The Morgan Arms in Tower Hamlets

The food was good, I had a roast beef dinner, and the vegetables could have been a better choice. There is no need for kale with a roast, and whatever the white thing was on the bottom of the food, it needed to be of more substance. The rest of it was good. The service was great. The roast let it down, in my opinion. We spent a lot of money on drinks, hence spending a lot.

One of the hidden gems of East London, the Morgan Arms on smart Coburn Road, is one of the best gastropubs in this area of London. Food is good quality, decent portions, and very reasonably priced - starters 8-10, mains 16-22. Can recommend the Sea Bass with chorizo, Chicken Kiev, smoked mackerel pate with harissa, Cheese Burger. Staff in the restaurant area and behind the bar are welcoming as is the atmosphere of the pub. Mixture of East London born and bred, professionals, students, and of course dogs !! Sunday lunchtime is always packed out, and people come back time and again. Pub is well maintained and clean, and worth travelling to, even if not in the local Bow area.

The Sunday roast is lovely, a great amount of gravy and the meat was tender. For sides I got the cauliflower cheese, complimented amazingly. The service was great everyone is so welcoming and attentive. Thank you to the Morgan Arms

Pub and restaurant has a lovely atmosphere with friendly staff. We each had a different roast - chicken, beef, and a lamb. All were delicious with generous portions, well cooked yorkshires, and roast potatoes. We also got extra sides of the cabbage and leeks, which were also great. One of our party is a celiac and the sraff were very helpful and knowledgeable, there were plenty of options for her. We all agreed it was one of the best roasts we'd had in a long time!

Only drinks. Place is stunning! And Jazz night that musicians were fantastic! Really nice atmosphere, 100% recommend. I will be back for sure!

Absolutely brilliant local. We come here a lot anyway, but I HAD to write a review after going to the new jazz night this Thursday. The band was fantastic and the food/atmosphere as enjoyable as ever. Thank you to Katie and the rest of the team, we will be back soon!

Our go to gastro pub! We're so lucky to live so close to this incredible place. The food is always delicious with generous portions, and the kitchen is open till late! Great cocktails too ;) we bring all our guests here and it never fails!

Brilliant place, we bring all our guests from all over the world here. The food is excellent and for a great price, the team is lovely and the music's great too. Perfect for a casual night out + dinner

Food was just delicious and service attentive.👍🏻

What an Amazing roast! Great spot to spend a Sunday afternoon. Highly recommend

Both Charlie’s have been absolutely fantastic! We love this pub, it’s local, it’s fabulous, it’s my favourite!!!

Friendly bar with a mix of ages. Weekly quiz night and great live Jazz on a Thursday . All the staff came across as Friendly. Was served by Charlie.

Me and my boyfriend - with the dogs had a lovely Monday lunch! Sandwiches unreal snd Charlie with his dog Linda was a total babe

Delicious roast and super dog friendly

Great pub and great Guinness! We have been coming for years and always have a tasty meal with top class service Thanks

The Morgan arms is a well furnished pub with a warm atmosphere, and a friendly staff. The facilities are well kept. I'm really partial to a dog-friendly pub myself and this place is great!

Together with our friends, we visited the restaurant, or rather the pub, before the ABBA concert. As there is only fast food in the hall of the ABBA concert, we decided to have dinner in a restaurant nearby. This was a good decision. The restaurant is located in a side street. The staff were very nice. The food was very good.

Sunday roast with family.. food was really very good, excellent friendly service and with a smile.. will definitely come back 👍

Lovely pub with really good food.

Service very welcoming. Had sea bass. I almost laughed out loud when it was placed in the table. One small piece of fish. Even the potatoes were is short supply. Not good value for money. I suspect this is a business ploy to sell deserts, as they were pushed at us. Didn’t have desert because of the main was not the best quality or value.

I came here with some friends to a new jazz night we had heard about, and had such a lovely and memorable evening. The music was great, and service from staff was so friendly and attentive which really made the experience. Although we had already eaten, I checked out the menu and thought it looked delicious and will definitely come back to try it. The pub is also so tastefully decorated, neat, clean and made us feel welcome and want to come back for sure. Really recommend this pub and can’t wait for our next visit.

One of my favourite pubs in East London! The food and atmosphere are always 10/10 here, it’s such a cosy and beautiful setting. The staff are always wonderful too, making the experience even better. Sam is particularly great, making the Tuesday night pub quiz a lot of fun.

Such a lovely pub with a very warming atmosphere and love charlie !

Favourite local pub, always has great food & charlie is such a lovely friendly bartender

Great pub! Sarah helped us out today and made everything better than what the food, service and atmosphere was already providing.

A lovely local pub with excellent service and welcoming staff! Special mention to Charlie for looking after us.

Lovely food and incredible service. Charlie was an absolute joy.

Charlie was amazing, he’s got the voice of an angel, 10/10 would recommend

Consistently excellent food and a lovely atmosphere. The staff are amazing. Charlie, Ellie, Harriet especially!!! Much love for this place.

The vegan roast goes crazy. Really nice Greens King pub tbh - feels like a real restaurant!

Me encantó es fisio and chips , crujiente por fuera pero nada seco por dentro. Fue ahradabke sorpresa encontrar este pub cerca donde me estoy hospedando, volvería ir

Definitely one of the best pub in east London! All the guys are super friendly and nice and the food is really good!

Just discovered this lovely pub, Great atmosphere, lovely staff. Would definitelly go again soon

Well, the Morgan Arms is an absolute gem of a pub. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted by a warm and inviting atmosphere that makes you feel right at home. The interior is cozy, with a perfect blend of little touches and traditional pub charm. But what really sets this place apart is the food—simply put, it's phenomenal. The menu at The Morgan Arms is packed with a variety of mouthwatering dishes, but the star of the show has to be the pie of the day, It was a roast pork pie when I went and it is everything you'd want from a classic pub dish - hearty, rich, and bursting with flavour. The crust is perfectly golden and flaky, while the filling, tender and seasoned to perfection. If you're a fan of pies, this one will not disappoint. But, great pie aside, what makes the Morgan Arms special is the staff here, some of the friendliest you'll ever meet, creating a welcoming environment that made me want to come back. Sarah, in particular, stood out for her exceptional service. She was attentive without being overbearing, always on hand to make sure everything was just right, and her genuine enthusiasm added to the overall experience. 100% would recommend to a friend

We had a great family meal at The Morgan Arms. The food and service were excellent. We were quite a big group and Jacob was really helpful and patient with us. Charlie and all of the staff were great too. Really nice atmosphere. Thank you.

Really great pub! Charley the bar man was a legend and friendly! Good drinks and cosy feeling! Nice vegan options of the food too

Great pub with excellent bar staff (particularly Charlie willow and Jacob). The pints are delicious, the lighting special and the atmosphere wonderful.

Fantastic pub and an East End must. Lovely vibes, staff are friendly and warm (particularly Charlie) , food is great and sound draft beer choices. Would recommend thoroughly you can’t go wrong 👌

Great place! Charlie was excellent, really friendly and welcoming. Lovely pub - recommend!

We originally decided on the Morgan Arms as I was given a voucher. The pub is set in a nice part of Bow, offers an excellent selection of food, and is dog-friendly. My partner and I had the same food - bread and butter, potato skewers, and the burgers along with a few jubel beers. No complaints on anything - everything was perfect.

Spent a lovely Thursday night at the Morgan Arms last night with friends over from the US. Charlie the barmen took great care of our evening with table service for both food and drinks. Well worth a visit.

I recently had the pleasure of visiting The Morgan Arms, and I must say it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. The menu offered a wide range of dishes that catered to various tastes, from hearty pub classics to innovative modern plates. I opted for the chicken and mushroom pie, which was perfectly seasoned and accompanied by a generous serving of creamy mashed potatoes and cabbage. My friends tired the fish and chips and the beef burger, both of which received high praise. But what truly set The Morgan Arms apart was the friendliness of the staff. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm smiles from the two Charlies and a genuine eagerness to make our visit enjoyable. They were attentive and knowledgeable, offering great recommendations and ensuring our glasses were never empty. Even during the busier times of the evening, the staff maintained their professionalism and cheerfulness, which significantly enhanced our dining experience. Overall, my visit to The Morgan Arms was overwhelmingly positive. The combination of delicious food, a welcoming atmosphere, and attentive service made it a memorable night out. I would highly recommend this pub to anyone looking for a fantastic meal in a friendly and inviting setting. It's clear that The Morgan Arms values its patrons and strives to provide an excellent dining experience, and they have certainly succeeded in doing so. We shall be back :)

Great pub with great variety of ales and lagers. Quality pub grub too. What's not to like? Recommended.

Is a regular spot for me to eat when I’m visiting family in London! This pub has a great atmosphere and the staff are brilliant!!! Would recommend this beautiful east London pub to anyone!!! Thank you for always welcoming me team Morgan!!! See you soon!

I visited for the first time for dinner with my family and we had the best time. The atmosphere with the old school music and candles really sets this place apart from the other pubs around here. The food is delicious, my dad in particular loved the pie!! The staff are really friendly and attentive, our waitress Ellie really made the evening special. They’re really dog friendly too which is a big bonus, will definitely be recommending this place to my friends!!

dilash pours a great pint! lovely atmosphere during the day england game!

We had never been to this place before , however we decided to make a last minute visit for the euros as the atmosphere appeared good from outside. Upon arrival, the female waitress appeared immediately unhappy to accommodate us and fit us in , and 15 minutes later my brother in law was taken outside an accused of looking at the bartender and told to leave! Confused, we humoured and said that it is the euros final, there are over 100 people in the room and looking around at people is expected! This bizarre accusation made my brother in law extremely uncomfortable and upset, and the rudeness of the staff from the beginning towards us made it impossible to feel welcome in this place. Even after we tried to watch the match and forget this weird experience, we were stared at by the staff who sniggered at us and made us feel extremely unwanted and uncomfortable. The whole experience was extremely confusing and strange , and the treatment of the staff towards us felt extremely unnecessary and random.

While atmosphere was nice and relaxing, sadly the Sunday roast it was on the average side: roasted potatoes too dry and almost undercooked, not enough of veggies to the ratio of beef, Horseradish source was very watered and diluted, pudding sides were already burned. And cocktail wasn't properly mixed up to create a smooth overall flavour. Service felt that they were understaffed and we had to wait for a while to get their attention . Hence, considering you pay a 12.5% service charge on top of it - the overall experience comes down to an average rating.

The Morgan Arms hosted our wedding reception last weekend and we were completely blown away by the team, food and level of service. Charlie and Khaitee were a joy to liaise with in the lead up to the wedding and catered to all our requests before and on the day. Everything went perfectly (there isn’t a single thing we could fault!), the day ran like clockwork!! So many of our guests commented on how delicious the food was - there was plenty to go round and not a single person left hungry! We can’t thank the whole team enough for the huge amount of time and effort they put in to make the day so special. Thank you all SO much!!

I went recently with a large group of friends/colleagues for a leaving do. This is usually an our favourite pub to go to, as it’s near our workplace and we like the atmosphere. However, the food was very bad and it was disappointing for the price we paid each. The fish and chips came out 3 minutes after the order, it was cold, soggy - like it had been reheated. The mushy peas were watery and the curry sauce was bright yellow and absolutely awful. It’s such a shame as we use to come here for Christmas meals, occasions, drinks.. although the last few times the food has been consistently bad so we have stopped going.

I visited with my brother and had a wonderful time. The atmosphere and vibe were fantastic, creating a perfect setting for our evening. The food was delicious, with a variety of options that exceeded our expectations. The cocktails were expertly crafted and added a special touch to our experience. The service was prompt and friendly, making us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. The bathroom was clean and tidy, which is always appreciated. Overall, it was a great visit, and I will definitely be back. Highly recommend this place for a great night out!

I booked the courtyard and the back room for my birthday and everything was perfect! It did feel like I was having a private party in my back garden but with the service of a fancy hotel! The whole team and staff was super helpful and they accommodated my requests. Communication with Charlie was excellent. I would highly reccomend the Morgan Arms as it’s one of the few pubs that allows you to book both indoor and outdoor which is perfect for the uncertain British summer!

I cannot share the nice experience of other reviewers, sadly. We ordered 2 roast beefs and two plant Wellingtons. Food took 45 minutes to arrive and pastry on Wellingtons was burnt black on top and bottom. Beef was cooked through with no hint of pink, probably being kept hot while the cook brutalized the plant orders. Waitress was very apologetic and took both plant dishes off the bill, but bitter aftertaste lingers. Cannot recommend this "gastro pub".

Great atmosphere, staff great quiz on in the other room(sounds good) 4 of us eating husband had pie 👍lovely, son daughter in law loved there food mine was chicken Kiev all good but the Kiev was a bit dry and couldn’t taste garlic otherwise a great place and we shall return.

Really great place to eat and drink

Nice atmosphere and food, friendly environment for families and friends

Was our local for about 2 years and was all good vibes every time. Recently attended to a dog show, the beers, the entertainment the preparation was all spot on. They prepared little prizes and goody bags for the dogs, there was a photoshoot and lots of dogs & fun. Definitely recommend if you’re in the area.

Amazing pub. Had such a great time at the dog show. The food and beers are spot on!! Highly recommend

Lovely food. Nice staff. Great atmosphere. Perfect experience all round.

Food nice Sunday roast perfect staff are the best and very comfort bar even costumers are we are almost same :)

Really great food and a huge effort made to accommodate the annoying gluten intolerant person who really wanted bread (me)! I appreciate you folks!

I recently visited the Morgan Arms and was impressed by their food and the beautiful setting. I've added it to my barguide.london site too!

Friendly staffs. Love their Sunday roast

A perfect relaxed Monday evening. The food was so delicious and the two Charlies made sure we were always well stocked with everything we could need. Wishing this was our local!

Lovely quiet pub with excellent seating and atmosphere

Really disappointing food. Had the chicken Kyiv which was completely dry and almost burnt. The green beans were also burnt. It’s a shame when the pub itself is so nice otherwise.

Excellent as always Wonderful hospitality from the lovely Charlie Highly recommend the steak stack

This is in a great location in a lovely part of Bow. Great ambience in the evening, got there around 8.30 to meet someone for the first time. The surrounding made me comfortable, the waitresses were pleasant and very helpful. The lights were dim and there were tea lights on the table creating a very romantic atmosphere. The food was lovely and reasonably priced. I would highly recommend.

Great scotch eggs and great alcohol on tap. The staff are really friendly, including the kitchen staff; a chef popped out to explain the allergy information and then brought the food over, while reconfirming how it was made and what was in it. A member of the bar staff gave me a recommendation for one of the lagers and explained its origins. Very friendly place.

Just had a wonderful lunch here. Food was really, really good thank to new chef, Allan, looked after like a Queen by Charlie, the Assistant Manager, and felt very comfortable coming here by myself and have signed up for the Tuesday night Quiz.

Unreal food. Had the Roast Porcetta which was so delicious (especially the cider apple sauce) followed by their sticky toffee pudding which is the best I’ve tried!! Love supporting local businesses and with this food they make it really easy. Staff are great and i’m a big fan of their decor too (lovely William Morris touches). Great place to sit with a glass of wine and play board games with friends as well. Will be back soon to try their roast beef.

Saddened since this is listed as a gastro pub. It's pretty & in an area of beauty. It's simply a pub that serves food but noisy

Such a cool little spot, they always have a really nice playlist on and it’s such a vibe on a Sunday

what a lovely place! Came here for lunch on Saturday with some friends and what a lovely afternoon! The food was delicious, and the team very attentive. Looking forward to our next visit :)

Such a beautiful pub, very dog friendly and the best Sunday roasts are amazing 😍

popped in for a portion of chips and a pint of cask. great pub would recommend to anyone.

I visit the Morgan yesterday with my family. Best roast I've had in a while. Service was brilliant. Thank you Khaitee and the team. We will come back soon :)

Terrific atmosphere, great staff, welcoming vibe for family and friends!!

Had the fish and chips- was overpriced and the chips weren’t fully cooked. Shame as the pub used to have a bigger menu and the quality was a bit better. Would come back for a drink but would no longer recommend the food sadly

Very busy gastro pub, excellent food, the staff were attentive, jovial and kind. Highly recommended.

Spent a fabulous afternoon here catching up with a friend last week. Amazing staff, a special shout out to Sam!

Have to say that I’ve never been more disappointed in a meal. Came here with high expectations but the food was not only sub par it took over 2 hours to get served 2 courses. The baked camembert was just filo and skin- as they’d over cooked it and all the cheese was liquified and ran out before it was properly plated. Also the fish was greasy and half of the chips were overcooked to the point of being nearly burnt and the others undercooked.. The pub is lovely and o hope this was just a hiccup, but at over £60, I won’t be running back to test that they’ve improved

Lovely meal here chef looked after my intolerance to dairy excellently 👍 Good service as well. Update had dinner here tonight it was okay but not a gastronomic experience, on a short choice menu they had run out of 2 options. Sharing plate for 2 mmmm could be more and pea puree ? on fish & chips was stone cold Waiter was a good bloke tho

Been here before and it was good but so disappointed today. Cold food, tough beef 2 roast potatoes, no cauliflower cheese at 3pm ,not a good Sunday lunch especially for the price, we won’t becoming back.

The food is absolutely terrible and overpriced. This place is ok for a drink, but do not eat here.

As always, my favourite east London pub does not disappoint. Great service, cosy environment and a proper London pub.

Management seems to have changed. Will no longer show free to air sport on BBC.

Great gastropub and food for NYE. Rustic ambience. Will come again.

Spent Christmas Day at The Morgan Arms and it was fabulous. Great staff, great food and lovely atmosphere. It's our local and the same can be said all year round

The Christmas lunch was excellent, very tasty, lovely atmosphere, staff were lovely and very attentive? we all really enjoyed ourselves. Will recommend you to friends. Wishing You and All Your Staff a Very Happy New Year filled with Good Health, Peace and Prosperity.

I don't make it to London often, but when I do, I always go the Morgan Arms at least once. The food and the service never let me down, and Christmas dinner was no different. It was excellent - so delicious and comforting. Can't wait to go back!

First, the good stuff: Charlie, who took my reservation over the phone, was delightful. There was a great cozy buzz in the place when we rolled for our booking at 5pm on the Friday before Christmas. And the chap who served us at our table for six was professional, amusing, charming … and profusely apologetic when he had to break the news to us that, at 5.30pm, they were all out of the mushroom risotto. He expressed great surprise at this, but we weren’t remotely surprised. It was the only hot vegetarian main course on the menu. Lots of people are vegetarian these days. So I’ll wager the risotto went in a flash not because lots of people were eager for mushroom risotto — but because it was the only choice they had if they wanted a hot main course that damp December evening. Yes, the menu did include a big salad, and a rather weird vegan sharing tapas starter, but aren’t vegetarians entitled to a hot main course too? And aren’t we also entitled to a choice? And aren’t we entitled to expect that if the online menu had included several tempting vegetarian main courses (I had my eye on the vegan fish and chips when I’d booked a week earlier), then those dishes would appear on the menu on the day? Surely, surely, surely, if you can offer a meat burger and fries, you can rustle up a veggie-burger and fries too? 
It didn’t ruin our evening — the Abba Voyage experience that followed left us smiling all night — but it was a disappointing reminder that not all friendly, cozy, trendy London pubs have yet got the message: you’ll run out of stuff fast, and piss off a lot of customers, if you don’t give them a choice.

Lovely service, great atmosphere, the staff are exceptional (Charlie is top tier). Will always come back for a gorgey Sunday roast x

10/10 great service great meal great vibes

Great night with friends. Service was amazing, especially Charlie!

booked a week before for boxing day at 3.limited menu."no fish on the menu" .okay 5 steaks please. "we have only got 4 left" okay 5 minutes later "we have only got 3 left" okay 2 minutes later "we have only got 2 left" bit like Faulty (sic)Towers without the abuse

We went for Christmas Day and they could not have been more accommodating or done more for me and my young family. The service was excellent and attentive, friendly with the young children too allowing us to enjoy our food. The food was lovely, we didn’t feel like a stuffed turkey which is always great after Christmas lunch, we enjoyed both the Turkey and the vegan wellington and the wine was great too. Great value for Christmas and I’m pretty sure we will be doing it again next year…. And probably next Sunday too! Thank you

Had the most excellent Christmas lunch at the Morgan Arms, friendly & helpful staff, food marvellous and lovely atmosphere. Thank you

The meals were cold no matter what you ordered. We were a table of. 8 people. The price was average. The service was alright. The normal pub atmosphere.

What a great experience visiting this Gastro pub. The ambiance is very welcoming and charming. Delicious food and service. Wonderful friendly staff. Highly recommended