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The Gun
Pub and Restaurant££££
Tower Hamlets, London
"Great pub on the Thames, food is good but a little pricey though."(7 Tips)
"Not a cheap pub but the atmosphere and river view is excellent."(15 Tips)
"... in the winter, and a river terrace and posh indoor dining all year 'round"(2 Tips)
"Fabulous traditional pub right beside the Thames in Poplar."(2 Tips)
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NoMade InMongoliaApril 5, 2015The 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 onmuraAugust 25, 2022Very 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)
- dyvroethSeptember 1, 2018Fabulous 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.March 26, 2017Sit by the fire, try one of their gin drinks....nice twist on a drink staple. Blood pudding & duck egg is a nice change!
Annabell NordenMarch 5, 2017Beef roast on a winter's Sunday. Lovely beef and vegetables. Yorkshire pudding - not bad! Great views and definitely worth the walk.
GFebruary 20, 2018Great gastropub, good food and beers. River view, fireplace in winter, nice atmosphere. No sport on TV (just for those expecting this in a pub;)
LoulabelleFebruary 15, 2014Love 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 GreenOctober 23, 2014Stunning 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 RocheJuly 16, 2016Really great menu with lots of interesting things to try. If you have the artichoke you only eat the ends dipped in the hollandaise!
Jeffrey SilverMay 31, 2016Awesome Pub. 200yrs old and amazing craft beers with very friendly staff. Food is super and sit down and enjoy
Andrea TJune 20, 20157.20 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 AJanuary 20, 2013The best gastropub in London. Food and service are amazing. Try Yorkshire rabbit, pigeon and black pudding terrine. Delicious!
ChristopherNovember 30, 2011If 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 StockwellJanuary 31, 2015Not a cheap pub but the atmosphere and river view is excellent. Burger recommended!
J RAugust 7, 2014Popped 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 PhalakAugust 13, 2014Great pub and restaurant. The Portuguese food used to be legendary. British food is also very good.
IthoughtonceJanuary 31, 2015Jugged hare is a nice beer. Get the table by the picture of the gun at the end of the bar and people watch.
Maureen RobsonJune 7, 2013Absolutely brilliant place, excellent food, great service, very helpful staff. I only wish it was nearer where I live.
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 OstermannAugust 21, 2011Very 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 .September 15, 2019Great 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
John KottisDecember 15, 2014You must taste their home made cheeseburger. Homemade chips, onion rings...
John LyonsNovember 4, 2012Go for a Sunday roast. Great tatties, not had many better & the desserts are lush
Saikat ChakrabartiJuly 21, 2013Nice outdoor pub that doesnt get ridiculously crowded on warm days. Great beer selection.
Davide M.July 8, 2022Excellent drink menu, tasteless food, service so slow and you need to remind them the order you placed half an hour ago..
Dine and drink with lovely views! Dinner till 10.30. <3
Priscila Fernandes BadraJuly 26, 2015Pretty 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
If you and your mates feel extremely clever, pop down mondays for the pub quiz! Great fun. You have to register in advance though
- 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 PNovember 2, 2014Nice place with good service and the prices are not so teribble as others are posting
Lovely fireplaces in the back of the pub. Great for enjoying a glass of the lovely wine they serve here
- andrew bNovember 4, 2011Happy beer. Top quality burger. No music and Sunday papers. Even the wife likes it.
Lewin Higgins-GreenSeptember 28, 2015Very nice food but disappointing and inattentive service for the price
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Open until 10:30 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- Noon–3:00 PM
- 6:00 PM–10:30 PM
- Sat
- Noon–4:00 PM
- 6:00 PM–10:30 PM
- Sun
- Noon–4:00 PM
- 6:30 PM–9:30 PM
+44 20 7519 0075
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Yes
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Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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Lunch, Dinner
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"A proper pub with a solid selection a friendly staff. Bring close friends or great colleagues. Chilled or slightly rowdy. Caters."
Leslie Owusu-Appiah - 6.2
"Wonderful place, excellent atmosphere even on a workday. Meat platter is superb"
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- 8.9
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"Good beer. Nice staff. Great company :)"
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