With a plush interior and gorgeous views across Canary Wharf, The Fine Line is another nice bar for the suits to get their teeth into.

The Venue
With sumptuous design including two raised areas and plenty of very comfortable leather seating, The Fine Line is an enticing, almost immaculate establishment. Dark woods, chocolate leathers, silvers and blood reds combine to make it suitably stylish for the area. And if this is ever obstructed by the grey of suits there’s always the option of quayside drinking and excellent views of the new and old of the Canary Wharf development.

Perhaps the best spot to pick - and you might have to get there early - is a very cosy balcony above the bar that would remain almost hidden were it not for two curved staircases linking elegantly round.

The Atmosphere
Given its location in the middle of Canary Wharf, The Fine Line is rarely going to see much other than local workers, so busy afternoons full of city folk is the norm. It’s spacious though, so never feels too crammed and in good weather the large windows and bay doors brighten up the place well. When the workers are earning their crust, however, the place obviously dies down, which is actually a nice time to visit - enabling you to enjoy the lovely views and stylish design all the better.

The Food
True to its nature, the Fine Line offers bar snacks and platters to share – basically nibbles that are perfect to accompany after work drinking. The Mediterranean share plate is tasty and well prepared serving up grilled spicy beef sausage, Parma ham, hummus, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, grilled vegetables and some great bread. The food here is good, yet you get the impression it’s rarely savoured - used more as a tool to avoid going home too drunk.

The Drink
As befitting an establishment in this area, there is a wide and eclectic range of drinks on offer. Premium European beers such as Leffe and Hoegaarden complement the Carling, Guinness and a rather lonely looking London Pride, with even more bottled options in the well stocked fridge.

The wine list is perhaps the best thing about The Fine Line, with a well thought out selection that goes from a delicate, lingering Shiraz to a dry, robust Chateauneuf Dup Ape. The Champagne selection isn’t cheap but no doubt does well, with cheaper options rising steadily to the superb ’96 Dom Perignon.

The Last Word
A stylish affair that’s perfect for its location, The Fine Line has got it just about spot on.

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