The O2

Reviews

• Marc K.

  star star star star star 12 June 2026

  a nice modern venue, common in the US I am guessing not as common in the EU/UK

• Joley B.

  star star star star star_border 6 June 2026

  A very impressive space.
  I attended for a conference and was impressed with the arena.
  Plenty of food options line the outer ring of the arena, and a small portion is actually a mall with some options for shopping.   There are so many choices, but I'd avoid the place with Slug in the name.  Can someone explain this to an American?  I would never go a restaurant with the word slug in the name.  Starbucks in the main entryway is a very busy place, but was my morning routine while attending the conference.
  
  Inside the arena proper, you have a variety of seating areas. The 100 levels have relatively large seats with plenty of legroom.  I was actually surprised by how comfortable I was in these areas.  
  
  Up higher in the 400s, you'll have less space, but great views.  Be careful standing up, especially if you have problems with vertigo.  I didn't enjoy the upper levels, and mostly remained seated during sessions when I was seated up top.
  
  There is a clear security presence in the arena during events, and I am thankful that these people are alert and aware.
  
  Outside the arena, there are also many shops and space for walking.  It made for nice breaks in between sessions.
  
  Easy to get to on the jubilee line, you won't have a problem getting in or out of the arena area.

• Aaron S.

  star star star star star_border 29 May 2026

  The O2 Arena is a multi-purpose indoor arena mainly used for live performances from some of the worlds biggest names and is London's flagship arena of that sort - served by the North Greenwich Underground Station which has Emirates Air Line Services and is also on the Jubilee Line if you want the more conventional way of London travel.
  
  It's the second-largest indoor venue by seating capacity in the UK after the Manchester Arena - but by comparison, this is much better. Unlike Manchester, this was also involved in the 2012 Olympic Games in London when it was known as North Greenwich Arena, due to sponsorship regulations.
  
  Parts of The O2 remind me of the Manchester Printworks, you walk in and there are multiple shops, restaurants and cafes - on the lower floor you have a flagship new concept  O2 store who sponsor the arena as well as most restauraunt chains from Caffe Rouge (outside the arena), Ask Italian, Nando's, Gourmet Burger Kitchen as well as others including Starbucks - the upper floor and towards the Arena entrance includes brands such as  Adidas, Nike, Whittard and Paperchase in the Icon Outlet.
  
  You really can come here in the early afternoon and spend the whole da here - perhaps shopping in the Outlet, dining in the restaurants, a coffee at Starbucks and then going to the Cineworld Cinema or watching your favourite artist perform - the inside arena is restricted and it is a shame they don't allow you to take any food and drink in, and bags are restricted as it means having to buy overpriced food inside which is a much more restrictive selection - do bear in mind if you're visiting here on the same day as an event or concert then restaurants don't allow vouchers meaning they cost much more than if you dined elsewhere in London, so if you can allow time do try getting off the tube one stop before/after at Canary Wharf who has most of the same restaurants in the shopping malls (Jubilee Place) built into the tube station complex.
  
  The world's biggest arena by concert sales even ahead of the UK's largest arena in terms of capacity, Manchester Arena and the hugely famous Madison Square Garden of NYC really is a solid place - yet it is let down by being smaller than what it looks and probably could sell (security or construction regulations), other regulations with food/drink/bags and it being overpriced by London standards do let it down, but still it is one of the best Arena's I've visited and warrants four-stars.

• Dana D.

  star star star star star 21 May 2026

  The 02 is "Breathtaking" and "O So Amazing!"
  
  We were here for the #nittoatpfinals and had an opportunity to experience this venue. From the arena to the shops to the restaurants to the cinema  to the climbing experience, this place has it all.
  
  And.....I think I ate the biggest hotdog I have ever had loaded with steak and chili and cheese during the match!
  
  If you are able to get here for an event make sure you give yourself enough time to enjoy this fabulous entertainment experience.
  
  At the 02 Store, my son had an opportunity to experience virtual reality tennis. It was funny to watch him and the other kids, who think they are great gamers, look silly while playing this game.
  
  Since the weather wasn't nice today, spending the day indoors was perfectly fine and super fun.

• Montana M.

  star star star star star_border 20 May 2026

  Recently saw The 1975 at the O2. Nice interior seating arrangements. Good view of the stage (I was in section 104). It's nice inside. Only downfall is that it is a bit out of the way.
  
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