Whether you’re after a quick lunch, a romantic dinner by the river or just a friendly greeting in your local pub, we’d love to welcome you to The Grapes in Limehouse. We've been recommended by The Good Pub Guide since 1996, and you'll understand why when you visit.
Overlooking the Thames, in a peaceful neighbourhood not that far from the bustle of Canary Wharf, The Grapes is one of the oldest pubs in London. Charles Dickens was a patron, and even made reference to the pub in his novel 'Our Mutual Friend'.
Whilst our history goes back over 500 years, our menus are a little more up-to-date! If you're looking for something quick and tasty like a pie and a pint, you’ll find tempting pub grub downstairs in the bar, or on our heated riverside deck. Upstairs in our intimate dining room you'll discover sumptuous white-linen service for dinner.
A traditional Victorian long bar with a pleasant and welcoming atmosphere, featuring wooden panelled dado and warm burgundy-coloured walls, decorated with oil paintings. The main bar leads into The Dickens Snug (where the author himself is reputed to have danced on the tables) and facing a small, perfectly appointed heated terrace that hovers over the Thames.
On the first floor is a stylish dining room, candlelit and adorned with white linen and crystal glasses overlooking one of the great views of London. To the left Canary Wharf, and the City of London on the right both sparkling in the potent reflection of the river.
Latest Reviews
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Alisa Bracegirdle
17 Feb 2018
3.0
Parking: 2.0
Accessibility: 2.0
Toilets: 2.0
Staff: 5.0
Read All ReviewsI took my disabled father in his wheelchair to this tiny narrow pub. The staff helped us push the wheelchair in. Although there were no free tables, they quickly organised a table in the corner. The food came quickly. Excellent quality at a reasonable price. Good beer. Great atmosphere in this historic building.