The Gun in Tower Hamlets - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

What an uplift! The Gun has outdone itself and "shot" it out of the park with its renovation. Easily the best riverside pub in the Isle of dogs. Can't beat it on a summer day! Great vibe!

Best sunday roast I've had. Also Lamb roast option is available. Nice dining area and nice gin garden

Chef clearly cares about the food he/she serves. We had the set menu and I must say it didn't feel like a set menu. There was plenty of food beautifully served and very tasty. Great settings. Lovely attentive and engaging waiter. Will be back.

Quality dining, pricey but good service. Wines and wine list were great, sunday roast was tasty. It's a lovely setting, but was nearly £250 for 3 people.

We came for lunch and had the set menu on the terrace overlooking the water. Food was excellent, service was great and very reasonably priced.

Great pub. Wish we ordered food there as well as it looked fantastic

Great location, great history, great beer garden with fabulous views great restaurant location overlooking the water unfortunately the food average at best . Fantastic place for a drink but eat somewhere else. NB Further to this post The Gun Management team responded and asked for specifics by email and we entered a very friendly dialogue regarding the visit. The team were anxious to get things right and although we had a difference of opinion I would compliment them on their response and their desire to get things right (you cant be perfect every time.) Congrats. With this team in place The Gun is in good hands and should only get better.

I recently visited The Gun in Canary Wharf for a Sunday roast and overall, it was a mixed experience. I opted for the beef roast, which was exceptionally good. The meat was cooked to perfection, tender and full of flavour, making it the highlight of the meal. However, the Yorkshire pudding was a bit of a letdown. It seemed a little old and wasn't as fresh as I would have liked, leaving it somewhat floppy instead of the crispy texture I prefer. The roast potatoes, too, were disappointing; they were soggy and lacked the crispiness one expects from a good Sunday roast. Despite these issues, the meal was quite flavourful, and given the reasonable pricing, I can't fault the food too much. The service at The Gun was impeccable, as it always is. The staff were attentive and friendly, contributing to a pleasant dining experience. After our meal, we visited the Tiki Max bar outside by the river. Unfortunately, this part of the visit left much to be desired. For the price they charge for drinks, I expected the venue to be better maintained. There were cobwebs all around the fence, and the general upkeep of the area seemed neglected. A little bit of TLC is definitely needed, especially given the premium pricing. It takes minimal effort to clean cobwebs, and the overall appearance of the outside area detracts from what could be a much more enjoyable experience. In summary, while the food and service inside The Gun were quite good, the outdoor area at the Tiki Max bar could use significant improvement. With a bit more attention to detail in maintaining the venue, The Gun could offer an all-around excellent experience.

Such a nice pub at Riverside, I love the vibe and next to the river Thames with good views, I just loved the vibe with my friend.

Good selection of drinks. Wish they had some decent vegan food options though. Friendly staff and the most magnificent view of the river Thames and the O2 Arena. The beer garden is quite spacious with wooden tables and chairs, and it also offers a couple of ping-pong tables. I loved this place.

Haddock and chips was amazing. Staff were really welcoming and friendly. Sat in garden with river view. Perfect for a summer evening

Spectacular river views from the Terrace, helpful staff and great food!

It was a pleasure to enjoy the food while enjoying the view in such a delicious restaurant, it was really great

Everything perfect even too I'm used to another type of service from a pub

Absolutely wonderful pub. Lovely staff and tasty food and drink. Wonderful views of the Thames from the garden.

Uncooked chicken and inedible potato, expensive, lackluster service

Been visiting The Gun over a number of years it has never disappointed Food Service Atmosphere 5 star It is a little more expensive but As for cost The only expensive meal is one you do not enjoy. With that in mind very very reasonable Well done The Gun keep it up Michael of dartford PS parking close is imposable. Suggest a cab

Great Pub on the Thames, great beer, relatively reasonable prices, overall the gun is an amazing pub for locals and tourists alike!

Popped in here to watch the Euros football. Was ok. Friendly service, but didn't eat there.

Love the Gun. The service is excellent, rare for a London pub, Very professional staff. The food is top notch and the view is also novel.

Discovered this cute little beer garden and restaurant on a hot day when I was looking desperately for something to drink, And met the nicest bartender who went along with my weird fetish for this blue parrot glass and made my cocktail in it, she even made it extra strong bc we waited for a bit, unfortunately didn’t get her name but she was one of the only girls there - shout out sis 🤩 Overall great pub and cool environment and vibes, next time we’re around we’ll definitely try the food as well

Lovely restaurant with scenic views of the Thames. Fish and chips were yummy

This is our locql pub/restaurant Good quality food and service

The food is absolutely amazing. Portions are on the smaller size but for quality and taste of the food, it’s 100% worth it. The staff are all friendly and the atmosphere is brilliant. Will 100% be coming back.

Nice quaint pub with great views. Good drinks and decent food. Nothing to complain. Great to have small gatherings.

Best Sunday roast I've had in ages

Made a point of calling in for a refreshing G & T whilst I was walking this corner of Docklands. On a hot , sunny mid day I took my drink out into the garden & enjoyed a magnificent view across the river. The Gun is a historic building of great character & a must to visit if you are in the area. There is a board on the outside wall giving a short history of the building.

Great old pub with excellent fish&chips. Nice patio with views of thames and O2.

Tempted by rave reviews, we tried this place twice. Fancy menu, lovely surroundings and great service, but bland food. All four of us had different things and were underwhelmed, especially given the high prices. The garden's cute for drinks in the summer, but swerve the food.

Was here for a 40th birthday party. Happy birthday old man Peter Bell. Great service by Rebecca all night. Everyone had a great night. With great views from the terrace over the Thames.

I remember the Gun from the 60's/70's when I was little because there was an outdoor area where I could drink my coke and eat crisps. Fast forward 50 odd years it pretty much the same, but more gastro pub. Great food, excellent service and with a bit of London History thrown in. Well worth a visit.

Great pub, very good food, well cooked steaks. There is a lot of history on this building, there is a nice function room upstairs which we rented for a private dinner, which offers a very nice view of the O2 peninsula.

Fantastic roast dinner which was excellent value for the quality of food - it’s rare to get a roast for under £30 anywhere, especially given the setting. Starter (beef cheek) seemed a little stingey for the price but other than that it was a great experience.

Amazing food and amazing friendly staff.

We found the restaurant by chance and booked it for dinner the next day. The restaurant is very nice, white tablecloths, very well maintained. A reasonable wine list and also menu. The food was excellent, the service was friendly and competent. I highly recommend it.

We made a relatively spontaneous reservation. It was my mother's 60th birthday. Unfortunately, we were greeted rather coldly when we came in. We were looked at skeptically as to whether we actually had a reservation. We then got a nice table on the terrace (unfortunately that was the only good thing). The service first took the order for the drinks. We ordered, among other things, an Old Fashioned, a Manhattan and a non-alcoholic drink. After a while the food order was taken. We then waited 35 minutes for the Old Fashioned and the non-alcoholic cocktail to arrive. Next came the food - my husband had been waiting for his Manhattan for about 45 minutes. The food was okay - but nothing special for the price. At some point the Manhattan arrived, which was presented by the waitress with the words "Try it, if you don't like it, we'll take it off the bill." The cocktail looked like watered down Coke (see picture). The Manhattan was not edible. Unfortunately, from then on we were largely ignored. In a restaurant with such prices, a problem like the cocktail shouldn't happen. At some point my husband told the waitress again that the Manhattan was not drinkable - she simply replied that she said yes, that she would take it off the bill. He wasn't even asked if he wanted to drink anything else. The evening was over for us. As we were about to leave, another service representative came with a mini Manhattan as a small apology. She was the only one who seemed to feel sorry for us. Unfortunately, I can't recommend the restaurant at all and I'm still annoyed that I spent so much money on nothing.

Very very good Sunday roast, lovely river views and overall great service. Max is a great waiter 😊

Best Sunday roast in the Docklands. I had the vegetarian option and my husband had the beef. Great river views too.

Second time we had Sunday roast here and again we left really happy. Beautiful views and the food is just amazing. Very friendly staff too, we're already looking forward to coming back. Top marks.

Such a gorgeous pub just off Canary Wharf. Ivo was honestly one of the best hosts I’ve ever seen - so attentive and overall excellent. Absolutely recommend.

The place is nice and the outdoor space is cozy and comfortable with great views. Fast service and friendly staff but £22 for a small, average 6/10 burger is a complete scam. Might as well bring McDonalds next time and pay a third for a similar burger.

Excellent food, good views of the river, polite, helpful. Everything I'd hope for in a foodie riverside pub.

Went for Sunday lunch, lovely! And Yorkshire puds, very good servings, lovely beer garden to the side of the pub

A delight sitting at the edge of the Thames with a vast expanse 9f sky and water before you. Food however was only 'alright', and my glass of wine tasted as though the bottle had been open for some days. Expensive pub grub.

The pub is in a good setting, relatively quiet, set back from the road and on the water. The building has some charm, but things went downhill when getting service. I felt I was ignored, and the long time it took to get served was frustrating. The burger was below average, overcooked, with little to commend the sauce. Fries were good. Glads of Merlot was good. The only good part of the service was the black lady who served the food with a genuine smile and interest in the customer. I would not return.

“Nice ambiance and friendly staff, but limited food options. We tried the pigcheek, but it was a small portion for the price. Overall, it’s worth trying once for the experience, but I wouldn’t make it a regular spot for food. However, it’s a nice place to enjoy a glass of wine.”

Really nice pub/restaurant with great views over the water. I had a reservation for the outdoor conservatory, which was delightful. It did get very warm (uncomfortably) in the direct sun, but they partially closed the roof blinds to provide some shade. The quality of food was excellent. My only complaint being the +/- 3 ounces of Hake, being a little smaller than I believe it should be, based on the cost of the dish. Service was perfect, there when you needed it, without being overbearing. I would definitely return.

Great location and great food. Highly recommend.

One of my favourite pub in London I have been going there for more than 15 years, well-before than current owners Amazing place to visit..

A beautiful pub tucked out the way. Varying prices depending on whether you are at a table inside, the outside bar or the inside bar… and pretty high prices, i think it was between £7-8 for a pint. The view is second to none, far better than other Thames-side pubs like the Trafalgar etc. and the staff were great. Friends tried the fish&chips which was allegedly massive, delicious but again quite expensive. The outside area also has a secondary bar, blankets in case it gets cold, a ping pong table and plenty of seating - some heaters wouldn’t go amiss though. Good buzz.

Loved this place. Unfortunately my friends were running late for lunch but the staff were very forgiving. Great food amazing place probably even better atmosphere in winter when the fire is on. Well worth a visit.

Absolutely wow. We had an awesome evening with great food and even better atmosphere. Only thing I wish the place to improve is a draft beer choice options.

Outstanding roast. Lovely staff.

Quaint and historic restaurant. Fantastic setting and convenientlly located if you are attending an event at the Excel.

Lovely pub great views a bit expensive though.

A nice bar by the River Thames with good scenery of the water and the O2 arena

My favoutlrite original pub in London: try, enjoy, love it. Thank you to staff for your excellent job. Bye See you next time

Nice views, but pricey £8 per pint...

First visit today. Brixton Pale Ale with a Scotch Egg. Epic view . I will definitely visit again

I'll be back, great evening out

Beautiful pub with separate room.

One of the best fish and chips in town. The guys here really know their stuff.

Succulent. Very good cuisine. I highly recommend.

Very nice atmosphere, perfect service, very kind staff and very nice food

Sunday classic roast (s)......quick pint for the chaps - glass of sparking English wine for the fairer sex and into main course with a very decent bottle of Primativo as a lubricant. Two beef and three pork all delicious - so traditional but so good ...really really well done - two sweets - the Apple Calvados thang and the STP.....both absolutely amazing !!! I'm short absolutely brilliant Sunday table with the family made possible by the Gun. Nice one....

Perfect spot for drink with friends, private hire or romantic dinner at the beautiful terrace with a river view, strongly recommend to those ones who are looking to have a good time In proper British manner! Thank you The Gun team, you are absolutely amazing with your hospitality!

Really great little pub with a fine selection of food and drinks. If you are lucky enough to be there on a sunny day, the outside area overlooks the waterways and developments around the Docklands. Great pub and look forward to going back

Great Sunday lunch- they have a very generous portion. My family loved the beef and lamb and I had the veg option, they gave extra gravy without asking which we liked! Lovely setting in the conservatory overlooking the Thames. Prices- not cheap but around a standard London price for a roast. Would recommend and return. It’s not that easy to get to (in context I had my elderly father with me)

One of the oldest and friendliest pubs in London. Lovely food great service and views of the River Thames great place to visit 😀

Private Birthday Dinner for 10 in the River Room My experience booking The Gun for my husband's surprise birthday dinner was great from start to finish. Communication was excellent. The room itself is stunning with a lot of natural light and a view of the Thames River & O2. At dinner, we had real candles on the table which made the ambience cosy and intimate. We could also play our own music. Importantly, my guests and I enjoyed our dinner. The food was delicious, the presentation was great and the portions were very decent (bordering on large). The staff were also very lovely and took care of us. I would recommend The Gun.

Best pub food I've had in the UK!

Great atmosphere and lovely food. The portions are big and plenty to share!

We had a lovely lunch. Everything was great, the food, the location on the river, the staff polite and willing to serve us. I highly recommend it.

Nice view, good drinks, good food.

Lovely sunday lunch. Huge portions... didn't have starter or dessert!

The Gun is located on the River Thames and is around three quarters of a mile on foot from Canary Wharf tube station. The view from the rear deck over the Thames is quite spectacular towards the O2 arena. We did not eat, but the beer was good, consisting of the usual Fuller’s range.

Second return and was over the moon to see Hannah with the best service yet again. Can not fault a single thing from the team x

Poor food and service, really disappointing and zero interest from staff.

What a lovely find. Had lunch here on a Saturday. Service and food were great. It wasn't too busy but would definitely recommend booking in advance. Nice pint of Siren IPA. Prices are pretty standard for location.

Was highly Dissapointed with the service the hygiene and lack of food we sat at our table to be given menus to wait over 15 minutes then had to ask the waiter that we wanted to order for him to tell us we have no chicken but we have all other meats so after a minute or so we decided on an alternative to be told they didn't have that either! By another waiter with a bad attitude and drinks served by a waiter with filthy fingernails I will not be coming back and am disgusted by the service and general way of this once proud pub

It was an absolutely fantastic experience all round. great food, amazing service, and staff that go above and beyond. definitely go back

Beautiful old pub with lovely food and drink right on the river. Gets very busy with city folk but highly recommended despite being very expensive.

Not sure what’s happened to The Gun but it was nowhere near as good as it has been. I ordered the venison which was served without a sauce, was dry and overcooked, and quite tasteless. My husband had a bland burger served with anaemic chips. We were welcomed and served by 5 different people and the service was very impersonal - which is not what we have come to expect from The Gun. Such a shame.

Great Roast, lovely wines and Ivo, the best waiter ever!

Definitely need to give Mr Elbaba a raise! Exceptional service.

Great place for dining and meeting friends. We had a delicious Sunday roast.

There were 4 of us and we had the large Sunday roast with Cote de Boeuf and roast chicken. It was nice and plenty there, beef beautifully cooked. The only slight downside was that the jus was a little sweet and some of us prefer gravy . They had vegetarian gravy so we asked for that but the staff were very good and friendly and helpful. A lovely pub with a nice warm fire but booking essential as it gets very busy .

We have been here for an absolutely amazing Sunday roast, on multiple occasions! The corn-fed chicken was my favourite and it was cooked to perfection and served with mouth-watering Yorkshire puddings, roast potatoes, and other delightful trimmings that left us wanting more. The service was great - the team was incredibly welcoming, friendly, and helpful.

I went for a Sunday roast and so far it is the best that I ever had.

Great food - though very noisy the night we were there

Nice pub on the water in Canary Wharf. Food was good and a great atmosphere. Service was slow but overall a solid dinner experience. Loved the fish and chips and the sticky toffee pudding for dessert.

Have visited this pub many times over the years but only for a drink. Decided to treat a friend and have lunch here, as I had always thought the food looked amazing. The food was a huge let down. We ordered the venison and for £32 you’d expect a bit more. It was over cooked. We also ordered the pork and although the mash and gravy was delicious the pork was again over cooked and dry. Quite tough and for £26 you’d expect more! My friends burger was ok but when deciding between that or the ravioli the waitress told us not to go for ravioli as it was bland! Not sure that’s a great way to sell the chef haha. The crumble was very good, can’t complain. Overall, beautiful view and nice atmosphere in lovely pub but food really let it down. Not sure I’d dine again.

Such a nice place to have dinner. The atmosphere and decoration really makes you travel to another time. It’s a big expensive but the quality is amazing.

Have visited this pub many times over the years but only for a drink. Decided to treat a friend and have lunch here, as I had always thought the food looked amazing. The food was a huge let down. We ordered the venison and for £32 you’d expect a bit more. It was over cooked. We also ordered the pork and although the mash and gravy was delicious the pork was again over cooked and dry. Quite tough and for £26 you’d expect more! My friends burger was ok but when deciding between that or the ravioli the waitress told us not to go for ravioli as it was bland! Not sure that’s a great way to sell the chef haha. The crumble was very good, can’t complain. Overall, beautiful view and nice atmosphere in lovely pub but food really let it down. Not sure I’d dine again.

Absolutely top notch Sunday roast platter. Great service, excellent beer!

Great little pub and restaurant. The rear looks over the river directly onto the millennium dome (oops O2 Arena). Worth a visit and a pint or three. Didn't try the food but looked good.

Pleasant atmosphere and delicious well-priced food. Recommend it!

Guns on walls. Fair starters. Expensive pints and pours but worth it for the view of the water. Minor issues with billing though I’d return anyway.

I can had down say one of the best Sunday roasts with huge portions ! you can sit in the terrace overlooking the O2 and it's warm. loved every bite - the service could be slightly better in all honesty as we weren't noticed or check on once the food arrived.

Wow what a superb Sunday lunch. We had a lamb shank and two of us shared the chicken sharing platter, with all the trimmings. A very popular venue right on the River, would be brilliant in the summer to sit outside.