Things To Do Like a Local - Canary Wharf & Isle of Dogs

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Things To Do Like a Local - Canary Wharf & Isle of Dogs

Photo spot

Visit Mudchute Farm on your way to Island Gardens, you can feed animals and ride horses, most important take pictures of the iconic view of grazing cows and sheep set against the backdrop of Canary Wharf skyscrapers.
140 locals recommend
Mudchute Park and Farm
Pier Street
140 locals recommend
Visit Mudchute Farm on your way to Island Gardens, you can feed animals and ride horses, most important take pictures of the iconic view of grazing cows and sheep set against the backdrop of Canary Wharf skyscrapers.
While at Greenwich, visit Food Market, walk around Greenwich Park and take few pictures of the splendid views of Canary Wharf skyscrapers, afterwards walk down to Trafalgar Tavern - Victorian riverside pub where the Thames laps up at the windows, with cobbled outdoor drinking area. Get your smartphone ready and discover Greenwich's most Instagrammable spots, including Greenwich Park, Cutty Sark and the Prime Meridian line.
541 locals recommend
Greenwich
541 locals recommend
While at Greenwich, visit Food Market, walk around Greenwich Park and take few pictures of the splendid views of Canary Wharf skyscrapers, afterwards walk down to Trafalgar Tavern - Victorian riverside pub where the Thames laps up at the windows, with cobbled outdoor drinking area. Get your smartphone ready and discover Greenwich's most Instagrammable spots, including Greenwich Park, Cutty Sark and the Prime Meridian line.
Walk to Island Gardens where you can see the iconic view of the Old Royal Naval College across the river in Greenwich to the south, also cross over to Cutty Sark / Greenwich via under water Foot Tunnel North.
11 locals recommend
Island Gardens
Saunders Ness Road
11 locals recommend
Walk to Island Gardens where you can see the iconic view of the Old Royal Naval College across the river in Greenwich to the south, also cross over to Cutty Sark / Greenwich via under water Foot Tunnel North.
Have a stroll along Canary Wharf Promenade and enjoy stunning views of City of London, walk up to North Dock at East India Quay where you can have lunch / dinner at one of the restaurants.
Promenade Canary Wharf
Westferry Circus
Have a stroll along Canary Wharf Promenade and enjoy stunning views of City of London, walk up to North Dock at East India Quay where you can have lunch / dinner at one of the restaurants.
Visit the Roof Garden - The Crossrail Place Roof Garden is part of the Canary Wharf Crossrail station, a free public indoor oasis where the plants are arranged according to which hemisphere they're from. Also you can find there quite a few good restaurants and coffee shops.
22 locals recommend
Crossrail Place Roof Garden
Crossrail Place
22 locals recommend
Visit the Roof Garden - The Crossrail Place Roof Garden is part of the Canary Wharf Crossrail station, a free public indoor oasis where the plants are arranged according to which hemisphere they're from. Also you can find there quite a few good restaurants and coffee shops.
The Emirates Air Line is a cable car link across the River Thames in London.
6 locals recommend
Emirates Air Line - Canning Town Station
27 Western Gateway
6 locals recommend
The Emirates Air Line is a cable car link across the River Thames in London.

Food scene

Steeped in history and offering striking river views in the heart of the city, The Gun is renowned as one of London’s finest waterside pubs. Wine and dine in our magnificent Grade II listed building, or experience our exceptional riverside terrace as the sun sets over the O2.
Resting spot with amazing views in the Trafalgar Tavern. Being able to count Charles Dickens and William Gladstone as past punters, this pub has been at the forefront of Britain’s naval history since 1837. The pub stands proudly on the bank of the river Thames, unlike most other riverside pubs which are only really enjoyable if you’re able to stand out in the sun to actually get a view of the river, there are quite a few tables in the pub which almost jut out on to the water so you have an unspoilt view.
58 locals recommend
Trafalgar Tavern
Park Row
58 locals recommend
Resting spot with amazing views in the Trafalgar Tavern. Being able to count Charles Dickens and William Gladstone as past punters, this pub has been at the forefront of Britain’s naval history since 1837. The pub stands proudly on the bank of the river Thames, unlike most other riverside pubs which are only really enjoyable if you’re able to stand out in the sun to actually get a view of the river, there are quite a few tables in the pub which almost jut out on to the water so you have an unspoilt view.
For early risers and seafood lovers - visit Billingsgate Market to buy fresh fish for your lunch.
43 locals recommend
Billingsgate Market
Trafalgar Way
43 locals recommend
For early risers and seafood lovers - visit Billingsgate Market to buy fresh fish for your lunch.
Classic Japanese and Korean cuisine in a smart space with bamboo walls and a tasting menu option.
12 locals recommend
Yokoso Korean & Japanese Restaurant
7 Crews St
12 locals recommend
Classic Japanese and Korean cuisine in a smart space with bamboo walls and a tasting menu option.
Gourmet coffee served alongside a menu of pastries, pies and charcuterie, plus wine and beers.
13 locals recommend
Notes Coffee Roasters & Bar
31 St Martin's Ln
13 locals recommend
Gourmet coffee served alongside a menu of pastries, pies and charcuterie, plus wine and beers.
Cocktails & Modern European fare served over three high-rise floors with stunning views.
41 locals recommend
28 West Bar
28 Westferry Circus
41 locals recommend
Cocktails & Modern European fare served over three high-rise floors with stunning views.
Cozy bar with outdoor sitting and views towards Canary Wharf.
33 locals recommend
The Sail Loft
11 Victoria Parade
33 locals recommend
Cozy bar with outdoor sitting and views towards Canary Wharf.
Riverside Thai restaurant
16 locals recommend
Kinkao Thai Restaurant
Westferry Road
16 locals recommend
Riverside Thai restaurant
Riverside Local pub with lovely views, locals favourite spot
44 locals recommend
Pepper Saint Ontiod
21 Pepper St
44 locals recommend
Riverside Local pub with lovely views, locals favourite spot
99 locals recommend
The Gun
27 Coldharbour
99 locals recommend
''The Bar Upstairs'' Pub in a former chapel with a garden
17 locals recommend
Hubbub Bar & Kitchen
269 Westferry Rd
17 locals recommend
''The Bar Upstairs'' Pub in a former chapel with a garden

Traveler advice

Getting around

Public transport

Isle of Dogs and Canary Wharf is very easy yo get around, by many buses that will take you around Isle of Dogs, to Canary Wharf or Stratford, also DLR train will take you to Greenwich in 5 min and Canary Wharf in just 3min. Please make sure to touch in and out on card reader to avoid being overcharged. Actually my area is very walkable, and you can get everywhere on foot while enjoying nice scenery of the city.