Canary Wharf, British, Modern Restaurant Guide

A fine position by the Thames, looking over to the O2, is the draw to this 200-year-old, Grade II listed tavern in the depths of Docklands. Since its sale by ETM group to Fuller’s, it doesn’t attract the attention it once did as a dining destination, but feedback on eating here remains upbeat.

“On a clear day the sights across London are wonderful” on the 37th floor of the recently opened Novotel Canary Wharf. This 65-cover venue still inspires limited feedback, but such as we have praises “beautifully presented dishes, tasty drinks and a great atmosphere”.

In the lobby of Canary Wharf’s top landmark, this is “a business restaurant primarily, so I don’t really rate the atmosphere” (“it’s too bland for anything else”). “However, it works perfectly for a meeting: breakfast and lunch menus are well thought out and the food well put together”. For its purpose “definitely one of the best restaurants in the Wharf”.

These “smart” casual dining venues in Chelsea and Canary Wharf win most acclaim for their “top breakfasts” and the Somerset House outlet has “a fabulous location on the river (outside in summer)”. The food is “decent” but gives no particular hints of much connection with chef Tom Aikens, who founded the group.

A stunning waterside location in Canary Wharf (in the same former warehouse buildings as the Docklands Musuem) provides the setting for Drake & Morgan's latest opening; all-day dining, Sunday roasts, cocktails, plenty of outside seating and weekend brunch complete the picture.