The old fire station in Tower Hamlets

Very original little restaurant in an old fire station. Very nice atmosphere with some details about the “old days” of the fire station. However, it was a bit cold (quick) and relatively loud. We eat it really tasty. The steak and lamb chops were grilled very well. The burger had a delicious smoky flavor. There is also a children's menu with typical children's dishes. The service was very attentive, but sometimes seemed a bit stressed.

Grilled Lamb chops were brilliant, BBQ smells just right. Lobsters was fresh tasted.

Was a regular. Lovely food. Hearty portions. Nice drinks and wine. Arguably the best place to eat in this area for sure!

Great place for good food and very friendly guests and service. Highly recommended.

Good food at affordable prices. Quick service and very friendly.

Very friendly staff and nice food!

Very excellent dinner, we had the mix platter starter, lamb shank, 8oz steak and seafood linguine, completed with delicious cocktails. The staff were very friendly and helped us. Would recommend. Only a short walk from the station.

Food and service are excellent. I live local and is my favourite place to go. The atmosphere is good and friendly. I like to sit outside and enjoy a fresh cocktail. I usually go for the beef or chicken burger!! Really good price🍔 🔥

My favourite place to go in London. Best cuisine and fresh cocktails. 🍸 Amazing food. Personally I love the pasta and the fresh fish! Highly recommended❤️

We were surprised to enter and find a very artistic restaurant, that utilises the architecture of an old Fire Station in artistic ways. Traditional and historic painting frames, line the ceiling, where hanging lamps hang through their centres. Food really was delicious, with such a variety of dishes and cuisine. I came back for a lunch today, and was really impressed with price for the quality of food, as they have a 1-2-3 combo lunch special Mon-Fri 11-4pm. I had the HOT chicken wings appetiser, which came with a delightful beetroot salad, followed by a Seabass grill with french fries (NOT ‘chips’), all for £13.95z Definitely NOT like a local pub, and highly recommend. ✨🙂🙌🏻

Everything was amazing! I came here with my girlfriend and the atmosphere is very good. Staff is very friendly and the food is delicious. We had Lamb Beyti and Lamb Chops with a bottle of good wine. Cherry on top the fresh handmade Tiramisu !! Thank you 🔥

Ordered chicken burger that supposed to be co er in buffalo sauce. Bun was burnt and chicken also tasted burnt. There was no sauce. Only thing I could taste was bitterness and taste of old frying oil. Fries tasted sour. I think this was the worts chicken burger I ever had.

Excellent food, atmosphere. The owner was very attentive and personable. Great food options with a Turkish slant on flavor and preparation.

Great place for a bite and drinks. Usually very lively atmosphere

Very nice place and nice meal. The meat is halal. The service is very fast. I visited the place with my friends for dinner. I like this place. Historically the building is an old Fire brigade office. You can see elements and artifacts of the fire brigade team. The windows are the same style as they were in the 1900s. The ceiling is very high which is helpful in cancelling the voice that helps taking without disturbing the next table. The meal is delicious. I tried the steak, medium rare, with their traditional sauce. I recommend this place for groups of friends and colleagues.

Fantastic place , very tasty food and delicious cocktails ! Price is affordable and service is grate ! Recommend for everyone! 👍🏼

Very friendly staff, very delicious food. Would come back for this restaurant!

I came for dinner on Valentine’s Day, Fede made our night very special! I highly recommend this place!

This restaurant is such a great spot! went for the first time last night and the servers were all absolutely lovely. The food was DELICIOUS! I didn't finish everything and couldn't take a takeaway box as I was headed to another venue after and I was so bummed. 10/10, would recommend.

Hemos visitado Londres un par de veces en los últimos años, pero nunca nos aventuramos lejos del corazón del centro de la ciudad, así que decidimos ir más lejos y visitar el Cutty Sark. Obviamente, el desayuno era necesario en el camino y de antemano encontramos esta pequeña estación de bomberos peculiar, que necesitaba nuestra atención. Tenía tortitas con tocino y jarabe que eran excelentes aunque un poco en el lado pequeño. Mi pareja tenía Huevos Florentinos que cayó en un encanto. Junto con una copa y estábamos listos para afrontar el día. Un poco caro, pero después de todo estás en Londres y en una de las zonas más caras. Recomendado.

Very nice place very nice food friendly staff

Fantastic restaurant, amazing friendly staff and delicious food

I really like this restaurant! We come here once a week as a family. The breakfasts are great. I advise everyone.

Best soup and nice welcoming restaurant on service.

Delicious middle eastern cuisine in a 100+ year old firehouse. Great food and attentive service.

Been to this restaurant before the pandemic and got a hot and cold share platter... it was great and served 2 people nicely. Got back in Jan 2025 and ordered the same platter and couldn't be more disappointed... they gave 2 calamari rings, 2 small pieces of halloumi, 2 small pieces of sucuk and 2 pieces of filo pastry and a basket of warm bread. The sauces portions were good but we had to order more food as the platter which says on the menu for 2, was basically an individual starter and not worth the price. Unfortunately, the chicken burger was overcooked and the chicken was very dry. Such a shame as I had great memories of my previous visit.

Gran equipo y buena comida. Recibimos un servicio muy personal y amable y la comida era deliciosa. También había muchas opciones de comida.

Great food, great cappucino, excellent value. We would surely return here!

Popped in for breakfast twice on a recent trip to London. This really is a gem of a place. Friendly staff, great food and a lovely atmosphere. Highly recommended if you're in the area

Spent 4 days in London and by far the best restaurant we visited, really great food and very nice hosts and atmosphere, we were well looked after from the moment we walked in 5 stars 🌟.

We visited The Old Millwall Fire Station as we were staying not too far away and our party consisted of two firefighters. The welcome was warm, with a phone call initially to confirm a website pre booking. The menu was varied and we all found something to eat. We had 3 courses and this was by far the best value meal we had during our stay in London. The staff were extremely friendly and we had super banter with them. The food was fresh and delicious. Would highly recommend!

Easily the best experience we had in London across three days... Great food, wonderful atmosphere. Shows that if you get these things right, customers will have a good time. We are at several other restaurants with a high opinion of themselves but none were as good at the old fire station. The lahmacun was especially good! Thanks for a lovely memory for our last night in London!

Decided to visit here as we had two fire fighters from up north in our group. It was far the best food and service we received during our 4 day stay in London. Well worth a visit x

Lovely food my mum loved her burger and Lovely staff

Amazing…. Heard a lot of hype about this place….. finically got a chance to be experience the place…. Yes it passed my expectations…. Food great… cocktails great… service exceptional

I’m traveling in London alone and I found this restaurant, the food was great and I loved the atmosphere. I probably will go there again during my stay in London.

Very good food and service, enjoyed it✨️👏🏻

Had a very good meal again and good service just one thing they serve McDonald's chips why not serve proper chips that the food deserves. The service charge reared its ugly head again so for those that don't know this is optional so DON'T pay it leave the tip that YOU want to give

We loved our dinner at this place. The food was delicious, the atmosphere very welcoming and the staff were super friendly! We would 100% recommend!

We went there last night, a big group of 20. The staff were so friendly and the food and service was amazing. Also their prices are very reasonable.

Incredible quality of food for the price, great service. A true hidden gem. If I didn’t live so far away this would have been my local eatery

Fantastic scran. Brilliant food all round.

Large family gathering, 15 of us, some really early and some late, all taken in stride by the staff who looked after us really well. We pre-ordered and everything came out together and hot. Will definitely be back soon.

Good place Good food, special breakfast on weekend!

Love it. Food is great and very nice atmosphere. Recommend!

Excellent local restaurant. Their weekend brunch is delicious. Hidden Gem

Last winter, I had a relaxed walk from Canary Wharf to the foot tunnel to Greenwich. In the way, we found this interesting Old Fire Station. Enjoyable experience at affordable price!!

Perfect for breakfast, we'll be back for dinner next time

Been here a few times and I’ll keep coming back. Great food and service! It’s at its best when the weather is good and the windows are open to the street. Brilliant prices for the lunch menu during the week

Came in for the first time today and it was absolutely lovely. I had the healthy breakfast and everything was cooked wonderfully. My fiance had the big breakfast and it was also very good! The service was lovely and I would highly recommend!

Great food, great service, just top!

Very Good Food And Nice Place Also Good Service With Good Behaviour 👍

Amazing breakfast for decent price, friendly service, great ambient atmosphere. Got the english breakfast - bacon was perfectly crispy, hashbrown had a fresh and seasoned taste, mushroom were well seasoned and perfect texture, eggs runny as should be, sausage was perfeclty fried up. One of the best english breakfasts Ive had for only 11 pounds

A pleasant surprise to see that the interesting decor was matched by a superb menu. Great value for money. The lentil soup is unrivalled. The service is friendly, prompt and professional. Federica stands out. I’ll be back.

Have driven by many times as my son lives a short walk away and this place always looks busy. Finally found the time to go in and was very impressed. Cracking variety of menu choices, excellent food at sensible prices and friendly efficient service. I will definitely go again.

We had lunch here and it was absolutely delicious! The flavours were fresh, and every dish was perfectly prepared. From the starters to the main course, everything was seasoned just right and beautifully presented. The ingredients were clearly of high quality, and the portions were generous. We would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great meal. It’s definitely a place we’ll be returning to!

Primera visita. El servicio fue un poco lento. La comida estaba bien. Tienen una zona exterior. Sin embargo, es muy ruidoso y sucio debido a estar en la carretera principal. El olor de los contenedores es muy malo. Probará otros restaurantes de la zona.

New favourite hotspot for me and my friends!! Great food and amazing service especially from Miray and Ibo

Good place for coffee and also for casual dining

Nice Turkish restaurant! Staff were kind, portion sizes were quite large. The decor is quite cool, look up at the ceiling!

I love this place, staff so friendly, food is great and good value. Breakfast at weekends fabulous. Hidden gem highly recommended, Miray and Ibo are great hosts

I can't recommend The Old Fire Station highly enough! The place is steeped in history with a unique charm that blends the old and new beautifully. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, making it a perfect spot for a casual day out or a special occasion. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, going above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience. The menu offered a delightful selection of food and drinks including cocktails all of which were delicious and reasonably priced. They also have tables outside. It’s a great spot to relax and people-watch or soak up the sunshine on a nice day.

This is a fantastic local restaurant with incredibly friendly staff. The service was quick, and the food was both delicious and fresh. I highly recommend checking it out!

Wonderful neighborhood restaurant with excellent food, friendly staff, and great atmosphere. Highly recommend.

Good chicken wrap, decent tunes playing but great cocktails

Great spot! We’ve just moved here and it was highly recommended. Food and service was lovely!! Will be coming back. Highly recommend the chicken casserole and tequila sunrise ☺️

Used to live in the neighborhood and it was on my to-do. 6 years later it’s a hidden gem with very friendly staff and great food.

My family loves to go there. The food is great. Ibo served us last time, excellent. Totally recommend the Lamb Shank.

Great local place for a nice lunch - set menu is really good value and plenty of variety. Food was fresh and very tasty. Quirky decor. Only slight downside is the road is very busy.... and noisy when the doors are open .

We had such a wonderful time at this place! The food was excellent and the whole experience was wonderful. We have only been in London 2 days and are really glad we found this place. Thanks Zaf (owner/chef) and Aleyna (server). Our conversations with you also rate as 5 Stars!

I don’t usually leave reviews but I was moved to on this occasion, mainly for the free coffee, but not to detract from the excellent food and friendly service. Perfect juicy chicken, delicious arancini. A cool old fire station well reimagined into a restaurant.

Great food, and great venue! The hot chicken wings were incredible. Would come again!

Chicken and lamb were overcooked, real effort to cut it. Grilled mushrooms had no salt and they didn’t really have any Turkish desserts. If you’re Turkish, this place likely won’t hit just right but if you’re looking for something lowkey and relatively quick, this is just that. Staff was extremely friendly and good.

Good local restaurant with both Turkish and Italian dishes. Cool vibe and quite interesting being in an old fire station.

After a walk by the river, a lovely evening as always at The Old Fire Station with the air cooling just slightly (only 25 degrees C now). Set off nicely by a glass of Arcano Pinot Grigio followed by the same winemaker’s slightly sweeter Rose, then some of the OFS’s best white wine, Çankaya to finish.

A short stroll from the Mudchute Farm and around the corner from the Island Garden DLR, this hidden gem serves set lunch with a good range of choices We like especially the chocolate brownie with a perfectly right degree of sweetness that came with a small cone of ice cream The vibe is cozy and relaxing especially for tables facing the street

Great spot for brunch. Perfect to sit outside and chill out. Staff are friendly and service is quick. Thanks, we will be back!

Wonderful Experience with Exceptional Service from Aleyna Our recent visit to this hidden gem in the area was truly delightful, largely due to our amazing server, Aleyna. The environment was good and the music taste as well! The food was flavorful and well worth the price (hard to say in London). Each dish we tried, except for one, was fantastic. Unfortunately, the chicken schnitzel was a bit dry and didn't taste as fresh as it should have. However, Aleyna handled our concern with professionalism, promptly apologizing and graciously offering us a complimentary replacement from the menu. While we appreciated Aleyna's exceptional service, our interaction with the owner could have been handled better. He approached our table to explain that there was nothing wrong with the chicken schnitzel. Although we respected his opinion, we felt it was unnecessary to be told how the chicken should have tasted to us. Despite this minor hiccup, our overall experience was wonderful, and we look forward to returning. The fantastic food and Aleyna's service ensure we'll be back again soon. This review would have been five stars if not for the dry chicken schnitzel and the owner's approach. Nevertheless, we highly recommend this place.

Lovely first experience and good value for money

A hidden gem indeed. Chanced upon this place without any idea it was already popular. And I was absolutely delighted with my experience as well. :) The food tasted like the chef deeply cared about what it would be received like. The portion size was great, the taste as authentic as it gets and the cocktails were wow! I’d lost my interest in cocktails with how diluted they make them everywhere. But here, they were top class too! Thanks to Elena & Miraya for their lovely and friendly hospitality. :)

Great place, we find it by accident but it is worth it. Fresh food and drinks, Fede and Aleyna were very sweet. Highly recommend it.

The atmosphere is great, restaurant is situated in quite street. Grilled salmon is delicious. Waiters, Fede and Aleyna, are really nice and service here is simply great. I will definitely come back.

Great Mediterranean food, amazing service and probably the best lunch menu in London, amazing relation price and quality. 100% recommended

Great food and friendly service. Great value for money and the seafood dishes are delicious!

Layers of marinated grilled Adana kofte served on a bed of thinly sliced bread with strained yoghurt and tomato sauce. Topped with melted butter.Was a new experience, but I’ve been disappointed with kofte , kofte was reheated means not fresh meat, sorry for that but this is the truth

Really lovely local restaurant offering authentic and high quality Turkish cuisine. Our server Fede was funny, informative and lovely all around. We really enjoyed our meal and overall experience here and would recommend it to anyone :) Thank you Fede and The Old Millwall Fire Station Team

Missing 2 meal deals which was 16.99 each

Tasty breakfast, large portions, friendly service. Adding watermelon to breakfast is a great idea.

Great service !!! They were so welcoming as I was dining alone . Food was great and cocktails were good as well. Definitely be back as I live close by.

Amazing food and coffee, really friendly staff and a lovely environment. We love the fire station restaurant for family dinners or to pick up coffee while taking a walk. The spaghetti bolognese is my favourite!

I would give this place 3 stars as the food as was very disappointing, the only reason I’ve left 4 stars is due to the excellent service by Frederica. My calamari was soggy wet and chewy, probably the worst calamari I have ever had, my seafood linguine taste was excellent but consisted of fresh and frozen seafood and the spaghetti was undercooked. The chips and chicken nuggets tasted like they had been fried in months old oil. Very disappointing for such a cool looking place, someone need to have a strong word with the chef who is letting this place down big time.

Lovely spot, especially when it's warm and the windows are open. We had the breakfast menu, the food was simple but tasty. Recommend the fresh lemonade!

Cute Turkish restaurant inside the old fire station with a lot of food choices. I had the lamb beyti which was excellent and the homemade lemonade. The hummus appetizer was also super yummy.

Excellent food with a great selection, a lot of character in this ex-fire station. Very open space and lovely in good weather, much recommended would come again!

The place is a perfect combination of great food and welcoming atmosphere. I went for a soup of the day which was a tomato soup and a starter, and both meals were delicious. Coffee is rich in taste too. Totally recommend it

Very pleasant early evening meal. Tasty burger at a reasonable price. Staff very friendly and helpful. Very nice atmosphere. Highly recommended.

Amazing food! The starters (especially the calamari) were finger-licking delicious and the chicken casserole was insanely filling. Kudos to the staff as well! Fede and Ebo took a great care of us 😃

Really enjoyed my lunch here. Very nicely presented, good value, good service and nice atmosphere too.

Very interesting menu, delicious food and all reasonably priced. Thank you!

A great chill place to enjoy your time! Got a seabass with rice and veg and it taste good