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The Gun

The Gun

Pub and Restaurant££££
Tower Hamlets, London
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    Simon C.
    "Great pub on the Thames, food is good but a little pricey though."(7 Tips)
    Zach S.
    "Not a cheap pub but the atmosphere and river view is excellent."(15 Tips)
    Dave N.
    "... in the winter, and a river terrace and posh indoor dining all year 'round"(2 Tips)
    dyvroeth
    "Fabulous traditional pub right beside the Thames in Poplar."(2 Tips)
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  • NoMade I.heart icon on user image
    NoMade InMongoliaApril 5, 2015
    The pub side is better than the restaurant side. Burger was great: juicy and tasty. The fish sandwich was good but maybe a little dry. Overall great pub! Recommend jugged hare pale ale! Enjoy!
  • onhollieday o.
    onhollieday onmuraAugust 25, 2022
    Very special find. Indoors bar at the front cosy rooms at the back and a fire and arm chair sofa eating then a terrace (if you’re lucky enough to get a space)
  • dyvroethheart icon on user image
    dyvroethSeptember 1, 2018
    Fabulous traditional pub right beside the Thames in Poplar. Food is first class, but because it's close to Canary Wharf financial district, some prices can be eye-watering. Great views of the river.
  • Bonus H.heart icon on user image
    Bonus H.March 26, 2017
    Sit by the fire, try one of their gin drinks....nice twist on a drink staple. Blood pudding & duck egg is a nice change!
  • Annabell N.heart icon on user image
    Annabell NordenMarch 5, 2017
    Beef roast on a winter's Sunday. Lovely beef and vegetables. Yorkshire pudding - not bad! Great views and definitely worth the walk.
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    GFebruary 20, 2018
    Great gastropub, good food and beers. River view, fireplace in winter, nice atmosphere. No sport on TV (just for those expecting this in a pub;)
  • Loulabelleheart icon on user image
    LoulabelleFebruary 15, 2014
    Love love love this place. Amazing Sunday roasts. Open fire during the cold months. Lovely terrace with great river views. Friendly staff. Great food and drink
  • Kimberley G.
    Kimberley GreenOctober 23, 2014
    Stunning views over the river Thames, great little gastropub with a fine choice of ales and wines aswell as menu worthy of any great restaurant. Read more
  • Alison R.heart icon on user image
    Alison RocheJuly 16, 2016
    Really great menu with lots of interesting things to try. If you have the artichoke you only eat the ends dipped in the hollandaise!
  • Jeffrey S.
    Jeffrey SilverMay 31, 2016
    Awesome Pub. 200yrs old and amazing craft beers with very friendly staff. Food is super and sit down and enjoy
  • Chris J.heart icon on user image
    Chris JonesAugust 4, 2018
    Sunday roast, pornstar martini, chocolate desert. All amazing.
  • Andrea T.
    Andrea TJune 20, 2015
    7.20 pm on a summer Saturday and they've run out of their best lagers. I understand that it's London, and shame on you if you can't stand IPAs or other ales, but still...
  • Sergio A.heart icon on user image
    Sergio AJanuary 20, 2013
    The best gastropub in London. Food and service are amazing. Try Yorkshire rabbit, pigeon and black pudding terrine. Delicious!
  • Christopher
    ChristopherNovember 30, 2011
    If you are organising a small group outing or a special private dinner, the upstairs dining rooms are great. Food recently has been really excellent.
  • Zach S.heart icon on user image
    Zach StockwellJanuary 31, 2015
    Not a cheap pub but the atmosphere and river view is excellent. Burger recommended!
  • Angela L.heart icon on user image
    Angela LiuSeptember 6, 2020
    Gastropub overlooking the river with amazing roast
  • J R.heart icon on user image
    J RAugust 7, 2014
    Popped in for a lunchtime beer. Very friendly staff. Bar menu was a little too expensive for my random fly by and there wasn't that much I fancied off of it.
  • Chetan P.heart icon on user image
    Chetan PhalakAugust 13, 2014
    Great pub and restaurant. The Portuguese food used to be legendary. British food is also very good.
  • Ithoughtonceheart icon on user image
    IthoughtonceJanuary 31, 2015
    Jugged hare is a nice beer. Get the table by the picture of the gun at the end of the bar and people watch.
  • Bonus H.heart icon on user image
    Bonus H.March 26, 2017
    Bloom London dry gin was a professional drink served perfectly by Zack
  • Maureen R.
    Maureen RobsonJune 7, 2013
    Absolutely brilliant place, excellent food, great service, very helpful staff. I only wish it was nearer where I live.
  • The Guardian
    The GuardianApril 25, 2012
    "An oasis of laughter, clubbable informality and good food, the budget traveller should grab a table in the back and give the bar menu the once-over..." Read more
  • Chris O.
    Chris OstermannAugust 21, 2011
    Very good food. Had the beef roast. Ask for plenty of gravy beforehand as they seem to ration it and it gets kind of boring asking for more every 5 minutes.
  • Cleobulus ..heart icon on user image
    Cleobulus .September 15, 2019
    Great view on the river! Terrible service, mediocre food and expensive!!! We only had to ask 6 times for the menu, 5 times to order, 8 times to get some water when waiters were more than the guests
  • Norbert V.heart icon on user image
    Norbert Van Der NeutOctober 5, 2019
    Everything is great! 👌🏽
  • BC O.heart icon on user image
    BC OMay 30, 2015
    Great pub away from the wharf crowds. Food is good. Nice views of the Thames.
  • Thrillist
    ThrillistMay 19, 2010
    This summer hit their outdoor grill for monkfish & salmon "espetada", described as a "hanging kebab" -- punishment it deserves for the unpardonable crime of not being served "with chilli sauce, mate?" Read more
  • John K.heart icon on user image
    John KottisDecember 15, 2014
    You must taste their home made cheeseburger. Homemade chips, onion rings...
  • Annabell N.heart icon on user image
    Annabell NordenMarch 5, 2017
    Great views, decent Sunday lunch and good atmosphere.
  • John L.
    John LyonsNovember 4, 2012
    Go for a Sunday roast. Great tatties, not had many better & the desserts are lush
  • Saikat C.
    Saikat ChakrabartiJuly 21, 2013
    Nice outdoor pub that doesnt get ridiculously crowded on warm days. Great beer selection.
  • Jarrettheart icon on user image
    JarrettSeptember 28, 2013
    One of the under appreciated great pubs in London. Across from the O2.
  • Davide M.heart icon on user image
    Davide M.July 8, 2022
    Excellent drink menu, tasteless food, service so slow and you need to remind them the order you placed half an hour ago..
  • Jamie D.heart icon on user image
    Jamie DumbillAugust 9, 2014
    Brilliant food, great service and a river side seating
  • Nigel H.heart icon on user image
    Nigel HallSeptember 21, 2018
    Great view on Riverside, great food !
  • Roshini J.heart icon on user image
    Roshini JohriOctober 7, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Dine and drink with lovely views! Dinner till 10.30. <3
  • Priscila F.heart icon on user image
    Pretty disappointed with the restaurant. After read good recommendation about the place I came in and after booked to have the roast beef they didn't have the beef. Plus bill with food we didn't order
  • Zoárd Manó A.
    Zoárd Manó AndresikNovember 25, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    If you and your mates feel extremely clever, pop down mondays for the pub quiz! Great fun. You have to register in advance though
  • EuGeheart icon on user image
    EuGeOctober 22, 2014
    Scenic views and tasty food from this gastropub
  • Dave N.
    Dave NattrissOctober 9, 2009
    Been here 100+ times
    Al fresco dining out by the river in the summer, warm fires indoors in the winter, and a river terrace and posh indoor dining all year 'round
  • Aleksander P.
    Aleksander PNovember 2, 2014
    Nice place with good service and the prices are not so teribble as others are posting
  • Merje S.
    Merje ShawOctober 11, 2010
    Been here 50+ times
    Lovely fireplaces in the back of the pub. Great for enjoying a glass of the lovely wine they serve here
  • Hanni R.heart icon on user image
    Hanni RossSeptember 22, 2015
    Great views from the river terrace.
  • andrew b.
    andrew bNovember 4, 2011
    Happy beer. Top quality burger. No music and Sunday papers. Even the wife likes it.
  • Dertie B.heart icon on user image
    Dertie BixonMarch 9, 2016
    Worth the trip.This is a hidden gem.
  • Ithoughtonceheart icon on user image
    IthoughtonceNovember 15, 2015
    The Sundays roast is fantastic
  • Lewin H.heart icon on user image
    Lewin Higgins-GreenSeptember 28, 2015
    Very nice food but disappointing and inattentive service for the price
  • Simon C.
    Simon ColeAugust 14, 2012
    Great pub on the Thames, food is good but a little pricey though.
  • Nathalie T.heart icon on user image
    Nathalie TreudeAugust 27, 2014
    Lovely pub with a beautiful few!
  • Cathy B.
    Cathy BettsJune 8, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Lovely end to the weekend
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