Guidebook for London
Arts & Culture
Tobacco Dock is a Grade I listed warehouse in Docklands, East London, England. It frequently holds exhibitions, so worth checking out what's on.
36 locals recommend
Tobacco Dock
Wapping LaneTobacco Dock is a Grade I listed warehouse in Docklands, East London, England. It frequently holds exhibitions, so worth checking out what's on.
Take the overground directly into Shoreditch and enjoy the shops, restaurants and street markets of this trendy east area
364 locals recommend
Shoreditch High Street
Shoreditch High StreetTake the overground directly into Shoreditch and enjoy the shops, restaurants and street markets of this trendy east area
Food Scene
Great traditional Italian restaurant that has been around for a long time. Their portions are quite generous, so if you are not a big eater it is a great idea to share.
125 locals recommend
Il Bordello
70 Wapping WallGreat traditional Italian restaurant that has been around for a long time. Their portions are quite generous, so if you are not a big eater it is a great idea to share.
Best coffee around Wapping, with good views of St Katherine Docks. It is a 20min walk from the flat or you can hire a Santander bike and enjoy a lovely ride there.
31 locals recommend
White Mulberries
Best coffee around Wapping, with good views of St Katherine Docks. It is a 20min walk from the flat or you can hire a Santander bike and enjoy a lovely ride there.
Really good fish restaurant up towards St Katherine Docks (15min walk). A little bit more expensive, but they have good lunch deals.
54 locals recommend
Smiths of Wapping
22 Wapping High StReally good fish restaurant up towards St Katherine Docks (15min walk). A little bit more expensive, but they have good lunch deals.
In St Katherine Docks, it is a delicious tapas bar. We recommend booking for night time as they are normally quite busy.
42 locals recommend
Bravas Tapas
East SmithfieldIn St Katherine Docks, it is a delicious tapas bar. We recommend booking for night time as they are normally quite busy.
Do not be put off by appearances. The restaurant looks a bit old and sad, but the food is lovely and it is quite clean. If you want to eat at home you can just call and collect from them.
Riverview Chinese Restaurant
16 New Crane PlaceDo not be put off by appearances. The restaurant looks a bit old and sad, but the food is lovely and it is quite clean. If you want to eat at home you can just call and collect from them.
Gordon Ramsey’s pub is a 20min walk towards canary wharf and it is lovely to visit on a sunny day. The walk up to the pub is quite nice too, as you can go by the river nearly all the way up there.
136 locals recommend
The Narrow - Gordon Ramsay
44 Narrow StGordon Ramsey’s pub is a 20min walk towards canary wharf and it is lovely to visit on a sunny day. The walk up to the pub is quite nice too, as you can go by the river nearly all the way up there.
Gastronomica Wapping
75 Garnet StLittle café/restaurant, has nice pizza and good meat cuts
Pizza Express
316 Kennington RdGood, Chain style pizza place around the area
Ping Pong St Katharine Docks
3 St Katharine's WayGood dim sum place - they do home delivery
Essentials
Bottega's little deli next door is a great option for amazing meat cuts and Italian cheese, in case you fancy a night in with good wine and yummy nibbles
8 locals recommend
Bottega Deli
70 Wapping WallBottega's little deli next door is a great option for amazing meat cuts and Italian cheese, in case you fancy a night in with good wine and yummy nibbles
Closest big supermarket near the flat. Bus 100 (from stop in front of River View Chinese) takes you straight there.
386 locals recommend
Waitrose & Partners
134-152 Balham High RoadClosest big supermarket near the flat. Bus 100 (from stop in front of River View Chinese) takes you straight there.
Nearest 7/11 store near the flat if you need to buy milk, water, and small grocery things. They close at 9pm.
Dockland General Store & Newsagents
84 Wapping WallNearest 7/11 store near the flat if you need to buy milk, water, and small grocery things. They close at 9pm.
Wapping Mini Store
8 Garnet StAnother close by 7/11 to get your small groceries from. They close at 10pm
Good place to buy fresh organic fruit and vegetables in the little Wapping centre
9 locals recommend
Husseys Fruit & Vegetables
54 Wapping LnGood place to buy fresh organic fruit and vegetables in the little Wapping centre
Drinks & Nightlife
Historic pub across the street. It lays claim to being the site of the oldest riverside tavern, dating from around 1520. The food is not outstanding, but it is nice for a drink.
108 locals recommend
The Prospect of Whitby
57 Wapping WallHistoric pub across the street. It lays claim to being the site of the oldest riverside tavern, dating from around 1520. The food is not outstanding, but it is nice for a drink.
Good place to have some wine and nibbles. They are busier on weekends and now they also do brunch on weekends.
26 locals recommend
Victualler
69 Garnet StreetGood place to have some wine and nibbles. They are busier on weekends and now they also do brunch on weekends.
Town of Ramsgate
62 Wapping High StAnother old and nice pub within close walk from the flat
Sightseeing
Great for a picnic or just for a stroll along the Thames via Thames Path
6 locals recommend
King Edward Memorial Park station
Great for a picnic or just for a stroll along the Thames via Thames Path
Not far from the flat, you can walk over there in 25min or get the bus 100
1372 locals recommend
Tower of London
Not far from the flat, you can walk over there in 25min or get the bus 100
Great area to go for a jog, ride your bike or just walk towards St Katherine Docks
6 locals recommend
Ornamental Canal
Great area to go for a jog, ride your bike or just walk towards St Katherine Docks
Shopping
If you feel like staying in and bbq an amazing meat, this is the place to buy it from
8 locals recommend
Hussey Butchers
64 Wapping LnIf you feel like staying in and bbq an amazing meat, this is the place to buy it from
Tower Pharmacy
50 Wapping LnClosest pharmacy around
Everything Else
You can walk there in 35min or take the bus D3 straight to canary Wharf's shopping centre door. Heaps of restaurants, bars and shops around
651 locals recommend
Canary Wharf
1 Bank StYou can walk there in 35min or take the bus D3 straight to canary Wharf's shopping centre door. Heaps of restaurants, bars and shops around
Wapping station
Meeting House Alley PoplarOverground station