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A Grelha at The Gun
This historic pub’s terrace has once again been transformed into a Portuguese barbecue spot – this year bigger and better, thanks to an expanded outdoor kitchen. Come for king prawns with chilli and garlic, mussels, whole barbecued fish and chicken piri piri. The bar features draught Superbock, San Miguel and, of course, crisp, chilled wines and sangria.
A Grelha at The Gun, 27 Coldharbour, E14 9NS (020 7515 5222/www.thegundocklands.com) Canary Wharf tube/DLR or South Quay DLR.
Curve
Now a seafood restaurant with an American twist, rather than vice versa, Curve boasts 20 terrace tables and a serene Docklands position next to water lapping at the quay. Enjoy a simple plate of oysters, grilled, baked or steamed catch of the day, or something that nods to Chef Jolly’s Indian heritage, such as king prawn curry.
Curve, London Marriott, West India Quay, 22 Hertsmere Rd, E14 4ED (020 7093 1000 ext 2622) Canary Wharf tube/DLR or West India Quay DLR.
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The Narrow
Originally a purpose-built dockmaster’s house, many of the building’s charming old features have been retained and given Gordon Ramsay’s trademark polish. More than half the ground floor space is dedicated to drinkers, and passers-by can drop in for a casual pint and some cockles and whelks, a bucket of chips, a mug of soup or a ploughman’s. There’s extensive riverside seating and the roof of the restaurant’s conservatory is opened in good weather.
The Narrow, 44 Narrow St, E14 8DQ (020 7592 7950/www.gordonramsay.com) Limehouse DLR.
The Pavilion Café, Victoria Park
Since its transformation in 2007, tea merchant Rob Green and Australian chef Brett Redman have been committed to using fresh, organic and locally sourced produce to fuel the crowds who flock to their lakeside park café. This summer, good weather permitting, they’re bringing out a barbecue featuring organically farmed mackerel. The breakfast menu – still the biggest draw – powers on, with their signature own-made baked beans and meat sourced from The Ginger Pig; whereas the ever-changing lunch menu may feature dishes such as roast beetroot, Puy lentils and goat's curd salad with honey-mustard dressing or meze plates with stuffed peppers and sprouting quinoa. This is the (park) life.
The Pavilion Café, Victoria Park, Crown Gate West, E9 7DE (020 8980 0030/www.the-pavilion-cafe.com) Bethnal Green tube or Hackney Wick rail.
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1 comment
Does "North" stop at Islington? Where are the other areas of the Northern part of the city in your restaurant reviews? Where are the places in Wood Green? Enfield? Muswell Hill? How about Ally Pally? talk about a great place to have lunch with a view....
Does it all have to be slick gastropub cuisine or can a simple cafe in a great location get a look in?
I am referring to the cafe at Trent Park, which is located between Enfield and Barnet. A stunning location,
a treat at the end of a hike through the park's lovely scenery.
Car park gets full in the summer in nice weather, but the entrance to the park (and a short walk to the cafe) is near Cockfosters Tube - last stop on the Picadilly line (or is that a train too far?)