Michelin star food in a pub!! And what a beauty this pub is..antique guns adorn it's walls, lovely bar and of course that legendary waterfront terrace. It might be in the middle of nowhere but it's a true gem!! read more

The Gun - The best Sunday roast... - British Near Me - London, XGL

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Came for Sunday lunch and it was ridonc. I had roast beef, everything was awesome, I openly said it was the best I've ever had. My friend had roast pork and I was a bit jealous... It was kind of wrapped in crackling. Someone else had the lamb special and I hear that was also incredible. Meat was cooked just right. Can't complain at all. The mushroom starter was a bit odd apparently. Good beer. Great views (when they open up the side bit on the river). Highly recommend it. Definitely go if you fancy a good Sunday lunch. read more

As a tourist in London I'd have to say this pub was pretty awesome. I liked the old feel it conveyed (it probably was!) with its hardwood floors and wooden tables. It was also pretty close to our hotel in Canary Wharf which was a definite plus. It was kind of hidden and not in a very public spot but it made it that much nicer. It was secluded and perfect for some debauchery. The night was spent drinking countless Stellas and eating some bar food. We sat on the patio over-looking the harbor and the O2 arena. The staff was very friendly and put up with our large loud American group. It has left me with some pretty good memories and I will definitely return. read more

Never been to a place with such history. What a great experience. AND the meal was stupendous. Best one in London on this trip. The Kozel lager got the evening going and set the stage for the Pressed Yorkshire Pheasant and Rabbit terrine, Pear and Celeriac Remoulade for an appetizer. First time experience and a good one. Won't find this back in the states readily, I imagine. The 500 grams of Rib-Eye was probably one of the best I've tasted. Wow. The evening was closed with a Remy Martin Cognac that sealed the feast of a deal. Colleagues enjoyed their meals, also. Will be back when back with the Brits. read more

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I didn't realise this pub was here, I thought this was just a weird residential area where you feel like you're sleeping on the motorway on the edge of some futuristic cityscape. Anyway, this pub is a lovely haven from all that, nice dining room and views of the water. Staff were very friendly and the food was excellent, especially the scotch egg. Quite pricey for a pub and the raspberry lager did NOT taste of delicious raspberries, but overall it's a good choice! read more

Really, really nice place. It has a super cozy area in the back for people who just want drinks and bar food. We came here for dinner and had a huge amount of delicious choices to choose from. The food was great - I had the fish of the day and wasn't disappointed. We ordered a bunch of sides - loved the chips and the brussels sprouts, but was a bit disappointed by the honey parsnips. Overall this was a great meal with a lovely atmosphere. read more

This pub has a lovely riverside location. The view over the river and to the Millenium Dome is worth braving the tables outside in daylight, even in cold weather! When needed - there are heaters to take the edge off. The pub itself looks quite nice too, despite its obvious gastroisation (yes - it's a word! Or should be) It is actually listed (and dates from the 18th century...unlike pretty much everything else nearby!). It is something of an oasis, just a stone's throw from Canary Wharful. The real ale choice was a bit dull (but at least they have real ale). I had cask John Smiths for the first (and only) time...turns out it is bland from keg or cask alike. Luckily I discovered they had a row of Kostritzer Dunkel bottles in the corner of their fridge. Never seen it in the UK before, a decent German beer I rather like. read more

I love this pub. It really is a great place with a nice cozy atmosphere, great pub staff, and a really area out back. I was there in August when it was easy to step out, have some pints, and have a smoke out back with friends. The area is quite busy with many offices around, so there are many opportunities to make new friends or have interesting conversations. I haven't tried their food but will next time I am there! read more

Tried to order food at 10pm. Just me. Kitchen closes at 10. Literally 1 person who was super hungry and would've eaten anything they had. So lame to just put your hands up and reiterate that the kitchen closed seconds ago. read more

Everyone who worked here was so friendly and accommodating. Lovely view of the river. Great beers and food was delicious! What more could you ask for!? read more

The Gun - Salmon cake with a poached egg on top. So fresh and delicious! - British Near Me - London, XGL

I just got back from here and what a amazing time i had! the pub/restaurant is just off the manchester road. it has a outside area that sites over the thames with amazing views of the river and the 02 food stops at 4 and starts again at 6 so we just missed it. but we ordered wine and a mix of bar food tapas which was amazing more olives on a plate than anywhere else! the food menu looked amazing and im planning another trip soon 5 stars all the way the nicest pub in canary wharf read more

Good oysters. Ask to sit on terrace and overlook the O2. Older places with lots of character and multiple rooms... Sits by itself in a residential area...lamb was fair... Seafood better and fries were excellent read more

The Gun - British Near Me - London, XGL

Service was not very attentive, if we ever wanted any-thing we had to chase someone down. The food was nice enough, but a bit overpriced for what you actually get. We made particular reservation requests that were completely ignored, without even the slightest apology. I expected more for my money. read more

This place is overrated. It is not terrible. But, it is not four stars, let alone five. The reason for this review: the price of the food plus the quality of the service. read more

Since moving to London, this has become my local. It's a destination rather than something you'll wander past. It's right on the Thames, across from the O2, an easy walk from Canary Wharf. The food is good, if not exactly cheap. You won't get out of dinner without spending £30. But... There's a nice selection of excellent beer. There's a real fireplace in the back. And the staff is great. They're attentive and genuinely friendly. read more

Just got to this place and what a lovely meal i had Also found out about the piglet picknick ''say WHUT!!!" Need to be apart of this!!!! See you next week if ill manage to get a spot. read more

Great little pub with a pretty unique menu. I went in for dinner and decided to stay for a few more rounds. Good selection of beers and really friendly service. I'd recommend it if you're in the Docklands area. read more

I've been here twice now. The first was for the fabulous Pignic, and the 2nd was meeting a group of new friends. It was super busy on a fairly warm Friday night - lots of single men to flirt with while waiting for my buddies to get back from the bar ;) We had trouble finding a spot to perch in and so we ended up getting a table to sit down and eat a proper dinner. Definitely at the posh gastro-pub end of the spectrum and sadly only a minimum of veggie items. I ended up ordering the goats cheese and beetroot starter, thinking it might fill me up a bit - since I often find starters are enough. But no, it was great tasting -though with miniscule portions! Luckily there was plenty of bread (sourest sourdough I've ever had!) and I tried some of my friend's yummy chips! We shared some desserts that were also beautifully presented - and the staff were incredibly friendly to us, which was the cherry on our dinner/cake ;) PS It is horribly complicated and longwinded finding this place from Canary Wharf so I'd advise taking the bus from Mile End which takes you right there! And if you hate buses, I have a special raspberry to blow at you! read more

Well, when I was asked to arrange a dinner for 12 at a day or two's notice, two weeks before Christmas, I freaked out a little. I happened upon The Gun's website, and boy am I glad I did. They offered us a private dining room at no extra cost, with an amazing river view. The menu was well thought through, perfectly cooked and nicely executed. One of the red wines I ordered was a little off and this was happily removed and switched for another. The staff were attentive and arranged cabs for us all at the end of the night. On my trip home, the pub manager called to say of my party had left his laptop bag behind. She offered to keep hold of it and pop it in a cab back to us the next morning, which she duly did and texted me to let me know it was on its way. Top service, great food and an accommodating team. read more

Being from Los Angeles, I thought we may need to head over to the mcdonalds nearby since the portions looked small but it was pretty filling. The service was spot on with attentive and eager staff. The food was delicious and fresh. The view out in the patio overlooking the river was amazing as well. This place seemed low key and a nice place to chill and relax. Would go back and try the pub food! read more

What a hidden gem in the Canary Wharf area - this gastropub has a great beer list, cocktail bartender and wine list. The ambience is intimate without being too stuffy; the food is seasonal and all very well presented and flavored. Perfect for a casual dinner or a more formal client affair - the only detraction is the location which is a bit out of way (I work in Canary Wharf but had to Uber to/from the location since it was a bit too far to walk) but for those who live nearby - I would consider this a highlight in and of itself read more

Meh. Not 100% impressed, despite all the great publicity and reviews about this place that I've heard in the past. Maybe its because I didn't venture out the back of the pub to the waterfront. I had lunch there with colleagues in the dining room. Service was OK, food was good quality, and I guess for the price you're paying its not bad. I have had much worse for the same prices in nearby Canary Wharf. read more

We were lucky enough to to try the Portuguese bbq on a beautiful warm, sunny afternoon. The food was fresh, and the paella was excellent. I would be interested in trying the restaurant, too. read more

Perfect mix of a classic pub and a flashy, corporate bar. We really enjoyed The Gun, the bartenders, the draft beer selection, the view and mainly the ambiance. Come through, you won't be disappointed. read more

I was recently treated by a friend to a well executed and very tasty huge meal The Gun. We started off with oysters as a pre-starter, then shared the scallops and foie gras. The oysters were of a very good quality and very flavourful. The scallops were prepared with garlic and samphire; an excellent combination. The foie gras with prunes was creamy and smoky. For mains, we picked salt marsh lamb and steak tartare. The lamb was excellent - tender, juicy and not gamy. The steak tartare was good, but not great. It didn't have enough of a kick for me and it wasn't prepared at the table, it came already prepared from the kitchen. Apple souffle and a chocolate fondant were our choices for dessert. The souffle was served with a cinnamon creme and was expertly executed. It was tart, but set off with the right amount of sweetness, and combined with the cinnamon creme was divine. The fondant disappointed a bit - it looked a bit anemic and there wasn't much melty-chocolatey-oozy goodness. I'd skip that next time. The service was excellent - friendly, warm, prompt and attentive without being overly solicitous. The interior is nice and cozy, with a fireplace near the bar in the back and simple dining tables on the side of the main front bar. The deck overlooking the river and the O2 is pretty spectacular. I'll have to revisit on a less deluvian night. But, it is a trek to get out there. The bill for this feast, wasn't cheap - approximately £160 for the food and a couple of aperitifs and digestifs. read more

Gave me one of the best nights of my life in 2010. What could be better than a 250 year old pub and new friends?

Wonderful food. We are full it was first English pub. What a treat . Duck and monk fish were delicious. Got to go

The Gun is a pub in the docklands, South Quay, which is one stop before Canary Wharf on the DLR. It's a fairly large pub situated on a tiny, fictional looking street. The Gun has a number of features, firstly it's outdoor seating is right on the river, on the opposing side of the O2 and north Greenwich. It has an alfresco dining section for the summer which serves beautiful Portugese food and a great selection of cocktails and unlike other pubs and bars, if you choose to sit outside there is a purposely built bar outside which saves you having to go in and out all the time to get your drinks. There's also another designated restaurant area which serves food inside the pub, tucked away in the back corner. The Gun is the kind of place where you could literally spend hours upon hours, especially in the summer. The Gun is our local pub so we often venture there after we've been for a meal, it's also a great meeting place before a big night out, the drinks are priced on the more expensive side of pub prices and the food is relatively expensive. The food in the general restaurant area is in the pricing range of a good restaurant which may be justifiable for the Alfreso dining section (as I have never tried it i wouldn't know) as it always smells awfully good, however I had a wild boar burger from the general restaurant which was priced at twelve pounds and I can think of many restaurants where I could have eaten a much better burger for a better price. The nibbles they serve are really nice and although still on the expensive side are good for picking at if you're there just to chill, they do a beautiful bread selection with a pesto dip thing, they also have an amazing cheese board served with grapes and all the extras for a cheese board. The Gun, all in all, although slightly pricey is a really nice way to chill out for an evening or during the day over the weekend. It's a cool place to get dressed up and go with the girls or a big group of friends and people do dress to impress here which is slightly strange for a pub, but nice nevertheless. In order to get the full feel for this place it's best to attend in the summer. read more

I can recommend getting to The Gun on a sunny Sunday afternoon (it pays to be hanging around for opening time at noon) and indulging in a lovely brunch on the riverside terrace. Their Egg Benedict and Eggs Royale are delicious piquant Hollandaise sauce (not too runny) plus eggs poached to perfection consisently gooey inside, and done the proper way (no marks from cling film or pan techinques here). It took a little while for our plates to arrive, but this was no real bother. The eastward view across the Thames towards the O2 Arena as the sun pops up is interesting enough to pass the time, and you can always bring your Sunday papers along anyway! The interior is pleasingly characterful, with open fires and flagstone floors. The pub comes with a bit of history (Nelson used to meet his mistress Emma Hamilton here apparently) and you can book rooms for private hire. read more

Very expensive pub food, and terrible service . The burger was nice, but I think charging an optional 12.5% service charge when you order and pay at the counter is pure arrogance and profiteering. The service was terrible, with the burger only coming in two options, pink or well done, and taking almost 40 minutes to arrive. I was brought the wrong order at first, and then another 10 minutes later, when the burger did finally appear, there was no cutlery, napkins or sauces with it. The manager gave an insencere apology after I complained, but I won't be going here again. read more

This is a nice enough pub with pretentions. The restaurant were particularly unfriendly when we arrived and, while the food was good and the beer was OK I like to think I'm welcome in a venue and I didn't feel that here. The other clients were of the stuffed shirt variety and while the pub itself is nice enough I wouldn't go out of my way for surly service. read more

We landed at The Gun at 1pm and left at 18:30 hrs. That's a proper long boozy lunch for ten people who all love their food without a single complaintso big shout from the ten of us to The Gun. Wicked service, great foodand perhaps most importantly, a beautiful old pubwhich is important as its a little bit tucked away from central London. First, a few pints overlooking the river on a lovely sunny dayit was a good start. Great Guinness by the way, another healthy sign. We were ten for lunch so we took the dining room upstairs aka The River Room. You're supposed to have the set-menu when you take this room which is a bit annoying but they were extremely helpful and allowed us to have the a la carte menu. The room itself has a nice old-school feel to it, with a wicked mahogany dining table that sits up to 14, cool paintings, spacious and airy, and overlooking the river. There's even a stereo to create an ambience should you want one. Our assigned hostess for lunch was extremely cool, friendly and professionaland you need to be with a party like oursit was all take, take, take. Anyway, we were treated to a complimentary glass of champagne which again was an extremely good coup. We nailed three courses each and drank some damn good wine. Starters were pints of prawns, fois gras, potted smoked mackerel and baked goats cheeseall pretty solid. It was all about the mains though, the pan-fried stonebass was perfectly cooked and accompanied. Rissotto of jerusalem artichoke was mouth-wateringly delicious. The steaks were juicybut I went to Argentina recently so its a bit hard to eat steak in this country now. I normally don't give a toss about vegetables but even I was drawn to the spinach.it just looked so fresh and perfect and glistening in its cute little bowl, it was hard to ignore. And whist the pointlessness of vegetables is not something that troubles me on a day to dat basis, some vegetables just are better than others, for example, The Potato. Maybe that's not a vegetable actually, think its a tuber or something. Anway, no great meal is great without some kind of tuber, and The Gun's ratty spuds were yummy. I'm not sure what ratty is but its definitely not of the rodent variety you'll be pleased to know. I'm more of a savoury man and don't normally do deserts but I'm big enough to give it a go once in a while, any any menu that sports the words banana and tatin, has my approval. That's a banana tatin in case you're not good at putting words together. I did try the cheese-cake, I'm not really into cheese-cake so my opinion is just my opinion but I thought it was a bit bland. But I ate and shared none of my banana tatin Book a table, wicked afternoon! read more

The Gun is situated in a small st in Coldharbour, Docklands (so not very easy to find). But, if you make the effort (especially in the winter) you will find the cosiest (real fires), cutest pub with the cosiest (with a big gourmet slant) gastropub fare in town. Huge portions of melting Ox cheeks, hot bramley apple crumble to name a few. After your feast relax into the deep gentleman's leather sofas in the back rooms with a Baileys and ice.. heaven..(Book ahead though). (Monikasays.com) read more

The Gun is a classy English pub with a great view overlooking the O2. I have dined here multiple times and the food is always exceptional, I recently enjoyed the succulent Jacob's Ladder, I also recommend the Venison, and Poached Sea Trout. It is also a great location for group dinners/parties. read more

If you ever have visitors in town, this is the best place to go. Especially when its sunny. Either get a table on the terrace or if its open at A Grelha (The Portuguese bar and grill). Fantastic views of the river and a very British menu to pick from. I would highly recommend the Bloody Mary and you must try the ETM wine (the wine created by the owners of the pub). For food the oysters are a must have along with the Portuguese Salt Code Croquettes! If coming on the train use either South Quai or Canary Wharf stations! read more

This is one of my favorite gastropubs in all of London. I've gone too many times to recall over the past few years. Their best dishes seem to be game and some of the slightly odder cuts of more typical meats (e.g., veal tongue). They do a very nice burger as well. The bar menu is good, but be sure to book a table and eat in the proper restaurant area to experience the full menu and specials. The location is a bit unfortunate, but the view from their outside deck (across the water from the O2) makes it all worthwhile in the summer. During the colder months, you and your beer can snuggle up with the fireplace roaring in the back. read more

The Gun is one of my local pubs and it is as good as it gets for local pubs! It has a fantastic beer/ gin garden and a cosy atmosphere inside. The food is very tasty and not pretentious like many of the gastropubs. I recommend the green tea sorbet, it was a lovely treat after the main meal.They also have a wide selection of wine and gins. The last time I was there the staff seemed a bit confused and it took a bit of time to get our order through. However, everyone was really friendly and when they found out that it's my boyfriend's birthday and he is curing a hangover, they gave him a shot of Polish Zubrowka... supposedly to help :) In any case, it was a nice touch. Would recommend it for a nice pint, nice views and some good food, but it can get quite busy on weekends so you might need to book in advance. read more

Having only been there once, its hard to pass a full judgment on it. However these are my first impressions. The establishment is very nice, with a wonderful view of The Millennium Dome, external areas where to eat from on a hot summer's day and an authentic old public house feel to it.. The staff is very friendly and courteous. Whilst waiting for my friends, I decided to have a drink... I was driving so I went for a Virgin Bloody Mary. It was tasty and came with a long celery stick. It was also £3.50, which seems a bit excessive for a virgin drink. We started with oysters and prawns to share as a starter. All was very good and beautifully presented. Not a big fan of oysters but had a couple anyway. When it came to the main course, I ordered pork belly with potatoes, vegetables and yorkshire pudding. The pork was a bit dry and as there wasn't enough gravy on it, we had to order more. The potatoes were very disappointing, as they felt and tasted like they had been cooked hours before. The portions were on the small side, although that's probably because they want you to get some side orders. The dish was OK tasting, not bad, but certainly not the best one I've had, and not even good enough to leave a real lasting impression. I can think of many other places where I've had a better pork belly.... My friends ordered the beef sunday roast, and that looked appettizing, although their dishes shared the same potatoes and vegetable that I did. I then had the crumble with custard. This somewhat redeemed The Gun from the lackluster main course. The crumble was delicious and the custard was clearly home made. Whilst none of the above justify dismissing this gastropub completely, the fact that we spent £45 each (5 of us + 2 bottles of averagely priced wine) suggests that it is slightly overpriced. read more

It seems nice place, just wondered about price.....

This is one of my all time favourite pubs. It overlooks The Thames and has the feeling of a proper local boozer, especially in the winter when the fires are roaring. The restaurant is a bit pricey but it's all about having one of their immense burgers with onion rings on The Chesterfields! read more