Prospect Of Whitby in Tower Hamlets

Dreadful Management and service! Out of malt vinegar at 12:00 on a sunny Saturday! We went into the Prospect this past Saturday very sunny day. The staff is miserable and not friendly. We ordered two portion of chips for the kids which took longer than expected. When they arrived there was no set up or condiments we ask for Ketchup, Mayo and malt vinegar. The waitress said “we are out of vinegar” Who runs out of vinegar on a Saturday? and if you do run to the corner shop. Not only did they run out of vinegar the condiment bottles were empty. Not a nice place to go anymore 😩

Very nice Pub amazing views and atmosphere, lovely staff especially the girl with blue eyes behind the bar The food is a NOT expect that me and my wife loved the PUB

Absolutely appalling what has happened to the Prospect - once almost impossible to get a table the pub was almost empty, cheesy music playing incredibly loud, poor drinks on draft, unfriendly staff, food service stops at 8:30. A very sad story for this incredible place, hopefully the management sort it out soon.

Stopped by The Prospect of Whitby on Saturday and had a great time. The view over the Thames is stunning — you can watch the river snake past while enjoying a pint. The atmosphere was relaxed, the staff were friendly, and there’s a nice choice of brews on tap. A proper London pub with plenty of character.

The prospect was an insider tip. We can only pass on the recommendation. The food (fish & chips and steak & ale pie) were delicious. The tavern is very quaint and cozy with a great view of the Thames

The service is terrible, worst barman I've ever met, rude, they should not work with customers, simply unfit. The view is nice vut i will never come back

I visited on Saturday night in a party of four and had booked a table. I knew the pub had a wedding going on upstairs which turns out comprised of 200 people. We arrived early and our table wasn’t ready which was perfectly acceptable and we weren’t expecting it. At 6pm, Leanne came over and asked the people sitting at the table to leave and then cleaned the table for us. Leanne then served us throughout the night. Despite being incredibly busy and rushed off her feet, Leanne was an absolute star. Not only was she hard working, she was exceptionally helpful, friendly and also very funny. We had table service all night which negated the need to queue up at the bar. Nothing was too much trouble for Leanne and she is an amazing brand ambassador for Greene King pubs. Please pass on our thanks to her. She’s one to hold onto!

Most rude personnel I have ever found, these people should not work with customers

I once considered this establishment the best pub in London, but my recent visit left me disappointed, particularly with the food and service in the upstairs dining area. Upon arrival, we encountered unclean tables and a lack of staff coordination. Guests were left searching for assistance to be seated, indicating a clear disconnect among the waitstaff. The meal was equally underwhelming. I ordered a salad that was described as an onion salad but consisted predominantly of onions, a few pieces of halloumi, wilted lettuce, and lacked any dressing. It was far from appetizing. However, it's worth noting that the ladies at the bar provided exceptional service. Their friendliness and professionalism stood out and were the highlight of the evening. I hope the management addresses the issues upstairs to match the high standards set by the bar staff.

Another great pub with a rich history

I came here 22 years ago when I was 11 years old. I am from America so my chances of returning are slim. That being said I ate an asparagus soup here that was so delicious I have been chasing a similar tasting soup since. Does anyone know the recipe??? Anyone know a good copycat??

A very quaint pub that, according to the signage, has existed on the Thames since 1520. It was very crowded when we got there on a Friday evening, but we still found a place. The tables were a bit sticky, which may have been because there were only two waiters running around the entire area clearing the tables. Orders can only be placed at the bar downstairs, but food is brought to the seat. Both guests and staff were extremely friendly. The food was extremely tasty, we had burgers and fish and chips. The view of the Thames is really beautiful, especially in the evening. I liked imagining who had come here in the past. I find the idea of ​​dining in a room that was once used for boxing matches particularly fun. A mental journey into a bygone London...

The food was great. The location is lovely with a scenic view. Also a lot of history. Great ambiance. The only downside was the service, there it was a little bit weak compared to the rest.

Nice food with very good service.pity about the yucky loos especiallythe radiator in the ladies loo. The facilities manager of Green King needs their eyes testing. Please go and look at the downstairs loo. Don't think the scrap dealer would even want it.

Fantastically nice pub. Nice location along the Thames and cozy inside. A definite favorite in London.

Still the best place in wapping

Fish and Chips yummy , feeling holiday mood .

I have been to the prospect of Whitby about 10 times but never eaten there but I had planned to see a show in the afternoon and I said to my we would go there for dinner should not have bothered. I had fish and chips and my wife had steak and we had a salad. I have worked fish restaurant and I trained to be a fishmonger 50 years ago. But I would never serve up food like that. The food came the chips were warm and the fish was fried to death with dried up peas I thought I would try a bit of the fish but it was inedible so we called the waiter over and he said I am very sorry ser and took it away and 5 minutes later another fish and chips came out this time the chips were hot and the peas were still dried up and the fish was a tail peace of cod I don't mind frozen cod but that was rubbish and a pub with a good reputation should not be selling food like that I took half the fish home with to photograph it but it all stuck to the tissue. My wife's steak had Grissel running through it. It's a shame because we were looking forward to having a nice meal

Don't go to this place unless you like eating with rats running around the place. Absurd. To apologize, however, they offered us two beers, eh! How lucky

A must for anybody who enjoys a historical and atmospheric (built in 1520) setting overlooking the river Thames oozing charm and character and complete with a hang man's noose!

Pub storico, di cui avevamo letto recensioni in rete. Pieno di fascino, bellissima vista del Tamigi. Inquietante la forca che ricorda che in passato era un luogo di esecuzioni. Abbiamo cenato un venerdì sera durante un week-end a Londra. Bella atmosfera, meno "turistica" dato che il pub è un po' fuori zona rispetto ai "bersagli grossi" del centro di Londra. Abbiamo mangiato dei tortini al salmone che non erano male e bevuto birra, naturalmente. Una bella serata.

I ordered the chicken kyev. Good portion but it was a chicken escallop with a garlic butter blob on top, not inside as should be

My favourite spot in London, was tempted to gate keep this gem of a pub.

My favorite pub. The location and interior, the view and history. 👌🏻

This is ONE of the oldest pubs in UK firstly appears on paper’s about 1523-ish and still open this days a impressive historical experience once you entered inside you will dive in history of the pub and the way surviving till our days.

Friendly staff, delicious food & fantastic location, will definitely visit again. Thankyou.

The Prospect of Whitby is a charming historic pub with a warm atmosphere and plenty of character. The food is delicious, offering classic British dishes done right. The view of the Thames River from the terrace is beautiful—perfect spot to relax and enjoy a pint.

Extremely poor service, ordered from the App and eventually had to collect from the bar. Shame the pub does not follow the signage. Outdoor tables not cleaned. Living on its position

The best fish and chips I've ever had! Amazing water view, friendly staff, but a lady serving me was a bit overwhelmed so I had my dessert only when the coffee was cold. Aperol was watery, the rest was fine 💖

This place has been recommended by one of our friend as a famous one.View is Fantastic.However it is so old,ugly,smelly and tired place. It needs to be good taken care and maintained properly.I think this is one of the most popular heritage of London .However,It is not in the right hands and it is not run by proper people. I recommend anyone to go and see but not eat anything as you can’t trust the hygiene things.It looks dirty and it is very smelly.

Walked here as my partner always wanted to come here as oldest pub on the Thames. Really busy. Plenty of seating inside and outside. Upstairs area and terrace overlooking the Thames. Old pewter bar. So much history. Staff friendly and welcoming. Reasonably priced. We didn't eat but food looked good. Nice place so much to look at. Would recommend

Not even close to being the oldest pub. Don't know why they insist on spouting this nonsense. Wasn't built until the 1800s. Sure, there may have been another pub on the site - so? Note, St Paul's Cathedral doesn't claim to be 1500 years old, what with being built to replace the previous cathedral - which replaced the previous church, which replaced the church before that... It correctly claims it was built in the 1600s ON THE SITE of previous iterations. That's true of the Prospect too. Don't be fooled by replica interiors and PR lies. I mean heck, it's not even quite old by British standards. There are other genuinely much older pubs in London. For those tourists interested in visiting the actual oldest pub, that's Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese - a pub building in continuous service as a pub since the 1500s.

Pasé por unas pintas y estaba muy contento con lo que encontré. El pub es grande y justo en el río con terrazas en unos pocos niveles. Tiene mucho carácter y tiene un gran piso de piedra de bandera. Aunque no comí esta visita, tienen una selección razonable de artículos en su menú y mucha gente estaba cenando en ambos niveles del pub. Tienen una selección de cervezas y unas cuantas cervezas reales en el grifo. Definitivamente volveré por algo de comer.

I stopped in for a few pints and was really pleased with what I found. The pub is large and right on the river with terraces on a few levels. It has a lot of character and has a great flagstone floor. Whilst I didn't eat this visit, they have a reasonable selection of items on their menu and a lot of people were dining on both levels. They have a selection of beers and a few real ales on tap. Will definitely be coming back.

Very very awesome pub. Has a lot of space but pact anyway. 500 years of history! I am totally impressed 👍

Nice pub. Cool location. Lots of history.

Don't bother visiting with a bike whether a folded or a kids bike even if the place is near empty. Dogs of any size are welcome though. Pubs are no longer houses of the public 🤯

Beautiful historic pub on the banks of the Thames. Loaded with history to be discovered. Very good food and away from the confusion of downtown tourism

Although very much a tourist pub ,its steeped in history and well worth a visit, nice pint and a fantastic view of the river Thames..

Came here specifically to have a drink in oldest riverside pub. Charmless service and dirty pub. Honestly, bar staff should be fired...no people skills. Wonder how the tourists respond to this place, which could such a beautiful place seeped in history

A great place with a special history

Este es uno de los pubs más antiguos de Londres. Los bares son pequeños, pero hay asientos fuera y en el techo. En la orilla del río Támesis con una pequeña playa cuando la marea está baja. Lleno de encanto del viejo mundo. Este solía ser el lugar de ahorcamientos y ahora hay una horca de reemplazo allí. Puede estar muy ocupado. Bar bien surtido, personal amable.

Impeccable service, and wonderfully well kept cask; cheers to Justin (well, I believe the name was Justin. I only asked the name after a few pints…) for keeping those lovely bitters drinking so well. We also enjoyed the work of the fabulously talented musical guest. What fun! If I lived in the neighbourhood, I’d be here nightly.

Nice choice of ales shame about the service, the door handle to the outside smoking area broken if you went out no return to the bar

Excellent quality food and good GF options. Four of us had different meals and we all enjoyed them. Good choices & portions. A lovely, historical pub on the river with friendly, helpful staff. Only disappointment was that there were no GF beers, other than the usual, unimaginative Peroni! There are now so many great GF ales & beers and it would be good if there were at least 2/3 options available, please.

Fantastic old pub. Very atmospheric. A nice rear veranda over the Thames. Had a nice pint here. Will visit again when in London.

Great pub but bar service is always shocking. Never enough staff and they are super slow.

Wonderful spot, popped in for a drink and bite to eat, lovely service, great location, fish n chips was really nice 👍

Nice pub grub, lots of nice views and decent history

Really neat pub with lots of history

Was going to give 4 stars but just couldn't for the sake of the staff who were clearly doing all they could, they literally had one lady doing everything front of house and one chef, they were having a hard time of it but looked after us incredible well and put up a fantastic plate of food, so much better than we were expecting, rich meaty pie with fantastic pastry, a beautiful gravy and the MVP going to that cabbage, thank you both. Plus the building and view access the river were more than enough to keep us company while we waited.

Had the pleasure of dining here tonight and had the most amazing service provided by the wonderful Anvi. The food was great, but what really separated this establishment from others was Anvi’s kindness and attentiveness. She made our group of five adults and two children feel like we were her only customers when in reality she was handling duties as hostess, server, and seemingly ran the entire upstairs single-handedly. Anvi is an absolute rockstar!

Stopped by for a pint during the week and really enjoyed the visit. As one of London’s oldest pubs, with a history spanning over 500 years, it’s full of character and charm. The staff were warm and welcoming, and the pint was spot on. A bonus: the historic Execution Dock is located just behind the pub, adding to the unique atmosphere.

Great place, nice staff, great food. Loved it.

Great pub, great atmosphere, great service. Well worth a visit.

Must visit for a pint or two. Food was alright. My fish and chips were overcooked and not salted well. But it’s one of the oldest pubs in London and that’s worth a drink. Great outdoor space too.

Superb historic boozer. Deducted one star because it's part of a chain, so has cheesy generic signage and fittings that detract from it's old time charm.

A busy pub, well worth a visit.

Nice pub next to the Themes river. We went during March afternoon and the downstairs seating place was a bit cold as the door was open. There’s also an additional dining area upstairs. We had the vintage burgers and the fish and chips which were delicious. I’d recommend to try all the ales. Next to the pub there’s a small alley where you can go down to the river (be careful on the steps) - you can see a gallows there.

I am not happy to write a negative review for any business but the Roast was awful and not worth the money. Do not waste your money on this. Generally I have not been disappointed by a pub roast dinner for a long time now. It is a beautiful historical building and this experience was extremely bad. I think the owner should consider to spend more resources in the kitchen and offer the quality products that reflects the cost of the food that customer is paying for. It’s worth to visit because of its historical importance and a pint but that is all.

Lovely pub steeped in history!! Jordan (I think was our name) is a brilliant member of staff who is very knowledgeable about the pub and gave us a great tour and history tour...the bar was quiet and I'm so glad that he could have a good chat to us ...😁

Very cosy and old traditional pub full of history. Good choice of beer. Must go pub as it is one of the oldest!

Einer der ältesten Pubs am Temseufer. Darum herum Neubauten. Unschön. Der Pub macht die Umgebung wett. Sie bestellen am Thresen. Die Bestellung wird Ihnen an den Tisch gebracht. Als wir dort waren - Freitagmittag -, war der Pub mäßig besucht. Wir fanden jedenfalls problemlos Plätze. Das typische Pubessen Fish and Chips mäßig. Die Herrentoiletten stanken nach Urin. Diverse Außenbereiche, die wir ob der Kälte im März nicht nutzten. Kann man, muss man aber auch nicht machen.

Lovely pub with a great history too.

Lovely place, so atmospheric. Great food.

Food is great, drinks are great, family and dog friendly. Nice atmosphere a good crowd been many times, safe. Diamond in the dirt

Excellent pub, lovely food and stunning River Thames views

I thought this was a great spot with a historical feel to it. The noose out the back is a reminder of what used to go on down on the foreshore

What a wonderful historical place with good food and beer love it

Love this place, used to come 10 years ago when we lived here, came back now with family. Good food and great service from Meg and Nick.

Really nice pub on the river with great atmosphere and service, lots of history. Food really average, nothing amazing

Staff are friendly, and the views of the Thames are lovely. This pub is good if you just want drinks. However, the food is very poor and overpriced for what you get. Microwave is definitely earning its pay.

The Prospect of Whitby, London's oldest riverside pub, brims with history dating back to 1520. Nestled along the Thames, it offers a timeless ambience with wooden beams, maritime relics, and a flagstone floor. Enjoy delicious traditional pub fare, complemented by an excellent selection of craft beers. With three charming outdoor seating areas overlooking the river, it’s the perfect spot to unwind. Dog-friendly ... 🐕 Renowned for its warm, welcoming staff, the Prospect of Whitby promises an unforgettable experience steeped in charm and hospitality.

I was left with a bit of a loud picture, the prices are high, the food tasteless. The setting is great. There is a history of the place.

Had lunch with my wife and enjoyed the food, the beers and the fantastic setting and a huge shout out to Anders who served us and gave great info on the pub and area from the dark side, cheers we shall return.

Enjoyed the nostalgia of the place and very good service. I was showing the pub to a group of Norwegians who loved the history.

Great little and old pub. Worth stopping in for a pint it's a great experience

Stood at the end of the bar while 7-8 people who came up after me were served. Not exactly cheap either, I wouldn’t bother with this place, The Grapes was fantastic on the other had I’d highly recommend about a 20 min walk from this place

Fabulous,great food and beautiful decor

What a great old pub! A must to visit when you’re in London next

It was fabulous to stop for a drink in the Prospect of Whitby. Such a lot of history to enjoy.

Bar service can be a little intimidating, but sandwiches served with a smile!

Me n few of my friends visited this amazing step back in time and was literally blown away with not just the decor within but the friendliness we all received. The food was authentic and good along with the fantastic service.

Lovely boozer, steeped in history!!

Stunning place ... Great walk from Canary Wharf too

Heritage! The tavern was formerly known as The Pelican and later as the Devil’s Tavern, on account of its dubious reputation. All that remains from the building's earliest period is the 400-year-old stone floor. The pub features 18th-century panelling and a 19th-century facade. The pub has a pewter-top bar and is decorated with many nautical objects. In former times it was a meeting place for sailors,  smugglers, cutthroats and footpads. The Prospect of Whitby is a historic public house on the northern bank of the River Thames at Wapping, in the East End of London and the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. It lays claim to being on the site of the oldest riverside tavern, dating from around 1520. Wikipedia.

It's a nice place, but there's no need to exaggerate, it's not bad.

Good pub food in a lovely environment and with very good service. Very enjoyable.

The gallows you may see out of the balcony is clearly stating that there is always a way out of every hopeless situation if beer does not work.

Super cool atmosphere in this historic 1520s London pub, with a fantastic view of the Thames and amazing sailor/pirate vibes that my friends and I loved. The Sunday roasts are very generous, and the vegetarian one was delicious! Thanks for this wonderful Sunday lunch!

Good atmosphere nice traditional pub

Old English pub. It was awesome

Saw some bad reviews. Never been before and was excited. Hoped for the best. Got the worst. Naff beer selection. Service appalling. Hardly busy but 40 mins and nothing, no update, no sign of waitress, so we left, starving. We had paid for drinks we had. Found incredible Italian a few doors up who saved the day. Disappointed. Of all the amazing pubs in London wasted our time here. Can imagine in day, sitting outside, pretty good. Ok for a drink but if you are a craft ale connoisseur don’t bother and if you are hungry don’t expect it to arrive!

Very nice! I like the atmosphere and the location. The food was good as well

Great food great atmosphere. Kind staff

This pub is absolutely stunning, down by the river, never too busy and has a lot of history. The food is disappointing. The roasts weren't cheap and given the beautiful setting it's a shame that the food isn't to the same standard.

Nice pub with decent drinks menu. Service is good, but you have to download and order through the Greene King app right now. Pints are on the expensive side but given the location, this is understandable. Situated right by the river with two terraces for guests to enjoy, the location is really lovely, especially with the big tree right by the pub. Everything is fairly well taken care of and the only thing that is not up to standard is the rather horrible playlist that was playing the entire evening. Weird mix of popular songs that don't seem to fit the vibe of the pub at all.

Popped in for a quick drink and to see the old hanging post. What a magnificent and quirky place steeped in history. This should be on everyone's bucket list when visiting London.

had a lovely afternoon at the Prospect of Whitby, Leanne our waitress was wonderful definitely be back again soon. Thankyou

Awesome old pub with a lot of history