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Opening August 2024 in a floating pavilion at the Wood Wharf development near Canary Wharf, a Manhattan-style French bistro from chef Robert Aikens, the identical twin of Muse’s Tom, back in London after 30 years in the US. Classic French dishes, plus a terrace and bar with a “two-sip martini” costing £6.

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Summary

£89
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* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

A “great looking venue and friendly staff” are key features of this “buzzy” yearling at the Wood Wharf development near Canary Wharf – a floating pavilion that houses this large modern Paris-via-Manhattan brasserie, with a tight menu put together by chef Robert Aikens – identical twin brother of Muse’s Tom – now returned after three decades working across the Pond. Telegraph critic William Sitwell rated it highly in his October 2024 review.

Summary

Open in late summer 2024: another huge floating pavilion at the Wood Wharf development near Canary Wharf, with a Manhattan-style French bistro from chef Robert Aikens: the identical twin of Muse’s Tom, now back in London after 30 years in the US. Classic French dishes, plus a terrace and bar with a ‘two-sip martini’ costing £6.

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10 Water Street, London, E14 5GX

What the Newspaper Critics are saying

The Daily Telegraph

William Sitwell was impressed by the “modest and reassuring” offer at this new floating bistro in Canary Wharf, whose owners are so keen to get everything right that “it feels a little clinical. In time perhaps it will soften as it gets rough around the edges.”

Most of the food from the standard repertoire was well done, but for William the real showstopper was Jeffrey – “Hand in pocket, burst buttons on his shirt and quite the most fabulous sommelier I’ve come across,” he turned the dinner into a “charming, erudite and wonderfully funny wine tasting”. 

“Normally it’s chefs who crave and deserve the light. Jeffrey is a shining star without vanity, but simply wit and know-how. Go there for him, if nothing else.” 

William Sitwell - 2024-10-06

Prices

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Pudding
£15.50 £28.00 £9.00
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £35.00
Filter Coffee £2.50
Extras  
Bread £6.00
Service 13.50%
10 Water Street, London, E14 5GX
Opening hours
Monday12 pm‑11 pm
Tuesday12 pm‑11 pm
Wednesday12 pm‑11 pm
Thursday12 pm‑11 pm
Friday12 pm‑11 pm
Saturday10 am‑11 pm
Sunday10 am‑9 pm

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