Pubs in Canary Wharf

Glass towers rise above former docklands where cargo ships once unloaded, and the wide plazas fill with office workers on weekday lunchtimes before emptying out come Saturday. The corporate crowd dominates, particularly around the waterfront clusters of bars and restaurants, though the polished atmosphere feels worlds away from the scruffier streets just to the north. The Thames wraps around on three sides, and the DLR connects you quickly to the rest of East London.

Most pubs here lean modern and well-appointed. The Blacksmiths Arms and Rocket both serve proper food alongside cocktails and wine, suiting the expense-account clientele. BrewDog Canary Wharf brings craft beer and a taproom feel to the corporate setting, while The Henry Addington offers real ale and a dog-friendly policy that softens the glass and steel.