From the best kid-friendly diner to the trendiest hotspot and the most hospitable East End gastro pub we've got it all.
Addendum Restaurant is housed inside the chic Apex City of London Hotel, on Seething Lane EC3. This elegant fine dining Docklands restaurant has been seducing an ever-increasing crowd of gastronomic disciples since its launch at the end of last year.
Renowned for a robust cuisine of hearty favourites, the new menu will not disappoint. Drawing on chef Darren Thomas extensive experience and flair for complex flavours, rich dishes remain cleverly light on the stomach as well as the purse. The 2 and 3 course set priced lunch menu changes daily and makes the most of seasonal produce, allowing diners to come back time after time without menu fatigue setting in.
Tel: 020 7977 9500
Email: Karl.mitchell@apexhotels.co.uk
Web: www.addendumrestaurant.co.uk
Address: Apex City of London Hotel, 1 Seething Lane, London, EC3N 4AX
Nearest 
Station: Tower Gateway
Cross over the bridge at East India Dock, go into the office complex, and you will find West End food at East End prices. Previously known as Perry's, this bar and brasserie has a small but stylish restaurant with crisp linen and a lovely walled courtyard for al fresco dining. The Anglo-Continental menu is limited but appetising, featuring dishes such as calves liver fried with onions and balsamic vinegar. Azzurro caters largely for the business market, so it's not open at weekends, but it's good value, smoker-friendly and well worth a detour if you're in the area on weekday.
Tel: 020 7538 3811
Address: East India Dock, 3 Clove Crescent, Leamouth, E14 2BB
Nearest Station: East India
Bonds Restaurant and Bar combines classic sophistication with city chic. Quality is the focus in the kitchen, where every ingredient is sourced through exhaustive research from our local suppliers. Offering a unique fresh approach to Modern French Cuisine, this beautifully appointed Docklands Restaurant and Bar has cleverly fused together the 19th and 21st century, offering a warm, relaxing yet exciting environment.
Bonds Restaurant & Bar has won:
- AA Wine Award: Notable Wine List 2006-2007
- Winner: Bar Awards 2006 Best Wine Offering
- Zagat Restaurant Review: Food score 21/25
Tel: 020 7657 8088
Email: bonds@theetoncollection.com
Web: www.theetoncollection.com/bonds
Address: Bonds Restaurant & Bar, 5 Threadneedle Street, London, EC2R 8AY
Nearest Station: Bank
In the shadow of St Mary-le-Bow Church is a stylish bar and bistro serving modern British cuisine. As part of the Motcombs Group, the standard is high and the philosophy simple: good food using local seasonable produce. Starters such as grilled goats cheese with bettroot tarter and apple salad or terrine of foie gras with diced consomme aspic and toasted brioche are featured in a compact but exquisite menu. Fish cake with lobster sauce is also a popular choice. Located in the heart of the City, prices are on the extravagant side and are claerly geared towards expense-account diners. However, if you're looking to push the boat out a little and it's warm outside, eat al fresco and enjoy excellent food in one of the most historic areas of London.
Tel: 020 7248 1121
Address: 10 Bow Churchyard, EC4M 9DQ
Nearest Station: Bank
A child friendly eatery with play areas and unfazed stuff, there's even Brewster Bear to entertain the kids when they've eaten. This truly child-friendly pub really welcomes the whole family. Why not make it your lunchtime destination after a morning touring the DLR system with the kids? They can sit up in the front seats and pretend to be drivers. Mind the doors!
This family-friendly Docklands restaurant and pub is a great lunchtime destination when you're out with the kids.
Tel: 020 7511 3840
Address: 1 Woolwich Manor Way, London, E6
Nearest Station: Beckton
We are a wine bar with energy - apart from great food and drink we love hosting big evening parties - licensed until 2am with regular live music and dj's - come down and join in!!
Monday to Wednesday 11am to 11pm
Thursday and Friday 11am to 2am
Tel: 0207 719 0202
Email: brodiescw@tfdg.co.uk
Web: www.jamiesbars.co.uk/brodiescanarywharf
Address: 43 Fisherman's Walk, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5HD
Nearest Station: Canary Wharf
Café Spice serves rare specialities from the whole of India. The décor is opulent, the service is attentive and friendly and you can even buy jars of pickle to take home.
Tel: 020 7488 9242
Address: 16 Prescot Street, E1 8AZ
Nearest Station: Tower Gateway
This authentic Docklands restaurant offers awardwinning and very tasty Caribbean food, good cocktails and a cosy atmosphere.
Tel: 020 7511 2023
Web: www.caribbeanscene.co.uk
Address: ExCeL Marina, 17 Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, E16 1AQ
Nearest Station: Royal Victoria
Indulge your taste buds at fine chocolatier Charbonnel et Walker where you'll find a wide range of speciality truffles flavoured with everything from champagne to cappuccino. Boxed gift sets all come beautifully wrapped and make the perfect presents for special
occasions.
Tel: 020 7512 9168
Address: Cabot Place, E14
Nearest Station: Canary Wharf
Just a short stroll from the station, this Thai restaurant has one of the best views in London, with a stunning riverside terrace and vistas of Greenwich and the Royal Observatory. The Elephant Royale is roomy and guests are encouraged to linger and enjoy the live music (Wednesday-Thursday). In between courses of your delicious meal make sure you check out the unique indoor water feature!
Tel: 020 7987 7999
Address: Locke's Wharf, Westferry Road, E14 3AN
Nearest Station: Island Gardens
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