Prospect Of Whitby in Tower Hamlets - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Back in the days it was one of my favourite spots, unfortunately it seems like noone cares as much anymore. Tables, menus, chairs, stuff on the table, deco.. all dirty, outside terrace also not tidy or clean. It's a shame with such a lovely spot. We have came for dinner and left after one beer. For the price you can find better spots.

Only dropping a star because the bathrooms are... Quite sad? Could do with a bit of love. Lovely pub with loads of history and character.

Truly gorgeous pub, absolutely oozing with history (and there’s lots written around the place to learn from, on the walls etc). Ladies toilets could do with be sorted out - the radiator has half melted (?) from being under the hand dryer and accumulated lots of dirt. Staff were nice but not efficient, but one can’t really hold that against them.

They say it is the first pub in London, a very particular environment with an ancient soul, everything kept to perfection and managed in an excellent way. The food is also good, which is not to be taken for granted being in a suburb of London... HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

Most gorgeous building on the street, lovely server Meg was very helpful and the food was absolutely stunning no complaints - would very much recommend sitting out on the second floor balcony and try the mushroom chilli (give it a go!)

What a great pub. We had Mac and cheese and a couple of drinks. The staff were lovely and it was a bit quieter with less tourists. A nice local pub with a great view over the water.

Oldest pub in London doesn't disappoint. Worth the trip over.

A very interesting place to visit, as it is so old ! A nice selection of beers and great view on the Thames river. The beers are totally fine. We did not eat because we came here in the middle of the afternoon so I can't comment on the food.

I really wanted to love this place. Fantastic history, great views of the Thames, and on the face of it, a great pub menu. I ordered the steak pie with mash but the pie was so overcooked, I couldn’t even get my knife into the pastry. It was just about at the send it back to the kitchen stage, but I was really hungry and short of time so ate it anyway, pouring gravy over it to soften the pastry. Would definitely return for a beer but not to eat.

Sunday lunch, looked after by Justin and his team in upstairs dining room. Missed out on potted crab due to 2.30pm booking, pork belly roast dinner was superb, £22 bottle of house wine more than adequate. Top marks for mainline pub.

Can't fault the place. Proper boozer

Really nice traditional pub. Haven't been here in years, but shouldn't leave it so long next time. Wonderful Historic atmosphere, well kept ale and always nice to have a glass with a handle. Decent food at not over the top prices. Starters were excellent; vegetarian burger was very pleasant. Crab burger looked fantastic if perhaps not as flavoursome as I was anticipating, but nice.

if these walls could talk.... ....they would say this is a great place. obviously there's a lot of history because this has been around for over 500 years, however, the inside has been updated and looks modern. The restaurant has two floors as well as outdoor seating. The ambiance is nice with just the right amount of noise to add to the atmosphere. Tables are a good distance apart and comfortable. The food is exceptional and the serving sizes are more than generous. everything is well cooked, seasoned, and the sauces were plentiful. ait's not a large menu, which is good, generally it means the food is freshly prepared. there are fish, chicken, beef, and some veggie options as well. The service was helpful, patient, and attentive. it is a unique place and definitely worth trying.

What a great pub with great history. Friendly staff, great food, good selection of beers on tap, and of course The Thames. A little out of the way but worth it.

Stopped in for a quick drink and ended up staying for a couple of hours. Really nice old fashioned pub, on the edge of the river.

Disappointing visit to Whitby a couple of weeks ago. We booked a table and when we arrived the waiters downstairs were unable to help and left us standing in the middle of a busy pub rather than guiding/directing us to our reserved table upstairs. Then the food was disappointing, the portions were tiny, the fish and chips meal came with around 7 chips and a few french fries sprinkled into the mix. Then my partner was given a burning hot plate. The portions and quality of food did not amount to nearly the cost of £18 per main dish. I would not recommend and was hard to have a £14 service charge on top considering this was meant to a lovely birthday meal instead it turned into daylight robbery.

Great little pub full of history. Enjoyable drink with outside space, worked out £30 for 4 drinks. Food ok, nice enough, what you would expect.

We loved this pub, great history and the decor is fantastic. We had some food which was excellent, and the staff were super friendly and helpful too

Love this pub, friendly staff, good atmosphere, great views, and outside seating. Highly recommended

My favourite pub in London because of the outside areas with great views of the river.

Very underwhelming. Doesn't feel historical at all.

Took a while to find, but boy it was worth the journey! Loved the place ❤️

Top location, great view and top notch beer!

Early Sunday session. Always a bit of history here. Not fair to comment on atmosphere as we were here just after opening time, but landlord/landlady made us welcome.

It's an amazing place with different sections to sit in both upstairs, downstairs, indoor and outdoor. There are many notes explaining the history of this place which were very interesting. We ordered beef burger with pork belly confit which was very good. The fish and chips unfortunately was a bit below par as the fish was too dry and not as fresh as expected. The batter was crispy though and I enjoyed the chips. Maybe it's not the right place to order fish.

Seem to be relying on their name both toilets stank chairs and tables sticky but nice outdoor space and view

Really enjoyed being in a old traditional pub

A stunning pub with great views of the Thames. A well kept well chosen selection of cask beers was the icibg on the cake. The food is good ( I had the pie) and the staff were very nice.

Traveled so far after making a reservation for Sunday roast dinner. When we arrived they told us they have no roast left…

Way too loud and service isn't prompt

Really cozy pub with the option of sitting outside with a fantastic view of the Thames.

Well this place is gorgeous, got a market near the iron bridge

Loads of history, great little pub garden on the Thames. Can get incredibly busy so I'd recommend going off-peak, early afternoon. Pints are on the pricy side though

Really decent pub with amazing outdoor terraces for drinking on the bank of the Thames. Lots of drinks on offer, plenty of history to enjoy inside and out, and it looks like it does decent food too. Will visit again, no doubt, and will get food. Beer selection was great: we came and played cards on the upper terrace with a couple drinks on a Wednesday and it was reasonably busy.

Brilliant pub in the east end of London situated on the docks of the Thames. Great location in wapping where you can get a pint

Very few beers are available. I'm not sure why they don't put glasses on the unavailable taps. Extremely slow service, as is evident from recent reviews. Super dissapointing, we were so excited and walked a long way to visit this pub.

Was so excited to visit this pub. Can't deny how historic it is, and the riverside location is great. However, on the day, the service was painfully slow (15 minutes in a 2-person deep queue). I ordered a Kellerbier, not available, ordered a Camden Hells, not available, ordered a Estrella, not available. Most pubs put a glass over the pump for beers not available to avoid this. Staff seemed annoyed throughout. Such a shame. Edit: The Peroni I did get was flat. The experience with the bar staff ensured we didn't stay for a second drink. While I understand it can get busy, when we arrived, it wasn't particularly busy. As mentioned before, location is great and the history is worth a visit, but ultimately, it was disappointing.

The place is really nice, BUT you have to book on the online site otherwise we won't take care of you...the dish menu was not entirely available. The restaurant service is not very friendly. At 9:15 p.m. we were asked to leave. Fortunately the bar service was pleasant... Damage...

Only met for drinks but it was lovely.

Unbelievable views of the Thames and large choice of drink options. Instantly became one of my favourite pubs in London.

Just go there, really quaint with history, just worth an experience and one of the oldest permanently operating pubs under 26 different monarchs, there are 2 terraces one upstairs and one downstairs with a view of the Thames, as well as a gallows if you don't pay 😂

Rubbish no food no service - couldn’t get any food - this place is appalling . Kitchen never actually opened despite numerous promises to the ever growing crowd of dissatisfied hungry customers

Exhausted staff at the main bar. Orders are taken only after the customer has a table number. Sadly these numbers are scratched onto the tables with ballpoint pens and hard to see. It’s an ancient pub that desperately needs to be managed by a boss that can provide leadership to the young hard working staff.

Historic pub right on the water. Unfortunately very slow service and some dishes on the menu not available.

Lovely terrace overlooking the Thames

The history of this place is amazing. It is the oldest riverside pub in London. Parts of the floor are still original. We were there when the tide was coming in so it was cool to see the water rising. The food and drinks were great and the staff was friendly. Even though it is a bit out of the way, it is totally worth the trip.

Love the vibe inside, and great views over the river (with the famous hangman's noose). A nice terrace to those views, too.

What an amazing pub we found today, food was excellent lovely atmosphere, loads of history. A truly wonderful place to visit. I highly recommend that you have a look .

Popped in for a drink, right on the river Thames, fantastic old pub,definitely visit again.

A Good Lunch at an old famous pub by the River Thames in London on the last day of the trip. It has been visited by many celebrities, including the Royal Family. Hanging platforms still exist in the river. There are boards explaining the old story. They serve a good Lunch.

I just went pub hopping to pubs over 500 years old. Thus was of my favorites. Very rustic. Small rooms. On the river with balconies. That old smell. Loved it.

Be aware that Kitchen is closed 8.45pm not 9pm.

When asked by a group of Chinese visitors for a "trip to a classic British Pub", the Prospect of Whitby was an obvious answer. They delivered in style. They gave us a room overlooking the river and terrace with huge windows looking out. We ordered the food before as it was a group of about 30, it arrived promptly and was delicious. Very pleasant staff who helped our visitors chose suitable "pub classics" to drink.

The steack was as hard as a dried stone. The cake was an unfrozen piece of sugar. Good view though.

One of the best looking pubs in London with probably the worst service of any pub in the northern hemisphere. You could set yourself on fire and wait at the main bar for 20 minutes and whichever useless member of staff is serving drinks will still ask "who's next?" EDIT: I got a faster reply on Google reviews than I normally get a pint at the bar. I've lived in Wapping for years and it's always the same story, so it's no disrespect to anyone in particular other than whoever is fannying around on Google instead of serving drinks on a "busy" evening. What is disrespectful is being left waiting at the bar for 20 minutes.

So much history in these walls! Had a tasty pie and a good ale. Highly recommended by Rob

Amazing pub in Wapping. Circa 1520. So much history on the convenient plaques throughout the pub. Lots of different areas to enjoy a pint (upstairs, downstairs, garden, balcony..) food is pretty solid as well!

Tried this pub yesterday as part of a pub crawl for my 40th. Lovely pub with a good drink selection, lovely riverside location and friendly staff. Would definitely revisit for some drinks and food

Hi today we met a lovely couple fro. Farnborough at the pub I wish I had took their details really lovely couple hopefully they will read this

Very disappointed in what should be a flagship pub in London.

Justly famous old riverside pub with bags of atmosphere, a selection of cask ales and a good menu

It's a very old pup and therefore has a rustic atmosphere. There is historical information about the pub on the walls. We had a great time.

What a location right on the River Thames. Standard pub chain food but good all the same. Loved the old building with great views.

Our experience at the Prospect of Whitby was very disappointing. Although the view is amazing, the service and food were terrible. Many items of the menu were missing, the steak in the burger was burnt, and the chicken wings were dry. The bartenders were nice but the waitresses seemed overworked, although the place was far from full.

We stopped today for a spot of lunch in the prospect of Whitby, a lovely riverside terrace although the tables.and chairs need a bit of attention with many slats missing. Great atmosphere but it's a shame about the food, mine anyway, my partners fish cakes were nice (so she said) but he salad was quite minimal,. I ordered sirloin steak Ciabatta which was the only option as the chicken and bacon caibatta was unavailable. Unfortunately it was down hill from this point, the steak was quite possibly the worst chewy sinew'y meat I can probably say I've had and inedible, the salad again was lame and non existent, overall have to say we left extremely disappointed tbh, we come London to a lot and unfortunately we will not be returning to this pub Sorry guys 3-10 .

Great food, great service and great view of thames. Simply the best.

Considered (one of) the oldest pubs along the Thames River! So much history; head inside to read the various plaques around the pub to learn more about it. The floor is original to the 16th century pub that stood here! 🤯 Great food and drinks (steak and ale pie was delicious), although does get busy and sometimes there is a bit of a wait to order at the bar. Overall, a fantastic spot for anyone who likes beer and/or history!

Nice pub by the riverside... quick service ....steeped in history... will be standing long after we are all gone

Very old and cozy. An English pub - as it should be. View of the Thames. Plenty of seating inside and outside. TV for football 😉

Cracking old pub. Beers were good and the food fantastic. Staff were very friendly.

Lovely place, loved the atmosphere, the beer selection was wide, and thw view... Woow I love the riverside view because it felt so cozy and chill, I personly loved this place

It was an amazing experience to be in a pub this old. Seeing the building was so beautiful. Views are beautiful overlooking the Thames River. Food was great with very good portions. Beer was fantastic and wish I could have more of it.

Lovely pub. Lunchtime food excellent and quick service Lucky we got there at opening time. Very busy when we left

Great atmosphere, directly on the river bank. With a historic gallows and a remarkable variety of food and drink.

Be patient with the staff, order drinks at the bar, enjoy the setting, the view, the history... and the food will eventually arrive

Nice location but slow service - you literally wait 10 mins to be served - and pub is very dirty. I have been many times and always slow service, not particularly friendly and dirty. We are not coming anymore despite living in the neighbourhood. We recommend Captain Kidd and Ramsgate!

Known as the oldest riverside inn, the Prospect of Whitby has a lot of old world charm and is certainly worth a visit. We ate dinner there on the ground floor however, I do believe they also have a restaurant on the first floor. The menu contained the usual British pub grub food though the chef has added to the menu with a number of more gastric options including duck or Korean style chicken. We all ended up with fish and chips as the items we all wanted had sold out. The pub served a number of different ales and as I didn't know them they let me test them. They also had a decent selection of ciders. The staff were all very friendly and helpful.

One if not the oldest riverside pub in London. Very atmospheric. Did not eat there but menu looked very good. As London prices go not too bad. Recommended

Typical English pub. Consisting of several internal rooms, terrace overlooking the Thames and outdoor garden. It is one of the oldest in London and being off the "tourist routes", it allows you to breathe the old pub atmosphere. Slightly more expensive than other super commercial and tourist pubs. Friendly staff, good food and beers. Highly recommended!

Decent pub with outside seating - Food quality is varied: - Fish and chips: quite decent - Loaded nachos: an embarrassment 🙈 - Prices are somewhere above average for a pub

Beautiful pub on the river. So much history in its walls. Said to be the oldest pub in London. Stories of pirates. Boxing matches in the rooms upstairs. Good pub grub and nice selection of wines and ales. We had a family function there last time, the sandwiches provided were lovely. Great staff too. Definitely worth a visit. Summer evenings spent outside on the river, what more could you ask for.

Really cool place on the river. Servers are very friendly. Nice views.

On Sunday 30 June 2024, we visited the beach via the Pelican's stairs and saw the hangman's noose, enjoyed the Sunday roast and the excellent beers. Excellent service, very kind, wonderful cuisine. We will return every time we have the chance. Unmissable.

What a piece of history. A must visit, very friendly and helpful staff.

If you want to pay a premium for an inauthentic chain experience then come here. 10/10 do not recommend the nachos.

Really excellent, very attentive service even asking about allergies.

Wonderful old pub steeped in history, where they still hang rather than just kick out the troublemakers... (just kidding - the hangman's noose is just for show). Lovely secret garden space, which was a bit of a sun trap. Glad we stopped here on our walk of the Thames Path.

Food was nice, main was better than dessert. Service was fast, efficient and friendly. Nice pub, lots of seating choices and not too busy. Opportunity to sit outside and look over the Thames which is unbeatable on a nice day!

Beautiful building and great staff. Our roast dinners came out luke warm and needed heating up. I have noticed this on other reviews too, and the waiter indicated this was quite common. I really can't understand why they don't sort that out because honestly, once reheated it was for sure one of the very best roasts I've had and I would really like to return for a special occasion but I could be reluctant. Asside from that we had a great time and I think it is very good value. 👍🏼

The experience was fine. Very busy when we visited and people crowding the bar/just standing around for no reason making it difficult to get around. There were plenty of tables available upstairs, maybe they could have been directed up there instead of standing in the way to have a chat? While waiting to order, staff were serving people in any random order which meant people pushing in were being served before others who had been waiting longer. It just wasn't acceptable, extremely frustrating and no apology. So many drinks were unavailable. On one hand, it was busy but on the other, it was a sunny Saturday, do they not order stock to take increased custom due to the weather into account? Food was fine. It took a long time to arrive and can't say the waiting staff were particularly friendly.

Fantastic place with lots of history. Visited on a warm.

Usual pub grub in a really special atmospheric pub, worth a visit for the view over the river and the vibe! We had the special burger, good value and served fast.

Such a wonderful iconic place - a great spot

Don't know what's going on here but the staff really need to fix up. There's literally no customer service here at all. No one checking on you when you have food, they put you off when asking what's nice ie deserts lemon tart with raspberry sorbet. "It's too sour/bitter" it's definitely the staff letting it down. I'm an ex pub owner and restaurant. The staff need better training, check on those with food, see if they need anything with 5 mins of serving, recommend things etc...No ones been rude but no ones been giving any form of service either. It's prices need bumping down too. It's an east end pub. We love it.

Lovely time there today. This great pub is in a gorgeous historic building on the Thames and has good food and food service too.

Good riverside pub with a bit of history

Went to this pub for Sunday roast meal. Upon arrival, our reserved table had someone else sitting there. Waitress finally moved them after 20 minutes. When we went to order, they had no Sunday roasts. It was only 6:15. Very upset. Made us wait for a long time for our drinks. Came for the roast. This is the 3rd Green King pub that has ruined our dinner. This will be the last one that my family will use.

Love the flag stones on the floor - the beech when tide is out and the sobering hangman's noose 🤪

The Prospect of Whitby is on my must visit list every time I'm in London. Founded in 1520 as The Pelican, the Prospect has its original slate floor. It has a lot of seating with river views...both inside and outside. The food has improved since the pandemic and is now excellent. If you want a more formal dining experience, sit upstairs either in the Smugglers Bar (Captain Kidd was a regular here) or on the river side. Princess Margaret's favorite table is by the window on the river side upstairs. We're quite happy to eat downstairs looking out at the river traffic. Kids love this. I had the Fish Ragout. It was excellent with a lovely hake fillet and delicious vegetable sauce. The traditional steak pie and cod and chips are nice. Great chips here. But the biggest surprise was they've added Eaton Mess to the dessert selection. OMG! It was memorable with lots of thick cream and a wonderful blackberry coulis. We're still talking about how great the Mess was. My English wife and our grandchildren returned the following Sunday for the traditional and delicious Sunday Roast. No scrimping here ...Roast Beef, Half a Chicken or Pork, Yorkshire and full fresh veg selection. Of course we had the Eaton Mess, again. A great view and great food for Sunday Roast.

Didn't find uncle Albert either.