Guidebook for London
Drinks & Nightlife
Discover east-end pubs and modern riverside pubs
http://www.publove.co.uk/en/Main/Pubs/Great-Eastern-Greenwich.aspx
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Island Gardens DLR Station
Discover east-end pubs and modern riverside pubs
http://www.publove.co.uk/en/Main/Pubs/Great-Eastern-Greenwich.aspx
Great Thai restaurant, fun cocktails, and catch the waterfront garden for long lunches and great sunsets, with surprising views
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Elephant Royale Docklands
Westferry RoadGreat Thai restaurant, fun cocktails, and catch the waterfront garden for long lunches and great sunsets, with surprising views
Neat Turskihs bistro packed with tasty mezze plates and main courses, washed down with cocktails and wines. Good atmosphere
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Old Millwall Fire Station Restaurant
463 Westferry RdNeat Turskihs bistro packed with tasty mezze plates and main courses, washed down with cocktails and wines. Good atmosphere
The place for Sunday lunch - lamb or beef, full roast, great beer
156 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Grapes
153 Milton RdThe place for Sunday lunch - lamb or beef, full roast, great beer
Best stake in East London, but mighty pricey. Very special, great staff.
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Goodman Canary Wharf
3 S Quay SquareBest stake in East London, but mighty pricey. Very special, great staff.
Everything Else
Greenwich with its historic Market and discover riverside pubs, independent shops, plus the Cutty Sark, Observatory and Maritime Museum.
Look out for special events
http://www.visitgreenwich.org
541 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Greenwich
Greenwich with its historic Market and discover riverside pubs, independent shops, plus the Cutty Sark, Observatory and Maritime Museum.
Look out for special events
http://www.visitgreenwich.org
Canary Wharf with 300 modern shops, 40 restaurants, cafes, cinema & Dockland museum. Check out West India Quay and South Quay for more waterfront dining and bars.
http://canarywharf.com/
651 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Canary Wharf
1 Bank StCanary Wharf with 300 modern shops, 40 restaurants, cafes, cinema & Dockland museum. Check out West India Quay and South Quay for more waterfront dining and bars.
http://canarywharf.com/
Historic experiences from Tower Bridge to the Tower of London to new views from the Walkie Talkie rooftop.
http://www.towerbridge.org.uk/
http://skygarden.london/
1577 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Puente de la Torre
Tower Bridge RoadHistoric experiences from Tower Bridge to the Tower of London to new views from the Walkie Talkie rooftop.
http://www.towerbridge.org.uk/
http://skygarden.london/
Hair E14
163 Manchester RdOur local clip-joint. Ideal and friendly.
Worth a look around - great weekend English breakfasts in their cafe.
140 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque y Granja Mudchute
Pier StreetWorth a look around - great weekend English breakfasts in their cafe.
Fabulous, visit this beautifully restored boat
296 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cutty Sark
King William WalkFabulous, visit this beautifully restored boat
Millwall docks then and now
http://www.80sislandphotos.org.uk/then--now-docks/
http://www.80sislandphotos.org.uk/blog.html
http://www.80sislandphotos.org.uk/mike-seaborne.html
Thmes book http://www.londonschangingriverscape.co.uk/?content=BOOK
stem tug http://www.stportwey.co.uk/
personal stories https://isleofdogsdiary.wordpress.com/
Millwall Dock Road
Millwall Dock RoadMillwall docks then and now
http://www.80sislandphotos.org.uk/then--now-docks/
http://www.80sislandphotos.org.uk/blog.html
http://www.80sislandphotos.org.uk/mike-seaborne.html
Thmes book http://www.londonschangingriverscape.co.uk/?content=BOOK
stem tug http://www.stportwey.co.uk/
personal stories https://isleofdogsdiary.wordpress.com/
Food Scene
Top notch beer, good food, frendly and right on the river
99 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Gun
27 ColdharbourTop notch beer, good food, frendly and right on the river
A fine theater, regular performances with a great little cafe upstairs. Great choice for a quiet read.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hubbub Bar & Kitchen
269 Westferry RdA fine theater, regular performances with a great little cafe upstairs. Great choice for a quiet read.
Shopping
Isle Of Dogs Sub Post Office
159 Manchester RdSmall, friendly and VERY convenient
Where time is measured from. If you haven't read the book 'Longitude', you have to! Ask me for a copy.
612 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Observatorio Real de Greenwich
Blackheath AvenueWhere time is measured from. If you haven't read the book 'Longitude', you have to! Ask me for a copy.
Loads of stores, all the top brands. Watch out, its bigger than you think, a linked set of malls, you could easily miss them. Check out the map when you are there. Some good nightlife too.
651 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Canary Wharf
1 Bank StLoads of stores, all the top brands. Watch out, its bigger than you think, a linked set of malls, you could easily miss them. Check out the map when you are there. Some good nightlife too.
Entertainment & Activities
A must do, and just a whole lot of fun. More than just a historic old home, just packed full of stories and events that shaped the world. Take the tours, run by the Beafeaters. These are retired military and have all seen things, some none of us would like to see. Yet to meet a single one that is not incredible company.
1372 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Torre de Londres
A must do, and just a whole lot of fun. More than just a historic old home, just packed full of stories and events that shaped the world. Take the tours, run by the Beafeaters. These are retired military and have all seen things, some none of us would like to see. Yet to meet a single one that is not incredible company.
Home to British rare breeds, horses and ponies plus a pets' corner, with animal encounter sessions. Nice little cafe and loads of local . . . colour.
140 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque y Granja Mudchute
Pier StreetHome to British rare breeds, horses and ponies plus a pets' corner, with animal encounter sessions. Nice little cafe and loads of local . . . colour.
Parks & Nature
Centre of the world as zero longitude cuts through the observatory. Great views and plenty of historic sights.
612 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Observatorio Real de Greenwich
Blackheath AvenueCentre of the world as zero longitude cuts through the observatory. Great views and plenty of historic sights.
Lovely park, with fab views and loads of history
736 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque de Greenwich
Lovely park, with fab views and loads of history
http://islandboardwalk.com/ will give you a great idea of the history and development of this area. Includes an audio trail that is great!
The, check out these photos
http://www.islandhistory.co.uk/ . .
https://islandhistory.wordpress.com/ . .
Then, if you have time, take a look here :
http://www.islandhistory.org.uk/index.php?p=2 . .
http://www.islandhistory.org.uk/index.php?p=1&c=0&x=2143846996 . .
http://www.portcities.org.uk/london/server/show/ConFactFile.79/Millwall-Docks.html . .
http://www.british-history.ac.uk/survey-london/vols43-4/pp353-356 . .
https://londondocklands.wordpress.com/2011/08/24/isle-of-dogs-map-1984/
http://londonist.com/2015/10/a-hand-drawn-map-of-the-isle-of-dogs
http://www.docklandsphotography.com/millwall-dock-history.html
http://www.eastlondonadvertiser.co.uk/news/nice_place_the_old_millwall_docks_but_a_bit_of_a_dive_for_canal_rivers_trust_1_4132627
http://www.arct.cam.ac.uk/Downloads/chs/vol6/article1.pdf
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Isle of Dogs
http://islandboardwalk.com/ will give you a great idea of the history and development of this area. Includes an audio trail that is great!
The, check out these photos
http://www.islandhistory.co.uk/ . .
https://islandhistory.wordpress.com/ . .
Then, if you have time, take a look here :
http://www.islandhistory.org.uk/index.php?p=2 . .
http://www.islandhistory.org.uk/index.php?p=1&c=0&x=2143846996 . .
http://www.portcities.org.uk/london/server/show/ConFactFile.79/Millwall-Docks.html . .
http://www.british-history.ac.uk/survey-london/vols43-4/pp353-356 . .
https://londondocklands.wordpress.com/2011/08/24/isle-of-dogs-map-1984/
http://londonist.com/2015/10/a-hand-drawn-map-of-the-isle-of-dogs
http://www.docklandsphotography.com/millwall-dock-history.html
http://www.eastlondonadvertiser.co.uk/news/nice_place_the_old_millwall_docks_but_a_bit_of_a_dive_for_canal_rivers_trust_1_4132627
http://www.arct.cam.ac.uk/Downloads/chs/vol6/article1.pdf
Essentials
A local store that may look very ordinary outside, but is very friendly and generally good value. Lovely people, plus a cafe for a quick bite to eat.
Equinox
86 Manchester RdA local store that may look very ordinary outside, but is very friendly and generally good value. Lovely people, plus a cafe for a quick bite to eat.