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RAW Labs cafe

Art & Culture

RAW Labs

Sample an impressive range of art events and workshops, or just the great coffee, at this Bow Arts caff.

The Silver Building, ceramics by Darkroom

Art & Culture

The Silver Building

Once the offices of Carlsberg-Tetley, this concrete block now offers workspaces to dozens of creative businesses. Look out for their regular events and exhibitions.

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The Living Room, view of the restaurant

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The Living Room

The Good Hotel's floating restaurant dishes up locally-sourced comfort food with a Spanish twist.

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Husk Brewing, brewing in progress in a large wooden tank

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Husk Brewing

There's a new brewer in town, right where the first IPAs were once shipped from. Watch out for live music nights in the bar.

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The interior of the Little Hudson Cafe

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Little Hudson Cafe

Little Hudson Cafe is an independent cafe open in Royal Wharf serving homemade brunch.

Silvertown
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The Windjammer

New Arrival

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The Windjammer

The Windjammer is a stunning pub with a big focus on fresh, seasonal food, a community atmosphere and exceptional service.

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Expressway London near the Royal Docks

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Business

Expressway London

Expressway is a community of almost 200 thriving businesses facing onto Royal Victoria Dock. Recognised as a place where creative enterprises, SMEs and start ups can flourish, no two of their businesses are alike but all are like minded.

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Perky Blenders

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Perky Blenders

Everything about Perky Blenders x Goodvibes is upbeat and friendly, from the name and the decor all the way to its coffee.

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Café Spice Namasté

New Arrival

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Café Spice Namasté

Cafe Spice Namaste, Royal Albert Wharf's new neighbourhood restaurant, is now officially open.

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Fremantle Bar & Kitchen

New Arrival

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Fremantle Bar & Kitchen

Fremantle introduces a completely new laid-back drinking and dining experience to the Royal Docks.

Well Bean Cafe

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Well Bean Cafe

Feel Good, Do Good. Well Bean Co is a community cafe and event space in the Royal Docks, East London.

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Starbucks Coffee

Just off the walkway linking Custom House DLR with the ExCeL, this branch is a favourite quiet spot for students.

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Starbucks Coffee

Just outside Thames Barrier Park, the outdoor seating makes this Starbucks a favourite spot for dog walkers.

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Community

Henley Arms

A local fixture since 1901, this pub seems untouched since its post-war refurbishment. Step back in time and enjoy a pint over a game of darts.

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Tereza Joanne

Tereza Joanne's main function room holds 300 buffet-style; find this barge permanently moored on Albert Island.

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Galyons Bar & Kitchen

This 19th-century dockside inn has recently been reborn as a waterside gastropub.

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Pier Masala

Cosy North Woolwich curry house serving traditional Indian dishes at reasonable prices.

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The Girl of Sandwich

Primarily a takeaway, this sandwich shop is popular with locals and workers alike.

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Yi-Ban

This Chinese restaurant occupies a floor of the London Regatta Centre overlooking the Docks, meaning diners can plane-watch over a plate of dim sum.

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Airline Cafe

No one complains about all-day breakfast for under a fiver. Right next to the ExCeL, this cafe-diner opens early to late.

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Al Masar

Hot and cold Lebanese mezze dishes on are on the menu here, alongside grilled meat. BYO, no cover charge.

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Cafe Bonane

Down-to-earth cafe serving fried breakfasts and hearty lunches on the dockside.

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China Palace

Dim sum, karaoke, and tradition Chinese cuisine next to the ExCeL centre.

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Fox@ExCeL

Relaxed pub sprawling across different rooms of an old tobacco warehouse.

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Heroica Lounge

It's a bus, it's an Italian restaurant; you decide whether to order pizza or pretend to drive.

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La Barrique

Welcoming wine bar just outside the ExCeL centre, with continental salad, pizza, and sandwiches.

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Nakhon Thai

Thai restaurant overlooking the docks, with a Polynesian-style cocktail bar.

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Nani Café

Beans on toast, paninis, and other homely lunch options at equally homely prices.

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Tapa Tapa

Tapas at this red-bricked Spanish place just inside the ExCeL comes traditional or with a modern twist.

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Top 1 Forever

Modern British restaurant overlooking of the water, with a wood-fired oven.

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ZeroSette

Authentic Italian near the ExCeL, with a touch of flair.

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The Oiler Bar

Bars on boats are always a good idea, especially when they have a cocktail bar downstairs.

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Il Volo

Il Volo serves Italian comfort food that salutes the docks' history at the centre of world trade.

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Sainsbury's Local

Open every day 7am til 11pm.

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The Royal Standard

The Royal Standard has re-opened under new management as a family-run pub that welcomes everybody, including children until 6pm.

North Woolwich
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New Arrival

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The Snack Shack

Homemade cakes and hot food are on offer at this friendly and laid-back spot on St. John’s Green.

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Triple Two Coffee

Located inside the Royal Wharf Clubhouse, Triple Two Coffee sits within the focal point for daily health and fitness classes, swimming and neighbourhood events.

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