Vibrant city in Barking

“I love eating here, the staff are wonderful and I particularly enjoyed the fried food cooked by the yeung chap who works there”

“Lovely atmosphere created by the one and only Neil. He genuinely brings light to the place. Thank you so much!!”

“So good, i took the brunch set for £9.50 (there are even cheaper options) and i was full, the food was tasty i recommend you this place and the lady was really nice :))”

“I had a wonderful experience at the Premier Inn in Barking. The breakfast was delicious, fresh, and very well prepared – exactly what you’d hope for to start the day right. A special mention to the waiters, Sain and Aaliyah, who gave excellent service throughout. They were attentive, polite, and made sure everything was served perfectly. Their professionalism and friendliness really added to the overall experience. The restaurant itself was very clean, with great attention to detail in both serving and clearing tables, which created a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere. Thank you to the whole team for such a great breakfast experience – I’ll definitely be coming back!”

“Just your standard travel lodge. Great room at a very good price. Can’t complain. Only about a 5 minute walk to barking tube station and directly under the Travelodge is a Tesco express so it’s a great location. We stayed here as we went to the 02 arena for a concrete and is about 20 minute tube journey about which is very convenient . We will definitely look to stay here again when going to the o2”

“The staff was very appropriate and kind while the place couldn't get any cleaner! The rooms are unfortunately very small and not well equipped for a longer stay but they're very clean and comfortable. The location is unfortunate as there's a busy road next to the place and not many convenience stores around but the metro is only for a 15 minute walk. The area is pretty "diverse", interpret that however you want.”

“I walked past this shop so many times and never walked in. Then I had to get emergency eggs and OMG, what a jewel! All kinds of Easter European and Balkan foods heaven! Cheeses, meats, cured sausages, Balkan cheeses, maze, smoked fish, fruit and veg... it’s amazing! So, so happy I found it!”

“Maria is an amazing nail tech, I have been doing my nails for a long time and I never had to stick to only one person. I drive from Basildon to her every time and I'm not going to change her from anybody. If you don't want to smell horrible odors, come to her she uses almost odorless products”

“Proud to say that I'm a repeat customer for MJ and he never fails with his area of work he got avcreative mind and can also freehand your tattoos as he done for me in the passed I highly recommend him and have no regrets using him”

“Lee has been doing this for more than 25 years and I had no idea that he was in the local area. His artwork is brilliant! He gives really good advice and his experience means he is right when discussing the choices or options. Really friendly and funny, he makes the tattooing session really pleasurable. Highly recommended!”

“Amazing traditional Pakistani food. The service is excellent, the owner (We know him as uncle) has the best hospitality and manners. When uncles not there, his boys, Muazzam, Mukarram and Azam make sure the guests are looked after. 10 out of 10 for me!!”

“What amazing service! Virdee himself came amd checked the car, gave me advice and told me better not to repair as its not worth it. Thank you Virdee, definitely reccomended, very honest.”

“Had a great time watching Rapunzel. Both the cast and the pantomime were very entertaining and engaging too. The theatre was also clean and easily accessible. Will be looking out for future events!”

“People say that you never have to work a day in your life if you love what you do. That is the same for studying. It becomes fascinating and thought-provoking when you are interested in the subject. You can form study groups that end up being a lot of fun. I explored and found an academic area that get me excite. I did it! I achieved it! It was one of my best time in my life! A really good college, which has helped me a lot in achiving and learning new skills. The teachers are very nice and always keen to help and they push you and guide you towards your dreams. A big thank you to all of them.”

“Great Brazilian bar with delicious caipirinhas and Brazilian snacks and dishes and music that takes me back to my time in Brazil. Staff are always very friendly and my hubbie got a cute surprise birthday cake last time we went. /would recommend”

“The food is so good that it reminded me of my homeland. I ordered creamy chicken and it was something else, and it comes with bread and butter. The butter is another story, it was the one that reminded me of my homeland. The final one, the desert that we ordered, Trilige, was soft and juicy, incredible!”

“I recently tried APR Chicken Pizza, and I was blown away by both the pizza and the chicken! The pizza was perfectly cooked — crispy crust, generous toppings, and just the right amount of cheese. Every bite was full of flavor. But what really surprised me was their chicken — so juicy, crispy, and full of seasoning. It’s hard to find a place that nails both pizza and chicken, but APR does it effortlessly. The staff was friendly and service was quick. You can tell they care about quality. Highly recommend for anyone craving amazing pizza and mouthwatering chicken. Will definitely be coming back!”

“I had a great experience. Especially lovely staffs and neat and clean area .”

“Would HIGHLY recommend anyone to this place!! 10/10 Tom was super attentive, kind, friendly and handled everything with so much care❤️ would definitely go back for future piercings!! Thank you guys x”

“All the dishes tasted great! Friendly staff. Will definitely return.”

“This Guys are amazing. Very skilled, clean and cheap. Very happy with the experience I had and they are very good with kids haircuts as well. Thank you”

“I wish this was my local hub, even though it's smaller than others. It is mighty terms if the helpfulness of the team, especially the manager Claire. The baby sessions from Peep, Tots n tunes, the baby sensory room, creche and the breastfeeding support group have made a positive impact for me as a first time mum. Even the little things, like having a charger available all help. Highly recommended!”

“Delicious authentic Turkish food, excellent customer service and very generous with the portion size. Great value for money will come again Insha'Allah”

“Awesome East End pub, lovely staff, good beers, great beer garden, karaoke Mondays and quiz Wednesdays 6 to 8. Comfortable tub chairs and leather sofas and traditional bar stools. Nice crowd.”

“Great bunch of locals. Very friendly.”

“22/09/22 Discovered this Afro Hair hairdressers randomly this morning. I requested an appointment via WhatsApp and I got responded to straight away. Victoria is a multi-skilled Hairdresser from Nigeria doing every kind of hairstyle you can think of. Today Victoria achieved my cornrow extensions perfectly (not too tight at all). Victoria finished my hair off by setting it with hot water, olive oil sheen spray and even styling my edges with the best gel ever (Eco Styler). Thank you so much ⭐️ Victoria ⭐️”

“The best 24 hour shop on barking road cheap alcohol and wide range of products”

“I joined frobel in this summer for my GCSE preparation. I have found teachers and management very helpful and professional. My teachers are halping me in improving my grades very well. I highly recommend this tuition centre. My teachers, Mr Shah, Mr Farzeen were very professional and highly educated.”