The Gun, E14

Dating in some form from the early 18th century, this was originally the King & Queen, the current name arriving in 1771. It’s a bit of a walk from Canary Wharf tube, now nestled in an enclave of Wendy House-style homes, where once it would have been a dockers’ pub overlooking the Thames. The interior is contemporary, with bare boarded floor, white and smoky blue colour scheme. Furniture is traditional or tall, with tables laid for dining to the left, then an attractive rear snug. The main focal point is the carved wood bar array (see photo) with polychromatic inlaid tiles, décor on display in the form of old firearms, pewterware and photos of the area from yesteryear. Customers were young professional types who probably work locally; either that or they are students from the University of Greenwich. A predictable Fuller’s ale lineup amounted to ESB, Pride, Hophead and Dark Star’s APA at a very steep £6.10 a pint and on fine form, served by a friendly barman. As mentioned by Moby, this is a very foodie place which manages to offer a decent pub experience alongside, which is not the case at Fuller’s tiresome Pilot, almost visible across the water in SE10.

A nice looking riverside pub that now leans toward the gastro side of things but still works well as a drinking pub also. A Fullers pub with the normal range of beers plus a couple of guests including a Tiny Rebel Stout. Certainly worth the walk from the Canary Wharf tube for a pint or two.

A historic Fullers tied house,Nelson lived closeby and carried on with Emma Hamilton upstairs.There is a large plate glass window at the front with on the right side a series of copper topped tables,the bar and through a side corridor a rear snug with it's own bar access.To the left side is a restaurant section with all tables laid with white linen table clothes.The menu is expensive with mains starting at £14 and rising to £27 with steaks extra.I didn't eat so wont comment further. There is a beer garden on some decking with river views,and the reference to the pub being involved in smuggling in the past seems believable. The bar supports 6 handpumps offering Fullers London Pride,Olivers Island,a seasonal rugby special and Dark Star American Pale Ale on my trip. A pleasant and interesting spot ,there are few traditional pubs in this area,but perhaps not a place for a long session,more a one pint peruse.