London Pub of the Week No.10: The Gun

EVERY THURSDAY! Our round-up of our favorite London pubs on or near the routes of our London Walks. We’ll be posting reviews, giving recommendations and directions and from time-to-time delving into the stories behind the pubs and pub names. As always, we want to hear your suggestions, too. Send your Best Pub In London suggestions to the usual address or leave a comment below.
The Gun, 27 Coldharbour, Docklands, London, E14 9NS 020 7515 5222, www.thegundocklands.com (DLR: South Quay)
Bang bang, you’re fed. Residents and worker ants on and around the Isle of Dogs (shall we call ‘em Doggers? Er, on second thoughts…) no longer have to bite the bullet when it comes to decent pub grub. The Gun is a reformed character of a pub, once a down-at-heel boozer, now tooled-up as gastropub extraordinaire, it’s now taking a shot at the big time. (One more gun crack and you’re fired – ha ha – Ed. ) This 18th Century shop had been destroyed fire several years ago, but a top job of restoration has taken place to save this Grade II listed building. Fresh fish bought daily from nearby Billingsgate market graces both the restaurant and bar menu, with an excellent selection of New World, French, and even English wines. Stinting on nothing, the beer is top drawer, too. .

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