Journey time from ExCeL London: 25-mins
This part of London has long celebrated the pleasures of waterside eating and drinking. Steeped in history Wapping, Limehouse and Blackwall offer a range of different eateries and pubs from London's oldest riverside tavern, The Prospect of Whitby, to Gordon Ramsey's The Narrow.
How do I get there?
From ExCeL London take the DLR direct to Limehouse.
ExCeL London Recommends
Aniseed Bar & Indian Restaurant
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7517 9233
25 Westferry Road, London, E14 8JH
www.aniseed-docklands.co.uk
Aniseed has been a cornerstone of the Isle of Dogs for many years and continues to provide a place to eat, drink and relax. The restaurants combines two of the nation's favourite pastimes - allowing guests to enjoy real ale alongside the aromatic delights of Indian cuisine.
The Grapes
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7987 4396
76 Narrow Street, Limehouse, E14 8BP
Very possibly the pub Dickens called 'The Six Jolly Fellowship Porters' in Our Mutual Friend. Today's customers come for the peaceful atmosphere, helped by the deliberate absence of noisy fruit machines and juke boxes. They also come for the fish inspired bar meals and for the main fish restaurant, located upstairs.
La Figa
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7790 0077
The Mosaic, 45 Narrow Street, E14 8DN
www.lafigarestaurant.co.uk
A recent addition to Wapping and Limehouse, La Figa is contemporary Italian at its best. You can eat in or take away and the choice is simply mind boggling - including soups, pasta, salads, antipasti, fish, meat, poultry and sweets. Service is attentive and the décor airy and relaxing.
The Grapes
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7987 4396
76 Narrow Street, Limehouse, E14 8BP
Very possibly the pub Dickens called 'The Six Jolly Fellowship Porters' in Our Mutual Friend. Today's customers come for the peaceful atmosphere, helped by the deliberate absence of noisy fruit machines and juke boxes. They also come for the fish inspired bar meals and for the main fish restaurant, located upstairs.
The Gun
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7515 5222
27 Coldharbour, Docklands, E14 9NS
www.thegundocklands.com
The Gun is a beautifully restored Grade II listed riverside pub, dating back to the 18th century. Frequented by Lord Horatio Nelson in the late 18th century, the venue has been transformed in recent years into a legendary London gastropub with a 40 cover dining room in the main bar, a back bar with two snugs, two private dining rooms and a fantastic riverside terrace that seats 50. In the warmer months, A Grelha, a Portuguese BBQ restaurant opens next to The Gun for al fresco summer dining.
The Narrow
Tel: +44 (0)20 7592 7950
44 Narrow Street, E14 8DP
www.gordonramsay.com/thenarrow
The Narrow by Gordon Ramsay is located in a magnificent early twentieth century Grade II listed building, formerly the dock master's house for the Limehouse basin. Located on the banks of the River Thames, the pub has panoramic views of London.
The Narrow's menu focuses on classic British dishes based around an array of seasonal ingredients. Each Sunday a weekly changing roast is available alongside the àla carte menu. The bar also offers an extensive selection of beers and fine ales, hailing from local, national and overseas breweries.
The private dining room, The Captain's Table, is beautifully designed with rich plum hues and antiques; the dark wood dining table is ideal for events for up to 16 guests.
The Prospect of Whitby
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7481 1095
57 Wapping Wall, Wapping, E1W 3SJ
London's oldest riverside tavern started life in 1520 as The Devil's Tavern. The fine views, much appreciated by today's visitors, were sketched in earlier times by Turner and Whistler, and both Pepys and Dickens were regular visitors. There is an extensive bar menu and the restaurant offers more substantial meals. Wines are modestly priced, with a wide choice also available by the glass.
Veranda Bar & Indian Restaurant
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7791 2754
45 Narrow Street, E14 8DW
www.verandabar.co.uk
Veranda is an elegant, upmarket, Indian restaurant, based in Narrow Street. The executive chef was awarded 'master chef' by the House of Commons in 1999/2000. The menu offers a range of exotic and authentic Indian dishes, accompanied by friendly service and an elegant surrounding.
Wapping Food
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7680 2080
Wapping Hydraulic Power Station, Wapping Wall, London E1W 3SG
www.thewappingproject.com
The Wapping Project is housed in the Wapping Hydraulic Power Station, on the north bank of the Thames, east of Tower Bridge. Celebrated for its singular combination of challenging contemporary art and performance, fine food and inspiring architecture, it first opened to the public in October 2000.
The Wapping Project incorporates the award-winning restaurant Wapping Food, which spills through the Engine and Turbine Houses. With its carefully sourced produce, in-house bakery, butchery and daily changing menu, Wapping Food is one of London's restaurant lover's favourite haunts, in one of the city's most innovative arts venues.
