This place is just like most pubs around London. The beer is good and the food is tasty / delicious. The one thing that sets it apart, however, is the fact that it is owned by Sir Ian McKellen. As such you can see the staff he used as Gandalf mounted behind the main bar. So not only do you get good beer and food, but you get to see a movie prop that I think is pretty cool. The staff here is also very kind and super cool to talk to. One final thing I liked about this pub is the location. It's far enough removed from the hustle and bustle of the tourist areas to feel somewhat more cozy. Finally, the River views are pretty nice as well! read more

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Got there as it opened out of fear of being too crowded. It was a good choice. The staff was very friendly. As were the other customers. Had my favorite cider on hand. Very cozy in the back my the outside seating. I had a light lunch of a toasted mozzarella, tomato, pesto and with chunky chips. Best chips I've ever had. So glad I made the decision to come here. read more

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TLDR: We came for the Gandalf staff but stayed for the amazing food and even better bar staff. We trekked from central London for Ian McKellen's pub thinking we were in for a cute experience and boy was this better than we could have ever imagined. The pub is small but there is plenty of seating. We chose two seats at the bar for lunch and started with two Aspall ciders that were wonderful. The bartenders were kind and quick. We ordered food and this was the best food we had in London. The two meat and ale pie had a perfect crust with amazing spices and the sea bass was so fresh and nice. When at the bar we got to joking with one of the bartenders that was lively and hilarious, turns out we were lucky enough to be joking with the head chef. She jokingly yelled at regulars and regaled us with stories of patrons and the owner himself. read more

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Great bar for food and drinks. Fun place overlooking the River Thames. Service is speedy and efficient. Great spot for burgers or fish and chips and a beer or glass of wine. read more

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aka "Gandalf's Pub" ! In one sense, it's Yet Another Pub. Which isn't a bad thing, the beer is good, the food is good, and the staff is friendly. Ok, it's a bit small, but then again, it's right in the Thames, and the view from the wee balcony is amazing. And then again, it's owned by Ian McKellan, so there is some Gandalf stuff scattered around (the staff!), which is kinda cool. All in all, a nice place... read more

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I had a wonderful experience here the other day. It is a very cosy pub with a wide range of food items on the menu and a nice selection of wines. After having been to a number of 'chain' pubs like Greene King, Wetherspoons, etc it's clear that independently owned pubs are superior in terms of quality and atmosphere. I had a glass of wine and a side order of chips, which were delicious and cheap at only £3.25. They have a bunch of tapas-stype appetizers available on the menu. The woman working the bar was so nice and kind and really made me feel at home. The street the pub is on is so quaint and quiet, making for a really nice walk along the Thames. The outdoor space at the pub is lovely as well, although I wish there were more outdoor seating available. Would definitely return and I see why this is such a beloved establishment! read more

As a massive fan of Sir Ian this had always been somewhere I wanted to visit. I cannot explain just how welcome I was made to feel on my arrival and during my visit. The lady behind the bar was the epitome of what you want from any host. She told me she'd been there 20 years and the genuine love she had for her work was easy to see from the moment she opened the door. The environment was what you want from a true pub, it had class, culture and Gandalf! I ordered a tea and then had lunch and the food was better quality than I'd had in many restaurants, the service was quick and the quality top tier. I honestly wish I lived closer to make visiting a regular routine. read more

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Adorable staff, great vibe..perfect for a pint...the staff and the clientele were wonderful. As per the food, don't do it. Either someone in the kitchen is pissed off, or they need a new chef. I had the special that was seafood risotto with chili oil. The amount of salt in the food made the entree inedible. It was a gelatinous glob, that contained an adequate amount of seafood, but dear Lord, the salt! My husband had the chicken sandwich with chips. The chips were sooo oversalted. He was hungry after a long day, but the amount of salt was epic. The portions for both were large. The salad had no dressing, which helped to try to cleanse the palate from the massive amount of salt. Did I mention, how salty the food was? The staff was amazing. The people at the bar lovely. The lady serving was point on. She worked the room picking up and could not have been kinder. The views upstairs, beautiful. It's a lovely local pub with a friendly vibe. Just go elsewhere for food. We went to Waitrose afterwards and picked up some fruit to try and excise the salt from our mouths. read more

Owned by Sir Ian McKellen( famous for Gandalf from the lord of the ring) right by the river front. The building dated back to 500 years. First floor with bar and a little terrace you can sit outside. Also a second floor dining room opens up later of the day. The building survived the Blitz bombing of the Second World War and retains the friendly atmosphere of a "local" for Limehouse residents, where visitors are always welcome in the bars and upstairs dining room. Ordered fish and chips. Good size but there's no flavor at all, not even salty. Comes with fries and mash peas. Can't change to other sides. Was very disappointed that the food is lack of flavor The drinks are standard read more

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Cozy and relaxed atmosphere. Great place to grab a bite or go out for a drink. There's a good selection of traditional British beers and you can't beat the Gandalf staff hanging up against the back wall (a tribute to the pub's owner Sir Ian McKellen). You can grab a delicious pie at the bar or go upstairs to the more formal dining area. Keep in mind that the food prices are much higher upstairs than at the bar, but the selection, obviously, is far more extensive. Definitely recommend! read more

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Stopped by after 2 hrs on foot one Sunday while in London. The only thing they served fro their roast, which was very fatty. You have to order at the bar pay and bring everything upstairs yourself. Had much more expectation for true English Sunday roast..... read more

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4.5 stars. This is a tiny pub with a restaurant room on the 1st floor and a nice terrace on Thames river on the ground floor. A lovely place where you can enjoy reading a book, sipping a glass of wine right over the water. Young but efficient and very friendly staff, this place offers the best fish and chips I ever had! Wonderful chunk of fresh fish breaded and fried to perfect crispiness. Amazing pea mash and tasty/rich coleslaw. Kitchen closes between 2:30 and 5:30pm during week days. I'll go back as soon as I have a chance to try their dinner menu! read more

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We'd been walking for hours and just when our energy levels began to plummet, this gem of a pub appeared to us and we eagerly went inside to refuel with a pint of ale! The beauty of this pub - in my opinion - is twofold: one, the amazing views over the river Thames as well as the narrow wooden interior, make you actually think that you're inside a pirate ship. Two, the patrons of this pub were a good mix of locals - who hung out at the bar and chit-chatted with the bar staff - and people like us - who seemed to have discovered this place by accident and enjoyed its cozy and low-key atmosphere. I also had a peek upstairs, where they feature a very nice restaurant, with stunning views of the boats roaming by at a dangerously close distance. Judging by the stickers outside the pub, the restaurant seems to be well-know and I made a quick mental bookmark to return for a classic Sunday roast one day... read more

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After work, a coworker and I walked to The Grapes, one of the oldest pubs in London. So many London pubs are owned by a couple of conglomerates, so I like to go to the few like The Grapes which are independently owned. We spent a few hours sitting at the bar eating generous servings of delicious fish and chips and drinking cask-pulled ales (they'll seem warm to Americans) while waiting for Monday night's pub trivia to start. At 8 o'clock the owner of the pub came in to host pub trivia: none other than Gandalf himself, Sir Ian McKellen. He passed out the answer pages himself and chatted with those of us sitting at the bar. Unforgettable experience! read more

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Wonderful atmosphere and was already busy at noon. They have a really good selection of ale and the food that was being served looked really good. Even if I wasn't in the area I would go out of my way to drop in. read more

If I could award 6* then the Grapes would get them. This is a Pub for all seasons, creeds and styles. It's rare indeed to come to place where you instantly feel at home, this is one of those places, for regulars and drop-ins alike. The Grapes fits me like a glove (Yes, it's that small!!) and I have had many happy nights here, eating and drinking with family and friends and bantering away with other kindly souls who have chanced by. It is almost as though stepping through the door wipes away any woes you may have had and leaves you chillaxed to the max. There is nothing they could add here as it is already perfectly balanced with classic interior, cosy bar, great ambiance and a riverside patio at the back. Head up the rickety stairs to a superb restaurant with views across the Thames. Try their Fish & Chips, not even Toffs of Muswell Hill can match them, I kid you not! Out of all the pubs in this neck of the woods The Grapes is the pick of the bunch for me. *Nota bene* for all you Hobbits out there ....this where Gandalf (Ian McKellen) gets his magic refills so don't be surprised if you should bump into him or Merry, Pippin or Samwise at the bar read more

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Excellent little historic pub on Narrow Street. This is where I take my out-of-town friends for a proper pub experience. The fish and chips and real ales never disappoint, but what really makes The Grapes stand out is its atmosphere. The interior is cosy, crooked, and I imagine hasn't changed much since the days when Dickens frequented the area. It's just the perfect little place for a pub lunch or to catch up with old friends. If you visit, dont forget to check out the outdoor seating area in the back. The views of Canary Wharf and the Thames are marvellous. read more

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Pub food at its worst. Tesco-quality vege burger, in an Asda white bun, with local-garage-coleslaw on the side. Gnats swarming around the bar and food adds to the ambiance. Gandalf's staff behind the bar doesn't make up for the lack of quality of this pub. read more

This is a perfect pub. In every way it makes me happy and fills me with the joy that no other country does a drinking establishment quite as well as we do. It has all you could ask for, decent ales, nice wines, a fabulous fish restaurant, a sun deck looking out onto the Thames, a fireplace roaring in winter... Wow, I like it so much I think I might just move in! One of the oldest pubs in London, it's squeezed in between the canal and the river making it a perfect spot to stop during a cycle ride. I came on a Sunday afternoon and it was surprisingly unbusy, perfect for grabing a seat on the deck and watching the world go by. It's also good to note that they are dog friendly. read more

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I have been there about 5 or 6 times already. To me it is the exact representation of what an English pub should be -without being touristy or caricatural. The staff is also very nice. The Grapes has kept its old school look and its authenticity. My friends and I love to have a drink there as they have a great selection of beers and a full bar. Oh! And did I meantion that Charles Dickens actually wrote his books there? And that Ian McKellen - our dear Gandalf in Lord of the Rings - is the actual owner? I still have to meet him there though... You can also eat there. I will say that the cuisine is "homie", but I think the food is a bit heavy on the stomach. The only complain my friends was that their are no TV, nor music playing in the background. Personally, I like it that way because for once I do not need to shout to have a decent conversation with my friends. All of that said, The Grapes is a GREAT English Pub. I strongly recommend it. PS: You must go at the back on the balcony and admire the Thames! read more

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I owe my first visit to a FB post from Sir Ian McKellen. I had just arrived in London on a Monday afternoon, my phone had connected to Wi-Fi at Heathrow, and I saw his post saying that he was running the pub quiz that evening. Plans immediately changed! Once I was checked in at the hotel, I headed straight for The Grapes. The place is very narrow, and it was very full that night. It took over 45 minutes to get from the front door to the bar to get a beer, but it was worth it! Sir Ian arrived, went behind the bar, came out to pass out the answer sheets & collect the quiz fees, and, at one point, excused himself to get past me. When he left at the end of the evening, I shook his hand & thanked him for a memorable experience. They had a great selection of local cask beers (I tried Timothy Taylor's Landlord), and more international drafts (Carlsberg, Kronenbourg 1664, etc...) but on that night, the place was too full for me to try the food. I'll be back next month... By all accounts, I have to try the fish & chips. The atmosphere has a great, close, welcoming feel, and Gandalf's staff is mounted behind the bar. That alone makes it worth checking out. Everything else about the place makes it worth staying. One thing to mention for visitors from outside the UK / Europe... Your chip & PIN debit & credit cards will work. I've run into problems with some Point of Sale terminals in other London establishments, using my Canadian debit card (always good to carry cash), but it worked just fine here. read more

This is an excellent pub in an excellent location. For a great Traditional experience for food and beers in London, I suggest The Grapes. It's perfectly situated on the Thames - head on upstairs for the view (and additional seating). It's easy to get to via the overground and a short walk down Narrow Street - its in a newer/nicer/quieter area of London and was very pleasant. Walked in and ordered at the bar - great bartender with a smile and swift service to boot! The downstairs is tiny and narrow but head upstairs for more tables, seating and an amazing stretch view of the Thames. I ordered the fish and chips and it was delicious!!! Had a few beers and then walked along the river to the Canary where we shopped a little and then took the DLR to Greenwich. Oh, it was such a great day! There are no TV's and there is no music but this allows for excellent conversation with your friends or other patrons while your there. I LOVED this place and I highly recommend it! Excellent staff, food, beers and a view = WINNING! read more

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We headed to The Grapes based on the recommendation of someone who has lived in London who has lived in London his entire life--plus we thought the Ian McKellan/Gandalf connection would be cool for the kids. The Grapes isn't exactly on the normal beaten path for out-of-towners but we made the trek anyway. Unfortunately, as soon as we walked in the door, we learned they don't allow anyone under 18. So, based on the literally 10-15 seconds we spent in The Grapes I'm giving it 4 stars based purely on the look and feel of the place. Seems like a great place to grab a pint, just don't bring the children! read more

The best fish and chips I ever ate And upscale gourmet gastro pub Highly recommend for a traditional London experience read more

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The Grapes is a pub and restaurant specialising in fish, but it serves a killer roast at Sunday lunchtime. The cosy, historic building has a charming character and was once a favourite of Charles Dickens. Food-wise, the portions are generous, tasty and fresh. Fish with a light butter sauce sounds basic but the chefs know how to bring out its sublime flavour. Expect to pay £30+ a head on weekday evenings and the roast is £8.95, as mentioned by another reviewer. Weekend service has always been an absolute pleasure with friendly, knowledgeable young staff. However, last week (on a weekday evening) I was greeted by an imposing woman who literally uttered the words Christ, another service as my girlfriend and I walked in. She was flustered and annoyingly self-important, and I overheard her criticising another diner for a choice of scallops without the normal bacon accompaniment. What a pity that such a great restaurant is failed by this miserable woman. read more

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Wandered by this place on my way to Canary Wharf. Cute area, excellent pub. The food is great (we had the fish case and the penne pasta), the drinks are good pours, and the staff is nice. Definitely enjoyed the evening here. read more

I'm hugely fond of 'the local pub'. I've heard great things about this place from friends in the area, and they're not wrong. This is a blindin' pub. What do I like? The selection of ale, the rickity tables, the friendly staff (who are lovely even when they shout at you for taking your drinks outside), the food is FANTASTIC. The sign in the ladies loos (see pics attached)... everything. This is an awesome little local pub and you could happily live here. It's not even very expensive - Landlord l is on at £3.10. I want to come back here and try the whole menu, drink all the beer, give myself happy Grapey hangovers. I here there's even a little terrace out back. I imagine if I ever get a seat out there, I'll never ever leave. read more

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Get the Fish and Chips. It's massive and delicious. The restaurant is pretty quiet for lunch. read more

My official all time first in the history of the universe Yelp review as a new virgin Mary Londoner. And what better place to break my innocent yet yearning Yelp virgin cherry than a Fish and Chips place that was recommended by a fellow yelpper. Just to paint a picture, the conversation went a little like this: Me: When I move to London, I require the best fish and chips in my mouth ASAP. Where can I make this shizzle happen? Fellow Yelpper: Dude... you NEED to go to The Grapes; it's in your new hood and one of the best. So less than a week after my move to London, I find myself walking to this very neighborhoody pub already decked out with Christmas festivities. I let myself in and take in the pub-appropriate combination stale spilled beer smell and fried yumminess. Unfortunately the restaurant upstairs was fully booked for the night, but luckily we were able to sit downstairs and order from the bar-menu which to my great fortune.... had fish and chips. Obviously I ordered with no hesitation and what better way to wash down the fishy and starchy grease while tickling my uvula with a cold bubbly kronenbourg beer. My friends are somewhat health-conscious (a concept I have not been able to grasp) and ordered the grilled fish of the day and a salad. I'm not sure if it was the day, or the moon alignment, the eastern star rising over the night sky, or the fact that I'm a London food virgin... but I felt it was too greasy for me and I wasn't able to eat all the chips. (which in my books has put shame on me and all my family generations to come!) Now... before you get all judgemental and start cursing at me for being a complete food wuss, let me just tell you that I can eat plenty of food including fried shizzle. I mean... if you fry a rat, I'll probably eat it thinking it's fried chicken. I thought the fried fish was thick with plenty of meat! Just like I like my.... mmmm nevermind. The chips... perfect!! Thick, firm, perfect saltiness... I could really just put them around my lips and go to town all day long!! It was just the grease factor that quickly dealt a KO to my stomach. With that said, I really like this place and I need to come back for a proper dinner upstairs at the restaurant. If you haven't seen it, it's super cute, cozy and a perfect view of the water from the windows. I WILL be back for some pie and no one can stop me! read more

We wanted to come here for lunch or dinner but that didn't happen. We went for lunch, but unfortunately they were closed during that day for construction but a sign in the window said they would open back up at 5/5:30pm. So we went back around 5pm, they were open but it didn't mention that the kitchen didn't open until 6:30pm so we just was a pint and went to another local establishment. read more

A wonderful pub, tucked away near Limehouse, it's very cosy, has personality and atmosphere, and is quite what you'd imagine a classic pub to be like. I like the downstairs area, but it's quite small and always crowded, perhaps because it's owned by Gandalf himself (there's a small Gandalf statue in the window. Courtesy of Sir Ian McKellen?) The upstairs is lovely and cosy as well and you NEED reservations. I went there for lunch and it was a proper English meal, excellently prepared and very good. The atmosphere was also excellent and all in all, we spent a very happy rainy afternoon there. I would definitely recommend and I want to go again! read more

I almost hate to advertise that this pub is the best. It's everything a great pub should be, cozy, authentic, with efficient service. The food is as it should be - perfectly cooked, authentic british pub fare at very reasonable prices. Sunday roast? Amazing! They're not trying to be anything they're not - unpretentious, great service. We just can't get enough of this local establishment. read more

I love this Pub. It's tiny but it's traditional, you feel like you've been taken back in time. Inside its all original old wood paneling, which is a refreshing change from the nearby glass and steel of canary wharf. They do a great Sunday roast, but I have never eaten upstairs in the restaurant which specialises in fresh fish. I hear that its very good though. read more

A lovely old narrow listed pub serving good real ale and (it was unanimous among those who indulged) delicious fish and chips (which you can get downstairs, or in the restaurant bit on the 1st floor) The pub dates back to 1720, so more than 250 years older than most of the ugliness nearby! Hard to believe you are a stone's throw from Canary Wharf here, in what was originally a working class kind of place (although Dickens came here...come to think about it his name crops up when mentioning most of the pubs in this part of London! Boozehound) Also has a prime waterside location that is to be envied in summer, particularly if the no kids rule is strictly enforced! read more

This was my favorite pub during my nearly 2 years I spent in London. While exploring Limehouse one day, I stumbled upon Narrow Street and this absolute gem of a pub. First off: where else in London can you have an (affordable) pint of Guinness while literally standing on top of the Thames? The view from the pub is breathtaking: on your left is Canary Wharf and the new money wizardry of 21st century London. Across the water and on your right are the various WHARF's that subtly remind you of the Docklands not-so-glamorous recent past. Majestic. Second: the chips. These are the best chips in London. YES...They are. In fact, I called to get the recipe after I moved back to the US. On my last day in town I went over to The Grapes in the late afternoon to get one last order but they were closed between meals. I left saddened but knowing this place is 5 star bar none. read more

I'm sorry to be a discordant voice between all the praises I count about this place. Actually, my experience was indeed quite unfortunate. After a long hard day of work probably I wasn't at my best appearance, nevertheless my outfit was clean and tidy, definitely not shabby or worn, but no make-up or fancy dress. When I walked in the dining room I respectfully waited close to the counter waiting to be seated. The blond-white haired lady who was serving a table on the other side of the tiny cosy room, looked at me with a connosseur's eye and disdainfully told me from her place "How can I help you?". Did I seem lost? No, not really, I've never got lost in my entire life, not even in London. So, I replied with the rising final "looking for a table?" The lady always from the other side of the room, including all the audience in our exchange, insisted: "there is a different menu in the pub, this is a restaurant. Have you looked at the menu?" "I'm happy to stay here" I said. Finally, she approached me by presenting an open menu for me to check it, while I was still standing. I stated smiling" I'm happy with the menu here" not even looking at the open menu she was tending. Feeling (I guess) defeated, she pointed me to a vacant table of few, the farthest from the other guests and from the riverview which I think is the highlight of the place (whatever for, you might choose to come here otherwise?). I moved instead to the closest to the window available. Eventually, once I got seated she quickly come and wrote down my selection. After that point she was serviceable even if as not friendly as with other guests. Maybe regular customers? Anyway, one of them was wearing bermuda and flip flop, so it wasn't a matter of dress code, I guess. I can't find any explanation, why I was so rudely handled. Nevertheless, the not welcoming start did not put prejudice in my food experience, I do never let the mood stands between me and the food. Sadly, the food was unremarkable, from the fillet steak to the apple pie. Not bad, not good. In one word: edible. That simple. The setting is very nice and if you're lucky enough to find a spot in the terrace where to sip your pint, I'm sure you will enjoy the superb view on the Thames. I'm not sure I will give it another try, however the place is really nice, just avoid the restaurant. read more

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My friend Matt is a hard man to please. So when he suggested that we came to The Grapes for a business lunch I knew that I was in for something special. And not even an Ian McKellen in sight. Truly a traditional London pub, they served a great array of ales and beers as well as a fully stocked array of liquor. However, on this occasion we both went for the delicious Fentiman's Ginger Beer! All of the staff members here (and the place was very well staffed) were friendly, engaging and efficient in their tasks. So then, on to the food. Firstly, it was heartwarming to see many people of senior citizen age coming in to eat the special of the day, which on this occasion was a Spaghetti Bolognese for the mere price of £5. It looked great and especially nice to see the chance for most probably lonely older people having the occasion to socialise and get quality food within their pension budget. However, I broke the budget at £8.95 and opted for the fish and chips. Now then. When friends recommend particular dishes in restaurants to me I have to listen. However, I am a hard man to please when it comes to fish and chips. there are many great fish and chip shops and restaurants across London which I would include The Golden Hind and my personal favourite Nautilus in West Hampstead at the top of the list, but The Grapes most definitely hold its own against the best in town. It was served with decent enough mushy peas are nice old wedge of lemon. However, they did fall down on the quality of the chips that they provided. They were the type that had that fluffy flour mixed centre to them as well as some kind of salted/MSG flavouring to the exterior. When I have quality fish and chips I really do expect sliced potato that has been fried to perfection. This is the only area that they did not deliver on. So despite Matt's recommendation for me to have the fish and chips, he opted for the beef burger. His meal looked tremendous with a plump, juicy beef patty that positively oozed deliciousness. I was very impressed with my 1st visit here and will definitely return for more. read more

I was brought here by a friend on my birthday when I was feeling rather morose and not in the mood for dedicated company. It was really lovely. His selling point (albeit not a hard sell) was that this pub was one of Dickens' favourites, and, indeed, the walls of this narrow pub - somewhat ironic, considering it is in a rather wide stretch of Narrow Street - are adorned with more than a couple of references to this heritage. I learned in reading in a book (the London Gazetteer, if I recall correctly) that Dickens was forced by his mother to sing on the tables as a child. With this in mind it's remarkable that he ever wanted to return... Dickens aside, it can rest easily on its own merits. It is simply a delightful historic pub, servicing both Limehouse (comfortable with a seedy history) and Canary Wharf (corporate with a tragic history) without pretension or kitsch value. That said it is often quite busy, especially 'after work', Sunday's being an odd - and welcome - exception, when locals sit at tables together playing Scrabble and doing crosswords. Expect dogs on the floor, locals at the bar, dates and mates at tables. And oddly, from what I can tell, the bar staff speaks almost exclusively with American accents. Surely Dickens would have been amused. read more

I was fortunate enough to live in Narrow Street for 1 whole year until my rent budget sadly decreased and so I was forced to leave the gorgeousness of this E14 post code. I know I sound like a snob (I'm really not) but this an amazing part of London that not many are aware of. The Grapes is a beautiful little pub on Narrow Street that is tiny but cosy and comfortable. It is the sort of pub that you could come in on your own and not feel like a loser. The staff are incredibly friendly and tend to know everyone and you can get some amazing food here - there is a restaurant upstairs which specialises in fish and has won many awards. If you can get a table which overlooks the river you will definitely fall in love with the place but you must book ahead as the pub is extremely popular. There is a timeless charm about The Grapes which almost makes you feel like you have gone back in time. Oh and Sir Ian McKellen (who I still only refer to as Gandalf) often drinks in here. Not many people can say that they have had a pint with Gandalf! read more

Perfect Timothy Taylor Landlord, plenty of other superb ales, awesome fish and chips, a view onto the river, a dash of Sir Ian McKellen and a good infusion of history. The only thing that would make this pub better would be if they stopped serving continental larger... read more

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