The Gun in Tower Hamlets

Amazing food, Amazing service well worth a visit if your in London..

nice pub but a mulled wine for £14 is ridiculous

It's a really lovely pub in a lovely setting. The food is very good and so is the attention of their staff. We found some dishes a bit too pricey (dover sole), that's the only negative thing I would say, but the quality was very good. We'll definitely be back

I would never have known this place even existed until I saw the DJ food review on youtube. What a lovely place, food, service and atmosphere 5 out of 5. Nice view too. If driving, park at Waitrose in Canary Wharf and its a 10 minute walk from there. Staff were excellent by the way.

It's a hidden gem. Exception service, freshly made food and incredible views.

We visited The Gun on a Sunday for drinks while working along the riverside. From the outside, we didn’t expect it to be so fancy inside—it was a pleasant surprise! The waiters were well-dressed and very polite. The roast food looked amazing, with massive Yorkshire puddings, although the prices seemed a bit on the higher side from what we saw on the menu. We're hoping to come back and try the food soon—will update the review when we do. We sat outside on the new terrace, which was great. There’s plenty of space, and it felt warm and cosy even in winter. However, the drinks selection outside was a bit disappointing, so it’s probably better to head inside for more options. As a Fuller’s pub, they had the expected drinks selection. We had an Asahi, Neck Oil, and a very nice ale—three drinks came to just under £20. Overall, I’d definitely recommend this pub for a relaxing Sunday drink. It’s very comfortable, the view from the terrace is lovely, and the atmosphere makes it worth a visit.

So much going on for Corporate Christmas Parties 🥳

The ultimate gastro pub in London serves up the ultimate Xmas dinner. It's really fine dining but more accessible.

Why have you started playing music really loudly until 1am. I am a local resident and it’s totally ruining my sleep. Not sure why a cute little pub needs to blast out music like a nightclub. Update: music is now being played in the garden all night. Cannot sleep. Very depressed. Please be considerate to your neighbours. Utterly ridiculous to be playing loud music outside (in a tent) all night long all week. No consideration to local residents.

The roast was very tasty but the portions were quite small for the price and the beef and pork were both overcooked. We received half a carrot per roast, which when you're paying almost £30 feels a bit cheeky. Our group was not full after the meal but the venue was really cute and the quality was good.

Tuvimos un encantador almuerzo familiar en 27 / 11 / 24. Este es un pub muy atmosférico con una historia fascinante con vistas al Támesis. Gran felicitación a todo el personal, pero especialmente a Ivo que se aseguró de que tuvimos un gran tiempo!

I’ll leave it up to you as to whether you think the lamb roast pictured is worth £29. In my opinion it’s not. Far from it. The cauliflower cheese was just mush with no actual cauliflower florets in it whatsoever. The rest of our party has similarly poor beef roasts which were also not worth the money at £26 a pop. We did complain at the time but were not offered any resolution other than an apology that the food was so poor. Don’t waste your money on the roast here -Go to blacklock instead.

I booked a reservation for me & my finance on the afternoon 8th of December, the manager gave me the worst attitude ever in my life upon arrival. It definitely made me feel very disappointed. I feel that the customer has to beg on the manager to get nice service. The other staff were very friendly. We were disappointed also as we tried to reserve starters 4 hours earlier on the call but were told that our reservation hadn’t been noted. The atmosphere was also very nice and we had no complaints regarding our meals, we just unfortunately felt very to be down in the dumps within 10 minutes.

Brilliant private dining event at the Gun! Jan was absolutely amazing looking after us. Can’t wait to come back!

Nice place by the dock! Good food too!

I took my family to this place for drinks and dinner, hoping for a pleasant evening. We wanted to sit in the conservatory dining area, but we were told that we had to order food immediately, despite the place being completely empty. We were then told we could have drinks inside and move to the conservatory for dinner later. I agreed and asked one of the waiters to reserve us a table since it was starting to get busy. He assured me there would be a table ready for us. Fast forward half an hour, and we're told a larger group made a reservation, and there were no tables left? What does that even mean? Am I not a customer too? I specifically asked to have a table reserved. After waiting for an hour and speaking with the staff multiple times, we were still left without a table. This is absolutely unacceptable. It’s a shame because the location is beautiful, but the staff's incompetence ruined what could have been a great experience. I won’t be coming back, and I strongly advise others to think twice before visiting.

The pub is great to get away from the soulless part of canary wharf. The beers are exceptional, and staff are friendly who make you feel relaxed at the bar. It’s got an amazing setting outside looking over the Thames over to the O2 Arena. I’ve been here a few times, and the food can be inconsistent regarding the quality, and is. Very pricey that doesn’t match the quality of food. Very hard to park at the pub also.

Sunday roast with friends that was as good as I'd always been led to believe. Absolutely superb and 200% recommended. Service impeccable- a special mention to Ivo and the pub manager who managed to squeeze us in without a booking which was greatly appreciated. Ticks every box without hesitation.

Excellent and popular spot. It's not cheap! But great for a drink and fish and chips. Great views of the O2 and Canary wharf

I visited The Gun for a late Sunday lunch on the 10th Nov, and I couldn’t recommend it more highly. From the moment I arrived, I was met with a friendly and warm welcome, followed by excellent service and truly outstanding food. I’m not usually a big fan of Sunday lunches, but this one was absolutely fantastic and far exceeded my expectations. A huge well done to the head chef! I’ll definitely be returning soon.

Nice venue with great history and super service. Food let it down. Lamb rump main served with fridge cold carrot purée which was very odd. Lamb was chewy don’t seem to have been rested was very disappointing for the price.

Don’t get me wrong the food tasted great, but I went with the veg roast and everyone I was with had the sharing meat roast dinners. As a veggie I was hoping for loads of veg but my plate of food was tiny compared to meat plates. I literally got one carrot (which was delicious), but definitely needed more veg. And before you say, why didn’t you eat some of them veg from the people that was sharing? They had meat and veg on the same plate so I couldn’t even steal some of theirs which was disappointing.

Lovely cosy riverside pub. A favourite of mine in the area.

Lovely Sunday roast. Will certainly go back again

This is a great traditional gastro pub just outside the boundary of Canary Wharf. Good selection of beers on tap. Nice traditional pub environment and a dining area at the back that looks out over the O2. I had the burger and chips which was amazing. Never tasted better chips in my life. Service was good and it's definitely a place Id like to go back to. It also a nice contrast to all the skyscrapers in Canary wharf and ia lovely walk if you're staying in Canary Wharf l, especially at night when everything is lit up. Only criticism is the price...it's a bit steep.

A un paso del concurrido distrito bancario de Londres, este es un lugar agradable. Tiene todo lo que se puede esperar en un pub británico, incluyendo una chimenea caliente. Un poco más caro que un pub regular, pero corresponde a la deliciosa comida.

Decided to splash out on a fancy dinner and the food was lovely. Skin properly crisped up on the sea bass, husband said the chicken was perfect, and the fried shredded courgette was delicious. If you reserve a table for dinner you get to sit on the closed deck overlooking the Thames.

I haven't tried the food here so can't comment. I've come here a number of times with family and colleagues. It's very expensive and for what you are paying the service is poor. A 'hello' or 'hi' from the bar staff would be nice, especially because I've remortgaged my house for a round of drinks. The atmosphere is a bit..,....... tumbleweeds. Suppose saving grace is the outdoor area overlooking the Thames. But then you can get better food, drinks and ambience at pubs further up the river that are far cheaper.

Fantastic spot! The food was delicious—lamb, ravioli, and my all-time favorite beef tartare blew my mind. Absolutely top-notch. Now, I hate to nitpick, but that sticky toffee pudding came with what must’ve been the tiniest scoop of ice cream known to humankind. But don’t worry, a glass of port came to the rescue. Oh, and the crispy lager was on point, too!

Popped in for a quick drink plenty of choice friendly staff and nice atmosphere

It was absolutely fantastic from start to finish. We visited lunchtime yesterday just for a quick drink. However, when we got there, we were tempted by the lunchtime offer of 2 or 3 courses for £20 or £25. I had the pea ravioli to start and fish and chips for mains. Everything was perfect, very tasty and fresh, and a good-sized portion despite being an offer. Service was faultless, just right not overdone or in your face. Everything at the right time. Lovely cosy pub and surroundings next to the river overlooking the 02 arena. Great outside area for the sunny days, too, with bar and music with the perfect Thames view. This is gem of a place and we'll worth a visit.

Proper pub, good food, right on the river with views across to the O2. Great in the summer, outside seating.

Had a lunch recently with colleagues and the food, staff and views over the Thames were excellent. We had a fixed lunch menu which was reasonably priced for Canary Wharf area so worth a visit if you are in the area. There are a few nooks and crannies to sit inside if you want some quite, but the best views are in the conservatory area overlooking the Thames and O2 area.

Great cosy place for dinner in the docklands area. Highly recommend. Great service.

I came here for a roast dinner I had heard was not one to miss. And wow, they did not disappoint!!! The food was delectable! The service was extremely cordial. If I could give one criticism, it'd be for them to place WARNING HOT WATER signs on the taps in the toilets. The water was quite literally boiling hot within seconds of running the tap. And I needed to soak in cold water to soothe my wrists for a few minutes. If you're lucky enough to get out on the waterside, it's very peaceful to enjoy a drink.

Went for Sunday dinner. The food was nice, but not a lot of it, and in our opinion, it was way overpriced for what you get.

Went for afternoon drinks with a mate. Staff were pleasant and the location is tucked away along the bank of the Thames

Came to sit in the garden but it was closed that day for repairs, and there was no space in the small garden at the back. Other then that it was a great visit, beer was good and the views out over the river was great.

Went for my Birthday meal for sunday Roast Fatty stringy beef Roast potatoes rock hard under cooked stuffing was Iceland frozen processed stuffing pigs In blankets well I couldent even work out what they was cheap ingredients for the prices they charge a total RIP off would never go back

fabulous food and service. beautiful dinner with fab wine

Great location on the Thames with excellent food and super service.

Fabulous setting. Delicious food. Great service.

Great location overlooking the Thames for a Sunday roast. If you can get a table on the terrace side I'd defo recommend especially on a sunny day.

Friday lunch menu, absolutely we worth £20.00 , Fish and chips best I've had in ages! highly recommended

Hidden gem with great views across the Thames to the O2. Nice fish and chips but pricey.

One of the best Sunday roasts I’ve had so far Meat was super tender & the potato’s were just exquisite Kudos to the chefs

Really excellent Sunday lunch. Great location and super roast pork and beef. The service is friendly and attentive and the value is really good. Super beers as well.

Lovely place next to Thames with O2 view. Liked the butter poached chicken.

I love the fireplace area indoors for the winter as well as the seating near the water for the summer. The food is decent and the staff polite.

Proper British pub on the Thames, within nice views and good atmosphere. My 5th time here. I’m always getting my London visiting friends to impress

A good place in a atmospheric place

My friend and I went for the three-course set lunch in late August 2024. This is, in all respects, a brilliant gastro pub. Lord Nelson was a frequent visitor here with Lady Hamilton. The décor is a perfect reflection of this pub’s history. Our lunch was truly superb. At £25 for three courses, it was outstanding value for money. We sat on the terrace immediately adjacent to the river Thames, overlooking the millennium dome. The tables were laid out with white table cloths and silver service. The waiter service was impeccable and food beautifully presented and just lovely. We washed everything down with a gavi di gavi. Perfect with the haddock and chips as the main course. Highly recommended. Would I go again? I am counting the days!

I came to the Gun a few years ago and I forgot to give a review so I'm here to rewrite a tremendous wrong. I've always run past this place so one day I thought I should actually come here. The Gun is a historical pub located in the Canary wharf/isle of dogs area and the pub is really warm and welcoming. The staff are amazing, so friendly and chatty. I ordered a Sunday roast and it was divine, I absolutely loved it. If you're in the area, you have to come to the Gun and I promise I'll be back there soon 😊

Unfortunately, I was a bit disappointed as I informed them it was my partner's birthday, so I hoped to get a nice table by the riverside (this was the main reason I booked this pub). We did not get a table by the water but could luckily change after asking twice (had to do it ourselves though - moving cutlery, napkins, drinks, etc.). Also, our starter was not great, which was mainly down to the burrata. It was freezing cold and hard inside (?) -- Really something you don't expect of a burrata. However, the mains were great - roast dinners. The dessert was good, too. All in all, it was a 3 star experience, really, but because roasts were so good, up to 4 stars.

A fantastic dining experience. The service was super attentive and they gave excellent recommendations. The cote de boeuf for two was excellent. The fancy smoked negroni was well presented although I didn’t care for the actual smoke flavour. The triple cooked chips were perfect, and made excellent dipping vehicles for the bone marrow. Unreservedly recommend.

Excellent everything, an incredible discovery

Atmospheric, stylish place with a beautiful view of the river. Nice service. Dogfriendly.

What a fabulous place! Enjoyed a lazy Sunday afternoon in the garden terrace. Fantastic wine and great service. Such a wonderful spot looking out on the O2. Had some homemade chips which were great. Highly recommend. The terrace for dining looked superb and will try next time

Best sunday roast I've had. Also Lamb roast option is available. Nice dining area and nice gin garden

What an uplift! The Gun has outdone itself and "shot" it out of the park with its renovation. Easily the best riverside pub in the Isle of dogs. Can't beat it on a summer day! Great vibe!

Chef clearly cares about the food he/she serves. We had the set menu and I must say it didn't feel like a set menu. There was plenty of food beautifully served and very tasty. Great settings. Lovely attentive and engaging waiter. Will be back.

Quality dining, pricey but good service. Wines and wine list were great, sunday roast was tasty. It's a lovely setting, but was nearly £250 for 3 people.

We came for lunch and had the set menu on the terrace overlooking the water. Food was excellent, service was great and very reasonably priced.

Great place brilliant views brilliant service and epic food! Had the lunchtime deal for £20 for two courses. Great value and really epic tasty food

Great pub. Wish we ordered food there as well as it looked fantastic

Great location, great history, great beer garden with fabulous views great restaurant location overlooking the water unfortunately the food average at best . Fantastic place for a drink but eat somewhere else. NB Further to this post The Gun Management team responded and asked for specifics by email and we entered a very friendly dialogue regarding the visit. The team were anxious to get things right and although we had a difference of opinion I would compliment them on their response and their desire to get things right (you cant be perfect every time.) Congrats. With this team in place The Gun is in good hands and should only get better.

I recently visited The Gun in Canary Wharf for a Sunday roast and overall, it was a mixed experience. I opted for the beef roast, which was exceptionally good. The meat was cooked to perfection, tender and full of flavour, making it the highlight of the meal. However, the Yorkshire pudding was a bit of a letdown. It seemed a little old and wasn't as fresh as I would have liked, leaving it somewhat floppy instead of the crispy texture I prefer. The roast potatoes, too, were disappointing; they were soggy and lacked the crispiness one expects from a good Sunday roast. Despite these issues, the meal was quite flavourful, and given the reasonable pricing, I can't fault the food too much. The service at The Gun was impeccable, as it always is. The staff were attentive and friendly, contributing to a pleasant dining experience. After our meal, we visited the Tiki Max bar outside by the river. Unfortunately, this part of the visit left much to be desired. For the price they charge for drinks, I expected the venue to be better maintained. There were cobwebs all around the fence, and the general upkeep of the area seemed neglected. A little bit of TLC is definitely needed, especially given the premium pricing. It takes minimal effort to clean cobwebs, and the overall appearance of the outside area detracts from what could be a much more enjoyable experience. In summary, while the food and service inside The Gun were quite good, the outdoor area at the Tiki Max bar could use significant improvement. With a bit more attention to detail in maintaining the venue, The Gun could offer an all-around excellent experience.

Such a nice pub at Riverside, I love the vibe and next to the river Thames with good views, I just loved the vibe with my friend.

Good selection of drinks. Wish they had some decent vegan food options though. Friendly staff and the most magnificent view of the river Thames and the O2 Arena. The beer garden is quite spacious with wooden tables and chairs, and it also offers a couple of ping-pong tables. I loved this place.

Spectacular river views from the Terrace, helpful staff and great food!

Haddock and chips was amazing. Staff were really welcoming and friendly. Sat in garden with river view. Perfect for a summer evening

It was a pleasure to enjoy the food while enjoying the view in such a delicious restaurant, it was really great

Everything perfect even too I'm used to another type of service from a pub

Absolutely wonderful pub. Lovely staff and tasty food and drink. Wonderful views of the Thames from the garden.

Uncooked chicken and inedible potato, expensive, lackluster service

Been visiting The Gun over a number of years it has never disappointed Food Service Atmosphere 5 star It is a little more expensive but As for cost The only expensive meal is one you do not enjoy. With that in mind very very reasonable Well done The Gun keep it up Michael of dartford PS parking close is imposable. Suggest a cab

Great Pub on the Thames, great beer, relatively reasonable prices, overall the gun is an amazing pub for locals and tourists alike!

Popped in here to watch the Euros football. Was ok. Friendly service, but didn't eat there.

Love the Gun. The service is excellent, rare for a London pub, Very professional staff. The food is top notch and the view is also novel.

Discovered this cute little beer garden and restaurant on a hot day when I was looking desperately for something to drink, And met the nicest bartender who went along with my weird fetish for this blue parrot glass and made my cocktail in it, she even made it extra strong bc we waited for a bit, unfortunately didn’t get her name but she was one of the only girls there - shout out sis 🤩 Overall great pub and cool environment and vibes, next time we’re around we’ll definitely try the food as well

Lovely restaurant with scenic views of the Thames. Fish and chips were yummy

This is our locql pub/restaurant Good quality food and service

The food is absolutely amazing. Portions are on the smaller size but for quality and taste of the food, it’s 100% worth it. The staff are all friendly and the atmosphere is brilliant. Will 100% be coming back.

Nice quaint pub with great views. Good drinks and decent food. Nothing to complain. Great to have small gatherings.

Best Sunday roast I've had in ages

Made a point of calling in for a refreshing G & T whilst I was walking this corner of Docklands. On a hot , sunny mid day I took my drink out into the garden & enjoyed a magnificent view across the river. The Gun is a historic building of great character & a must to visit if you are in the area. There is a board on the outside wall giving a short history of the building.

Great old pub with excellent fish&chips. Nice patio with views of thames and O2.

Tempted by rave reviews, we tried this place twice. Fancy menu, lovely surroundings and great service, but bland food. All four of us had different things and were underwhelmed, especially given the high prices. The garden's cute for drinks in the summer, but swerve the food.

Was here for a 40th birthday party. Happy birthday old man Peter Bell. Great service by Rebecca all night. Everyone had a great night. With great views from the terrace over the Thames.

I remember the Gun from the 60's/70's when I was little because there was an outdoor area where I could drink my coke and eat crisps. Fast forward 50 odd years it pretty much the same, but more gastro pub. Great food, excellent service and with a bit of London History thrown in. Well worth a visit.

Great pub, very good food, well cooked steaks. There is a lot of history on this building, there is a nice function room upstairs which we rented for a private dinner, which offers a very nice view of the O2 peninsula.

Fantastic roast dinner which was excellent value for the quality of food - it’s rare to get a roast for under £30 anywhere, especially given the setting. Starter (beef cheek) seemed a little stingey for the price but other than that it was a great experience.

We found the restaurant by chance and booked it for dinner the next day. The restaurant is very nice, white tablecloths, very well maintained. A reasonable wine list and also menu. The food was excellent, the service was friendly and competent. I highly recommend it.

We made a relatively spontaneous reservation. It was my mother's 60th birthday. Unfortunately, we were greeted rather coldly when we came in. We were looked at skeptically as to whether we actually had a reservation. We then got a nice table on the terrace (unfortunately that was the only good thing). The service first took the order for the drinks. We ordered, among other things, an Old Fashioned, a Manhattan and a non-alcoholic drink. After a while the food order was taken. We then waited 35 minutes for the Old Fashioned and the non-alcoholic cocktail to arrive. Next came the food - my husband had been waiting for his Manhattan for about 45 minutes. The food was okay - but nothing special for the price. At some point the Manhattan arrived, which was presented by the waitress with the words "Try it, if you don't like it, we'll take it off the bill." The cocktail looked like watered down Coke (see picture). The Manhattan was not edible. Unfortunately, from then on we were largely ignored. In a restaurant with such prices, a problem like the cocktail shouldn't happen. At some point my husband told the waitress again that the Manhattan was not drinkable - she simply replied that she said yes, that she would take it off the bill. He wasn't even asked if he wanted to drink anything else. The evening was over for us. As we were about to leave, another service representative came with a mini Manhattan as a small apology. She was the only one who seemed to feel sorry for us. Unfortunately, I can't recommend the restaurant at all and I'm still annoyed that I spent so much money on nothing.

Very very good Sunday roast, lovely river views and overall great service. Max is a great waiter 😊

Amazing food and amazing friendly staff.

Best Sunday roast in the Docklands. I had the vegetarian option and my husband had the beef. Great river views too.

Second time we had Sunday roast here and again we left really happy. Beautiful views and the food is just amazing. Very friendly staff too, we're already looking forward to coming back. Top marks.

Such a gorgeous pub just off Canary Wharf. Ivo was honestly one of the best hosts I’ve ever seen - so attentive and overall excellent. Absolutely recommend.

The place is nice and the outdoor space is cozy and comfortable with great views. Fast service and friendly staff but £22 for a small, average 6/10 burger is a complete scam. Might as well bring McDonalds next time and pay a third for a similar burger.