Very nice vibe, friendly service. Very good fish and excellent chips. Thai food was a good surprise. Especially liked the Asahi on tap! Very close to Doubletree Docklands. Recommend! read more

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Located within 1 minute walk from the DoubleTree Docklands. Nice menu, good drink selections, and pleasant atmosphere. Servers were friendly and the food was good. We had traditional fish and chips, wings, and Pad Thai noodles. All were good. There are a lot of dining options across the river in Canary Wharf, but this was a refreshing local find. I highly recommend. read more

This is a gem of a pub close to the Hilton DoubleTree Docklands in London. I was truly impressed with the menu and the items we ordered. The kids devoured the fish and chips, my wife loved the piri-piri chicken, and I had the asparagus and Prosciutto appetizer and the lamb shank entree. All amazing, all served by really friendly wait staff, and all in a cozy neighborhood pub. Much better (and less expensive) than the food and bar at the Hilton DoubleTree Docklands :) read more

Delicious food, great service. It's a quaint little neighborhood pub, doesn't seem touristy. My Sunday roast was pork and duck confit, an interesting combo. FYI-you can bring your dog. read more

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A local pub where the eats are more often than not, quite satisfying. Sunday roast comes deliciously served with all the trimmings (delicious roast veg and cabbage with duck fat potatoes) and casual fare is enough to make me a happy camper. Decent Thai offerings like pad thai and some curries alongside a menu serving babyback ribs with coleslaw! The beers on tap aren't much but there is one or two good ones to have with your meal. Live music on the weekends, usually filled with people minus the chaos at other pubs. I saw they offer a selection of coffees which is unexpected but appreciated. Always a solid choice when I'm in the area. read more

Not a thai dish on the menu when I was there, but what they had was top notch pub fare. On my first visit, I had the Scotch egg to start, and surprisingly it was served soft boiled on the inside. I would think that is tough to pull off and the silky texture was welcome. Combine that with a fresh arugula (rocket) salad and seasoned toasted bread and it was practically a meal on its own for 6 GBP. But the apple sausages for a main were worthy of the opening act. Next trip I had a tasty soup of the day (pureed vegetable, and I believe one of them was fennel) and then a rib eye steak that was perfectly medium rare. That plus cask ale and a friendly staff. Can't beat it. read more

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Authentic pub about a block away from the Hilton Docklands Hotel with delicious food in their restaurant. This cozy pub is a perfect spot for some grub especially when staying at the nearby Hilton. We walked the few steps down the street to find a delicious meal within an authentic pub. I think curry may be the unofficial food of the Brittish! The menu offered a diverse selection but I picked the Curry and it was perfect. Spicy but not too much (I like some heat but can't do the super spicy versions). I was with friends who ordered the fish and chips (oh maybe that is the real Brittish food). The pub is in the front and the restaurant just a few steps to the back of the bar giving separation and a more quiet experience than the bar area. This was a perfect set up as you could still feel a part of the cozy pub environment and enjoy your meal at a real table. We went out in town the next night looking for a restaurant/pub which felt similar and realized we should have just gone to this cozy spot with great food. I'll be back! I'd give it five stars but the service was a little slow to order more drinks and basics after our order arrived...then again this is the UK, service isn't the same as in the states. Cheers! read more

Wednesday night review: So...I've been here a few times. In a group, just as a duo and now solo. Time sure passes slowly here when solo - basically because its been 30+ minutes and I haven't even had my order taken yet. I just watched two tables in a row in front of me order, wait, then have the wrong dishes brought out. Why do I come back? Simple - proximity to the hotel I stay in. The food is average. The service is completely atrocious. The setting is an English Pub serving a Thai menu. Good combo. Great idea. Poorly delivered. So, the service has been terrible every time, but finally I've decided to write about it. I sat myself in the bar area by myself and the server took 10+ minutes to provide me with a menu (which is blistering fast compared to how long it was for them to actually take my order). The time check from being given a menu to being asked for my order: a whopping 57 minutes. I know I could go get them or wave my arms or whatever / but there's only 5 tables in this section and they've been out to the table beside me 4 times - never once even looking over, let alone taking my order. When I sat down, there were only two tables seated - mine and one more. They finished their meal before I had my order taken. Oh...and the dude tending bar never once inquired either. He's as bad. Restaurant Assessment =================== Prices are reasonable (unsure comparative to the rest of London mind you) Serving portions are moderate. Bar options are mediocre. Service is up with the worst I've ever received - and that includes some pretty awful experiences. The menu offers your choice of meats (beef, chicken, pork, prawns, mixed)... if you ever get to order that is. Would I recommend it - not on your life. The only way is suggest it would be if you had time to kill but couldn't make it any further due to a blinding snowstorm. read more

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Decent food. The sticky toffee pudding was kind of dense and the pork crackling was so hard it got stuck in our teeth. read more

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Nice variety of eats. Great food. Great service. A big step above any grub you can get at the Doubletree hotel a short walk away. Well worth a visit. read more

Great local pub just a few steps away from the Doubletree Docklands. The atmosphere is warm and inviting. The staff were very friendly and attentive. We were looking for basic pub fare and were pleasantly surprised by the menu. Everything was prepared as ordered and the service was excellent. Overall, I highly recommend as a break from the normal grind. A very pleasant evening. read more

In truth, this is a Thai restaurant masquerading as a British pub. The owners are Thai, 95% of the menu is Thai, but the decor and full bar is fully Old-English style. While this is usually a recipe for disaster in most cases, I found the food surprisingly delicious. The curries had just the right around of heat with plenty of flavor. We had arrived at 5:30 after a long day of community work at the local farm (a wonderful place in itself!). Quite frankly, we were completely starved and were recommended this place by the locals. Unfortunately, kitchen doesn't open until 6 (which is reasonable on any other night) but several people left because of this policy. So don't come here hungry!! Or if you do, fill up with a snakebite. Delicious "beertail" with cider and blackcurrant. Service was a little sparse but fortunately the food came out rather quickly. We scarfed everything down and in particular, I enjoyed the green curry and the special lamb dish. Of their pub food, we only tried one and it was quite succesful as well. They make a mean fish & chips! It was the first one in London that I've enjoyed -- flaky tender fish surrounded by a crispy beer batter coating. Yumm. I definitely recommend Blacksmith's Arms if you happen to be in the area. It's a bit out of the way and annoying to reach, but have dinner there and watch Harry Potter at the nearby Odeon afterwards and you'll have a fantastic night out! read more

My other half and I come here fairly regularly as we live close by. The Thai food here is always delicious (we both love the "Weeping Tiger", which is a beef fillet dish in a sweet soy sauce-like sauce). We went back with some friends recently for the full English and had a great time - quiet ad relaxed atmosphere, over a pleasantly filling brekkie in good company. We were a little early (10 mins before opening time) and the staff kindly let us in to wait in the warmth of the pub. We have never had any complaint with the quality of food or service. read more

This 'Pub' (dare I say) is right around the corner from my hotel the Hilton London Docklands. Being in the Docklands for me means being a little isolated (the good stuff is quite the jaunt on foot) so it was super nice to find this Old English Pub that is actually an excellent Thai restaurant. Well... they don't have my favorite Thai dish - Garlic Chicken but they have nearly everything else. Basically in the front area that you first walk into, its the pub portion and then apparently you can go and sit down to dinner in the back portion of the establishment. For me personally, I plop down at one of the small tables at the side of the bar and the waitresses take your order there. Its not too long of a wait and the food was really good. I would totally recommend it as an alternative to room service at the Hilton (its good just gets old). read more

I'm quite lucky to live so close to this little gem. It's a great wee pub with an even better atmosphere. They have just introduced a new menu for bar food and for the restaurant which is really exceptional. We've sampled several dishes including sausage and mash and the burger - both were excellent. We've also had Sunday lunch here a couple of times and can highly recommend the chicken, beef and cod. I wanted to try the pumpkin tortellini the last time we were in so they offered to do it as a starter so I could still have the roast. It was so delicious! 2 starters, 2 roasts and a couple of drinks each (beer and wine) at under £40 won't break the bank either! Can't wait to try some of the other dishes they have on offer. read more

The Blacksmith's Arms - Roast chicken. Hearty portion and delicious. What more could you ask for? - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

Great little thai place in an great area of London. Stroll across the Thames over looking canary wharf, have a dip in the Hilton pool next door then pop into Blacksmith Arms for an amazing meal. The food is pricey compared to the mean streets of Bangkok, but this is London. Compared to other places it is average. The food is very, very good and you pay for what you get. Recommend this place over and over. IF you are in the area, go visit! read more

This was a pleasant little place that I went with my wife while in London. Not too touristy and had a pretty authentic English menu (by my standards at least). The service was good and I enjoyed both the food and the beer. read more

It's a lovely pub, tastefully decorated. The atmosphere is quiet and warm. The servicemen are nice and discreetly present when needed. I had a delicious meat pie and a succulent Guinness. The perfect dinner out that isn't too complicated but fills your needs after a long day. read more

A pleasant-enough Thai restaurant/pub where we had been twice before our most recent fateful visit. BE WARNED if you are a vegetarian, even if you ordered dishes specifically classified as vegetarian on the menu. My partner recently had the Vegetarian Hot and Sour soup and was appalled to discover several pieces of very non-vegetarian chicken in the soup. We obviously brought this to the waitresses' attention and even though the dish was promptly removed, there was no apology and a rather icy service thereafter. I doubt we'll be back read more

Absolutely fantastic traditional English pub just yards from the Doubletree by Hilton! Incredible food, service, atmosphere and a wonderfully friendly staff! Thanks Stevie, Ricky, Tom and Sar! See you next time read more

As the other reviewers said, the place looks like a cosy Traditional English pub bbut their prices for Thai food is a bit of a joke, A portion of Pad Thai (which is rather average) is £9.50 !!! Yes, £9.50 for a plate of noodles. Ridiculous price especially when other Thai restaurants in Central London charge around £7.50 for the same dish. Avoid. read more

My favorite pub! Melanie and Stevie are excellent and never fail to make my visit a pleasure. The Blacksmiths Arms is the quintessential neighborhood pub with great food, great atmosphere and of course great staff. I travel a lot and have been to restaurants around the globe and The Blacksmiths Arms rates at the top for making me feel at home. read more

I'm reviewing the restaurant part. The restaurant is in the rear, and has an outdoor patio, which was pleasant on the warm evening i dined there. The service was good, and the food was ok - not bad, but not so good that I would travel here for the food. I had an appetizer which was minced chicken and shrimp, put into a rice wrapper and deep fried. I don't recommend that - the presentation was nice, but the taste not that exciting. For the entrée I the pra khing (or something like that - meat with pineapple and vegetables), which was ok. I wouldn't travel here just for the food, but if you are in the neighborhood looking for a place to eat, it is fine. read more

Enjoyed my Seafarers Ale with pork and apple sausage and mash. Served with nicely cooked green beans that still had a crunch. Atmosphere seemed friendly and local. Not crowded on a Tuesday night. Service was good. Just around the corner from the doubletree hotel. read more

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Last weekend I had the best lunch here. I was meeting some friends and we had a great time while enjoying the view of the Thames. The menu is not that big but from what we've eaten, I can say the quality of the food is more than satisfying. Recommended. read more

We spent a few days in London, and ate at various places for lunch, but we always had dinner at The Blacksmiths Arms. It was the best! We LOVE the atmosphere, and the food is fantastic. My fiance was drooling over the Guinness and fish & chips. He ate it every night. I tried various things, and they were all wonderful. The staff is very friendly. I wish we had a place like this were we live. read more

We have been there many times since my girlfriend is Japanese and this is probably the only place in the area that offers any Asian food. A big downside for me is the limited availability of beer: London Pride is the only real ale, the only beer on tap even, so it is even that or a coke. There are some wines available as well. The staff is friendly (all Thai women) but a little impatient when taking orders. We like the food a lot, although my choices are limited to "mild" dishes; "hot" or "spicy" is too serious business for me and even my girlfriend struggles sometimes when she eats one of the spicy salads although she is used to hot food. The bar section has got very cosy chairs and the staff is happy to rearrange the tables for large groups in the restaurant section. There are tall tables outside without chairs read more

We live on Rotherhithe Street and used to go there regularly, and I nearly always went for lunch on a Sunday. The food has gone downhill rapidly in the past year. I was served a meal that had been nuked in the microwave and split - it was inedible and I left it untouched - but had to pay for it. Today we went back fro the first time since the food is not good and is expensive. I order Thai green curry, which turned up and was bright yellow, with about a pound of frozen peas in it, no peppers, no chilli, no green beans and absolutely no taste. I won't be going again. My partner had duck which was ok. The Perroni is good and the real ale is good. Shame about the food. read more

I stayed at the DoubleTree by Hilton and was starving. This was the only place nearby serving food so I went. I was expecting to be bad since I'm a very picky eater, but I was hungry and tired so I decided I was going to settle for whatever dry pub food they had. I ordered chicken wings in sweet soy sauce and a conrfed chicken with sauteed potatoes in grey mustard sauce. I was impressed. The chef actually had plating skills, putting baby watercress on top of both my dishes. The dish was structured, not just thrown randomly on the plate.The chicken wings in soy sauce were juicy, sweet and a little spicy from actual jalapenos. I could actually identify vegetables in the sauce, I did not expect that. The cornfed chicken was huge. It was a chicken breast wrapped in bacon and it was so tender, had a pink blush and was moist. The sauteed potatoes were to die for. The mustard sauce was a bit too "dijon"-ish for me, very strong, but thankfully in combination with the other ingredients it wasn't overpowering. So yes, I'm staying at the hotel all week and will definitely have my dinner there. "Mes compliments" to the chef. read more