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05 July 2009
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Recommended Riverside Bars in London

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Riverside Bars in London

The best riverside bars have the advantage of great scenic locations and are a pleasure to visit in winter and in summer. If you don't happen to live or work close by, it's worth making the trip to one of the watering holes recommended on our round up of the best pubs by the river. You may well decide to move.
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Anchor and Hope
The Anchor and Hope is a classic English boozer overlooking the River Lea.
15 High Hill Ferry,
Clapton,
London,
E5 9HG
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Boaters Inn
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The Boaters Inn is a traditional pub on the waterfront, offering good old pub grub and real ales.
Lower Ham Road,
Kingston Upon Thames,
Surrey,
KT2 5AU
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Captain Kidd
The Captain Kidd is a traditional establishment with a contemporary edge, offering views of the river from Wapping High Street.
108 Wapping High Street,
Wapping,
London,
E1W 2NE
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The Dove
Great views near Hammersmith Bridge at the Dove's terrace.
19 Upper Mall,
Hammersmith,
London,
W6 9TA
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The Dukes Head
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This is another chance to treat yourself to some glorious views of the river from a marvellously traditional Youngs establishment on Lower Richmond Road.
8 Lower Richmond Road,
Putney,
London,
SW15 1JN
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Grand Union
A Fullers' pub with a delightful canalside terrace in Westbourne Park.
45 Woodfield Road,
London,
W9 2BA
A stunning view over the river from the outdoor decking makes it an ideal spot for a riverside drink.
27 Coldharbour,
Docklands,
London,
E14 9NS
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Lockside Lounge
(Modern European)
Okay, it's more of a lock than a river but the views are still splendid.
75-89 West Yard, Camden Lock,
Camden,
London,
NW1 8AF
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Mayflower
Historic pub on Rotherhithe Street with a waterfront terrace.
117 Rotherhithe Street,
London,
SE16 4NF
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The Narrow
Splendid views of the Thames from the terrace at Gordon Ramsay's Limehouse gastro pub.
44 Narrow Street,
Limehouse,
London,
E14 8DP
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The Old Ship
The Old Ship can be found only a few minutes away from Hammersmith Bridge with splendid views of the river. If ever there was a venue for whiling away the hours of a Sunday afternoon with a pint and a paper...
25 Upper Mall,
Hammersmith,
London,
W6 9TD
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Oxo Tower Restaurant, Bar and Brasserie
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On the South Bank, the Oxo Tower remains an attractive area for diners due to its luxurious surroundings and immaculate views of the River.
8th Floor, Oxo Tower Wharf,
Bargehouse Street,
South Bank,
London,
SE1 9PH
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Princess of Wales
Delightful haunt on Lea Bridge Road with a hugely desirable lockside location.
146 Lea Bridge Road,
London,
E5 9QB
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Based at St Katharine Docks, overlooking the river and Tower Bridge, Prohibition is the ideal spot to soak up the views whilst sipping on a cocktail.
Unit 1 Tower Bridge House,
St Katharine Docks,
East Smithfield,
E1W 1AA
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The Ship
Stunning river views dominate this pub, which is one of the few places in London you can sip on a pint whilst watching ducks and geese swim happily by.
10 Thames Bank, Ship Lane,
Mortlake,
London,
SW14 7QR
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The Ship
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Popular riverside haunt with views of Wandsworth Bridge from the garden.
41 Jews Row,
London,
SW18 1TB
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Tamesis Dock
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Tamesis Dock is a boat with views of the River Thames including the London Eye and Parliament.
Albert Embankment,
Vauxhall,
London,
SE1 7TP
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Town of Ramsgate
Town of Ramsgate is an historic East London pub dating as far back as the War of the Roses with splendid views of the river from Wapping High Street.
62 Wapping High Street,
London,
E1W 2PN
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Trafalgar Tavern
Nautical-themed riverside boozer in Greenwich.
Trafalgar Tavern, Park Row,
Greenwich,
London,
SE10 9NW
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The Waterfront
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Sophisticated pub overlooking a stretch of the Thames from its Battersea location.
Baltimore House,
Juniper Drive,
Battersea,
London,
SW18 1TZ
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The Waterway
Watch the boats and barges from this fabulous Maida Vale location on the canal path.
54-56 Formosa Street,
Maida Vale,
London,
W9 2JU
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White Hart
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Further south towards Barnes, you will find this traditional offering a view of the Thames near Chiswick Bridge.
Terrace Riverside, Barnes,
London,
SW13 0NR
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Wibbley Wobbley
The Wibbley Wobbley is a unique pub housed within a converted boat at South Dock Marina.
South Dock Marina,
Rope Street,
Rotherhithe,
London,
SE16 7SZ
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