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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The Avalon
16 Balham Hill, Balham, SW12 9EB
  • Destination public house and garden
  • DJs till 1 am Fridays and Saturdays
  • Stunning private dining room
  • Excellent selection of cask ales & wines
  • Wood burning open fire
Teddington's The Anglers is a pretty riverside gastro pub situated next to the Lensbury Club. They offer a range of meals including fresh seafood, hog roasts and homemade dishes.
3 Broom Road,
Teddington,
Middlesex,
TW11 9NR
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Banker
(Gastro Pub Food)
The Banker is a well-run Fuller’s house on the north bank of the Thames, in a most historic part of the City of London
Cousin Lane,
London,
EC4R 3TE
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Blue Anchor
(British)
One of a several pubs situated between Hammersmith Bridge and Corney Reach, the Blue Anchor has a nautical theme and serves up a decent selection of real ales from its Thames-side location.
13 Lower Mall,
Hammersmith,
London,
W6 9DJ
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Boaters Inn
(Pub Food)
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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Bulls Head
(Pub Food)
With fantastic river views, an all-year-round appeal and charm that’s so often lacking in bars in London, the Bulls Head is worth a visit.
15 Strand on the Green,
Chiswick,
London,
W4 3PQ
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Canal 125 is a three storey canal side gastro restaurant and pub. Its red walls, mirrors and chic chandeliers create a funky atmosphere but the food still remains the main focus.
125 Caledonian Road ,
St. Pancras,
London,
N1 9RG
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Captain Kidd
(Pub Food)
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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Cheyne Walk Brasserie
(French)
This charming French brassiere is a popular riverside location in Chelsea.
50 Cheyne Walk,
Chelsea,
London,
SW3 5LR
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Dickens Inn
(British, Gastro Pub Food, Italian, Pub Food, Sandwiches, Snacks)
On a pleasant day, the outdoor terraces and garden of the Dickens Inn heave with drinkers enjoying the beauty of St Katherine’s Docks.
Marble Quay,
St Katharine Docks,
London,
E1W 1UH
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The Dove
(Pub Food)
Great views near Hammersmith Bridge at the Dove's terrace.
19 Upper Mall,
Hammersmith,
London,
W6 9TA
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The Dukes Head
(Pub Food)
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
(Gastro Pub Food)
A Fullers' pub with a delightful canalside terrace in Westbourne Park.
45 Woodfield Road,
Notting Hill,
London,
W9 2BA
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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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Mayflower
Historic pub on Rotherhithe Street with a waterfront terrace.
117 Rotherhithe Street,
London,
SE16 4NF
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The Narrow
(British)
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
(Gastro Pub Food)
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
(British, Mediterranean, Modern European)
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
(British)
Delightful haunt on Lea Bridge Road with a hugely desirable lockside location.
146 Lea Bridge Road,
Clapton,
London,
E5 9QB
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The Riverside Studios Bar and Kitchen is in a loft style space providing a contemporary setting for a relaxing lunch, supper and evening drinks. It has a south-facing terrace overlooking the river Thames and Hammersmith Bridge.
Riverside Studios,
Crisp Road,
Hammersmith,
London,
W6 9RL
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The Ship
(British)
Popular riverside haunt with views of Wandsworth Bridge from the garden.
41 Jews Row,
Wandsworth,
London,
SW18 1TB
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The Ship
(Pub Food)
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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Perfect for watching the Thames flow by, the Star and Garter is in the ideal spot for a relaxed pint at the weekend. Situated on the river just by Putney Bridge, the pub is the just the ticket for watching the two teams battling it out in the Oxford/Cambridge Boat race.
4 Lower Richmond Road,
Putney,
London,
SW15 1JN
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Tamesis Dock
(Pub Food)
You can't get much closer to the river than sipping a pint aboard the 1930's Dutch barge - now used as a floating pub.
Albert Embankment,
Vauxhall,
London,
SE1 7TP
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Town of Ramsgate
(British, Pub Food)
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,
Wapping,
London,
E1W 2PN
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Trafalgar Tavern
(British)
Nautical-themed riverside boozer in Greenwich.
Park Row,
Greenwich,
London,
SE10 9NW
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The Waterfront
(Pub Food)
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
(Mediterranean)
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 Cross
(British, Pub Food)
White Cross is an impressive London landmark which has been a pub on the site of the Convent of the Observant Friars, since at least 1780. Try their popular traditional roast while enjoying delightful views of the Thames.
Riverside,
Richmond,
London,
TW9 1TH
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White Hart
(Pub Food)
Further south towards Barnes, you will find this traditional pub 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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Woodys Bar and Kitchen
(International)
Alfresco dining can be enjoyed on the terrace with a splendid view of the Thames.
5 Ram Passage,
Kingston upon Thames,
Surrey,
KT1 1HH
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