Eating & Drinking
Discover a world of flavours in Canary Wharf
share Amidst the vibrant buzz and waterside locations of Canary Wharf, discover a true culinary destination boasting over 70 cafes, bars, and restaurants. Embark on a gastronomic journey that transcends borders, where every bite is a voyage and every sip is a gateway to new experiences. Whether you’re looking for a caffeinated pick me up, a post workout smoothie, a dinner date or cocktails with friends, there’s something for every occasion, budget and mood, inspired by gastronomy from around the world. Here’s what you need to know.
For those with a passion for international fare, or a penchant for sampling authentic cuisine from around the world, Canary Wharf food delivers a global culinary landscape that reflects London’s multicultural identity. From traditional British Sunday roasts to Italian cafe culture, Bombay’s finest comfort food to Japanese robatayaki, explore cultural foods from the seven continents of the world, all within the 128 acres of the Estate.
By the water
Brimming with biodiversity, much of Canary Wharf sits on the banks of the Thames, in the revitalised historic Docklands. Green spaces and boardwalks flank the river as it meanders through the urban landscape, and some of the Estate’s restaurants, bars and cafes boast the best views in town.
Emilia’s Crafted Pasta
Known for its soulful comfort food, Emilia’s Crafted Pasta is one of the best food places in Canary Wharf for authentic Italian fare, served in a contemporary waterside space. Drinks and dishes are prepared with flair before you tuck into warming bowls of pasta and flavourful antipasti.
Hawksmoor Wood Wharf
In an eco-friendly floating pavilion, Hawksmoor Wood Wharf focuses on sustainable seafood and steak. Certified B Corp, it’s popular for its delicious dishes, its buzzy atmosphere and its seasonal cocktails.
MMy Wood Wharf
This sustainable community market is a culinary haven whether you want organic wines, Badiani gelato, pizza and pasta, craft beers or coffee. There’s a grocery store so you can continue cooking up a storm at home, and even live music at the jazz club, The TAM.
Dishoom
Inspired by the old Irani cafés of Bombay, Dishoom serves food that’s about a convivial experience. Stylish and welcoming, they offer old-school glamour in a menu that offers seafood, vegan options and more from dawn ’til dusk.
Oysteria
This master of Italian seafood is led by the Topkaya family and their award-winning head chef, showcasing a collection of classic and contemporary dishes inspired by Italy’s coastline. You’re enveloped into a buzzy atmosphere where you dine on oysters (three, six, nine or twelve with the option of gratin or caviar), followed by options like octopus carpaccio (marinated in gin) and gamberoni con patate, topped off with a classic affogato for dessert.
Foodie favourites
From family lunches to dinner dates, casual dinners to celebratory evenings out, food in Canary Wharf is a feast for the senses. Looking for somewhere to dine out this spring? Here are a few destinations you have to try.
Patty&Bun
Patty&Bun is a classic American burger joint delivering feel-good-factor food with flair in casual, vibrant surroundings. Enjoy meaty Patty classics, ice-cream sandwiches, lip-licking craft beer, cocktails and more, whether you’re popping in for a quick bite or having a party with friends.
Mallow
Canary Wharf food with a conscience is the order of the day at mallow. Their 100% plant-based menu, minimal waste policies and ingredients sourced from small businesses brings style and sustainability together. Tuck into small plates such as preserved lemon aioli, guajillo pepper ketchup and wild mushroom tortellini, or larger dishes at any time of the day.
Blacklock
On Frobisher Passage, Blacklock brings inspiration from the 1690s chophouse tradition and transforms it for the modern age. Unpretentious and perfect for leisurely lunches or lavish dinners, choose from steak sarnies all the way to prime rib, wine on tap and signature cocktails. Just wait until you try a Lemon Drop Collins complete with lemon sherbert for a nostalgic throwback.
Caravan
Perfect for any time of the day or evening, Caravan at Reuters Plaza is a firm favourite and a master of well-travelled cuisine. From brunch to lunch, cocktails to smoothies, sourdough pizza to balanced bowls of grains and goodness, it’s always the place to go for all-day dining from around the world.
Fish Game
Fish Game on Water Street serves the best of British sustainable seafood in a popular menu sourced from the UK’s lands and waters, cooked simply over fire and charcoal. It’s ultra seasonal and has been a popular go-to destination since opening last year.
Ibérica
Find some of the best Spanish food in London on Cabot Square, where Ibérica serves up authentic tapas and even has its own delicatessen so you can take some of your favourite items home with you. Overseen by Executive Chef Nacho Manzano, chef patron of two Michelin starred Casa Marcial in Asturias, Ibérica Canary Wharf are well known for serving Spanish classics like Croquetas de Jamón and three types of Jamón Ibérico. More experimental dishes like beetroot and red fruit gazpacho with cheese ice cream are also up for grabs.
Sticks’n’Sushi
Fast and fresh, Sticks’n’Sushi puts a new take on the urban sushi experience with the perfect combination of standards and ease. Choose from traditional sushi and yakitori sticks from the grill in soothing Scandinavian-style surroundings, all courtesy of the half-Japanese, half-Danish heritage of founders Jens and Kim Rahbek, and Thor Andersen.
Six by Nico
Six by Nico at 6 Chancellor Passage is dining with added theatrics thanks to their seasonal, themed menus. Taking the sense of enchantment to new heights, they feature a new six-course tasting menu every six weeks courtesy of chef/proprietor, Nico Simeone, who was born and raised in Glasgow and has sprinkled his particular brand of stardust across the UK ever since.
Music, DJ’s and dancing
After work drinks, first dates, celebrations with friends, or savouring a glass of wine and enjoying the view, for calm evenings or partying the night away, Canary Wharf’s bars always offer an evening of entertainment.
Feels Like June
Bringing California sunshine to London life, Feels Like June is all vibrant colours and a distinctly Europe-meets-West-Coast identity. Open all day for breakfast, lunch, light bites and dinner, enjoy iconic dishes from banana buttermilk pancakes to roasted heritage beets or Mac and cheese. A favourite feature is their cocktail menu, channelling LA vibes with a Cali Martini, Long Beach or a Bloody Mary Feeling.
Pergola on the Wharf
Enjoy late night entertainment with live acts and DJs each week at Pergola On The Wharf in Crossrail Place. This unique waterside location is characterised by its botanic inspiration and impressive views of the city. Chic but welcoming, this is the place for great music and flowing drinks until the early hours.
Humble Grape
Humble Grape at Mackenzie Walk is known for its viticulture knowledge, 450 wines and sommelier recommendations. Sample their range of wines and whether you’re new to the conversation or practically a pro, it’s a joy to let the team regale you with tales straight from the vineyards. Soak it all up with a menu of small plates or sumptuous mains, you’re guaranteed a wonderful evening.
No.35 Mackenzie Walk
With its south facing waterfront terrace and space to sit inside and out enjoying views of the river late into the evening, No35 Mackenzie Walk isn’t just a great place to eat, but to sip your favourite tipple in excellent company. Thursdays and Fridays see DJs in residence, adding to the atmosphere as you sip unique cocktails and mocktails such as their Salt Toffee Colada with pineapple, coconut, lime and Johnnie Walker Black Label.
The Boathouse
For those who love live music, The Boathouse at Wood Wharf is a real treat, located in one of the Estate’s top events spaces and bringing vibes from chic Parisian jazz clubs and intimate speakeasies. Open Wednesday to Saturday, it’s an industrial style barge turned unique destination, available for private hire and ticketed live music evenings. Looking for an evening with a twist and an unrivalled view of the city? This is the place to go.
Boisdale
A lively restaurant and music venue, Boisdale of Canary Wharf combines life’s great indulgences for guaranteed entertainment. Featuring a whisky bar, terrace, oyster bar and grill, as well as a cigar library, complete with sky-high city views, it’s a place to spend the whole evening or to join for live music and late-night entertainment.
The Cocktail Club
From socialising to dynamic dining, a trip to The Cocktail Club on Cabot Square holds the promise of an evening of excitement. Sip on Solero Sundae cocktails or Southside Royal laced with Prosecco, gin and a hint of absinthe alongside live entertainment, or join one of their cocktail masterclasses and 00’s Bottomless Brunches.
Qube East
A creative epicentre featuring weekly events, in-house DJs and stylish interiors, Qube East at 9 Park Drive combines the feeling of a sultry bar with a luxe lounge, perfect for enjoying a coffee, a cocktail and a collaborative conversation. Step away from the hustle and bustle and settle in for an afternoon or an evening.
More than just coffee
From pastries to espressos, catch ups to deep conversations, cafes in Canary Wharf are a real treat, with something for every occasion. Offering more than just coffee, you can find speciality teas, cultural traditions and healthy juices to kick off the day. Here are a couple of top recommendations.
640East
640East is a firm favourite amongst those who work in and visit Canary Wharf, offering a great atmosphere and everything from juices to coffees, cocktails to craft beers. Sustenance is readily available whether you fancy breakfast pots, pastries, Biltong or chilli crackers.
Café Brera
With locations at both Jubilee Place and Cabot Place, Café Brera is a little piece of Milan in London. The convivial café invites you to tuck into Italian coffees, tortes, ciabattas and more, it puts an Italian twist on the start of your day.
Hottest new openings
The fun never stops at Canary Wharf as new names and places join the proverbial party. Amongst the hottest openings on the Estate is a chic coffee house, a stylish Indian restaurant and a gelato bar as fine as any in Florence.
WatchHouse
In the heart of Canary Wharf your caffeine fix just got even more stylish with the arrival of WatchHouse this February. In a unique building that combines contemporary and Georgian architectural styles, the name is an ode to the premises’ heritage and the goods that were once imported into the Docks. A place for those who value craft, provenance and quality, it’s open 7am until 7pm for all your caffeinated needs.
Kricket
Head to Frobisher Passage to discover Kricket, the brainchild of university friends Will Bowlby and Rik Campbell. The Indian-inspired restaurant is the latest in their bijoux collection, the first of which, in Soho, earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand in the first year. This is their fourth location and we can’t wait to sample what they’ve got in store.
Roe
Named after native deer of the British Isles, Roe is the sister restaurant to its namesake on Fallow St James’s. Serving an a la carte menu of nibbles and flatbreads, skewers and grilled options as well as larger plates, they champion modest, British ingredients and a nose-to-tail, root-to-stem ethos. Rare breed meats and carefully sourced fish from the British Isles are the order of the day, alongside regenerative crops like wild farmed native grain.
Badiani
Unmissable with its bright red kiosk, Badiani Gelato at Canada Place will be the go-to destination this summer, bringing a little Italy to Docklands. The brand was established in Florence in 1932 and continues to shine to this day. They’re masters of artisanal ice cream in flavours ranging from Buontalenti to La Dolcevita, and Dark Chocolate Sorbet. Enjoy vegan sorbets made with seasonal fruits, gelato on sticks, gelato cookies and cakes, crepes and more.
Hovarda
If you have yet to try Aegean-inspired cuisine, you’re in luck as Hovarda opens its second restaurant in our midst on Water Street. The vibrant and stylish space centres around a communal kitchen island and an eight-metre bar counter, inviting you to tuck into signature fare such as red prawn orzo and traditional lamb kleftiko. Combine that with a coastal cocktail and live DJs in the evening and you’re in for a good time.
Stay overnight
The perfect place for city slickers moving at pace, TRIBE is a hotel with a difference. Somewhere to spend time, see people, enjoy a Grab & Go coffee, work or wake up, whether you’re working late or visiting Canary Wharf for a couple of days, this is the contemporary hotel whose modern attitude and style welcomes you with open arms. Wake to a room filled with natural light, for the best start to the day in the best location.
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