The Graffiti Tunnel Reviews Summary

Location & Accessibility

Pros:

• "Situated under Waterloo Station, not far from the London eye."
• "This is a few minutes walk away from London Waterloo Station, if you are into street art then you would love this place/tunnel."
• "It looks difficult to find in the map, but in practice is very easy to access from either the north or south end of Leake Street."
• "Leave Waterloo at the Platform 1 exit, turn right and go down the steps... !"
• "Very easy to reach as bus stop is just outside the tunnel and one stop after Waterloo Bridge."

Cons:

• "Got a little confused finding it, it’s right underneath Waterloo station platforms."
• "Do a Google maps to find the exact location and you may miss it."

Art & Creativity

Pros:

• "The massive diversity of art feels dangerously alive because of the threat that it could be overwritten and lost to history at a moment's notice."
• "A great collection of graffiti and messages in this tunnel. Lots of creativity and art - both whimsical and some with a message."
• "Amazing artwork changes weekly, if not daily."
• "Artists are working there on a daily basis, creating murals, video."
• "Creativity all over the place! So many outstanding graffiti in this tunnel."
• "Exploring the Graffiti Tunnel is like taking a journey through the urban artistic soul of London, and it's a must-visit for those seeking an unconventional and authentic art experience."
• "Everywhere you can see real arts works! It is changing continuously."

Cons:

• "Some days there are lots of nice murals, other days there is nothing but graffiti scribbles."
• "Unfortunately I saw people who didn't even know how to fit a cap in the can trying to spray on top of a lovely piece of artwork, which ended up spraying himself because he held the can wrong."
• "Well, that was a bit of a letdown. I was really looking forward to checking out some cool graffiti, but all I found was a regular old high school desk covered in random scribbles."
• "I wish there were no 'tags' and only beautiful murals, but it is open to anyone."
• "Sadly there is no more space for new artists so not sure what the solution is."

Atmosphere & Experience

Pros:

• "Exciting vibe. Lots of activity."
• "The graffiti tunnel is a vibrant, constantly changing and amazing stretch of road found near Waterloo, on Leake Street."
• "This is one of my favourite places in London."
• "Amazing art work to look at and add to! Very free and accepting atmosphere, loved it."
• "What a fantastic outlet of creativity in the city. Very welcoming and safe environment."
• "This place is amazing. When you arrive there, you think that it is close... but a smiling guardian lets you to go inside and then the atmosphere becomes unreal."
• "This place is sooo amazing.. it's like watching every artists innermost desires and feelings."

Cons:

• "NB not all of the art is child friendly. If your kids are a bit delicate then give it a swerve."
• "I can imagine it to be fairly dangerous at night, and I would recommend to only visit in full daylight."
• "This tunnel looks dark and scary, so bring somebody disposable with you - to send in first."
• "It is good here but you really have to time it well and be super careful."
• "This place can look eerie and a bit scary, but don't be fooled, this is a lovely place and quite safe."

Amenities & Facilities

Pros:

• "There are some amazing bars and restaurants in there as well."
• "And there are a couple of restaurants and a club inside the tunnel, so you can combine it with an evening out!"
• "Seems like there are a couple of breweries and clubs down there. Also lots of broken glass everywhere so be careful."
• "In the arches, there’s a nice range of bars, burger joints etc."
• "There are also a few good restaurants off this tunnel. Highly recommend checking this out."

Cons:

• "Interesting, if you into graffiti art. Best to visit after Monday, as usually there are piles of cans, fast food packaging, bottles and little gas cylinders after the weekend crowd's departure."
• "On busy days, the air can be thick with paint fumes so you may want to take a couple of jars of air in with you."
• "Unfortunately some noisy works were being done so moved through quite quickly."

Safety & Cleanliness

Pros:

• "I’ve never felt at risk, even holding an expensive camera."
• "It feels safe to go and the police often frequents the street."
• "The feel is intimidating as you enter, but nothing to worry about."

Cons:

• "Seems like there are a couple of breweries and clubs down there. Also lots of broken glass everywhere so be careful."
• "On busy days, the air can be thick with paint fumes so you may want to take a couple of jars of air in with you."

Unique Experience

Pros:

• "One of London’s more unusual tourist attractions and a photographer’s dream."
• "A surprising location that was not known to most of my British friends."
• "Such a cool experience and hidden gem in London!"
• "Every visit is a surprise as the art works are replaced regularly."
• "This rather hidden delight in London is a art and creative space that hides many small discoveries."
• "Never ever been to anywhere like this or knew a place like this actually existed. It's full of colour, patterns, messages and emotion."
• "Unique, I love this street, the smell of aerosol and the tags all over the place make it dynamic and always changing."

Cons:

• "Worth stopping if you are going around the area but definitely not worth going just to see the tunnel."