The Wapping Hydraulic Power Station pumped out its final volt in 1977 and lay dormant for 23 years, until it was renovated by the Woman's Playhouse Trust. We like to joke that the renovation must have been a seriously major undertaking - a whopping project. Geddit??

Oh never mind

Since its opening in 2000, the Wapping Project has emerged as one of London's most ideosyncratic and memorable venues. The restaurant serving classic but expertly executed dishes at reasonable prices, and the surroundings really are incredible.

Open late six nights a week, the Wapping Project also plays host to all manner of performances, live events, talks and exhibitions by some of the capital's most promising young artists.