This place really surprised me. A couple months ago, my…read moreboyfriend and i found a tapas bar in the area called La Tasca in the area and on our way there, he noticed this wine bar and thought it looked interesting. It also served tapas so we thought this could be a back up plan if we couldnt find la tasca. There werent very many people in there either, which made it less exciting for me. This time around, while we were looking for a place to eat in the area, we decided to finally check this place out. When the four of us entered on a Friday night at around 9pm, there was only one table that was occupied. The place was essentially empty - which is exactly why it surpassed my expectations. It's a wonder how this place can be so empty when the beer and wine selection is fantastic, while the food tasted much much better than it's tapas serving neighbour (La tasca was only 3 stars for me). The four of us ordered: - Pintxo de Manchego (£3.75): Toasted bread topped with manchego cheese and fresh tomato. - meh - Chorizo Picante (£5.50): Spanish chorizo, marinated in red wine and onions. - good - Patatas Bravas (£4.00): Potato chunks, served with alioli and a spicy tomato sauce. - GREAT - Pollo al Limon (£5.25) Chicken breast skewers, marinated in garlic and lemon. - good but a little dry - Champiñones al Ajillo (£4.75) Grilled mushrooms, marinated in garlic and parsley. - GREAT - Tortilla (£4.50) A timeless classic, the Spanish omelette made with potato and onion. - GREAT - Calamari (£5.50): Fresh Billingsgate calamari, coated in our home prepared beer batter then deep fried to a golden brown. - GREAT - Albondigas (£5.50): Home made beef meatballs in spicy tomato sauce. - GREAT While the food was a little on the luke warm side, it tasted REALLY DELICIOUS. The service was good, the food was good, the drinks were good. This place is definitely a hidden little gem. The only thing that marred the experience was the patrons, one of whom was laughing like a hyena the entire night (think Janice from Friends).

A great spot for a tet a tet over some drinks and tapas. The food is top quality and the staff…read moreattentive and considerate. The menu is extensive so there is sure to be something everyone likes. When our food was taking longer than they thought it should to be prepared we were offered bread and olives on the house. The indoor part of the restaurant is very small but on a summers day the large outdoor area would be a fantastic place to enjoy the food, drinks and coffee on offer at Le Pont. However when inside it is very cozy and comfortable. I look forward to going back again.

I primarily chose La Tasca for dinner because I had a family member visiting who is a caeliac and…read moreLa Tasca seemed like a good option for those who are gluten free! We absolutely loved every minute of our meal and drinks here! We chose a few plates from the tapas menu which were the patatas bravas, pollo con chorizo, battered king prawns with aioli and paella de mariscos. Everything was delicious (my favourite were the prawns and Ma familias favourite was the pollo con chorizo) but honestly everything was good and filling! I had Brockmans gin and tonic which I haven't had since I was in Barcelona and it went down a treat. I can understand people being wary of eating at smaller chain restaurants but I would recommend this one to anyone who enjoys tapas at a reasonable price.

Tapas place is perfect for groups, the atmosphere is relaxing and welcoming…read more The choices are great and the size portions are average normal, best with tapas is to order and share... As with tapas is can be a bit pricey but it depends on what you order.. Average price for 2-3 tapa selections is £12 The sangria is good

I came here with a friend who is vegetarian so we ordered the tomato toast, cheese platter,…read morepeppers, and a couple other dishes. Overall everything tasted good. The wine list was pretty big so that was fun to explore.

In true tapas style, the list of dishes we ordered were well above the recommended number, as per…read moreour lovely waitress. That said, we had no regrets when the dishes started to arrive. Ibérica is known for their award winning (Juan Pedro Domecq) ham, which has been awarded 3 as best Ibérico ham 6 years running, so there was no hesitation ordering this as a starter, along with their Pan Con Tomato. The ham was sublime and it was clear why it was award winning. Sticking with the classics we ordered the Croquetas & Patatas Bravas, followed by the grilled octopus and your less traditional tapas dish, Rib Eye steak. Todo sabía increíble, with a particular shout out to the ham and cheese Croquetas!

This is a decent bar which gets awfully crowded during the week, at which point, it gets unbearably…read morenoisy, to the point where it physically hurts if you're not wearing earplugs! The best thing about this bar is that it's open on some bank holidays. It was open last Boxing Day and it's open today as well, which is absolutely brilliant when you're suffering from cabin fever and desperately need somewhere to be after all the shops in Canary Wharf Shopping Centre close at 6 pm. The food here isn't great and the drinks are okay, but the location's really convenient.

The location is really nice and it's All Bar One - but somehow this one feels a bit dingy…read more Ok for a drink outside, spare the food and don't even think about breakfast.

When in town for a conference I had a couple mixed work/social dinners. I am friends with a number…read moreof Londoners and they suggested we meet up the The Gun which is one of their regular bars. It is tucked out of the way in the Docklands and we had to go down a couple winding streets to get there. It gives off a very proper pub vibe which I really enjoyed. We were there for a group dinner but I arrived early. There are two halves to the bar and I sat on the side closer to the water. They had a good selection of drafts and I ended up with a cider to start. The service was good, and there was a decent mixture of after work social drinkers about. When the dinner started I was more than pleased. The food was excellent as was the service. The next time I'm in London I will happily meet back up with my friends at this bar.

While visiting London for a few days, we were looking for a good pre-theater spot, and The Gun was…read moreincredibly convenient and seemed like a great fit. It absolutely didn't disappoint. The staff was fantastic -- they accommodated two additional friends who joined us at the last minute and timed everything perfectly so we made it to the theater on time. We were seated on the enclosed patio with fantastic waterfront views, which made for a great atmosphere. The food was excellent, and the drinks were expertly made. I'd definitely return and would highly recommend it to anyone in the area.

Lovely tapas. Yummy mojito's. Staff were very friendly. I didn't like the toilet bouncer though -…read moreany money for me? - not a very friendly man. The food was gorgeous.

Just behind Leadenhall Market, a small pub with a nice beer selection and food. Beer was fine,…read morechicken sandwich less so. Bartender could have been warmer. Comfortable seating, and it gets crowded outside. Bathrooms downstairs; only one was operable.

This place is just like most pubs around London. The beer is good and the food is tasty /…read moredelicious. The one thing that sets it apart, however, is the fact that it is owned by Sir Ian McKellen. As such you can see the staff he used as Gandalf mounted behind the main bar. So not only do you get good beer and food, but you get to see a movie prop that I think is pretty cool. The staff here is also very kind and super cool to talk to. One final thing I liked about this pub is the location. It's far enough removed from the hustle and bustle of the tourist areas to feel somewhat more cozy. Finally, the River views are pretty nice as well!

Love this little coffee joint at Canary Wharf…read more I'd be honest, as an Aussie I find it ridiculously hard to get a half decent coffee in this country. Think it's not that people can't make good coffee, but more people just have not been exposed to good coffee culture and assume what you get at those Cosbla, Starbla or Pretbla is 'coffee'... Well sorry, it's not! A good coffee, without going into taste, crema, acidity etc, since they are all just too subjective, relies on just a few simple things: - the beans - fresh - the roast - sufficient - the grounds - right fresh & right grind - the water - temp and quality Notes does every one of these list consistently without fail! The grinds/beans are fresh, and the tempering and making is just right. A lovely layer of crema kicks starts a good day! (Sadly it cost!) Certainly worth a try! There's a few shops around town, if you do care about your coffee, here's once place worth trying! (I am NOT saying it's the best in the world, I know a few other great places too - happened to all be owned by Aussies and Kiwis - but this one is one of the best near Canary Whatf) Enjoy a cuppa!

A few days ago I reviewed the small branch hat Notes has inside Canay Wharf station and the other…read moreday, I finally had the chance to visit the bigger and newer branch in the Crossrail building. And yes, at Notes they take coffee seriously. Because it is awfully good! This bigger branch offers two of life's greatest pleasures: coffee and wine, as well as baked goods throughout the day, wine, craft beer, cocktails, sharing plates and tapas in the late afternoon/evening. It is a very nice place, big and airy, with floor to ceiling windows and wooden benches and tables. It feels cosy inside, although a bit cold when I visit (but it was a horribly cold day outside!) The team is really nice and they know what they are doing when preparing your coffee. Excellent temperature (I hate when my coffee is boiling hot and have to wait 20 minutes to drink it!) and excellent taste. And if you are looking for a pretty coffee to Instagram, excellent foam art as well! I didn't try any of the food, as I was just looking for a hot drink to warm me up (and wake me up!) but I'll definitely be back in the evening to taste the food and have a try at their cocktails! .