Browns West India Quay, Main Restaurant

About Venue

Browns West India Quay is a brasserie and bar in a Grade I listed former sugar warehouse on Hertsmere Road at West India Quay in Canary Wharf, originally built in the 19th century by Napoleonic prisoners of war, and one of the most historically significant restaurant buildings in East London.
The venue spans two levels, with the main restaurant upstairs built around original low ceilings, timber pillars, exposed brick walls, and a grand sweeping staircase with chandelier above. Downstairs, the Cellar Bar retains the raw character of the old warehouse with exposed wooden beams, brass bar tops, fairy lights, leather booths, and its own private entrance from a separate courtyard. A large decked waterside terrace stretches in front of and alongside the restaurant, giving the venue a striking outdoor dimension with views across to Canary Wharf.
Two spaces are available for private hire: the Main Restaurant for group dining, and the Cellar Bar with courtyard for larger private and corporate events. The menu covers classic British brasserie dishes, set menus, drinks packages, buffets, and canapés, with the full cocktail and Champagne list available across both spaces.
West India Quay DLR station is 0.1 miles away, with Canary Wharf Elizabeth line, Jubilee line, and DLR 0.3 miles. Paid parking is available within 0.1 miles at West India Quay Car Park on Hertsmere Road. No decor or setup restrictions — a terrace is available.

About this space:

The Main Restaurant at Browns West India Quay is the upper-floor dining space at Unit A Hertsmere Road in Canary Wharf, seating up to 60 guests or accommodating 50 standing.
The room has a striking character that comes directly from the building itself. Low ceilings, original timber pillars, exposed brick walls, and large windows create a warm, intimate atmosphere despite the scale of the warehouse around it. A grand sweeping staircase with chandelier above is at the heart of the layout. The space takes large group bookings for both à la carte and set menus, and a bar area within the restaurant can be used for drinks packages and buffet or canapé-style events. It closes at 23:00.
- Capacity: 60 seated / 50 standing
- Upper floor of Grade I listed warehouse
- Original timber pillars, exposed brick walls, large windows
- Grand staircase with chandelier
- À la carte and set menus for large groups
- Bar area for drinks packages, buffets and canapés
- Natural light
- No PA system, no play-your-own-music
- Alcohol licence until midnight (extension available)
- No external catering, no BYO alcohol
- Paid parking at West India Quay Car Park 0.1 miles
- From £10 per person (all prices include VAT)
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