The Grapes, Limehouse - review

Good stock: The beer's pretty good and the décor old and genuine
10 April 2012

We love this old place. The Grapes is a quaint, narrow, little pub in a very old terrace on the north bank of the river at Limehouse.

There's a tiny balcony at the back that you can squeeze onto, if you're lucky, and enjoy views of Limehouse Reach and Rotherhithe. The beer's pretty good and the décor old and genuine.

But there's more to it, there's a sort of timeless, traditional atmosphere about the place, in an area where property booms and yuppiedom have wreaked their worst. The restaurant upstairs specialises in fish and it's pretty good too.

If you do go, try and book the table that looks out over the river (you need to book anyway, it's pretty popular). The food is traditional seafood and is entirely dependent on what is good at the market that day.

It's well presented, but can be a little pricey, downstairs in the bar the food is simpler and cheaper. The service is friendly and prompt and, with the beer, the ambience and the fare on offer, what more could you want? It just looks, acts and feels like a proper English pub. It's just perfect for the area.

NEAREST STATION: Westferry station
FEATURES: Real ale, separate restaurant, Dog friendly, balcony space overlooking the river, and
a real fire

The Grapes
76 Narrow Street
Limehouse
E14 8BP

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