The Real Thing | British Soul Giants Fri 26 Jun 2026 at 21:00 Canary Wharf Restaurant (2nd Floor)
Table reservations from 6pm | Live Music: 9.00pm
Legendary Mi Soul DJs until 1am in the Hine Bar with heated and covered Garden Terrace subject to availability.
“These guys are pure class and really hold up their songs vocally, even after all these years.” — Sunday Express
The Real Thing made history as the first Black British band to top the UK charts — and decades on, their music remains as vital and powerful as ever.
With unforgettable hits including:
- “You To Me Are Everything”
- “Can’t Get By Without You”
- “Can You Feel The Force?”
Led by founding members Chris Amoo and Dave Smith, and backed by a powerhouse live band, The Real Thing deliver an irresistible blend of Philly soul, funk, disco and lush vocal harmonies. Their live shows are more than performances — they are celebrations of a sound that helped define an era.
From their breakthrough in the 1970s, their smooth harmonies and infectious melodies became the soundtrack to dancefloors, radio waves and late-night slow dances across the UK. Still going strong, Amoo and Smith bring timeless charisma and rich vocals to every stage, their classic sound as fresh and joyful as ever.
Sampled, remixed and rediscovered time and again, The Real Thing’s legacy is both enduring and evolving. Now experience their magic live at Boisdale of Canary Wharf — a night of British soul at its finest.
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“The food is excellent” — The Telegraph
“London’s best restaurant for live music” — The Sauce
“A place for the connoisseur” — Evening Standard
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Award-winning wine list and voted The World’s Best Spirits List 2022 by The World of Fine Wine.
Boisdale features the best sound system on the planet, powered by Nexo.
Canary Wharf Restaurant (2nd Floor) - Cabot Place, Canary Wharf, LONDON, E14 4QT
Canary Wharf Restaurant (2nd Floor)
Dinner & Show Options
- Show & £30 Food Credit: Includes a non-refundable dining credit of £30 per person, redeemable against your food bill on the evening.
- Show & Gourmet 3-Course Dinner: Includes a specially created set menu.
- Show & 2-Course Dinner (selected events & December): Includes a curated two-course menu.
Times & Seating
- Arrival: We recommend arriving between 6:30pm and 7:00pm.
- Show Times: Performances usually start between 8.30pm and 9.00pm. Finishing times vary depending on the show, but all performances finish no later than 11.00pm.
- Weekend Lunch: Available Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00pm, with live music from 1:00pm.
- Single Tickets: Solo ticket holders will be seated at shared tables.
1st Floor Hine Bar & Garden Terrace
- Opening Hours: Tuesday - Friday: 4:00pm - late | Saturday: 12:00pm - late | Sunday: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
- Weekend Brunch: Saturdays & Sundays from 12:00pm with DJs from 12:30pm - 3:30pm.
- Late-Night DJs: Every Wednesday to Saturday from 7:00pm until late.
More Reasons to Visit Boisdale
- Award-Winning Drinks: Best Spirits List in the World 2022 and Top Ten Restaurant Wine Lists in London 2022 (The World of Fine Wine).
- Unparalleled Sound: Live performances on the Boisdale Yamaha Stage, powered by NEXO.
- Exceptional Dining: Seasonal British menus, handcrafted cocktails and extensive wine and whisky collections. (click here).
- Dress Code: Smart Casual.
