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The Gun, Docklands
27 Coldharbour, Poplar, London, E14 9NS, United Kingdom
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Ro
Review №1

Has some of the nicest views of Thames river.Beautiful pub on a mews style road in Canary Wharf area. Lovely cozy interior inside. Has large terrace overlooking the river.Service was good and efficient. We had Sunday roast and Butternut squash, mushroom, spinach & feta Wellington with mushrooms on the side.Worth visiting once for an evening drink or a Sunday roast. Recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment!

pa
Review №2

As usual the food was phenomenal but the service was not up to usual standard. Loved the gin bar.

Da
Review №3

Really nice and quaint pub with great food and lovely service. The inside of the pub has a very warm look and feel to it.

Pe
Review №4

Great food & service. Despite an absence of several years, The Gun for me has consistently maintained its excellent standard. Thank you.

Ni
Review №5

Ive been here a few times, bur this time for a corporate event - the service was fantastic - the waiters / waitresses were happy to take drinks orders and put up with the din of 30+ people talking loudly.The food was also delicious I had a steak (medium rare) and it was cooked perfectly, plus there were 3 (three!) types of potatoes.My colleague had a vegetarian pea salad thing that looked delicious (large portion).I didn’t really need the sticky toffee pudding but managed to find space….The walk back to Canary Wharf tube station was very surreal, 4 years ago it seemed to take forever, but I trusted Google maps and it took me in a straight line (past some sort of Amazon Supermarket (?))…

Gu
Review №6

We love the food, river views and service at the Gun. History is interesting as well, with the Lord Nelson tie in. But the Kitchen and food is what we really appreciate! We have been 6+ times in the last year and it never disappoints, really good food. The menus do change with the season, with daily specials which are very nice. The Starter of Asparagus was really lovely as well as the steak Tartare. We shared the main of Duck for two and it was sublime, really well prepared with some very nice variation.Posted several photos, the Sunday roasts are excellent.

Ju
Review №7

Another lovely meal at The Gun. Terrific Sunday lunch. Great service. One our our favourite pubs.

Ya
Review №8

The best restaurant in London, very friendly staff. The managers both on Saturday night and during the week are fantastic. My cousin had the best bridal shower. Thank you soo much

Be
Review №9

Went for Sunday lunch and it was lovely. Fast, friendly service and delicious food. I booked a table in the sheltered outside area, mainly due to covid, but it also gave us a lovely view over the river. Highly recommended.

Aa
Review №10

Fantastic experience. Food was good, service was phenomenal. The view from the outside patio was to die for - photo attached. I think the garden was closed which was a slight bummer but not an issue. A bit pricey, but you’re paying a premium to be on the River.

Ro
Review №11

A brief visit for a coffee. Fantastic location and very helpful and friendly staff. I was shown around the upstairs Nelson/Hamilton room too when I expressed an interest in taking pictures of the bar area.

La
Review №12

Nice to go to a pub that has proper food and great service. Many so called gastro pubs are let down by serving convenience food, such as frozen chips, but here you can get the real thing. The sticky toffee pudding is the best ever!

Ar
Review №13

Nice pub, could have had a slightly broader range of drinks available. Was there on a work do so not exactly sure how pricey but I think 3 double rums added ~£33 to the tab

Pa
Review №14

A fantastic pub/restaurant in a great setting with a stunning view in the fully covered outdoor dining area. The food is awesome. We went on Sunday and had the best Sunday lunch ever! There are plenty of other choices if you want an alternative. Already looking forward to to our next visit. An experience not to be missed.

Lu
Review №15

Stopped off on a cycle for a refreshing drink. What a place! Amazing views of the river and just totally chilled. Really nice and efficient staff. Will definitely be coming back soon!

22
Review №16

Watch your bill it would seem the service charge is compulsory they hit total then give you the card machine to hide charge. That aside lovely pub. Nice terrace to sit and watch the river traffic

Ma
Review №17

A 300 year old classic Riverside pub with amazing views of The River Thames. Its were Lord Nelson snagged Lady Hamilton. Have a drink and toast Nelson getting his end away in the rooms above the pub. Food is fabulous and the beers great and the staff really friendly.

O
Review №18

Very friendly people working there and the food was really good. Would highly recommend

SG
Review №19

Excellent service. Ivor and the other staff were really great. The service was quick and amazing. Keep it up guys 😉😊☺️

Ro
Review №20

Very fancy indoor dining room, lovely atmosphere on a Friday evening. Friendly attentive staff. Fantastic beer garden! Food was great, on the expensive side but well worth it. Perfect for a special date or anniversary.

Ch
Review №21

Seated and forgotten. We wife made eye contact with the server and she ignored us. The tables around us that were seated after us were served promptly. Thankfully, the manager then eventually came to take our order, we were about to walk out. The food was not impressive enough to make up for the bad service. We never said a word about it, however when taking our payment the server even jokingly asked if we wanted to make a complaint to get a discount. So, they knew what they’d done. I’d prefer to have my evening back as it was not a pleasant experience.

Gr
Review №22

I had not been to The Gun for several years since having a not very pleasant experience with a pheasant there. In the intervening years the menu seems to have moved towards a more standard pub fare but still with enough imagination and skill to put it at the top of that genre.The table we had was in the glass lean-to and had views of the Thames and the O2. Service was very pleasant without being particularly fast. Staff were friendly and happy for us to take our time over selecting the meal.The food was good and the beer and wine selection perfectly acceptable.Slightly confusing was the toilets being identified as Emma and Horario rather than any normal nomenclature.Having waited many years to return to this reasonably local, I expect the next visit to be in a few weeks.Enjoyable evening, good food and great views.

Ch
Review №23

Excellent food. Great service. Great views.

Un
Review №24

If you want to see how a pub should be run, come here. Excellent staff, service and food. Top class

Su
Review №25

My daughter had her Wedding Meal at the Gun, 28th August. Her experience with booking, arranging and asking million questions has been second to none, everyone was helpful and accommodating, which went a long way in helping both of them to relax and not worry. The event itself went off perfectly, I would like to thank the attentive patient staff who looked after us,The chef who provided the amazing food and the manager that evening who allowed us to stash a lot of items to pick up next day.Have been back twice since, for Sunday dinner, and a walk with the dog for coffee and nibbles. Am now a lifelong fan.

Aa
Review №26

I’ve been to The Gun a few times and I have liked the place in the past. This last time, the person who greets you at the door and finds at your reservation had difficulty pronouncing my name. Which is fine because it is not a usual name in London. When I repeated it back to him, he said ‘yeah yeah whatever, something like that’. I could sense the disdain and that was quite insulting. Even though I appreciate the staff inside who have always been great, one person can ruin a great place and I will not be going back.

Da
Review №27

Lovely views over to The O2 and Thames and a large out door space. Nice little Gem! 🤗

Ir
Review №28

Excellent pub right on the river front with views to the O2. Indoor dining area is lovely and we had a great lunch, also like the outside area for summer. Always friendly service.

Ga
Review №29

Oh, its always the same, she sighed, if you want men to behave well to you, you must be beastly to them; if you treat them decently they make you suffer for it.

Po
Review №30

One of the most stunning pubs in London!The Gun serves out of this world food right next to one of the most beautiful places in said world!If you ever are in London, come for the food and drinks, stay for the friendly staff and management AND the drinks and the food!Will definitely be making this a regular stop to anyone and myself whenever I am in town.#toptier

Ly
Review №31

Excellent quality of food and an exclusive location. Sin for the behavior of the staff since they reopened we have been there twice, once in the garden with friends and once to celebrate Fathers Day, both times we were served by a very rude and Bulgarian waiter, pretentious to get a tip from us more than once, if you are there stay away from this person. For the rest great food and beautiful location.

er
Review №32

First time weve been there, will definitely go again. Amazing food and cocktails.

Al
Review №33

Great place, have a walk around the grounds where you can celebrate the music of The Beatles at the same time as giving back to the community. Always lots going on here.

Ga
Review №34

Fabulous evening out for celebratory dinner! Staff friendly, food fabulous, atmosphere joyous!

Sa
Review №35

Nice pub next to the river. Food is not too bad. Went lunchtime on a weekday and it was peaceful. The fries are also worth having.

Pa
Review №36

Loved the place side to Thames river nice view and we got private area highly recommend food is good

Ol
Review №37

My party of five booked our Christmas dinner at the Gun Canary wharf.Four of us decided on the festive 4 course menu with a complimentary glass of Prosecco priced at £55 per person with a 12.5 percent service charge to be added.The 4 course menu included an Amuse Bouche, a choice of 4 starters including a soup dish a Salmon dish, a Stag and Boar roll and finally a Liver and Onion dish.The menu also included a choice of 4 main dishes which included Pumpkin Tart, Roast Hake, Traditional Turkey dish and a Lamb dish.The desserts consisted of a choice of Pumpkin Pie, Apple Tart, Poached Pear and the traditional Christmas Pudding.The menu also had supplementary cheese course priced at £12 along with a number of side dishes such as Shredded Brussel sprouts and Bacon, Hand cut chips and baked Mushrooms.On arrival we were greeted by the Gun Team who were very friendly and professional and gave us clear directions on their Covid policy.We were lead to out table which was well presented and included the traditional Christmas crackers and place settings which included our names as well as our pre ordered choices from the festive menu. This was a good idea and I was happy to see that all our pre orders were correct.We were served by a very nice, friendly and helpful waitress assigned to.our table. Her service was excellent and she should be commended.Our dishes and drinks were served in a timely fashion with sufficient time between courses.The food was very good and we enjoyed an excellent meal and evening.We ordered a bottle of Gabry Rose Brut from Sicily to accompany our starters followed by two bottles of the Joseph Perrier Brut Cuvee Royal to accompany our mains.I would certainly recommend both.The only negative point of the evening was the number of fellow diners moving around without face coverings or facemasks which we found somewhat worrying.When we did point this out the waiting team did approch the culprits and take action so well done to them.All in all we had an excellent meal, drinks and evening and the service was first class.My thanks and appreciation to the whole of the Gun Team who made a good evening an excellent one.We look forward to visiting again in the near future Covid restrictions permitting.

Ci
Review №38

Amazing food (had the sunday roast) and wonderful service. Great bar round the side with great views of the Thames and the O2. Will definitely be back!

Ar
Review №39

The place was beautiful, they had a huge outside sitting. The customers service was 10/10. And the food was really tasty. I cant complain, my experienced was really really good. I will definitely be back.

La
Review №40

I went here on Saturday, this was my third time here and the food has usually been great but unfortunately this time it wasn’t so good. My 2 vegetarian friends only had 2 options to choose from, it was quite bland and the pea ravioli was scarily big with an overload of peas. My Chicken Kiev with asparagus only had 1 and a half asparagus’s which was a shame so had to ask for more, there was no garlic sauce in the chicken and the salad was dry, with no dressing offered.Dont go here if you’re vegetarian.The service was amazing as always, Chrystal was lovely and very attentive. Cocktails are always delicious.

am
Review №41

Lovely pub right on the water edge with great view of the 02. Staff friendly, service was good. Food mediocre especially for the price, would visit again on hot day if we were guaranteed seating outside.

wh
Review №42

The family were looking for somewhere nearby and different from our usual cuisine and landed here...Getting here wasnt complicated nor hard due to there being local bus stops not to far away and in between two DLR stations which are slightly further away if there wasnt any other alternatives.From the outside, it looked like your Joe Bloggs of a pub/restaurant but dont let this sway you from giving it a visit, once inside things change a lot, the interior was on point, everything youd expect from a local pub but has a slight edge to it.We went for a family meal, so we wanted to be seated on the terrace which would of been ideal, the view seemed great, if only the weather was slightly better on the day of our visit but we didnt complain and had the window view instead.The food selection was rather good too, for the adult and kids seeing we didnt expect it to be of that level.Staff were helpful and very nice, always willing to help if asked.Wed definitely give it another visit soon enough.Highly recommend.

Ce
Review №43

Lovely food and cocktails, with a great view of the 02 and fantastic friendly staff. Definitely becoming one of my favourite spots. Make sure you reserve in advance, as it can get busy- because its so good. 😜

Ha
Review №44

Went to the gun for a birthday lunch today. Really good food, really friendly staff and good service, amazing views, good beer. Couldnt ask for more.

Na
Review №45

Very nice place beside river and food also good!

An
Review №46

Lovely pub on the Thames River looking across to the O2 in Greenwich. Food is of a very high standard with generous sized portions and the restaurant uses white linen tablecloths and napkins to make the dining experience a little more special. Staff were very friendly but the service could have been a bit more attentive.

An
Review №47

An East London legend!Sophisticated food in a lovely environment.Great views on the Thames and the O2 from either the terrace or the beer garden.

Li
Review №48

Beautiful location right by the Thames and an amazing Sunday roast. Highly recommend the pork loin!

Ha
Review №49

Lovely pub on the river with delicious food and some attentive waiters and bar staff!

Ka
Review №50

Beer with a view.

Ud
Review №51

Great Sunday roast. Great location also, overlooking the Thames to the O2.With current climate, staff were so professional emphasizing the rules to follow. Really great place to visit

To
Review №52

Excellent vibe and service

Ar
Review №53

The food is delicious! If you want a table with a Thames view I recommend book a table in advance.

Le
Review №54

Billed as a gastropub, it has the right ambience but is let down by its average food offering. Great service, lovely views but the kitchen needs a revamp. The vegetarian serving was inedible

Ja
Review №55

One of our favourite places for after work drinks. Fantastic team, great selection of beers, wines and whiskeys, skyline view from the patio never gets boring.

Ni
Review №56

We had a large family lunch in the River Room at The Gun on a Saturday afternoon in July to celebrate our Civil Partnership. We had an excellent time.The food was fantastic - far beyond the normal standard you would expect at a pub. Everyone was particularly impressed with the smoked trout starter.The wine list is, perhaps, a little on the expensive side, but the selection is good.As we were a group of 14, we had to pre-order online. The system for choosing food is easy to use. We were a little taken aback to also have to pre-order wine, and to be told that we might be charged for all of the wine we pre-ordered, even if we had unopened bottles that we hadnt drunk. Luckily this didnt affect us in the end.I must give a special shout out to Barbara who served us throughout the afternoon. She was absolutely fantastic - polite, friendly and helpful. If all of the staff are this good, then thats pretty impressive!Thanks to everyone who was involved in our celebration.

방하
Review №57

OMG it was very good!Our company really enjoyed the food and the beer!We would like to visit, when it would be warmer.So we could sit on the terrace!

Al
Review №58

Nice outside sitting area with a view!

Gi
Review №59

Fantastic ambience, friendly staff. Outdoor seating has superb views of the river and O2

Vi
Review №60

An awesome place to sit back and enjoy the night views from around the corner of Canary wharf.. Nab a place on the outer side and They also have a small open area if you are interested.. Food is amazing here and served with passion.. I loved the ambience!

Sc
Review №61

A good pub that has survived the Canary Wharf development.

vi
Review №62

Had a great evening in the river room. Food was beautiful, staff were great. Friendly & fun & very attentive.The view is lovely & a great room for a private meal with friends.

Ge
Review №63

Lovely views of the O2 and the river. Good food too

Al
Review №64

Went here for a bday party. Nice view.

Da
Review №65

We booked a table outside, but later went inside, great little pub, good atmosphere 👍🏻

Mi
Review №66

One of the best places to eat near Canary Wharf. The best if you’re looking for British Cuisine. Highly recommend.

Se
Review №67

Great view, cool ciders. Very helpful staff

Ca
Review №68

Loved this pub and would not hesitate to go back . Friendly staff and a good interior and exterior seating area

Da
Review №69

Sat (21/08/21) evening we had River test smoked trout & Cheddar & Stour rarebit followed by Côte de boeuf to share, puds Pavlova and Chocolate Pavé.excellent service from Valentina and her colleagues. lok forward to the next time.

ja
Review №70

One of the best pubs around. Top quality food and staff

We
Review №71

Decent Sunday lunch in the garden area with great views over the Thames.

Vi
Review №72

Another OMGWe went Friday and rebooked for today and rebooked for next Saturday ..FOOD..sublime /Fantastic..SERVICE…well We’ve been Gordon Ramsey Jamie Oliver and so many more around the world..NOT one can hold their heads up to ..THE GUN..they just make u feel so welcome and other customers r so nice ..amazing 🤩We Give um 1000 out of 10Think this place is gamma b r local .xxx

Em
Review №73

Arrived home shortly after having a meal here. Currently puking after eating what appeared to be a half cooked burger. My pregnant girlfriend was given raw chicken twice to which we were told it was part of the meat. We took the meat home and it is pink and undercooked. I am currently experiencing symptoms of food poisoning and I am highly disappointed.The waitresses were lovely, tip given however the food standard was far from good.

Pa
Review №74

Great selection of beers with a beautiful vista of the Thames

Ly
Review №75

Outdoor space is very nice.

Ra
Review №76

Such a great find! Tucked away on a little side street in Canary wharf (ish) area, this pub is a great mixture of casual hang out and nicer dining. The view of the Thames and the O2 is fantastic and best seen by the side garden. The choice of beers and alcohol is decent. And the staff are all friendly. Only just discovered this place over the weekend and Ive already been back! Highly recommend!

JR
Review №77

Favourite pub near Canary Wharf, lovely view on the Thames and great food!

Be
Review №78

A great pub with fantastic views or over the Thames

Ki
Review №79

How art the mighty fallen. The Gun used to be a stalwart of the quintessential pub in Canary Wharf. The food & drinks were good, the service friendly and professional. I’m very sad to say that this is no longer. The service was clumsy, the staff had little to no knowledge of the menu, nor how how to accommodate for allergens. The food was not good. The charcuterie platter we ordered was probably sourced from the local Tesco - for which we paid £20 for the privilege. They’d run out of one of the specials and they were really not able to cater for gluten free. The martinis we ordered were completely wrong - one being bright orange in colour with unknown ingredients. We’d planned to finish of the long weekend with a few drinks at the pub. We had one and hurried home, eager to escape. We’d have been better off with popcorn and wine on the couch. Very, very disappointing

Hi
Review №80

Lovely pub had fish and chips that was quite generous.

an
Review №81

Great Sunday lunch & good service.

Em
Review №82

Amazing food and views, fantastic staff. Always a good visit whenever we go.

Ta
Review №83

Absolutely delicious! Excellent service, amazing drinks and great view. Would absolutely recommend this place to anyone looking for a quality English meal.

Ut
Review №84

We ve been The Gun on sunday. They had a nice sunday roast and fresh pimms :) love the food and atmsphore. Manager put more attention than staff. Thank you for good experience. 👍👍

Ed
Review №85

Had a roast beef on Sunday and a bottle of wine. The food is excellent, the roast potatoes are up there with the best Ive had in London and the Yorkie is perfect. Extra gravy came as standard, which was very much appreciated. The service was a bit of a let down, there seems to be a lot of staff but we waited almost 25 mins to place our order, and about the same just to pay the bill. Id still go again though, the food is fantastic.

Sa
Review №86

Lovely pub. Perfect setting great views of the Thames

Be
Review №87

Great pub, great food, staff super attentive

Sc
Review №88

Really nice staff 👍

Th
Review №89

Best Riverside gastropub! Amazing Sunday roast, live music and top service.

Ju
Review №90

Amazing! Great service, food and amazing view!

Au
Review №91

Perfect pub in the perfect place 👌

Sc
Review №92

Stopped in for a Sunday drink in the garden. Wonderful ambiance and good view of the river. The COVID measures in place were very clear and followed by everyone we saw. And tasty drinks too!Edit: We went inside for a meal and I ordered the schnitzel. I found several small, living caterpillars in the greens. They did take it off the bill and replace the food, but it is never good to find living bugs in the food.

An
Review №93

Nice pup. Nice service .But sunday roast wasnt good at all . Not sure whats happened but old GUN is gone . And new GUN not good

Ch
Review №94

The steak I ordered tasted as though it had come from a graveyard and six people had died, tough and chewy. I spat it out and gave up. Presumably theyve done something about the mice running around on the wooden terrace outside. Charmless, gormless, unresponsive, mediocre, dim and miserable staff - plus the bellend of a manager - completely ruined my birthday party. Felt sorry for the mice...

An
Review №95

The Best Sunday Roast and Gin GardenExcellent serviceAmazing staff

Ni
Review №96

The lamb was underwhelming, but the guinea fowl was excellent. Its quite expensive for a fullers pub, but with attentive staff and good menu its very almost worth it. Lower the prices a fraction and Id definitely come again.

Ri
Review №97

Had very nice table overlooking the Dome.

Ma
Review №98

Fantastic food and great service!

El
Review №99

Lovely view and atmosphere

da
Review №100

Good good , excellent staff

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  • Address:27 Coldharbour, Poplar, London, E14 9NS, United Kingdom
  • Site:https://www.thegundocklands.com
  • Phone:+44 20 7519 0075
Categories
  • Restaurant
  • British restaurant
  • Pub
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:Closed
  • Wednesday:Closed
  • Thursday:Closed
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:Closed
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
  • Delivery:No
  • Takeout:No
Highlights
  • Bar games:Yes
  • Live music:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:No
Offerings
  • Beer:Yes
  • Food:Yes
  • Free water refills:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Dining options
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Restroom:Yes
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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