We love going to the Gun for Sunday lunch - it's become a tradition for us over the years. We get the roast chicken to share, with veggies, Yorkshire puddings, gravy, bread sauce etc etc and its always a treat. The roast beef and the pork are also recommended. Service is always decent, the atmosphere is nice and if you can get a seat in front of the fire in the snug, its a great place to hang out for an hour or two after lunch. Recommended read more

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Very nice gastro pub for a Sunday roast! As starters I shared a steak tartare and a rarebit which were both tasty while for main I had the pork loin roast which was also good. The loin was a pretty big piece and also all the toppings were tasty and quite a lot. The Yorkshire pudding was particularly good as well. The place itself is nice and cozy and service is very good and friendly. read more

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We had a nice stroll from Blackwall DLR to check this place out, and were delighted to find this gem. We had a nice lunch with hammock terrine, chicken schnitzel, and fish & chips followed by delicious berry desserts (see photos). While the main dishes were okay - definitely ask for the malt vinegar and lemon - the desserts were far more impressive and made with extra care. Considering you have an unobstructed view of the Thames and we got to savor a warm London afternoon here on a patio, I'd give this place more of my business in the future. The service was good, but I would come back for the view and desserts (and drinks) alone. YouTube Visual Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsopnoAK5QM&list=PLKcXt8mp1gnW42gkuoaJvOeY5v384vqlc&index=17&t=4s read more

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Fabulous real pub vibe in a cool riverside setting. Great food too!

Super friendly service, decent food, and a great view of the river and the O2. This place got me into a Wikipedia hole about the Napoleonic Wars, Nelson's mistress, and serving foods in aspic and calling them terrine to sound fancy. They basically serve a dead animal collection jello and make it sound good... so that's pretty impressive. read more

Delightful location right on the Thames. Delicious food (not your average pub grub for sure!). Good selection of ales, and a full bar (some yummy Scotch selections available). Servers seemed a little unsure of the menu/offerings when we last visited, but we will be back! read more

Long overdue review but a memorable experience (although I can't comment on the food). My friends lived down the road from this pub and I had to work one weekend afternoon, so I came here (free wifi woo!). It's bright/sunny during the day, and very charming on the inside with leather and wood chairs and decor, etc. I had a cappuccino to start and as the pub transformed into a dimmer evening space, I had a glass of wine (and people watched). The staff was wonderful and very accommodating of my working needs; I never felt pressured to leave despite my minimal spend. If I'm ever back in the area, I'll def stop by here again. read more

Brilliant brilliant brilliant ! Being a vegetarian the menu had limited options but everything I ordered was just top notch . read more

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Wonderful place to have sunday roast and what a fabulous view of the docklands. Ample seating indoor and outdoor. Book for a table ahead of time. read more

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Awesome little tavern with great food. Only reason for 4 stars is the service was slow and inattentive. They have a gazpacho that is to die for! The pork belly was also amazing. You can't go wrong with the food! Enjoy! read more

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It was an unfortunately disappointing experience. The food looked a lot better than it tasted. The lamb was too fatty, a little undercooked. The fish soup entree tasted more like water (but looked beautiful) and other things were equally mediocre. The saving grace was that they swapped one entree we complained about with no fuss and the replacement was very much improved. read more

I went to see a movie at the O2 with a group of friends and afterwards we were wanting to grab a nice dinner. I looked through Yelp suggestions for the area and found this one to have the highest ratings... and boy, are they justified! But let's start at the start! The pub is a little harder to find as it's quite out of the way, but it has a fantastic view over the water and the O2. The walk is definitely worth it. The staff was super friendly and helpful, they explained all the available specials and left us to peruse the menu. It's not very extensive, which is good as too much selection is usually a bad sign. Three of us went for the Sunday roast (which comes in roast beef, pork or lamb) and one went for two starters instead of a main. All four meals arrived precisely at the same time and were presented really well and UNBELIEVABLY DELICIOUS! I've tried many Sunday roasts in a variety of pubs, but this one definitely wins out by miles! The meat was tender and flavourful, the potatoes crisp on the outside and soft on the inside, the vegetables had just the right amount of bite to them and the Yorkshires were perfect. The portions were great and the quality superb. I absolutely understand why this pub has such a high rating. It's definitely worth it for the food as well as the view and the lovely staff. Big win all around! read more

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Recommended by British as the best Sunday roast in London! Hey that's a statement so i had to go and grab some ;) So thiss a pub in the isle of dogs, it's a bit tricky to get there we got an über from Canary Wharf station The best thing about it, is the great views of the 02, boats and the river, i imagine it must be really lovely during the summer, they have a fire place very cosy We got a table in what looked like a conservatory with views to the river Service was great Food was really nice I had the roast beef, very impressed as it was very healthy the beef and vegetables were cooked to perfection, it's my first time having a Yorkshire pudding not sure what to think about it tbh I remember saying to my friend it's like eating air and he laughed so much :) So that's my first roast beef in my life I must say I did really enjoyed it and I'm definitely coming back! read more

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My boyfriend and I both agree that that this place is 5 star flavours, but 3 star portions. The Gun is a gorgeous gastropub situated next to the Thames with a wonderful of the water and full view of the O2 in the back dining room. A small portion of the terrace is open air while a large portion is covered by glasses so your view is unobstructed despite sitting indoors. The inside dining room is super cozy with two fireplaces. We ordered: - chicken and artichoke terrine: really good and a really unique dish - stewed rabbit loin with sausage roll: delicious, but the rabbit was mushy for some reason - ricotta tortellini with kale pesto: good - peanut parfait with banana and caramel glazed popcorn: really good, tasted like a snickers bar, extremely stingy with the banana The place has wonderful atmosphere and good service (automatic 12.5% gratuity though), but the value isn't fully there. To be totally full, you will have to order a starter (around £15), and main (around £25), AND a dessert (around £7), which will total around £45 a person without drinks and without gratuity. If you come here not too hungry, you might get away with less. The food is good here though, and their menu changes seasonally. If you're in the neighbourhood and are looking for some traditional british gastropub food and a good view, you definitely should visit read more

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I went to The Gun with colleagues for a large work dinner. I just loved this cozy pub right on the water. First of all, the decor is a delight. Each little room has a different feel and the spacious covered back patio serves as a nice spot on a beautiful day. Even though it was a little chilly on the day we were there, they had heaters on the back that made it quite comfortable. It definitely gives your the feeling of a traditional, historic English pub. The food was quite surprising. I had a goat cheese panna cotta for an appetizer and the pesto lamb as my entree. The plating was beautiful here, not what you would expect from pub food. My panna cotta was very interesting (in a good way), both in consistency and taste. The lamb was tender and flavorful. The courses are a bit smaller but I had three courses so that was plenty of food. I really think this is one of the best pubs in London - between the atmosphere and the food. The only downsides are that it feels a bit out of the way unless you live/work near the wharf and the service was a bit lacking as our waiter was unfriendly. It's still not enough from me to sway from my 5-star rating though! read more

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Recently, after many, many years of living in sin I got married. To celebrate, I took a small group of friends and family to The Gun. What you may not realise is that, if you have a group of between 8 and 14 people, you can use the Trafalgar Room. This room, reached by a secret passage by the bar has a magnificent view across the Thames. And was where Nelson had assignations with Lady Hamilton. The food was perfect, the service impeccable. I availed myself librally of their excellent wine list. It is, without doubt, one of the most perfect locations for such a gathering in London. read more

The Gun - British Near Me - London, XGL

Wow, what a hidden gem! A short stroll off Canary Wharf, this lovely restaurant caters to both pub grub as well as more refined cravings. May well save relationships as one of the few places the girls and the boys can both enjoy :) 5 stars and well worth the visit. read more

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We came here for lunch, but just missed it before the kitchen closed until dinner. So we ended up having a couple drinks. The bar keeper was friendly. They were right on the water. read more

Food is really just so so. I ordered the chicken and it was tasteless. Looked nice but not tasted nice. Food was served very slowly and I had to sit there for like 10mins to pay, even I asked twice. Every other one in the restaurant could hear me but not the staff. Very bad experience and would not come again. read more

I arrived at 6:55pm and they said the kitchen was closed at 7pm. Which means it was still open, but they would not serve me. What restaurant closes at 7pm anyways!!! Plus I took a 20 min Uber to get there. read more

LOVED this place. It's got it all: - Sophistication in spades - I always think you can tell an establishment's sophistication levels by it's cutlery. They gots them some lovely silverware yo. Fabulous altogether. - An absolute KILLER view. Pun intended... Don't shoot me... ahem... - Top notch staff - professional, courteous, and on-the-ball. Probably not massively banter-ous, but it's a busy place and they're keeping on top of things - it's appreciated - Moreish high quality food. All of it was good. Every single morsel. I also loved the touch of bringing out the giant bread basket and allowing you to select what you wanted out of it. Classy! - An outdoor terrace area that can be hired for private events which is just too gorgeous. Note: It's on the pricier end of the posh pub spectrum, but it really is fab and worth it. read more

Why can't The Gun be located nearer to my house or my office? Not fair! The plan was to have a Portuguese BBQ by the river at The Gun but due to the delights of our unpredictable English weather this was impossible with the sudden torrential downpour. The staff, however, put our large party into a private dining room upstairs with a fantastic view of the Thames and the adjacent O2 Arena. The staff were attentive and friendly, keeping our glasses topped up and the bread rolls coming. Our 'A Grelha' menu included grilled chorizo, squid, cod croquettes, dourado, lamb stew, chicken piri piri and lots of new potatoes and salad. The food is fantastic and the staff pulled out all the stops to give us a wonderful meal. Give it a go! read more

This must be one of my favorite places in London: not only for the lovely food and location, but particularly because of its slightly secluded nature, which makes it an unlikely destination for tourists or strangers. Not being a native Londoner I consider myself lucky to have had the opportunity to discover this place, thanks to a bunch of colleagues and a totally unrelated paintball experience. The Gun is located in the former docks area, near Canary Wharf. In fact, I think we scored full points by reaching the area with a TFL boat from Embankment in a beautiful sunny sunday and walking through the surreal atmosphere of the skyscraper area in the weekend (the gun is on the opposite side of the wharf with respect to the pier). There normally is a small staircase descending from the Cartier Circle roundabout to an anonymous southbound road that hugs the coast and ultimately brings to Cold Harbour, but it's closed for works, so we had to walk on a pretty long and unexpected northbound diversion (not unpleasant, though, given that it skirts a couple of nice boathouse docks). It was a 20m walk that added some charm to the experience: we got to the pub hungry as bears, and asked to be seated outside. Not that the inside is bad: it's actually a wonderful place, but it simply can't compete with the terrace on the Thames, overlooking a quiet bight of the river with the O2 on the opposite side. That for me, coupled with the beers we ordered to complement the food (and kept warm by the hat-shaped radiators), is the perfect London experience. Apparently the Gun is one of the most reputed gastropubs. It's a fact that both times I ate there I was very happy with the food as well. This last time we ordered Oysters+Guinness (a matching suggested by the house that was very appreciated by the person who ordered it), a pigeon salad where the meat was tasty and full of personality, a fennel soup (smooth and well balanced), a perfect roasted pork belly and various side dishes (cheese, broccoli, etc.). Everything very good, everything not expensive: we walked out very satisfied with a £90 bill for three people. In fact, I'm not sure whether I should glorify this place as it deserves or just keep it to myself and be sure to find a spot to eat next time I go there... read more

Run from the gun. Food is terrible. The only reason they have the reviews they have is because of the free pint they offer once you check in....which is set automatically to 4.5 stars, which happens to be the score they have on yelp. Go anywhere else. read more

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Down a side St near Canary wharf and facing the Thames, the Gun was firing on all cylinders. First, it's a proper pub with decent beers, friendly, welcoming atmosphere and appealing outside terrace directly on the Thames overlooking the O2. Second, the food was just fantastic. Smoked haddock and mussel soup was so good I almost licked the bowl clean, the roast cod with borlotti beans and garlic was really well executed, full of flavor and the fish was thick and succulent and perfectly cooked. We didn't make it to deserts but they looked good, maybe next time. Great wine list with my favourite Italian white, Greco di Tufo and reasonably priced. Third, impeccable service. Really impressed. You could go for a drink or for dinner and feel right at home. read more

The gun is high caliber! Get it?! It was a little difficult for us to find but there was construction at the time so that may have been the culprit. I'd recommend getting the specials. I ended up with sea bass and clam gnocchi that was absolutely delightful. read more

This place is probably the worst kept secret of anyone working at Canary Wharf, take a stroll towards the sea and you'll end up here. A pub with an amazing view, taxidermy on the walls, a big fire, a long bar and a restaurant. I have been here a few times as my friend used to live round the corner, the prices are a bit aimed at the workers of Canary Wharf so can be a tad expensive. In the Summer they usually do big jugs of Pimms which is as you'd expect is very tasty and then you can sit on the terrace and look out on the river view. The food I have eaten has always been off the pub menu but you can go from one extreme, a sausage roll with HP sauce for £6. (Not a typo). To one of the best tasting burgers I've had in a pub. The burger is the "The Gun Burger" which is made up of beef shin, cheddar cheese, coleslaw and some big hand cut chips, I recommend this burger if you want a feast and then have a nice drink sitting in the comfy chairs with a fire and taxidermy. If you like cheese, they have a cheese selection that changes monthly, if you are trying to eat on a budget they offer a £10 set menu at lunch which is very reasonable. read more

This is a great pub with a wonderful view. It's very rare to get a good pub in the local area, though The Gun has achieve this They have a wonderful view, great staff, and comfy lounges with fireplaces. They have a great selection of whiskey and wine :-) The mains are large and filling (I had a beef burger with chips). Highly recommend. Price is a bit expensive for a pub style lunch. I assume it's because of the view, that sort of make it worth it...just make sure you get a place outside :-) Overall, a great place for almost all occasions, especial for a late lazy Sunday lunch :-) read more

An amazing gastropub on the water with a phenomenal event space out back that feels as if it's floating on the water. The staff are very friendly and service is quick. Food presentation is also incredible, and the bar space is great for a quick/casual drink or even mid-afternoon meeting. A little hard to get to with all the construction going on, but has nothing to do with the business itself, and I am sure that will change in the coming months. read more

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Was really surprised to see this place already reviewed on Yelp, it's tucked down a back street in the depressing docklands area. Rocked up here for a team lunch expecting to find typical English pub grub and footy on the telly. Eh no. It's actually quite a posh place with tables properly set up for dinner. Dark wood, guns on the wall, classic paintings. Dressed corporately, we must have looked like bankers, wallets stuffed with cash, ready to party like it's 2007. Again, eh no. The vibe in this place is definitely up-sell. We were ferried into the back room, or the captain's room, as it seemed, with a giant wall painting of Nelson and some other contemporary looking gents. Disconcerting. Since we'd been given the dinner menu which ranged from £15 up, we had to troop back into the pub to get anything off the bar menu. But you're not gonna get fish and chips or a ham sandwich in this pub, the cheapest thing was Welsh Rarebit and a half pint of prawns. Then they tried to up-sell us on the Argentinean special, a steak for £30. A colleague mentioned how the last time he was in, he tried to order chips and was sent to the deck where the Portuguese BBQ was set up, cheapest option £18. Since we'd abandoned the captain's table and not ordered the steak, we were obviously bumped in the kitchen's priorities and waited about a half hour for food to appear. A half hour... for essentially cheese on toast. Meh. The general consensus was that the food wasn't great. Welsh Rarebit was way too rich, the chicken pie was like chicken soup but the fish finger sandwich seemed alright. If it's a sunny day, you want an extra cold Guinness and a nice plate of food on the deck overlooking the river then by all means go. Did I mention they have guns here? Awesome. read more

The Gun has something in the summer called "A Grelha" which is a Portuguese barbeque. They have the most wonderful outdoor patio which on a warm sunny day/eve is a slice of heaven along the Thames across from the o2 arena. What is even better about this deck is that its geographic isolation keeps it from being crowded. They really go authentic on their Portuguese theme--they have Portuguese beer on tap, in bottles and a selection of Portuguese wine. The menu is all Portuguese specialties (deemed authentic by my Portuguese friend). While the service is spotty and the food is not "blow your mind" it is a good effort and the patio setting is lovely. We jumped inside for a nightcap and liked the pub too--we were in the library-esque room on a worn leather couch. It has lots of rooms and lots too offer including a nice porch of the main bar. read more

Four of us went to the Gun for New Years Eve a week ago. Having eaten well every time we come to London, my expectations were high, I'll admit. When we arrived, we were ushered to the back room, where only we were seated. There was a 95 pound tasting menu, which included the following: Canapés and a glass of Joseph Perrier Champagne NV (good) - Amuse bouche: Jerusalem artichoke soup, fennel foam (awesome) - Gressingham duck, game and foie gras terrine, fig and jasmine jam (awesome) - Scottish lobster ravioli, confit tomato, lobster bisque, iced fennel (good if you like fennel, but I do not) - Devilled loin and roast rack of lamb, white onion purée, sweetbreads, fondant potato, sprout tops (huge and delicious) - Lemon posset (ok as a palette cleanser, but unnecessary) - Chocolate and hazelnut marquis (too rich after so decadent a meal) - Coffee/tea and petit fours (these weren't petit fours, they were more like various brownies) - Glass of Joseph Perrier Champagne NV at midnight The only thing I found a bit annoying was the people in the "dance" room next to us. These were people that had not dined, but rather paid for a "space" at the bar; they were falling down drunk and ridiculous. I mean, I know it's New Years, but please. Oh, and the guy next to us fell asleep at the dinner table he was so drunk - which strangely made the night more and less entertaining simultaneously. The food was good, and I would return in the summer to try out the patio, which looks great. read more

Best pub I've ever been to in the UK. And I've been to a lot of them. This place has excellent service, food, beer and atmosphere. I was here at the end of January. The beef cheek dinner was delicious, with a nice contrast of sweet parsnips and sour Savoy cabbage. Chocolate mousse for dessert topped of by a 10-year-old Ardbeg single malt. The people are great. We had no fewer than 4 people come around to serve us in various ways. They were all really nice - from little things like bringing over three tastes to help my lady choose a wine (we're more familiar with California wines), to someone coming over to shim the table when they saw it was rocking a little. Cool history involving Lord Nelson and a lot of antique guns in the sitting room in the back. This place is great. I will be back for sure. read more

One of the best pubs in London. Very good pub food and the restaurant menu looked great as well. Nice choice of beers, Bitburger on the tap :) read more

Michelin star food in a pub!! And what a beauty this pub is..antique guns adorn it's walls, lovely bar and of course that legendary waterfront terrace. It might be in the middle of nowhere but it's a true gem!! read more

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I really enjoyed this little gem tucked away in a neighborhood. They have a good selection of beers & to be delight they are nice and cold. The food here is also outstanding and surprisingly quick service. If you get here early you can perhaps snag a seat out on the back deck and enjoy the view. If you don't want to be outside, then there are plenty of little nooks to sit yourself in and let the excellent wait staff take care of your needs! The only downside to this place is finding it as it is kind of tucked away in a neighborhood. However, if you follow the trail of black cabs going through the neighborhood you'll find it quick enough. read more

Great pub. I went to an event (pignic) here but even as a normal 'trip to the pub' the Gun is great. The views over the river are awesome, there are 2 outdoor areas where you can sit in the sun, the food (though I didn't have much) was really good, and the array of drinks was great. I wish this pub was closer to my house as I'd definitely maximise the usage of the beer garden throughout the summer. read more

Never been to a place with such history. What a great experience. AND the meal was stupendous. Best one in London on this trip. The Kozel lager got the evening going and set the stage for the Pressed Yorkshire Pheasant and Rabbit terrine, Pear and Celeriac Remoulade for an appetizer. First time experience and a good one. Won't find this back in the states readily, I imagine. The 500 grams of Rib-Eye was probably one of the best I've tasted. Wow. The evening was closed with a Remy Martin Cognac that sealed the feast of a deal. Colleagues enjoyed their meals, also. Will be back when back with the Brits. read more

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Pie of the day was rabbit, which I enjoyed muchly, although bits of prawn in there were a bit odd. It's a lovely pub and a welcome change to be somewhere normal away from the ersatz chain restaurants of around Canary Wharf. read more

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This sophisticated gastro pub is situated in Coldharbour looking out to the O2. The dining area is small and a reservation is an absolute must for a Sunday roast! Trust me I was disappointed before. The decor is quite contemporary but posh, with white dining cloths on all tables and waiters in white shirts and black waist coats! I had the roast beef, and was very happy with my meal. The meat was offered either as pink or brown. Not medium or medium well. I opted for pink and was happy with the cut which was the same as medium rare. All in all good food in a nice venue. I hear the fish summer barbecue is really great too! Hopefully we get a summer this year so I can check it out ;) read more