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Critic rating
Sea roots at Ship & Whale
17 Feb 2009
As the name suggests, once upon a time this part of London had strong ties to the whaling industry. Captain Ahabs are thin on the ground around Greenland Dock these days, and it's doubtful a trusty harpoon skewered the fish that featured on this one's menu.
And that food choice gives an indication of what the pub is like: a (very) tidied up affair which attracts the nearby flat-dwelling twenty and thirty-somethings. Thankfully, it's not a gastropub: this is a pub first and foremost, and one which does feel of a certain age.
Certainly one to pick off should you be attempting this stretch of the Thames Path, the Ship & Whale is also one of the better Shepherd Neame pubs we've come across of late: good beer, efficient staff.
NEAREST STATION: Surrey Quays station
FEATURES: live music, outdoor seating
Details are correct at the time of publication - please check with venue before booking.
