Canary Wharf & Docklands -
Top Restaurants
Map of Canary Wharf and Docklands
Spend some time exploring Canary Wharf which extends to 85 acres and linger in one of the many bars and cafes dotted around the estate. Enjoy a more formal dining experience by visiting Canary Riverside overlooking the Thames and enjoy at meal at The Gaucho Grill or Royal China. Dine at the Curve at Marriott West India Quay or Terence Conran's Plateau for something special. If you are looking for retail therapy, café culture or a spot of relaxation and refreshment by the waterside, Canary Wharf has it all. Beyond Canary Wharf there are treasures to be found in the docklands including The Gun and El Faro.
Curve Bar & Restaurant
22 Hertsmere Road, West India Quay, London, E14 4ED
T: 020 7517 2808
W: http://marriott.co.uk/LONCW
West India Quay DLR or Canary Wharf Jubilee
Set within the five-star Marriott West India Quay, Curve Restaurant & Bar is the perfect location to enjoy the very best in market fresh fish and seafood. With menus created by Chef Jolly, the contemporary restaurant offers a superb selection of fish and seafood sourced from the neighbouring Billingsgate Fish Market. The stylish restaurant is situated over two floors, with a separate bar, oyster bar and a large terrace for al fresco dining throughout the summer. The new Sunday Brunch offers a set price “all you can eat” experience.
Prices start from £5.50 for a starter, £10.50 for a main and £6.50 for a dessert.
Ubon by Nobu
34 West Ferry Circus, London, E14 8RR
T:
020 7719 7800
W: www.noburestaurants.com
Westferry DLR or Canary Wharf Jubilee
Ubon sits on the top floor of a magnificent ‘lighthouse’ building on the riverfront. The restaurant has continuous floor to ceiling windows, giving spectacular views of London. The menu mirrors that of its sister restaurant, Nobu London - new style Japanese cuisine.
The menu at Ubon includes dishes such as New Style Sashimi, Beef Toban Yaki and the legendary Black Cod with Miso. In addition, lunch times feature an extended menu of dishes geared to a quicker style of service. This includes a large selection of Donburi's, extensive choices of noodle dishes, assorted sushi lunches and the renowned Bento Box.
Elephant Royale
St David Square, Westferry Road, London, E14 3AN
T:
020 7987 7999
W: www.elephantroyale.com
Island Gardens DLR
This Thai restaurant has some of the best views in London, with a stunning riverside terrace and vistas of Greenwich and the Royal Observatory. The varied and reasonably priced bar menu is a great way of mopping up a few house cocktails, while the main menu is an altogether sumptuous affair. The restaurant is roomy so guests are encouraged to linger and enjoy the live music (weekends only) and views while they digest. The Sunday buffet includes The extensive menu extends from typical satays and curries to the house special chilli tiger prawns, steamed sea bass in ginger & soy & a ‘weeping tiger’ grilled sirloin steak with chilli sauce.
Plateau
4th Floor, Canada Place, Canada Square, London E14 5ER
T:
020 7715 7100
W: www.conran-restaurants.co.uk
Canary Wharf
Jubilee
Terence Conran’s Plateau sits in a prime location at the top of the Canada Place building. The 1950’s inspired interior design with its full glazed frontage provides both a touch of Manhattan glamour with fabulous views across Canada Square and an oasis of calm. The restaurant offers an attractive modern French menu and an interesting, accessible wine list. The informal Bar and Grill menu includes grills, hearty regional French dishes, salads and dishes from the rotisserie.
Royal China
30 Westferry Circus, London, E14 8RR
T:
020 7719 0888
W: www.royalchinagroup.co.uk
Westferry DLR and Canary Wharf Jubilee
Its signature sleek black interiors, concept and cuisine has made Royal China a world recognised brand and a hit with its customers. Royal China offers authentic Cantonese Cuisine and simply the best dim sum in London. Try steaming 'Siu Loon Bao' shanghai dumplings, sesame paper prawn rolls, roast pork puffs and tasty beef ho fun noodles. The Canary Wharf branch has the advantage of a splendid riverside setting.
The Gaucho Grill
29 Westferry Circus, London, E14 8RR
T:
020 7987 9494
W: www.gauchorestaurants.co.uk
Westferry DLR and Canary Wharf
Jubilee
The centre piece of this riverside restaurant is the Assado, a concave grill derived from the original Argentinian cowboy (Gaucho) tradition of cooking fresh meat over charcoal grills. The thick juicy steaks are cut and cooked to order on the Assado in full view of diners and accompanied with a choice of rustic vegetables and side dishes.
The Gun
27 Coldharbour, Docklands, London, E14 9NS
T: 020 7515 5222
W: www.thegundocklands.com
Canary Wharf, South Quay DLR, Blackwall DLR
A Grade II listed building which dates back to the early 18th century houses this riverside pub. It is situated on the banks of the Thames in Docklands with an intimate view of the Millennium Dome. The food is first rate modern dishes supplemented by a choice from 16th century recipes. Lord Nelson was a regular and The Gun gets its name from a cannon fired to celebrate the opening of West India Dock in 1802.
El Faro
3 Turnberry Quay, Pepper Street, London E14 9RD
T:
W: www.el-faro.co.uk
Crossharbour DLR
This authentic Spanish restaurant in the docklands offers both traditional tapas as well as three-course meals, with mains the focus of the large, modern menu. The menu is widely acknowledged to be authentic. Fish and seafood for dishes like paella are delivered daily from
Billingsgate, while meats and delicatessen delicacies such as cerdo iberico come
direct from Spain. Sold by weight, the T bone steak deserves a medal. El Faro also provide a delicious roast
suckling pig which is flown in weekly from Segovia; slow roasted for 24hrs it
melts in the mouth. A real treat.
1802
No 1 Warehouse, Hertsmere Road, West India Quay, E14 4AL
T: 0870 444 3886
W: www.museumindocklands.org.uk
West India Quay DLR and Canary Wharf Jubilee
This stylish restaurant in The Museum in Docklands serves modern European and British dishes in a beautfil quayside setting. The menu includes everyday favourites with a full a la carte menu during the
week and a wonderful brunch menu at weekends. Simple food is treated well, from a beautifully dressed Caesar salad & crispy smoked haddock fishcakes to the signature 8oz beef burger & golden battered cod with chunky chips & luscious tartare sauce.
Jenny's at The International Hotel
163 Marsh Wall, Isle of Dogs, London, E14 9SJ
T: 020 7712 0102
W: www.britanniahotels.com
This large and established hotel offers a choice of eating venues. Snacks at Friday's, Italian food at the Overstuffed Pizza and for a more substantial meal, Jenny's Carvery offering delicious British and European cuisine.
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