The Waterside, Chelsea Harbour, SW6

This is nothing like a pub, being a newly built bar set by the river in the totally redeveloped Chelsea Harbour area. It's ultra modern, as you might expect. As you enter from the river side you are in the area with the most traditional of their furnishings, although there are some of those semi-circular banquette arrangements. The journey up some stairs to the next level is mandatory, because this where the bar is located. Here we have mainly tall tables and tall stools, with a couple of them being really large solid affairs, with a centerpiece of an oar bolted down the middle. I'm not sure that it serves any purpose, but is an unusual feature. Be sure to walk round to the right of the bar counter, as this is where they've put the three handpumps. Up another flight of stairs is another room with tables laid for diners. Two of the handpumps had Young's Bitter clips, with the third having a London Gold clip, but unfortunately "coming soon". There wasn't what I would call a full menu where I sat in the downstairs area, but a mainly drinks menu did have a few "bites", including Scotch Eggs (£3.50); BBQ Chicken Wings and a dip (£5.95), and stuff like that. This is nothing like a real pub, but I suppose it's useful for those who live here. I imagine someone who wants to live in Chelsea Harbour would feel at home in the Waterside Inn. On the plus side it does do a real ale, and has some nice river views.

Official site of the Waterside, contains menus and drinks list - www.watersidelondon.co.uk

Official site of the Waterside, contains menus and drinks list - www.watersidelondon.co.uk