iar fach goch Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 (edited) I am in London next weekend and am staying in greenwich holiday Inn. Am looking for somewhere nice to go for a meal Saturday, preferably quite close to the hotel, and am looking for somewhere between hotel and o2 on Sunday for a quick bite before Bon Jovi. Have been told by everyone to avoid o2 eating places because they will be horrendously busy, but no one has been able to suggest an alternative!AAAAHHHHHH! I hate it when i'm put in charge of these things, especially as I've never been there before. Any suggestions? Edited June 15, 2010 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C&T Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 If you go early enough, then eating in the O2 is not impossible - but you do need to leave plenty of time. It's a good atmosphere, and the restaurants are all geared up to turn food around quickly. It's where we normally go - but appreaciate if you want a more leasurely meal it is not the place for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoice Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 I'm seeing Bon Jovi tomorrow (YAY!) so will scope the place out for ya. I'm meeting a mate in a spoons type slug and lettuce place about an hour before doors open, hopefully it won't be busy, if it is we'll just grab a take away bite, like a burger or something. SO excited. Woah, we 're half way there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C&T Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 If you want to eat - might be worth making it 2 hrs before the show. Time will pass quickly enough, and you might struggle with just 1 hour?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoice Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 OK, cool, thanks C&T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 We've always eaten in the O2 before the shows, never had too much problem. We've eaten in Las Iguanas a couple of times and then in Groucho (think thats what its called) for a special meal the last time we went. oops its actually Gaucho I've also eaten in the cowboy restaurant there with my sons and a couple of their friends. As long as you give yourself enough time you should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iar fach goch Posted June 7, 2010 Author Share Posted June 7, 2010 Thanks guys, will opt for the o2 on Sunday then, Stoice, have a great night, look forward to your report back. Now, what to take with me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhapsody Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 I'm there on thursday, but hopefully I'll be feeling like Saturday night.. Whoop whoop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoice Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 OMG!!!!! It was brilliant! Apparently they're doing a different set every night so I'm not sure you get the same songs but it was a great mix of their new stuff plus plenty of their classics. As for the food situation. I came off the jubilee line and walked to the entrance (Ticket gate B as it turns out). There are loads of food places to choose from (Not especially cheap) We had a burger with fries that came to £9 something each. Nice though. I'd say it'd cost more for a 'proper' meal. The slug and lettuce where i met up with my friend was standing room only and that was an hour and a half before the gates open! So we went else where. There's a franky & bennys, pizza places etc. clicky thingy Once through the gates there is standard burger vendors and hot dog stands (And a pint is £4.30!!) Have fun, I know i did. Stacey x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhapsody Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 What time did they go on Stacey? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoice Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Doors 18:30 Opening Act (Competition winners) 19:30 Interval 20:00 Bon Jovi 20:30 End 23:00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhapsody Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iar fach goch Posted June 10, 2010 Author Share Posted June 10, 2010 Thankyou! Soooooo looking forward!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janepie33 Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 DD and I are there Sunday too! Seems we are on level 4. Where are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhapsody Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 How fantastic was that concert? BTW-We (me +SILs) went to Thai Silk for the pre-gig menu £9 2 courses + veg, really nice- JBJ just gets hotter as he gets older and the band are as tight as ever. Fave moment was the deconstructed bit to front stage with all the band including Dave Bryan on Accordian and Tico on tamborine. Drove home in the Quattro with 'Crossroads' blaring Whoop whoop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoice Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 David Bryan won't be there on Sunday sadly. He's nominated for an award for another musical he's written, so he's popping back to the US. Jon did a piece to camera recording a message and got us to cheer and wave behind him. (So if you ever watch the award ceremony I'm the 1379th on the right waving like mad! LOL) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iar fach goch Posted June 11, 2010 Author Share Posted June 11, 2010 Hi, we're at the bottom, towards the back, one of the girls I'm going with is sooooo scared of heights so we had to play safe! It's quite funny really because she's nearly 6ft and wears heels but hangs on for dear life when going upstairs in the theatre. She is adamant that she is not going on the London Eye ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janepie33 Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 http:// http:// Excellent evening!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iar fach goch Posted June 18, 2010 Author Share Posted June 18, 2010 Got home on Monday night after seeing show on Sunday and it was amazing!!!!!!!! Had never been to O2 before and really liked it as a venue, great atmosphere and sound, stayed in one of the bars til gone 2 dancing and singing along to Bon Jovi with a load of other fans. And yes Rhapsody, JBJ definately gets better with age! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
