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Tamesis Dock

I almost broke into a sea shanty as I was about to write this review, but fortunately I managed to pull myself back from the void. Tamesis Dock, on the banks of the Albert Embankment, is just about as close as you're going to get to being out on the ocean waves in the centre of London, but it's not just that which makes it brilliant.

Overshadowed by the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, Tamesis Dock is a converted 1930s Dutch barge. Now a swaying pub moored on the south bank of the Thames, it's got more treasure than Black Beard's daughter's undies and enough cheap liquor to fuel the return of the Marie Celeste.

It has lots of open air seats on the deck with great views of the epicentre of the city and London Eye, as well as a couple of floors inside when rough tides force you out of the driving rain. Added to the mix is a good basic pub grub menu and some great gigs (Big Deal recently launched their debut album, Lights Out on the floating barge).

Drinks prices are fairly reasonable, considering it's location in the heart of London - putting it up there with Sam Smiths Pubs for price. The bar staff are pretty good and fairly fast at serving drinks, but Tamesis Dock's best quality is it's location. If you're in London on a sunny day, a seat on the upper deck watching the sun go down on the Thames is about as cool as it gets.

Review: 4.2/5

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