Gun

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27 Coldharbour

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Gun Jonathan Perugia

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Tue Sep 25 2012

A steady walk from Blackwall DLR or Canary Wharf, the Gun feels rather isolated on the Isle of Dogs, but it’s a splendid gastropub. As we’ve come to expect from Martin brothers’ ventures – which include the Cadogan Arms, the Chiswell Street Dining Rooms and the Jugged Hare – the food is amenable and accomplished.

We tried stuffed rabbit leg with broad beans, peas, mushrooms and gnocchi in mustard and tarragon sauce, and herb and asparagus tagliatelle with parmesan – both flavourful enough, but the real hit for taste and texture was slow-roast Middle White pork belly with crushed Jersey Royals, glazed carrots and red wine jus. Service was charming and pleasingly swift; clearly staff are used to processing workday lunches.

The layout is better for diners than drinkers; from the road, you enter a restaurant room with full napery, and heated dining tables fill an ample river terrace (opposite the O2). However, clusters of stools at high tables, and easy chairs with ankle-high tables in the back bar, as well as a pair of ‘snugs’, work fine for imbibers. Bar snacks (black pudding scotch egg, devilled whitebait) are a cut above too.

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Address:
Gun 27 Coldharbour
London
E14 9NS

Phone:
020 7515 5222
Website:
www.thegundocklands.com
Opening hours:
Open 11am-midnight Mon-Sat; 11am-11pm Sun. Lunch served noon-3pm Mon-Fri; noon-4pm Sat, Sun. Dinner served 6-10.30pm Mon-Sat; 6.30-9.30pm Sun
Transport:
Tube: Canary Wharf tube or Blackwall DLR
Price:
Main courses £12.50-£28
Map
1. Gun
  - 27 Coldharbour
    London
    E14 9NS
  - 020 7515 5222
  - www.thegundocklands.com
  - 51.501816,-0.007877

Categories:
Food and drink
Facilities:
Eating and drinking facilities. On-site dining. Licensed. Restaurant and bar facilities. Reservations required. Function rooms. Accessible facilities. General facilities. Private rooms. Available for hire. Outdoor facilities. Tables outdoors
Occasions:
Drinks. Wine buffs. Great views. Local flavour. Waterside
Type of event:
Parties

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(22 ratings)

Great food, great evening. Had our christmas dinner there. The staff were brilliant. The food and wine were excellent and I got great feedback from all those who attended. Thoroughly recommended.

jason Fri Dec 14 2012
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Couldn't have asked for a better setting for some organised work drinks near the Wharf. Staff were helpful and attentive before, during and even after the event and the rain even stayed away! Thoroughly recommended.

Deefa Tue Jul 10 2012
Rated as: 5/5
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Brilliant venue - I organised a dinner here for 21 people in the private Cabin Room, with drinks first in a reserved area on the terrace (which has lovely views). The staff there were brilliant and very flexible at short notice. The food and wine was excellent as well and got great feedback from all those who attended. Many thanks for a great evening!

Caroline Mon Jul 9 2012
Rated as: 5/5
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Excellent lunch in the Cabin private room overlooking the river.. Food was superb, service was very efficient and nothing too much trouble as we were a party of x20. Would definately re-visit!

Sara Thu Jul 5 2012
Rated as: 5/5
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I held a client event for 22 people at The Gun on 20 June we had hot canapes and Pimm's on the Terrace. It was an excellent event, views were great, food was even better and the service was excellent, the staff were very friendly and professional and nothing ws too much trouble for the. Would definitely use this venue again - my clients were really impressed.

Maureen Healey Thu Jun 21 2012
Rated as: 4/5
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An excellent evening in the semi-private Red Room by the team. They enjoyed the whole evening and the food and staff were great! Would definately recommend.

Vivienne Thu May 31 2012
Rated as: 5/5
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ps, 5 stars

Julie talbot Fri May 11 2012
Rated as: 5/5
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Just had my retirement drinks/food at The Gun; delightful in every way! The organisers, Briony & Anna were welcoming as well as being spot on with all correspondence & detail; the venue itself is always a pleasure to be a part of, + I can see my flat & the jetty from the terrace. Better still I reserved 'the room', & even better we had our own waiter, Sohel, who was both efficient & charming. Even the things I left behind were ready, packed & waiting for me the next day! My thanks to all of you at The Gun, Julie Talbot

Julie Talbot Fri May 11 2012
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"We had a superb evening at the Gun. The menu was wonderful, accommodating all special dietary requirements, for a group of 30 people, in the beautiful setting of the restaurant, overlooking the terrace and the river Thames. The location and ambience was great, and so were food and service! The chocolate dessert was everyone's favorite!"

Anonymous Tue Apr 10 2012
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Great food, great venue - team were well looked after! Great promotional rate too...

Nicola Shaw Fri Mar 16 2012
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