Guidebook for the Docklands
Food Scene
Gordon Ramsey restaurant. Book early to guarantee a table
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The Narrow - Gordon Ramsay
44 Narrow StGordon Ramsey restaurant. Book early to guarantee a table
Popular Unión Café is one of my favourite places that is next to a park and a canal.
There are outdoor seating areas. They bake on the premises and they are all so yummy.
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Poplar Union
2 Cotall StPopular Unión Café is one of my favourite places that is next to a park and a canal.
There are outdoor seating areas. They bake on the premises and they are all so yummy.
Loads off different food vendors to choose from, antiques, specialty shops, hand crafted goods.
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Spitalfields Markt
65 Brushfield StLoads off different food vendors to choose from, antiques, specialty shops, hand crafted goods.
The food is very tasty, though slightly overpriced for the portion size
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IPPUDO
1 Crossrail PlThe food is very tasty, though slightly overpriced for the portion size
Chai Ki
1 Crossrail PlModern, anglo-Indian food. Great sharing dishes and cocktails.
Just round the corner! Good food including Sunday roasts in an 1800s pub with a history of the area in photos and frames.
The Star of the East
Just round the corner! Good food including Sunday roasts in an 1800s pub with a history of the area in photos and frames.
Lidl
Affordable supermarket right round the corner
Tesco Express
Small supermarket right round the corner
Large area with indoor seating and a big food court with many cuisines. There is also a bar in the middle of the room. Opens late.
Cargo Markethall
Large area with indoor seating and a big food court with many cuisines. There is also a bar in the middle of the room. Opens late.
Good food and coffee with a panoramic view of the Thames. Then jump on the Uberboat to cruise down the Thames
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Cafe Brera
31 Westferry CircusGood food and coffee with a panoramic view of the Thames. Then jump on the Uberboat to cruise down the Thames
Sightseeing
Tower Bridge
Tower Bridge RoadStunning bridge 10 minutes from our local station.
Stunning architecture and churches 10 minutes from our local station.
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City of London
Stunning architecture and churches 10 minutes from our local station.
Lovely oasis in the middle of the concrete jungle. The bars there are not half bad either!
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Crossrail Place Daktuin
Crossrail PlaceLovely oasis in the middle of the concrete jungle. The bars there are not half bad either!
Beautiful little circus or next to the Promenade with beautiful gardens and a view of the Thames. There are also two abstract sculptures one at each of the two entrances but outside is surrounded by more gardens and sculptures.
Westferry Circus
Westferry CircusBeautiful little circus or next to the Promenade with beautiful gardens and a view of the Thames. There are also two abstract sculptures one at each of the two entrances but outside is surrounded by more gardens and sculptures.
A great walking spot with the boats and you can go onto the Thames path from here.
Basin Approach Walkpath. (Limehouse)
139 Basin ApproachA great walking spot with the boats and you can go onto the Thames path from here.
Full 360° panoramic views from a great location 15 minutes from our local station. Book your free tickets online
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Sky Garden
Full 360° panoramic views from a great location 15 minutes from our local station. Book your free tickets online
City garden amongst the ruins of a grade I listed church with a tower & steeple by Christopher Wren. 15 minutes from our local station.
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St Dunstan in the East Church Garden
Saint Dunstan's HillCity garden amongst the ruins of a grade I listed church with a tower & steeple by Christopher Wren. 15 minutes from our local station.
Uber Boat by Thames Clippers is the fastest and most frequent fleet on the river with departures every 20 minutes going to
London Eye right through to The O2.
Canary Wharf Thames Clippers
Uber Boat by Thames Clippers is the fastest and most frequent fleet on the river with departures every 20 minutes going to
London Eye right through to The O2.
Drinks & Nightlife
Lovely old gastropub on the river owned by Sir Ian Mckellen (Gandolf) who sometimes hosts quiz nights on Mondays.
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The Grapes
153 Milton RdLovely old gastropub on the river owned by Sir Ian Mckellen (Gandolf) who sometimes hosts quiz nights on Mondays.
The Gun
27 ColdharbourBest pub in the area!
Entertainment & Activities
Tower of London
Great location to learn the history of London docks for an hour or two. Lots of interactive things for kids to do.
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Museum of London Docklands
Hertsmere RoadGreat location to learn the history of London docks for an hour or two. Lots of interactive things for kids to do.
Gardens are lovely, the chapel is an oasis and the place feels tranquil and relaxing. The yurt cafe is great and it's just by it for a coffee and cake.
The Royal Foundation of St Katharine
2 Butcher RowGardens are lovely, the chapel is an oasis and the place feels tranquil and relaxing. The yurt cafe is great and it's just by it for a coffee and cake.
The Millennium Dome Millennium Way
Great shows!