Directory
From independent cafés and waterside restaurants to hotels, gyms, studios, galleries, public art and major attractions, the Royal Docks is home to one of London's most diverse waterfronts. Stretching across 12 miles of dockside, you'll find places to eat, stay, work, explore and unwind.
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Directory
Discover what’s around the Royal Docks
Business
Nourish London
Based in the heart of Canning Town, Nourish London makes award-winning, certified organic, vegan and cruelty-free skincare products.
Food & Drink
Café Spice Namasté
Cafe Spice Namaste, Royal Albert Wharf's new neighbourhood restaurant, is now officially open.
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Duffy London
Duffy London is a Design Studio from Christopher Duffy producing ideas-based pieces of modern furniture and sculpture. The studio combines art with function to design and manufacture a range of limited edition collections that play on the concepts of gravity, geography, and illusion.
Outdoors
One Element Docklands
Join the local fitness community all year round in the scenic Thames Barrier Park - all abilities welcome.
Food & Drink
Perky Blenders
Everything about Perky Blenders x Goodvibes is upbeat and friendly, from the name and the decor all the way to its coffee.
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Expressway London
Expressway is a community of almost 200 thriving businesses facing onto Royal Victoria Dock. Recognised as a place where creative enterprises, SMEs and start ups can flourish, no two of their businesses are alike but all are like minded.
Food & Drink
The Windjammer
The Windjammer is a stunning pub with a big focus on fresh, seasonal food, a community atmosphere and exceptional service.
Food & Drink
Triple Two Coffee
Located inside the Royal Wharf Clubhouse, Triple Two Coffee sits within the focal point for daily health and fitness classes, swimming and neighbourhood events.
Food & Drink
Little Hudson Cafe
Little Hudson Cafe is an independent cafe open in Royal Wharf serving homemade brunch.
Food & Drink
The Snack Shack
Homemade cakes and hot food are on offer at this friendly and laid-back spot on St. John’s Green.
Community
Royal Wharf Community Dock
From adult ballet classes to dance and drama classes for kids, this new centre in the heart of Royal Wharf has begun with a bang.
Art & Culture
Making Space: Take Your Place
This final part of Jessie Brennan’s public art series was created in collaboration with the sports communities at Royal Docks Adventure.
Art & Culture
Making Space: Custom House Is Our House
Installation art comprising a life-sized group portrait of individuals who live and work on Freemasons Road. Part of the Making Space series by Jessie Brennan.
Art & Culture
Making Space: The People’s Plan
Large-scale artwork reproducing ‘The People’s Plan for the Royal Docks,’ a 1980s community-led project to oppose the airport.
Art & Culture
Making Space: Go the Distance
Installation artwork by Jessie Brennan, created with Peacock Gym by collecting images from the archive of this renowned community boxing hub.
Community
Shipman Youth Zone
Drop-in youth centre for 11-19 year-olds with snooker, table tennis, and computer facilities on offer.
Places To Stay
Sunborn London
Luxury accommodation on board a superyacht minutes from ExCeL London.
Food & Drink
The Oiler Bar
Bars on boats are always a good idea, especially when they have a cocktail bar downstairs.
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ZeroSette
Authentic Italian near the ExCeL, with a touch of flair.
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Top 1 Forever
Modern British restaurant overlooking of the water, with a wood-fired oven.
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Nakhon Thai
Thai restaurant overlooking the docks, with a Polynesian-style cocktail bar.
Food & Drink
Tapa Tapa
Welcoming wine bar just outside the ExCeL centre, with continental salad, pizza, and sandwiches.
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Heroica Lounge
It's a bus, it's an Italian restaurant; you decide whether to order pizza or pretend to drive.
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Fox@ExCeL
Relaxed pub sprawling across different rooms of an old tobacco warehouse.
Food & Drink
China Palace
Dim sum, karaoke, and tradition Chinese cuisine next to the ExCeL centre.
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Al Masar
Hot and cold Lebanese mezze dishes on are on the menu here, alongside grilled meat. BYO, no cover charge.
Food & Drink
Airline Cafe
No one complains about all-day breakfast for under a fiver. Right next to the ExCeL, this cafe-diner opens early to late.
Food & Drink
Yi-Ban
This Chinese restaurant occupies a floor of the London Regatta Centre overlooking the Docks, meaning diners can plane-watch over a plate of dim sum.
Community
Britannia Village Hall
A hall-for-hire that holds 200; home to multi-faith activities, exercise classes, English lessons, and more.
Community
University of East London
UEL's docklands campus is known for its state-of-the-art sports facilities and formiddable reputation.
Business
Tate & Lyle Sugars
This refinery on the banks of the Thames has been producing sugar by the tonne for over 140 years.
Art & Culture
Lightship 93
A photo shoot location like no other: a meticulously-preserved lighthouse vessel.
Art & Culture
The Line
Sculpture trail leading from the O2 to the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park via Royal Victoria Dock.
Places To Stay
Good Hotel London
This floating hotel is also a not-for profit organisation that invests in the local community.
Places To Stay
Aloft London ExCeL
Four-star Marriott hotel with a dockside restaurant terrace, wood-lined interiors, and a striking skyline.
Places To Stay
Moxy London ExCeL
Marriott's boutique brand, Moxy, offers a laid-back alternative with cheerful colours and cheaper rates.
Outdoors
Thames Barrier Park
This dramatically-landscaped park is the best place to watch the Thames Barrier in action.
Outdoors
Lyle Park
It's easy to miss Lyle Park's narrow entrance, but its triangle of green with a river view is worth exploring.
Outdoors
Royal Victoria Gardens
These 19th-century pleasure gardens are still a delightful place to watch the river go by.
Food & Drink
Husk Brewing
There's a new brewer in town, right where the first IPAs were once shipped from. Watch out for live music nights in the bar.
Food & Drink
The Living Room
The Good Hotel's floating restaurant dishes up locally-sourced comfort food with a Spanish twist.
Art & Culture
The Silver Building
Once the offices of Carlsberg-Tetley, this concrete block now offers workspaces to dozens of creative businesses. Look out for their regular events and exhibitions.
Community
Asta Community Hub
Asta takes a holistic approach, supporting the North Woolwich and Silvertown community from birth to old age.
Community
Royal Docks Learning & Activity Centre
RDLAC has spent 50 years serving the North Woolwich community, from after-school clubs to conservation projects.
Community
North Woolwich Library
This is more than a library; here you'll find a homework club, model railway society, and more.
Business
ExCeL London
The international convention centre has hosted everything from Comic Con to the Olympics.
Business
Royal Albert Dock
This new commercial heart for London will stretch from Royal Albert DLR almost as far as Cyprus.
Business
London City Airport
The only London airport that's actually in London.
Attractions
City Hall
One of the world's most sustainable buildings is also a striking landmark.
Activities
IFS Cloud Cable Car
This cable car flying between the Royal Docks and North Greenwich offers panoramic views of the river.
Art & Culture
Brick Lane Music Hall
This cheery oasis of Victorian nostalgia hosts unique Music Hall-style shows which attract visitors from all over the world.
Art & Culture
RAW Labs
Sample an impressive range of art events and workshops, or just the great coffee, at this Bow Arts caff.
Activities
SportsDock
State-of-the-art UEL sport facilities, offering martial arts, table tennis, badminton, and more.
Activities
Wakeup Docklands
Wakeboarding, paddleboarding, and paddleboard yoga – for beginners and back-flippers alike.
Activities
London Royal Docks Open Water Swimming
Swim outside year round against the historic backdrop of Royal Victoria Dock. Safety tagging included.
Art & Culture
Millennium Mills
Derelict early 20th century flour mill turned screen icon; this Royal Docks landmark is due to be redeveloped.
Food & Drink
The Royal Standard
The Royal Standard has re-opened under new management as a family-run pub that welcomes everybody, including children until 6pm.
Food & Drink
Starbucks Coffee
Just off the walkway linking Custom House DLR with the ExCeL, this branch is a favourite quiet spot for students.
Places To Stay
Connaught House Hotel
This Grade II-listed building provides comfortable rooms and classic pub dining.
Places To Stay
Premier Inn
Perfectly positioned for access to the ExCeL.
Places To Stay
Travelodge London ExCeL
A good budget choice, eight minutes walk from the ExCeL centre.
Places To Stay
Holiday Inn Express
There's unlimited breakfast at this three-star hotel right next to Royal Albert DLR.
Places To Stay
Hampton by Hilton
A reliable, upper mid-range option just east of Connaught Bridge.
Outdoors
Royal Wharf Gardens
In this garden in the centre of the Royal Wharf development, you'll find a memorial to the Silvertown Explosion.
Outdoors
St John's Green
Community garden with allotment and children's play area.
Food & Drink
Sainsbury's Local
Open every day 7am til 11pm.
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Il Volo
Il Volo serves Italian comfort food that salutes the docks' history at the centre of world trade.
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The Girl of Sandwich
Primarily a takeaway, this sandwich shop is popular with locals and workers alike.
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Pier Masala
Cosy North Woolwich curry house serving traditional Indian dishes at reasonable prices.
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Galyons Bar & Kitchen
This 19th-century dockside inn has recently been reborn as a waterside gastropub.
Food & Drink
Tereza Joanne
Tereza Joanne's main function room holds 300 buffet-style; find this barge permanently moored on Albert Island.
Community
Henley Arms
A local fixture since 1901, this pub seems untouched since its post-war refurbishment. Step back in time and enjoy a pint over a game of darts.
Community
London Borough of Newham
The dockside HQ of Newham Council.
Activities
The Quad Club & Spa
This spa, swimming pool and gym in the Crown Plaza Hotel offers calming treatments and classes.
Activities
Royal Docks CrossFit
Gym dedicated to CrossFit, the gruelling strength and conditioning phenomenon that athletes swear by.
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Royal Docks Adventure
Power boats, rowing boats, dragon boats, canoes – everything you need for an afternoon on the water.
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Fight For Peace
Boxing and martial arts club helping young people affected by crime and violence achieve their potential.
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NASSA Sport
Community basketball club for 8 to 18 year-olds from Newham, in partnership with UEL.