Turner’s Old Star pub on the corner of Watts Street and Meeting House Alley has been run by genuine Wappingites for five generations. “A great traditional family run east end boozer. A dying breed!” that has “a great atmosphere” [...]
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Laksha Bay Indian restaurant
Indian restaurant, Laksha Bay opened in Wapping Lane on 6th May and new owner Fareed Ali has completely transformed the old River Spice site. A creative new menu specialising in seafood also includes more traditional dishes with vegetarians well catered for [...]
Smith’s Brasserie Wapping opens 4th May
Mike Tavener, the owner of family run Smith’s Brasserie in Ongar, Essex has picked Wapping for his second fish restaurant because he “loves the area”. Opening on 4th May at 22 Wapping High Street is Smith’s Brasserie Wapping […]
White Swan and Cuckoo pub
Conveniently located in the heart of Wapping Lane a minute walk from Wapping Overground Station, close to the 100 and D3 bus stops and opposite Pizza Express. Not quite the history of Wapping’s oldest riverside pubs, but read on as the White Swan has a lot else to offer…
Captain Kidd Pub
A brilliant riverside location and cheap beer make the Captain Kidd pub a big hit with Wapping residents and visitors. Residents Mark and Mark share their reviews of the Captain Kidd but do you agree with them?
Wapping Vineyard: Wine bar & shop
Wapping Vineyard Wine Bar and shop in Wapping, Garnet Street, London E1W. Wine specialist stocking the Lebanese range from Chateau Musar and host to corporate and local events including Ladies Night…
Pasha Restaurant
Right next door to the popular Il Bordello in Wapping High Street you’ll find Pasha. See what Wapping residents say about Pasha and let us know what you think? [...]
Pizza Express Restaurant Wapping
Located in the heart of Wapping Lane, Pizza Express is a 2-minute walk from Wapping Overground station as well as being close to the D3 and D100 bus stops. A great location in a converted spice warehouse with live music on Saturday [...]
The Dine Restaurant (with resident review)
A new Indian restaurant called The Dine has opened in Wapping High Street. A wide range of very reasonably priced food is available, but what makes The Dine different is it’s currently an alcohol free zone [...]
Turks Head Cafe
Based in a former pub of the same name, local gem the Turk’s Head café is an excellent cheap eaterie on the corner of Scandrett St and Greenbank [...]
Town of Ramsgate Pub
Back in 1758 the Town of Ramsgate was known as the Prince of Denmark with the origins of the pub claiming to go back as far as 1543. Great beer aside, the Grade 2 listed building is famous for many things including the “Hanging Judge” Jefferies who was arrested here [...]
Gastronomica Food and Coffee Shop – Reviewed
Gastronomica is a Must for any Visitor to Wapping and a favourite with residents alike …greeted by such courtesy and genuine warmth and one of the best cappuccinos in the East End [...]
Il Bordello – Restaurant Reviewed
As an “honory resident” CJ shares a Wapping Writers review of Il Bordello, our Italian Restaurant [...]
Coffique Cafe – Resident Reviewed
New Wapping Coffee Shop opened 14 June.
A compact little place with decent coffee and reasonably priced. Free WiFi for customers, which works nicely (get a code from the staff) and their armchairs are nice and comfy [...]
The Wapping Project
The body of work produced by The Wapping Project is the product of twenty year’s experience and an un-challenged record of commissioning artists who have become major players in the UK’s cultural landscape [...]
The Prospect of Whitby
Wapping’s landmark pub is the oldest riverside pub in London, dating back to around 1520 [...]
Il Bordello – Resident Reviewed
Literally meaning “brothel”, Il Bordello has great food, atmosphere and service. It’s difficult to find a bad review anywhere [...]
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