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Based on 80 opinions finded in 3 websites

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Nº 501 in 751 in Newham

Nº 35 of 41 British in Newham

CUSTOMERS TALK ABOUT DISHES WITH..cookedoldroast

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Metimos en un bocado para comer con mi pareja, aunque el menú es limitado, lo que hay es bueno, el personal es excelente y muy acogedor. El lugar tiene un ambiente muy agradable, perfecto para una bebida tranquila y algo para picar. La decoración es muy suave, que es un cambio agradable para un pub. Las tapas es muy recomendable. Para simplemente una copa con los amigos o con la pareja.

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huneylondon . 2017-01-04

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. . Es caro, y el chef/menú cambia demasiado a menudo, así que hay consistencia. Buen Chef = Buena Comida. Chef ido/provisionales - 'Provisional' comida!

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Stonechatz . 2016-11-09

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First discovered this gem on a Friday when on a business trip. Food is amazing (especially the lasagna!). Staff are amazing and live music on Friday is the perfect end to the week!

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539abia . 2016-08-23

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Me gustaría mucho me encanta este lugar! He estado varias veces desde que se abrió la comida siempre ha sido excelente y el edificio y el interior es genial. Sin embargo, las primeras veces que visitamos el personal eran extremadamente lento y no muy estaba al tanto. No sé mucho sobre el menú o los precios. Aunque los precios eran razonables para la comida, la experiencia era deficiente. Fuimos sobre nuestra 5ª visita y no había chef, así que tuvimos que ir a otro lugar. Decidimos probar de nuevo cuando les dieron un nuevo chef. La comida era fantástica, pero extremadamente caro. Si quieren cobrar los precios de £18 por un asado que necesitas para un buen frente de la casa. Independientemente de la calidad de la comida. Menú de niños es bastante inexistente y cosas baratas los palitos de pescado frito.

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Beckyhammer . 2016-06-08

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Hemos ido a alcanzar el año pasado, cuando mi familia tuvo una reunión con la familia de los Estados Unidos que organizó allí. No nos decepcionó con el servicio que nos dieron. La comida no era la mejor, pero había alrededor de 30 personas, así que posiblemente el chef estaba bajo presión, pero este fue ordenado comprobar! !! He vuelto varias veces, está a un corto paseo desde mi casa, así que mi "local", pero me temo que el menú de la comida no es de mi gusto ahora, muchas de las tapas y los platos se han parado el menú cambiaba así de mill no está allí, así que antes de que vayas al menú

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shazbolt . 2016-05-04

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I've been here a number of times now, always a nice atmosphere and the food is great! They offer a delicious Sunday lunch. A little out of the way for some but worth the effort for great food and a great time.

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SunnyDtravel . 2016-04-14

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Found this lovely place just off the river. Fantastic selection of beer and great atmosphere! Will defiantly be heading back.

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Danjames1404 . 2016-04-07

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Encontramos este lugar recientemente y dieron la bienvenida desde la primera pinta. Personal muy amable y

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lee t . 2016-03-21

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This is an amazing find. A very good pub that serves exceptional food and the staff are extremely friendly and helpful. If you are visiting the Excel arena it is worth the DLR ride out to visit this gem.

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Big-Tall-Paul . 2016-03-19

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Popped in for a quick pint. At £5.40 a pint of IPA, I will not be buying another.Signs up for a recommended trip advisor place, people with lots of money must visit here.

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David D . 2016-03-16

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I took my mum here on Mother's Day to try the new menu and it was great. The food was very nice and the staff were friendly and attentive. The bar and restaurant was also very clean and tidy. I would definitely go back again and would recommend it for friends, families and couples.

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DavidKilminster . 2016-03-14

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Had a lovely Sunday lunch at The Reach recently. The food was very good and the beer selection was much better than I expected when I got there. Staff were all perfect, couldn't complain about anything if I wanted to! Great pub!

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AndyPalf . 2016-03-10

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Dropped on a Wednesday night for a beer and dinner. Blown away really!Great beer, incredibly friendly staff - including the landlord and Paige who was brilliant - and really wonderful food. The pea tortellini was gorgeous and the chocolate fondant would win Masterchef outright!!If you are in the Beckton/Gallions area I strongly recommend you check it out

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phutchens1 . 2016-03-09

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Lovely food can't fault it, BUT we have been regulars for over a year and would be nice for the management to acknowledge you now and again, the atmosphere in there is icy with them sometimes, you would think being a regular they would put there self out to say hello how are you ,a weak nod is I'm afraid not good enough, will miss the food but not the staff unfriendly except you lad behind the bar he was the only one who put himself out he even remembered our drinks pity management weren't the same the just sit up the bar watching,won't be going back or recommend ,

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bkathybooth . 2016-03-07

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Great friendly staff, lovely atmosphere, excellent beer and alcohol selection, beautiful bar and restaurant in a stunning building, just opposite the train stop, so super easy to get to! Loved it!

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jameseydee . 2016-03-07

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First time at the Reach. A busy and buzzing place. We were warmly welcomed and had a great Sunday lunch which was reasonably price especially in London. Would highly recommend. Decently go back again!

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Maria L . 2016-03-06

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We don't normally go out in that area but we were visiting friends who said The Reach had just re-opened and they had heard good reports. We had a totally excellent Sunday lunch - roast beef with all the trimmings - crispy roast potatoes, greens cooked just right etc - and hearty portions. My only regret is that I was too full to eat pudding! Highly recommended.

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Job666 . 2016-03-06

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I was at The Reach yesterday for a family gathering and I have nothing but admiration for how welcome they made us. The staff were great and couldn't do enough for us. They managed to set up seating for us all to chat and have drinks and then managed to feed us all with an absolutely gorgeous Sunday lunch. The bar area itself looks very clean and stylish and I won't hesitate in taking friends there when I am entertaining.The prices were what I would expect to pay for good food and beer in any London location and I will definitely be back soon for seconds.Well done guys and thanks for making yesterday a success for us. X

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Tony P . 2016-03-01

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Love this venue! Food excellent and plenty of choice. Friendly atmosphere and a great location.shall definitely revisit.

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Jeanne299 . 2016-03-01

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My wife and I visited The Reach Bar and Kitchen for the first time on Sunday and we will definitely be returning. We had the new Sunday roast, I had the beef and my wife the pork, both were cooked to a very high standard along with the accompanying vegetables and gravy. There was an excellent atmosphere in the bar which made us stay there and soak it up all afternoon. Perfect way to spend a leisurely Sunday.

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Dean01976 . 2016-03-01

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The bar was busy, not too full with seating available for our family. A really lovely pleasant atmosphere, the staff were friendly and clearly working hard to please. Our lunch was delightful. The new beer selection was great.A first class family friendly bar and restaurant. We will certainly be going back.

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Neil P . 2016-02-29

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I first came here in September with my girlfriend for a Sunday roast and was very happy with the food, the service and the price. After being closed for a few months, and a few attempts to go back for another roast, we finally got seated in a not so nice seating area and felt unwelcome. The "new menu" sign outside was welcoming and inviting, but soon walked straight back out once I saw the price had nearly DOUBLED for near enough the same meal we had five months earlier. This bar and restaurant is the only convenient and nice in the Gallions Reach area and am seriously let down by the attempt of rising prices by a ridiculous amount just to attract a different clientele. They have completely destroyed it for me personally, by completely changing the nice, comfortable, and mostly affordable restaurant it used to be, and for certain won't be going back.

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Jack G . 2016-02-28

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I visited The Reach yesterday when the new kitchen opened and had a wonderful lunch. Their new menu was excellent and I was spoilt for choice! Highly recommended

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Frances S . 2016-02-26

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Beware! The Reach's website still takes bookings, but the kitchen closed a couple of months ago. We had a wasted journey, but fortunately we hadn't travelled far.

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Gillian S . 2016-02-24

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Lovely, quiet bar in a residential development. Nice décor, friendly greeting and a nice selection of drinks available. Extensive food menu and we went for the tapas options. Fantastic selection, generous portions and great value. Service was friendly, could have started a tab if required but we were only staying for lunch so settled up at the end.

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Mark P . 2016-01-07

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I loved the very relaxed atmosphere and the Sunday roast was great. The lady attending was super nice and helpful. Would definitely go back.

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Ana V . 2016-01-04

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Myself and 11 other members of staff decided to go to the reach bar and kitchen for our Christmas meal. The service was impeccable the food was piping hot and delicious!!! And if that wasn't enough the play list was amazing!! All in all a great visit!!! Will definitely be going back!!!

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paulaj1982 . 2015-12-21

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This is a lovely pub by the docklands, probably the only one in e16 to deserve that name. Is cosy, welcoming and serve great pub food. The owner is a lovely person and will sit with you while enjoying a pint. If you live in the area or if you don't... Drop by on a sunny or rainy day. They play live music on Fridays!

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AliJelly . 2015-12-15

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Unexpectedly great... Turned up late with my hubby who is moored in the area for a while and wow it was fantastic...

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smk101 . 2015-11-17

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Waitress recommended the haddock, it was lovely! Also had some tapas, very recommended the honey mustard sausages. The only negative thing about food, the veg bruschetta was very oily, we could not finish it. Other than that overall experience very good. Very cosy place with good terrace for summer

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briviajera . 2015-10-23

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I happened to chance on this place, and was amazed at the food, the service and ambience. the owner Mark, is very friendly and really cares about the guests and quality of food and service. the waiting staff are top class, and can't do enough to help. i've eaten in many fine eateries, in central london, where you would pay double the price and get 1/10th the service you get here. also there is no forced tipping, so i would encourage you to leave a tip to the staff, as they do an amazing job.

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BrianPat22 . 2015-10-18

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Stuck in the middle of a load of new apartment blocks in the less trendy bit of Docklands, this nice old building doesn't look like a great pub - but it turns out it bloody well is! I worked 5mins away for two years then went here on our last day - the staff were great, beer plentiful and the interior new school old school charm. Brass and wood and retro lighting. The food looked great on its way past our beer laden crowd too, but didnt try it, so can't comment.

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David C . 2015-10-06

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Just a few points that were a disappointment<br />We spent 3 hours here, for lunch. We arrived at around 12 and didn&#039;t leave until 3pm. <br />The service left a lot to be desired<br />The chef wasn&#039;t cooking a large amount of meals from the menu (we were not pre warned of this, despite booking several weeks prior)<br /><br />When the food arrived it was good. However, we would not return for the above reasons. We were the only table in for lunch and it quickly became apparent why.<br /><br />Faye

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Faye . 2015-09-18

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There's a distinct lack of good restaurants in this part of East London - From East Ham to Royal Docks they are rarer than a full moon. So imagine my surprise when I discovered a well kept secret " The Reach " - True East London faces tell me that this was an old seaman's rest and it has a secret passage-way to the water. Intrigued I had to visit ! - It's now been basically modernised - It lacks something in décor still but its on the right path. Let's turn to the most important aspect - The Food ! On this score it deserves a resounding ten. I went on a Sunday and the choice was Sunday roast or Tapas - Limited but specialised it is. This was a fab roast - it had all the elements that a good roast needs - great meat, choice vegetables and tasty tats - and a bonus none of your watery insipid gravy - joy oh joy - thick gravy ! coupled with fabulous bar staff - the Northern Guy is a great host ! The Reach deserves to be sampled and its secret deserves to be discovered.

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hellyn2 . 2015-08-31

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The Reach serves the best pub food in London. Always a friendly atmosphere and great food. Definitely a feature of the loval area which they have preserved perfectly.

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ykaur556 . 2015-08-24

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I work in the area and walk close by each day and had no idea about this place.One of my team left and had a few leaving drinks here.What an absolute little gem.Amazing atmosphere, great decor, excellent service. The menu looks great and based on the other reviews I am definitely returning for a meal.

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SafferB . 2015-08-21

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This is the only remotely decent restaurant in the area, and coincidentally is absolutely fabulous. We went for Sunday evening, being too lazy to do anything at home! What a pleasant surprise. I had the monkfish on the specials board, and it was beautifully cooked and presented. My partner had the standard Sunday roast. Initially he ordered pork, but by this time they had run out of apple sauce and (more importantly!) crackling, so he opted for the chicken instead. There was also a beef option. All the food was excellent, and the service very friendly. There is a limited range of wine, but we had a white Rioja which was excellent and not overpriced.We will definitely be back.

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Grumpy_Tim . 2015-07-19

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tasty and cheap breakfast, 6£ on weekdays. barbecue outside ones a week, life music on some days. tables outside are great spot when the weather is sunny and warm.

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nikmpz . 2015-07-08

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Called here while staying close by in Beckton. Nice pub, nice atmosphere. Staff very friendly. There was a guy called Matt who made us feel very welcome and looked after. Not a huge menu but here were loads of choice for light snacks or supper or for a more substantial meal. Good quality, reasonable prices. Nice interior and a nice view out over the docks from the bar side of the building (he rear looks back inland to the main road). Worth a visit if you are in the area as it didn't seem to us that there were many other place near by.

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suemac2002 . 2015-06-27

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Having booked a table on line to dine there with a couple of friends who were visiting London, we were unable to park and had to go elsewhere which was very disappointing as the pub has lovely view of the Docklands. But unless you come on foot there is no public parking whatsoever.

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OpenTable Diner . 2015-06-25

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Went as a group of five celebrating a stag night for lunch. Interesting venue with a good selection of beers and excellent burgers.

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Les B . 2015-06-17

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food brilliant, drink big selection, staff who cares the food and drink suffice lol. on a whole it's a brilliant venue with a play area for children behind and a view of the dock in front

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Martyn L . 2015-06-10

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I had been told about this place but never made the effort to check it out until today. The food was good and a descent size portion. I had the lamb burger with chilies and aubergine. It may be a tad pricey at £12 but I have had worse for the sam price. We were the only people in there as they had just opened and the food still took a while but it was worth the wait. Nice place to go on a sunny day.

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James O . 2015-06-06

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Food was delicious, service was a little slow but worth the wait. Nice outdoor seating area when the sun is shining however be prepared for the noise of planes taking off every 15 minutes or so.

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Hannah . 2015-06-04

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Food lovely service is a nightmare,went with work mate s in January which we prebooked in November so they had plenty of time to organise ,the meals were all pre ordered and still they were totally confused they had run out of soup no spoons no bread I could go on and on this was the first time I had booked for my work mates after praising the place up because I had eaten in there previously with my husband I felt very embarrassed because the service was a nightmare and orders were totally cocked up never again would I recommend and its very expensive such a shame because it is a lovely building and when staff do get it right the food is good

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kathy b . 2015-03-01

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Firstly I would like to say the food is absolutely delicious but due to the completely chaotic service I cannot rate it any higher. The actual pub is gorgeous and we were extremely lucky to have a room to ourselves for our booking of 13.Ok now for the bad points. The wait of over 1hour 15 minutes is unacceptable. 2 of the adults and 2 of the children had to wait even longer to be served meaning most of the party had already finished their meals. There didn't really seem to be any reason as it was not busy at all. The food itself is lovely particularly the roast chicken which is huge. I didn't get a chance to sample dessert which I was disappointed about. I would really like to visit again and hope the next time my review will be more positive.

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Shelly S . 2015-02-01

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Living in Beckton for 25 years I've had to travel quite far to eat or drink in places as nice as The Reach. The food is made to an exceptional standard with a great menu. Lovely staff, great atmosphere and beautiful interior. Great on a Friday with live singers and I recommend the tapas!Perfect in the afternoon too. With free Internet access, I've been a regular with my laptop getting work done.Great place for a night out, dinner, lunch and work! Looking forward to the breakfast menu. I recommend!

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Hana H . 2015-01-30

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Staff friendly great food, music, selection of spirits too will defiantly return always a pleasure to be there

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Angela A . 2015-01-14

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Contary to recent reviews this restaurant is very easily accessible, parking may be an issue but as some people have reviewed 'it is some walk from Gallions Reach station' I can tell you this is not the case. It is in a wonderful location being 0.3 miles from the station and easily less that 3 minutes walk.

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Beth G . 2015-01-14

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Stumbled across The Reach at Gallions, had a lovely Sunday roast, the staff and manager are very nice and couldn't be more helpful. I decided to go back on a Saturday Evening so rang and booked a table The Reach was lively and had background music, the meal was lovely and there was plenty of it, the customer service was brilliant as the last time I went. I will definitely going to be making The Reach my Local from now on. Someone did mention about the parking situation and that is was a problem, I spoke to the manager and there is bays that are marked up for The Reach, speak to the manager and he will show you where they are. The Reach has been there for years with history of the docks, but renovated and looks lovely.

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shazbolt . 2015-01-11

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Me and my partner live in Beckton and have recently discovered this place. The reviews are pretty good so we decided to see if it did Sunday Roast which it doesn't say on the website. We took a drive to it yesterday and it had a sign outside advertising sunday roast and the place looked really nice from the outside. On further investigation we could not find anywhere to park, all the roads were either double yellow lines or permit parking. We found one area with about five cars parked up that looked to have no restrictions and drove around for quite some time without the spaces freeing up. We were in the end forced to find somewhere else to eat. There is a major lack of good pub food round our area and we were very disappointed at having to drive away. I wondered if there were going to be any plans to put in a car park ? It's quite a walk from Gallions Reach station and we weren't the only people driving round and round trying to find parking. It would be a shame if the place didn't survive because of this problem

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Sarah S . 2014-12-01

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Brilliant service and incredible cocktails from Danyel, she runs the pub great, a very pleasent woman. I had a very good time, I was made to feel like a regular.

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Palin12 . 2014-11-25

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Had a lovely time! Can't complain about the excellent service, great atmosphere and brilliant food. Would certainly frequent again upon my next visit to London and would not hesitate to recommend The Reach to anyone

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Robert M . 2014-11-24

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What a little find this place is. The staff were brilliant. The manager treated us like we were family. I felt like I was eating in my front room. Absolutely loved it. We've been 3 times this month!

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Milesgrant29 . 2014-11-24

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One of the best you will ever find. The food is AMAZING and fresh, the atmosphere is relaxing and calm. We have held our baby shower in there too. The manager girl went out of her way to help us out with our baby shower. Couldn't have asked for more. If you are looking for a nice meal with friendly staff and calm environment this is the place for you.

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RitaHani . 2014-11-24

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Went here with my wife for a quiet visit as was VFR and kids were asleep and being looked after ...., spencer bar man hr8 but the manageress sat at bar with locals here language was not to be used by a Lady never mind a manageress disgusting .....

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Bford1 . 2014-11-23

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we to the reach for a night out the food was delightful the staff was pleasant and as it was Halloween the staff was dressed to suit the occasion

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downman1948 . 2014-11-22

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So pleased to have a pub serving such nice food and with such great service nearby. We'll definitely be back!!Great job!

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linz c . 2014-09-14

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I have eaten here twice this week -once in a group of 9 persons all choosing individually - we enjoyed really tasty, reasonably priced food and good portions. I also brought a group of 60 persons to the restaurant for a special event taking place locally. James and his staff did a fantastic job, attentive service, well presented and delicious food and the feedback for the evening was very good. Many thanks.

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carolinejc . 2014-09-12

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I am super happy to have a place like The Reach right on my doorstep. I go there regularly with my wife and 3 year old daughter for a meal and and pint, and I have never come back disappointed (foursquare tells me I have been there 20 times in the last 2 months). When we have friends or family over we take them to The Reach. Everyone loves it.The food is great. I always go for the burger (comes with a very tasty, slightly spicy, sauce), or the sausage and mash. The sausage and mash is also what our daughter loves - we usually get her a kids portion.On top of that I think The Reach has lovely staff, and a very warm atmosphere. We will continue to visit regularly!

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Jaap V . 2014-08-14

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I have been here twice now, and the food is far better than what you would expect from a normal bar. Friendly staff, and the fish is cooked perfectly and succulent. Burgers are are superb and the salads are filling. I would expect to be eating food of this quality in Central London, not Beckton! Keep up the quality, it has been the best food experience I have had for a long time.

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Babybadger . 2014-08-01

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I recently tried this place after a recommendation by a friend. It's very smartly kitted out and had a great vibe on the evening, with some good live music to boot. Had the bruschetta to start which came in a different style to how I was expecting it but a great interpretation and could well be one of the best I've had. For mains my lamb was cooked perfectly and I was impressed by the size of the portions. Unfortunately this didn't leave me any room for dessert which was a shame as the menu looked very tempting and those I'd seen served to a neighbouring table did look good. I'll be back, and next time I'll make sure I haven't eaten any lunch!

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AT1985 . 2014-07-30

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Being a "local", I have loved this wonderful old building all my life and was excited that after years of laying derelict it had finally been brought back to life with a very nice refurb job.I have visited 3 times since it reopened - the 1st time for drinks on a warm Friday evening spent mainly in the outside area, which was nice enough - there was some live music, the staff were pleasant but the service was very slow - we had a good 10 minute wait for cocktails even though the bar was not particularly busy that evening.I liked the look of the menu and returned a few weeks later for lunch in a party of 6. The food was generally good - the mixed starters and main course dishes of duck, mussels, fish &amp; chips and pasta were all very well cooked; however the 2 roast dinners were awful - tough meat, incinerated (deep fried?) Roast potatoes and an odd choice of vegetables, and on this visit we were seated in a very noisy spot and again service was slow, there being a very long wait for our main courses.My most recent visit was again on a Friday evening for drinks. On this occasion the place was extremely busy and buzzing and the live music was so loud it was impossible to hold a conversation, let alone get served a drink , so we left.Overall, I think The Reach has some very good food, although I really couldn't recommend the Sunday roasts. Would I visit again? Yes, maybe, but at a quieter time.

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RainyLondon . 2014-07-29

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We arrived and ordered drinks at the bar,and at the same time our meals and wine.We took our drinks outside to enjoy before going back inside to our table for lunch.Unfortunately,there was no ice available,so on a hot day,my partners pre lunch drink got warm very quickly.When we were told that our food was ready we came inside to our tables.Food was served immediately.Excellent roast beef for me and shellfish for my partner.Half way through my main course the waiter asked me if I wanted another pint of beer!!!..my pre- ordered wine would have been nice !!!Overall...good food,good drinks...just try not to run out of ice and try to serve the wi ne with the food.

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rblockells . 2014-07-13

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I came to this pub with high expectations because I had seen the good reviews on trip advisor, and it's not far from my house. Positives - decor nice, food all sustainably sourced, bar is in a great location due to no competition and plenty of flats nearby.Negatives - unfortunately my food was cold. Also, the burger that my boyfriend ordered was meant to be medium rare but came well done. Service not great (pushing us to order even though it was quiet, then a wait for the bill), and the men on the table next to us were becoming loud and obnoxious, nobody kept them in check.I do want to give the reach another chance, as I did go on a Monday perhaps the chef is different then, or was having an off day.

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Rowena1991 . 2014-07-13

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1st visit and will definitely not be the last, fantastic place, friendly helpful happy polite staff, very large portions and reasonable price, cannot fault at all

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Angela A . 2014-07-11

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We've been going to the reach for a while, and it's been great, the service may need some improvements as you have to wait a long time to get served. The food is excellent, and in large portions.We went there yesterday for a drink and the beer we usually drink was unavailable, so we decided on wine and soda after being told that a small glass with soda was £2.95. After the first glass, we were in the place on our own, with no sign of any staff, it took 15 minutes to get served. We had 2 drinks each and asked for the bill, expecting it to be £11.80, but it was over £17. When we questioned it, we were told that the soda was £1.40 for a small bottle, meaning we had to pay £5.60 for less than a litre of carbonated water that other places don't even charge for. We couldn't even check thus as there is no price list on display, which is actually a legal requirement.Sorry guys, but we won't be coming back.

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Ashwaite . 2014-05-22

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Myself and my partner went to the reach bar and restaurant as we had heard the reviews, we tried to book using the website to which no one called us back so we had to call and book, on arrival the parking issue was difficult no clear signs on allocated parking! There was no sign to tell you where the entrance was as it was our1st time this would have been nice, on arrival we walked in and was left to try to work out where our reserved table was, we asked pleasant young male barman who just pointed to our table and we sat down wondering if we go to the bar for drinks or what......! The drinks are reasonably priced and well presented. Once ordered the food came good size portions, beautifully presented,waitress staff didn't know the specials without turning to read the board. Reasonably priced prawn starter was great.....! Overall nice place to eat could maybe work on a few small problems so that the service matches the food, everyone was very pleasant and decor was great.

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Famous880 . 2014-05-11

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Don't get me wrong I've eaten seafood all over the world. Southend, Margate, Leigh-on-Sea to name but a few. But if you like your crustaceans (sp?) and molluscs REALLY fresh, then you really do need to get your fish-loving behinds down a place they call the Reach Bar and Kitchen, a newly opened little gem of a bar/restaurant just a squid's tentacle away from Gallions Reach dlr station.Now don't get me wrong the old left eyebrow always raises a sixteenth of an inch to quote dear old Pelham Grenville whenever the missus mentions oysters, and while they turn me on roughly as much as Janet Reno does, they remain simply my favourite foodstuff, especially alongside a nice drop of Gaja Barbaresco. Ok they might not stock the Gaja but governor and poker pro Jimmy Akenhead, renowned for his balls at the table, has certainly got a firm grasp of his grapes and this is a wine list just incomparable to other public houses.But anyway back to the seafood. Of course she ordered the oysters thinking more about the steamy night ahead (well she's not made of wood is she) and these were the most delectable little beasts I've ever had. We also ordered the prawn starter and I can honestly say I've never tasted fresher or tastier, and the portion was very generous aswell.Reading on the menu that all seafood was taken daily from Billingsgate fish market, we elected to stick to the fish theme for main and with everything prepared and presented wonderfully by head chef Mikel Choplain it became clear that this really is one hell of a find.See you there next weekend, if she ever lets me out of bed.

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Terry C . 2014-04-03

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Last Friday evening we visited The Reach on the recommendation of a friend. We were not disappointed. For a bar that has been open just a short while, the place was really buzzing. We managed to get a great booth just the right distance from the live music (an excellent guitar/vocal duo). The staff were helpful and knowledgeable and provided a memorable meal. Apparently they have a French chef who they'll be lucky to keep hold of if our experience is anything to go by. One piece of advice - arrive hungry; the portions are big!Overall, a really good spot which will be even better in the summer when they can make use of a large terrace looking over the water in this historic part of London.

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Jeff D . 2014-03-12

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We are staying at The Aloft London Excel for four days and we didn't fancy the menu or the prices at The Fede (hotel restaurant). We found The Reach on Trip advisor and it was only a 10 minute drive from the hotel and for all you car drivers the resturant has allocated car parking spaces at the front. Essential as it's permit holders only around the area. The scenery of the bar was really chilled and there was live singer who was amazing at performing. We were served by the young blonde waitress wearing red lipstick and we regret not asking her name. She was funny and down to earth and found the humour in my brothers being really picky with their order. The food was amazing and reasonably priced. There is a small varied selection but something for everyine. I recommend the pan fried prawn noodles.. they were not skimpy with the prawns. For 4 main meals one starter and 4 drinks it came to £54... pretty good!We are staying in London for 4 days and will definetly be going back.

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Tannisha D . 2014-03-01

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This is a great new place to eat well and catch a drink. The finishes inside are excellent and with the lighting gives it a modern and cosy feel of an evening. The staff are great too, very friendly and welcoming. There is the usual selection of drinks available however the spirits selection is more vast then you would expect with good quality spirits on offer at reasonable prices.The food was good too, I had the roast chicken which was a good portion size and really good value. Will be making this a regular place for my weekly roast. Looking forward to the summer now and being able to catch a few drinks outside on the patio and watching a few world cup games on the tv's.

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Michael T . 2014-01-30

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Having lived just yards away from the Gallions Hotel (now The Reach) for 18 months, I was really looking forward to seeing what the new owners had done to it. I first went on New Year's Eve, which was great as we got to sample canapes and get a feel for the atmosphere of the place. It has been stylishly refurbished, and the staff are all incredibly welcoming. I soon went back for an evening meal with family, and we were all hugely impressed by the quality of the food and level of service. The portions are more than generous, and very reasonably priced. Will certainly be having more meals here over the next few months!

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davio81 . 2014-01-28

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Having lived in the area since 2012, I've often thought: what a shame that there is no quality food within walking distance. The opening of The Reach realized my longing for a nice, comfy`place in the area. The food is truly to die for - excellent menu! The staff are exceptionally nice and very open to suggestions. There's nothing better than having a nice quiet meal with some wine after a hard day at work. The Reach rocks!

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daidalos05 . 2014-01-23

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All my friends in the area have been raving about the Reach so i thought I'd see what all the fuss was about . A beautiful building and the decor inside is fantastic , all dark wood and comfy sofas . Then came the food ! I only had a burger but it was the best I've had anywhere . The chef is a genius and the owner James really made us feel welcome and they show sky sports to boot .Top top place !

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kingcodders . 2014-01-11

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Not only is this gem situated in the Grade II listed Gallions Hotel, it does not disappoint on the inside! Top quality food cooked fresh by a French chef and a bar menu to die for! What a joy!

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Andrea B . 2014-01-08

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We had a lovely lunch here last sunday. Food was great, huge portions, service brilliant and very welcoming staff. Very child friendly and a nice atmosphere.

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tomandem23 . 2014-01-06

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Beautiful building that has been refurbished to a very high standard, food excellent andwell presented. Bit out of the way but made easier by the DLR really worth a visit.

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PritchardKent . 2014-01-04

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