor cafe. Often hold workshops and events!
Jo & Jake
An eclectic and changing programme of events.
7. Theatre Royal
7. Theatre Royal
9 local reviews
Establishment
Since 1953, Theatre Royal Stratford East has been the home of the Theatre Workshop company and runs lots of pe…
The Theatre Royal Stratford East is a 460-seater community theatre that produces new theatre shows and comedy…
This is a great theatre and the programme changes almost monthly. They have a great line up of weekend events…
7. Theatre Royal
7. Theatre Royal
9 local reviews
S
Since 1953, Theatre Royal Stratford East has been the home of the Theatre Workshop company and runs lots of performing activities.
Galin
The Theatre Royal Stratford East is a 460-seater community theatre that produces new theatre shows and comedy. Since 1953, Theatre Royal Str…
Will
This is a great theatre and the programme changes almost monthly. They have a great line up of weekend events and a wonderful bar that sell…
8. The Book Club
8. The Book Club
18 local reviews
100-106 Leonard Street, London
Open · Closes 12:00 AM (midnight)
+44 20 7684 8618
Bar
Eclectic all-day menu plus ping pong and packed calendar of workshops, music and poetry.
Eclectic all-day menu plus ping pong and packed calendar of workshops, music and poetry.
Super cool - great for breakfast, serves food all day and then turns into a bar at night. Free wifi too.
8. The Book Club
8. The Book Club
18 local reviews
100-106 Leonard Street, London
Open · Closes 12:00 AM (midnight)
+44 20 7684 8618
Karina
Eclectic all-day menu plus ping pong and packed calendar of workshops, music and poetry.
Allie
Eclectic all-day menu plus ping pong and packed calendar of workshops, music and poetry.
Gareth
Super cool - great for breakfast, serves food all day and then turns into a bar at night. Free wifi too.
9. NAMA- Artisan Raw Foods
9. NAMA- Artisan Raw Foods
9 local reviews
RestaurantFoodEstablishment
Gourmet raw food dishes including pasta and wraps in a modern, rustic restaurant offering workshops.
Gourmet raw food dishes including pasta and wraps in a modern, rustic restaurant offering workshops.
Gourmet raw food dishes including pasta and wraps in a modern, rustic restaurant offering workshops.
9. NAMA- Artisan Raw Foods
9. NAMA- Artisan Raw Foods
9 local reviews
Carol
Gourmet raw food dishes including pasta and wraps in a modern, rustic restaurant offering workshops.
Ivar
Gourmet raw food dishes including pasta and wraps in a modern, rustic restaurant offering workshops.
Maurice
Gourmet raw food dishes including pasta and wraps in a modern, rustic restaurant offering workshops.
10. Itadaki Zen
10. Itadaki Zen
6 local reviews
RestaurantFoodEstablishment
Japanese restaurant focused on organic, vegan meals, hosting workshops on sustainable food.
Japanese restaurant focused on organic, vegan meals, hosting workshops on sustainable food.
Japanese restaurant focused on organic, vegan meals, hosting workshops on sustainable food.
10. Itadaki Zen
10. Itadaki Zen
6 local reviews
Daniel
Japanese restaurant focused on organic, vegan meals, hosting workshops on sustainable food.
Sarah
Japanese restaurant focused on organic, vegan meals, hosting workshops on sustainable food.
Seb & Sandra
Japanese restaurant focused on organic, vegan meals, hosting workshops on sustainable food.
11. The Chocolate Museum
11. The Chocolate Museum
2 local reviews
CafeMuseumFood
Independent museum established by French chocolatier. Menu includes hot chocolates, white and dark chocolate c…
A small independent museum that will delight chocolate lovers. Here you will find exhibitions, workshops for b…
Independent museum established by French chocolatier. Menu includes hot chocolates, white and dark chocolate c…
11. The Chocolate Museum
11. The Chocolate Museum
2 local reviews
Cally
Independent museum established by French chocolatier. Menu includes hot chocolates, white and dark chocolate cakes. They also run demonstrat…
Huma
A small independent museum that will delight chocolate lovers. Here you will find exhibitions, workshops for both adults and children, and e…
Cally
Independent museum established by French chocolatier. Menu includes hot chocolates, white and dark chocolate cakes. They also run demonstrat…
12. Kagyu Samye Dzong London
12. Kagyu Samye Dzong London
3 local reviews
CafeFoodPlace of worship
If you need to meditate in one of the 2 beautiful shrine rooms here, all are welcome. Check their website for …
A more tranquil place is hard to come by. Here you’re welcome to pop in for a cuppa and a moment’s reflection …
Kagyu Samye Dzong London Tibetan Buddhist Centre provides peace and tranquility for all at its centre in centr…
12. Kagyu Samye Dzong London
12. Kagyu Samye Dzong London
3 local reviews
Gordon
If you need to meditate in one of the 2 beautiful shrine rooms here, all are welcome. Check their website for opening times and their ongoin…
Ben
A more tranquil place is hard to come by. Here you’re welcome to pop in for a cuppa and a moment’s reflection in the Tibetan Tea Room, or st…
Peter
Kagyu Samye Dzong London Tibetan Buddhist Centre provides peace and tranquility for all at its centre in central London. They run a programm…