The Gun, The River Room

This is my local pub, and I love coming here especially in winter because they have a fireplace. It’s such a unique place full of history and it feels special to have it so close to the glass towers of Canary Wharf. The terrace overlooks the Thames, which makes the view beautiful. Although, the prices for drinks and food are a bit higher than in a typical pub, it's more like restaurant prices and I do wish they had a wider choice of local beers.

I came across this pub on my walk an;d what a great find it was. From the front it looks to be small but once you step inside is a whole new concept. It has a lot of seating to dine either inside, in the garden or by the covered patio with amazing views across the Thames and the O2. Even we didn't stop for lunch the roast dinners that came out looked and smelled amazing, so we will be returning very soon. The staff were very welcoming and attentive. We have liked everything about this establishment. August 2025 Went back for the good as it did looked nice when we first visited. The food was very tasty, staff were friendly and attentive and we have enjoyed the experience so we ate going to go back for the Sunday roast.

The Gun might pride itself on its heritage and charm, but the way it operates shows complete disregard for the people who actually live here. Their delivery trucks routinely block the road, sometimes for 10 minutes, mostly for over half an hour bringing traffic to a standstill and being stuck on the road. Yesterday, I was stuck with my newborn while the drivers stood around chatting, showing zero urgency or concern. Luckily if it wasn’t for my foward planning, we’d have been late for his first ever gp appointment. It’s a shame living amongst the Gun means you need to plan your day with a 30-1hr buffer for things like this. What’s most frustrating is that there’s a perfectly good slip just a few metres up the road where these trucks could easily pull in without causing chaos. But apparently, being disruptive to their local community is more convenient for them. It’s disappointing to see a supposedly reputable establishment behave so thoughtlessly. Until they learn to respect their neighbours, The Gun doesn’t deserve the goodwill of the Docklands community. EDIT: In response to the owner is hilarious that the 2 media I have on the review are waste collections (maybe also their beer deliveries) which could easily be taken to the slip off the side road or the gated entrance to the estate next door. There really isn’t any logical reason for this other than to make it more convenient for you at the expense of everyone else. In addition, your staff witness and I’ve asked many times inside if they can move to which I get shrugs and confused individuals. Sometimes the staff even stand outside to watch. I appreciate getting back to me in a less aggressive tone than the other reviewer who had similar complaints, but this ain’t something that needs to be discussed over tea. Just be more considerate please.