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10 Great Lunch Spots in Royal Victoria Dock
Planning a day out in the Royal Docks? Whether you're soaring above the Thames on the London Cable Car, attending an event at Excel London or stepping into a world of entertainment at Immerse LDN, there are plenty of places to stop for lunch along the way.
From quick coffee-and-toastie stops to waterside restaurants, sourdough pizza and authentic Thai cuisine, Royal Victoria Dock offers something for every appetite. Here are 10 great lunch spots to try during your visit.
Freight Café
1. Freight Café
30 Seagull Lane, Royal Victoria, E16 1YP
Tucked inside creative hub The Pump House, Freight Café is a great choice for a quick and affordable lunch. The menu focuses on simple, freshly made toasties and quality coffee, making it ideal for a grab-and-go bite.
2. Nakhon Thai
1 Dock Road, Royal Victoria, E16 1AH
One of the area's long-standing dining favourites, Nakhon Thai serves authentic Thai dishes packed with flavour. Expect fragrant curries, stir-fries, noodle dishes and plenty of vegetarian and vegan options.
3. Perky Blenders
Expressway, 1 Dock Road, Royal Victoria, E16 1AG
Located within the Expressway creative campus, Perky Blenders is a popular stop for speciality coffee and light lunches. Alongside their award-winning coffee, you'll find toasties, paninis and sweet treats.
Fox Excel
4. Heroica Lounge
Western Gateway, Royal Victoria, E16 1FA
Set inside a converted double-decker bus overlooking the dock, Heroica Lounge offers a unique dining experience. The menu features Italian favourites including burrata, bruschetta and wood-fired sourdough pizzas made using a slow-proved fermented dough.
5. Fratelli's
Unit 1A, Royal Victoria Dock, Western Gateway, E16 1BS
For an Italian-style lunch, Fratelli's serves everything from toasted paninis and baguettes to lasagne and freshly prepared sandwiches. Save room for traditional desserts including tiramisu and cannoli.
6. Good Hotel London
Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, E16 1FA
Enjoy lunch with a view at Good Hotel London. Dine in the waterside restaurant or rooftop terrace and choose from seasonal dishes, small plates, burgers, salads and desserts while taking in views across the dock.
7. Fremantle Bar & Kitchen
Western Gateway, Royal Victoria, E16 1AL
Known for its vibrant, globally inspired menu, Fremantle Bar & Kitchen offers wholesome lunches influenced by Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Asian and Australasian cuisines. Expect colourful salads, grilled meats, falafel and sharing plates.
Sunborn London
8. Bonnane
Unit G7 Capital East, 17 Western Gateway, E16 1AQ
This family-run Italian restaurant is perfect for a relaxed sit-down lunch. Bonnane offers traditional dishes including freshly made pasta, stone-baked pizzas and classic Italian favourites served in a welcoming setting.
9. Fox Excel
Warehouse K, 2 Western Gateway, E16 1DR
Housed in a former tobacco warehouse next to Excel London, Fox Excel combines traditional pub classics with modern favourites. The menu includes fish and chips, burgers, pizzas, salads and seasonal specials.
10. Sunborn London
Royal Victoria Dock, E16 1AA
For something a little different, enjoy lunch aboard Sunborn London, the capital’s only superyacht hotel. The restaurant offers a refined menu featuring seasonal dishes, seafood, salads and classic favourites, all served with views across the dock.
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