eating & drinking
You will be surprised by the wide variety of excellent pubs, bars and restaurants available in the Royal Docks.
Bars
American Restaurants
Caribbean Restaurants
Chinese Restaurants
Coffee Shops
Community Restaurants
European Restaurants
Japanese Restaurants
Thai Restaurants
BARS
ISLE BAR
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Royal Victoria Dock, London E16 1XL
Telephone: 0870 990 9692
www.crowneplazadocklands.co.uk
The modern designed Isle Bar at the Crowne Plaza Hotel offers a selection of snacks, light meals and salads with a stunning view over the Royal Victoria Dock.
THE SO! WINE BAR AND RESTAURANT
1D/1E, Royal Victoria Place, London E16 1UD
Telephone: 020 7474 8999
www.thesobar.net
Enjoy the lively, vibrant atmosphere surrounded by fabulous water views.
THE FOX @ CONNAUGHT
Links Way, Connaught Bridge, Silvertown, London E16 1SL
Telephone: 0870 850 0580
www.foxlondon.com
Located three minutes' walk from Prince Regent DLR station, The Fox @ Connaught is a great destination for drinking, dining and dancing with a cocktail happy hour beween 5-7 and good food served every night.
THE FOX @ EXCEL
ExCeL West, Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London E16 1DR
Telephone: 0870 850 0580
www.foxlondon.com
Located on the walkway between Custom House DLR station and the main western entrance to ExCeL London, The Fox @ ExCeL is a popular venue with exhibition and conference visitors.
VICTORIA PUB & KITCHEN
Custom House Hotel, 272-283 Victoria Dock Road, London E16 3BY
Telephone: 020 7474 0011
A cosy place to relax and have a coffee, snack or drink.
AMERICAN RESTAURANTS
FAT BOY'S DINER
64 Orchard Place, Trinity Buoy Wharf, London E14 0JY
Telephone: 020 7987 4334
An original American diner open Monday to Saturday.
CARIBBEAN RESTAURANTS
CARIBBEAN SCENE RESTAURANT & BAR
17 Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Docks, London E16 1AQ
Telephone: 020 7511 2023 Fax: 020 7511 0576
www.caribbeanscene.co.uk
A unique and vibrant themed restaurant offering an amalgamation of the flavours, sounds, sights and spirit of the Caribbean in the heart of the Royal Docks.
CHINESE RESTAURANTS
HO LEE CHINESE RESTAURANT
Custom House Hotel, 272-283 Victoria Dock Road, London E16 3BY
Telephone: 020 7474 0011
Featuring cuisine from China, Japan and Vietnam.
CHINA PALACE
Unit R1 Warehouse, 2 Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock North, London E16 1DR
Telephone: 020 7474 0808
www.chinapalaceexcel.com
This former warehouse once used to store South American cargo has been converted into a stylish restaurant offering authentic Chinese dishes. Open 7 days a week, 12 noon until midnight, with Dum Sum served daily until 5pm, this is a dining experience not to be missed.
YI-BAN RESTAURANT AND BAR
London Regatta Centre, Dockside Road, Royal Albert Dock, London E16 2QT
Telephone: 020 7473 6699
This restaurant is a hidden gem. Always packed with office workers at lunchtime, there to sample the immense range of superb Dim Sum, it is also busy in the evenings and at weekends. London's Chinese community, who form the bulk of the evening crowd, are prepared to travel a long way for good, authentic Chinese food. This waterside restaurant, offering fantastic views of plane taking off from London City Airport, is a must-visit.
EUROPEAN RESTAURANTS
COFFEE CORNER WINE & TAPAS BAR
London City Airport, Royal Docks, London E16 2PX
Telephone: 020 7646 0821
The Coffee Corner is situated on the first floor of London City Airport Terminal. Serving hot and cold tapas, paninis, light meals and refreshments, the calm and relaxing seating area offers excellent views over the docks surrounding the airport.
DOCKLANDS BAR & GRILL
Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London E16 1AL
Telephone: 020 7055 2119
www.docklandsbarandgrill.co.uk
Docklands Bar & Grill is an evolutionary new brasserie set in a stunning waterfront location adjacent to the Royal Victoria Dock and minutes from ExCeL London. With menus and decor inspired by Hugo Walner, consultant to Coran and Soho House restaurants, Docklands Bar & Grill is a funky setting for casual dining or your next party. Using the best local ingredients, including Billingsgate seafood and London Cure smoked salmon, the varied menu is perfect for breakfast, lunch and dinner. If you haven't got time to sit down, grab a pastry or coffee from the outside pastry service.
MERIDIAN LINE RESTAURANT
London City Airport, Royal Docks, London E16 2PX
Telephone: 020 7646 0821
The Meridian Line Restaurant is situated on the first floor of London City Airport Terminal concourse and is open to both passengers and non-passengers. Providing an area of fine dining not often seen at an airport, Meridian Line can cater easily for customers who wish to dine at leisure, alongside those with less time. The restaurant can seat 110 people and serves breakfast. lunch and dinner and offers an extensive menu at good prices.
SLICE RESTAURANT
Premier Travel Inn ExCeL London, Festoon Way, Royal Victoria Dock, London E16 1SL
Telephone: 0870 238 3322
The Premier Travel Inn's Slice Restaurant, a restaurant and bar combination, serves both breakfast and evening meals. Menu selections range from juice steaks to vegetarian dishes and include traditional English and modern cuisine.
LA TABLE
ibis Hotel ExCel London, Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Docks, London E16 1AB
Tel: 020 7055 2300
www.ibishotel.com
La Table restaurant offers a buffet of hot and cold meals and a salad bar.
THE UPPER DECK BAR, RESTAURANT, COFFEE LOUNGE AND TERRACE
Novotel London ExCeL, 7 Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock,
London E16 1AA
Telephone: 0870 850 4560
www.novotel.com
The Upper Deck is the perfect place for everything from a quick snack or relaxing drink, an informal business meeting or an a la carte meal to a delicious cup of coffee. Surrounded by windows and an outdoor terrace with stunning views over the Royal Victoria Dock, the Upper Deck Restaurant, Upper Deck Bar, Upper Deck Coffee Lounge and the Terrace are all well worth a visit.
WATERFRONT BRASSERIE
Ramada Hotel, 2 Festoon Way, Royal Victoria Dock, London E16 1RH
Telephone: 0870 111 8779
www.ramadadocklands.co.uk
Everyone who visits to the Waterfront Brasserie notices the bustling, relaxed and friendly atmosphere, which makes every trip an interesting experience. The principal design feature of the restaurant is the long glass curved wall, which swathes the room in natural light framing fantastic views of the docks. There is a commitment to serving high quality, freshly prepared food and drink at reasonable prices, with seasonal menus prepared to the highest standard by skilled and dedicated staff.
ZERO SETTE
Unit R3, Warehouse K, 2 Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London E16 1DR
Telephone: 020 7476 6564 Email: eat@zerosette.co.uk
www.zerosette.co,uk
At Zero Sette you can enjoy excellent rustic and authentic food served in typical Italian style. The relaxed atmosphere makes it a great place to meet friends for lunch or dinner.
JAPANESE RESTAURANTS
SUSHI-YA
Excel London West, 2 Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London E16 1DR
Telephone: 020 7474 1459
Located in one of the historic warehouses next to the west entrance of Excel London, Sushi-Ya offers sumptuous Japanese cuisine in a relaxed, contemporary atmosphere.
THAI RESTAURANTS
NAKHON THAI WATERFRONT
Waterfront Studios, 1 Dock Road, Royal Victoria Dock, London E16 1AH
Telephone: 020 7474 5510 - reservations / 020 7474 5058 - deliveries
www.nakhonthai.co.uk
Nakhon Thai is situated at the western end of the Royal Victoria Dock with canopied straw huts and authentic artefacts that capture the exotic charm of Thailand. The oasis continues outside. where diners can enjoy an alfresco meal surrounded by palm trees and with fantastic views of the Royal Docks. Open every day of the week, the popular scrumptious Sunday Buffet Brunch offers a vast array of exquisite Thai delights.
COFFEE SHOPS
EAT
London City Airport, Royal Docks, London E16 2PX
Telephone: 020 7646 0731
Located on the ground floor of London City Airport Terminal concourse, EAT has the aim of selling the best food, soup and coffee in London at reasonable prices. Priding themselves on quality hand-made products prepared in their own kitchens, EAT offer unbeatable quality and freshness in a relaxing yet professional environment.
STARBUCKS
London City Airport DLR Station, Royal Docks, London E16 2PX
Located on the ground floor of London City Airport DLR station close to the entrance to London City Airport Terminal.
THAMES BARRIER PARK PAVILION COFFEE SHOP
Thames Barrier Park, Barrier Point Road, Off North Woolwich Road, London E16 2HP
The Pavilion Coffee Shop is no ordinary park refreshments stall. As well as excellent coffee, it serves hot and cold beverages, sandwiches, salads, snacks, pastries and confectionery. Opening hours are from 10 am to 4 pm Friday to Sunday and most weekdays.
UNUSUAL COFFEE BAR
Unit R5, Warehouse K, Western Gateway, London E16 1DR
Telephone: 020 7474 8042
www.unusualcoffee.com
Situated on the walkway from Custom House DLR station to the west entrance of ExCeL London, this makes a great location for meetings or an escape to relax and catch up with friends.
COMMUNITY RESTAURANTS
CAFE E16 @ ST LUKE'S
St Luke's Community Centre, 85 Tarling Road, London E16 1HN
Telephone: 020 7613 3694
Weavers Restaurant Trust opened Café E16 in October 2004 and today it is very popular throughout East London. It is particularly well known for its light snack menu and takeaway options. The success of the Café is driven by the training and support it provides for people in East London who have a disability or social disadvantage.