Brodies - Canary Wharf in Tower Hamlets

Food was average at best. The steak was dry and tasteless. Ribs were overcooked. Service was not great. Despite the restaurant being empty, we still had to wait 30 minutes for our order.

Good layout, especially if you are in a large crowd. Very attentive waitress staff serving at tables which is a good help. Pretty girls selling shots and bombs help the party mood also. Large external area for those who like to smoke. Generally great music.

We were celebrating our monthly staff party. Booked an area for 20 people of more and we got a table with 8 seats and not enough space around. One of the bartenders was walking our the bar with a Jagger bomb tray, charging £5 each, completly watery, didnt even taste like Jagger. Kept charging 12.5% service charge when there was no table service, there was problem with the barrels and we had to wait way too much... Canary Wharf area is just full of better pubs and bars than this one, so think twice before going in.

Went to Brodie’s bar for my friends leaving drinks. It was my first time there and I really liked the crowd and the bar itself. The staff were so polite, I particular thought Alex stood out! She was very attentive and quick. The only bad thing about the bar, and only an issue for the ladies , is that the toilet doors in the ladies were so close to the seat that it was difficult to close the door (regardless of your size). You had to be up against the back of the toilet just to get the door closed, it’s impossible to close it otherwise. As a general rule of thumb I’d like to touch very little in a toilet!

The kitchen was closed. No information about it on the application.

Brodie’s is at a very nice waterside location in Canary Wharf. We didn’t have an advanced reservation but received a friendly walk-in welcome and a good table. The menu had a limited amount of lighter vegetarian options. I chose Thai Green Vegetable Curry and totally enjoyed it. Points mostly for service, environment and location.

I went in to Brodie's a couple of days ago around lunchtime. They were clearly busy but still happy to serve and didn't make any mention of any delays of service. My friend was given a glass of water with lipstick from a previous customer - first obvious issue. I then had to chase the replacement. We then had some food ordered - half an hour later we are still waiting. We chase them asking what's going on. They said "Sorry for the delay... five minutes" fine... ten minutes pass and nothing! Apparently after a second chase for the food, we have to wait another five minutes, by this time, people who came in after us are already being served food... we ask for the bill, not once, but twice! Sorry but if you are busy, please advise customers don't just let them get frustrated! Far better to say something and we can have a pleasant experience elsewhere and not complain on these reviews. Clearly here the number one issue in the end wasn't so much refusing the food in the end and not getting served at all (food for lunch was ultimately bought in a nearby shop), but the lack of communication and organisation skills from the staff! The one alcoholic drink I did have didn't taste "normal" either.

Popped in for an impromptu lunch. The bar/restaurant was very busy but our waitress was superb. Our food and drink arrived swiftly with a smile.

We never made it after a staff member called me to tell me they were fully booked and that we would have to sit outside and have our dinner after it had been snowing that day! That was 4hrs before we were due to arrive. Not a good first impression for this restaurant I have been wanting to try for so long....shame.

Stopped in on way home from Edinburgh. We both had a ploughman's which was lovely. One of my favourite places to eat. Very clean and a lovely atmosphere.

This is a bar. Not really a sit down restaurant, at least when we went there. Thursday at 7:00pm. Server was great! Loud and dancing. Burgers and beer was good.

Went to brodies in canary wharf with family. Was served by Joseph very nice young man. We had a great meal the food was delicious and well presented I would recommend any one in canary wharf to try it out.

Everything is good about this place. Joseph, Miri and Gigia made our day. Nice selection of drinks and foods.

Overpriced food, bland cocktails, rude staff Much nicer places around like Big Easy in the Crossrail station

prix tout a fait corrects, belle terrase et personnel super sympa cuisine internationnale et belle carte des vins

After a meal in a nearby restaurant, a group of us ended up in Brodie's for a few drinks. Music was good, great atmosphere and drinks were reasonably priced, especially for the area. Staff were friendly and attentive and looked after the customers. Would recommend if in the area for drinks.

I'm sure this could be a nice place for a drink, but it is not a restaurant. Yes, they have food, but no, they don't have tables. And when you reserve a table on OpenTable, you don't actually get a table, you get kind of an area near the bar. I felt mislead and we left to find an actual restaurant with real seats.

Cancelled my booking on the day, and made it difficult for me to re-book by not actually cancelling the reserve via OpenTable

Went for a quiet drink for work on a Friday with a few girly friends and ended up staying till close! The drinks were reasonably priced (need to ask for a single spirit though), the atmosphere picked up after 8, and the music was magic -who is that DJ... awesome! I'm surprised it doesn't get packed more often! Will definitely recommend!

The venue, team and atmosphere are second to none. Always guaranteed a good time in Brodies. no other bar compares in the wharf.

With the Christmas season upon us it is almost impossible to find somewhere for lunch in Canary Wharf if you have not booked. Wandered around earlier on and had almost given up when we saw tables here. Inside had been done up and it's mainly high tables. There were several office parties in and they had crackers and free fizz laid on We just had a quick bite to eat but service was good and food came quickly. Definitely was freshly cooked. Reasonable too compared to some of the other bars in the area. Loved the chicken strips!

Stopped off for a pre meal drink at Brodie's at Canary Wharf. Sat outside ordered 2 4 1 cocktails which were excellent. The service was very good and friendly.Go and see for yourselves.

I have just come back from lunch at Brodie’s and was compelled to write a review. I won’t be returning as the food and service was very poor. I asked for salt and pepper twice and on both occasions I was left hanging so I got up and got them myself. I ordered the fish finger bloomer which was tasteless and my friend ordered a burger which was dry.Not good at all.

Brodies is a chosen venue as it is about the only bar in canary wharf that does not get packed during a lunch time. It is the wrong side of the wharf in terms of the sun and is always a bit dull and drab. Beware, when you ask for a spirit they give you a double without saying anything. My friend said he was driving and did not want a double and pointed out that it was irresponsible to sell doubles under cover. The staff member became annoyed and was then very rude. Completely out of order and not expected. Not surprisingly it will become a little more emptier as we will not be going back.

Went to brodies for a girly lunch with some friends and loved the atmosphere with the friendly staff and the amazing cocktails . Heard there will be a refurb so planning on going back to see how it is !

Nice place good music but some proper creeps looking to prey on vulnerable girls/ladies. Only Serve doubles u less u ask for a single

We recently had our office party at Brodies. Not only was it expensive, but the buffet was sparce and poor value for money.

Went to Brodies for a Friends birthday as she had hired out an area, had an amazing time and staff were very friendly and helpful. We ordered some platters for the party which were also delicious. I now visit Brodies on a regular basis. Would Recommend to anyone.Steven Reid

We were seated to choice and service was pleasant and generally attentive, though it did take a while to get the staff's attention to pay our bill, even though there were very few tables taken. Handy that Brodies is covered by tastecard

Brodies has always been a favourite of mine whilst I was working in Canary Wharf - the music is always good, the staff are incredible friendly and welcoming and the drinks aren't overpriced like some other bars in the area (love their Happy Hour!!) I was looking for a venue to celebrate my 30th birthday and was very fortunate to be able to hire the entire venue exclusively on a Saturday. It was the best decision I made - I had close to 100 guests and all I've been hearing is what an amazing time everyone had. Leanne was wonderful in helping organise everything.. from the drinks, to the food menu and the DJ. I couldn't have asked for a better service - I gave her my requirements and she handled everything for me! I would highly recommend Brodie's, not just for a night out after work but also as a venue for your next party.. It's a hidden gem!

Tried the Halloumi and portobello mushroom burger. They must have cooked it in the fridge! Also the entire place was filled with smoke. Not going back!

Hard to find somewhere in Canary Wharf at lunchtime that's not busting at the seams with noisy drinkers, or that's stupidly out of my price range (just because salaries are higher doesn't mean we want to put it all back into the system!), but Brodie's is just that little bit out of the way so that not everyone remembers it's there - THAT's what the attraction is for me. Good food, good wine, good service, good surroundings and veiw across the Wharf, that's all I need for a quiet lunch with a colleague and friend.

A really good bar, more bar than restaurant note and not in any way a pub. Pity the price of a glass of wine is £7.40

I've been going here for years, staff are really friendly and helpful and you don't have to wait an hour for a drink like other bars inCanary Wharf! Will be back again and again!

The bar staff were very pleasant and although pricey (but this is Canary Wharf), the measures were generous. However, we were peckish so decided to have a couple of snacks - big mistake. The honey mustard sausages weren't, they seemed to be just cocktail sausages. The 'crusty bread' wasn't, it was just three slices of soft, dry French stick. I found that a bit pointless, as you couldn't exactly make a sandwich of the mustard and sausages in it. My husband had 'dirty chicken strips' which stated that it came with a BBQ sauce and instead he got a sweet chilli sauce, although he wasn't bothered too much. So whilst I would say, certainly go and drink there, I would advocate avoiding the 'dinger' food. (Actually, the location isn't all that brilliant either).

One of the long-standing Canary Wharf haunts, this is mainly a bar and the food is an afterthought. Having said that if you want a quick lunch of fish and chips or burgers, it's reasonably priced, but nothing very special. We came here for a weekday lunch and had the fish and chips which was what it said on the tin at a reasonable price. Probably more an evening place if you want to come here for drinks - not sure I'd recommend it for the food alone. There are some nice outdoor tables although at the moment they look out over the Crossrail building site so probably doesn't count as a "scenic" view.

16 of us were visiting London on a hen weekend & booked to go here on the friday night, best decision we made, it was fantastic, the staff were great and did everything possible to make it a great night for us. great music, food & excellent staff would definitely recommend a visit, we had the best night ever.

I like this Bar/Restaurant for it's relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff, despite my Personal favourite Alcohol Consultant, leaving, the service is now may be too relaxed in my short period for lunch, but served with a smile.I can recommend Dave's excellent Chilli and the food looks good, Burgers, Meat Skewers, Fish and Chips, but stick to the Chilli myself. Lunchtimes should be busier as you can avoid the usual hussle and queues of the wharfs restaurants. To the bar owners, it is time for a refurb spend a bit of money on the place it is very tired looking these days.

Brodies is a bit like Marmite, you either love it or you hate it. Lunchtimes are usually quiet, which for me is good. The food is generally good and the Chilly and chips are the best you will get anywhere. In the evenings it can get quite manic but the atmosphere is really good.

Great bar with friendly and quick service, much better than other bars in the area. The food is also very fresh. Will be back,

Brodies never fails to impress me with the food, the service and the ambience!I have not been there for a while and I felt that the excellent rating is very well deserved for Brodies!I went with my boyfriend and a couple of friends and colleagues from work. It was a busy night but I didn't have to wait long to get served. Whilst I agree with the reviewer below that it was busy, I could see that all the staff behind the bar were trying their best to serve with a smile and as quickly as possible, take out food orders and most importantly, making sure the customers were happy! It was a Friday night in Canary Wharf, last Friday of the month (pay day) and the end of the first week for new graduates for all the big companies in and around Canary Wharf. I would like to know if there was an empty bar in the area!??! How long would you have waited to get served in... Parlour? #just saying I will definitely be back to Brodies - I am even thinking about hiring it out for my birthday at the end of October! Thank you for a fab night albeit a short night! :-)

Good selection of cocktails at happy hour, not too packed usually, maybe because of its location, and great team behind the bar! Good nibbles too (love the tortillas).

Went to brodies for my leaving drinks had over 40 people and had a great time, drinks were served in a timley manner, got a nice table upstairs and plenty of room to socialise. Its one of a few non pretentious places in canary wharf and the drinks are reasonably priced. The bar ladies are also atheistically pleasing

Our office went to Brodie's for a colleagues leaving drinks last week for the first time and I have to say we were impressed. I loved the 241 cocktails (yummy!) and loved the DJ who played some great tunes that had us all up dancing. The staff were friendly and nice and we were so impressed the office are planning to book our Christmas party there. Defo the place to be in canary wharf to start your weekend :-)

I have been to Brodies last Friday with my colleagues from work. It took me 25 min to get a drink, and I was trying really hard. They put only 4 barmaids on a Friday night, a joke!!! The sound (at 6pm!) was so loud it gave me headache by 8pm. Not coming back.

As a Buffalo, NY USA resident, visiting a friend in the UK, I was immensely impressed with the ambiance, vibe, service, and overall great atmosphere of Brodies. The service is second to none, and the owners have created a great place to relax and unwind. They take great care of their customers and made me feel very welcome in their establishment. I went during happy hour, or early doors as you all say, and the place was lively and had a "buzz" about it that you rarely see in a place. A+ all around!

Great spot for a relaxed lunch. Burgers are great and the 2 for 1 cocktails are a nice touch in the evenings. The staff are always friendly and efficient. A hidden gem!

I can honestly say that I was presented with the worst club sandwich I've ever had - it had lots of lettuce and little else as filling. I was given brown untoasted bread (yuk). And the chips/fries were horrid.And then (to add insult to injury) I was charged £8.95 for a glass of house wine.Totally terrible - avoid, avoid, avoid.......

Booked a tabl for lunch and when we arrived asked where we should sit and was told anywhere. Sat down and we were left for over 15 minutes with no one taking our order for food and drinks. Approached the bar and someone shortly come over.<br />Food was very nice and filling when we got it, however the main meal wasn&#039;t as described in the menu.<br />But we left totally stuffed.<br />Wines appear to be more expensive by the bottle than the other surrounding restaurants/pubs.

I am vegetarian so my opinion may be somewhat skewed. That said, I have never had such terrible food - cold, bland, soggy and incredibly oily. I was astounded that a posh, relatively expensive establishment in Canary Wharf could serve such poor quality food. Other than that, the ambiance of the place was decent - the staff was friendly and quite helpful. Although the heating was broken when I was there which made for a rather chilly December lunch. I would probably go again - for drinks but never for food. I felt robbed of £20 for a truly dreadful culinary experience.

I enjoyed lunch with friends here mid week. As it is a little tucked away it was not crowded and so ideal for a lunch. We all enjoyed the food very much, especially their chilli. Staff were cheerful and helpful. Would recommend.

Very packed not enought bar stuff on &amp; after waiting 10 minutes to get served it was £10 for a vodka &amp; lemonade !!

Good for a business lunch - service was not great considering it was Friday lunchtime. Took me over 10mins to pay after my guest had left.

I like Brodies for the simplicity and unpretentiousness associated with bars in Canary Wharf. They have a late licence, a DJ Thursday/Friday night, a great selection of tables outside with heater lamp parasols for the winter and a nice breeze in the summer! Nice and friendly bunch of staff - have never had to wait more than a minute to get served!!! Nice indoor and outdoor area for leaving/birthday/occasion drinks, nice selection of food and platters to share and quick with the service too.Overall, love Brodies, certainly a favourite of mine for drinks and catch up with friends. Chilled and relaxed atmosphere and no air of arrogance at all! AND they have started to make and sell cocktails!!!Bar can be hired out on the weekend for private parties too!!! :-)

We went for a busienss lunch & although Brodies served the purpose it was incredibly quiet & freezing cold. This was made slightly wrose by being placed by the door so every time it opened and closed a cold draft blew in. Having said that our waiter (I forget his name now but I also paid my bill with him) was incredibly sweet, very friendly and helpful.

....the wind was blowing through the glass window panes at our table and it felt like there was a fan blowing on my head. The fish and chips weren't very nice at all and for over £10 not cheap, fish was bit soggy and the chips limited. I have eaten in here before and the salads are excellent so big dissapointment this time, will go back and try again though as the bar stafff are really nice.

Brodies at Canary Wharf is a great spot to go for a quick lunch. The fish and chips I had were done to perfection. Unfortunately, the smoky atmosphere from the cooking (maybe too many steaks being cooked at the same time) was a little difficult to cope with, but the food was good and the staff were competent.

Good for a quick bite and solid value. Tucked away and somewhate hidden its always easy to get a table. Staff very friendly and always nice to the kids.

The food is very nice in here but it takes a while to get what you ordered. I suspect this is because the food is freshly prepared but it is definitely worth the wait. A large group and you will probably need an hour and a half but the atmosphere is nice during the lunch rush. I would definitely take a long work lunch there again.

I like this place because it is not as crowded as the rest for after work drinks. however the staff is still average and not faster than other bars. outside they have heaters and tables which makes it convenient for smokers.

Si trova vicino all'uscita della bellissima metropolitana di Canary Wharf.Il ristorante offre un menu' molto vario e moderno di tipici piatti Britannici,ha anche una buona lista di vini.Musica live e molti posti a sedere sia nella zona giardino che nella zona esterna al locale(circa 200).Attualmente e' uno dei posti piu' frequentati e fa tendenza!