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East London — Docklands
Henry Addington, London E14
Traditional pub
22 Mackenzie Walk E14 4PH
T (020) 7719 1114 W www.nicholsonspubs.co.uk/thehenryaddingtoncanarywharflondon
Open 1000 (1200 Sun)-2330 (1830 Sat-Sun). Children welcome until 1800.
Cask beer 7 (Fullers, Sharp’s, St Austell, Nicholson’s guests) Cask Marque, Other beer 3 keg, 7 bottles, Also 1 cider, wines
Food Nicholson’s breakfasts and pub grub, Outdoor Front terrace on dockside
Sun live jazz
A traditionally styled Nicholson’s pub in an extraordinary location, this inhabits the ground floor of one of the early 1990s office blocks that flanks the pyramid-topped landmark Canary Wharf tower (1 Canada Square), opening out onto the walkway around what remains of the 1802 West India Middle (Export) Dock. Outside are tables on the water’s edge; the long and spacious wood panelled interior with its mix of tables, high stools and sofas feels a little fake but is comfortable enough, with friendly staff.
The chain’s regular trio of London Pride, Doom Bar and Tribute are joined at the handpumps by guests from the seasonal list, so might reach to BrewDog, Camden Town, Cropton, Hopdaemon, Moor, Rudgate or St Peter’s for example: there was a good choice of strongish cask IPAs when I called. A wider than usual choice for the chain of keg and bottled beers encompasses Duvel, Franziskaner wheat beer, Meantime Chocolate and Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. Food is standard Nicholson’s fare, majoring on steaks. A welcome outlet for good beer in the heart of modern Docklands, this is understandably popular with office workers during the week, and more relaxed though still well used on weekend daytimes, when Canary Wharf is still surprisingly lively.
Insider tip. The pub is named after Tory politician Henry Addington (1757-1844), a doctor’s son who was the UK’s first middle class prime minister between 1801-04 – the period when the docks were built. Follow the dockside a short distance east for a spectacular view of the Canary Wharf tower.
Underground, DLR Canary Wharf Cycling NCN1, link to CS3 Walking Link to Thames Path, Lea Valley Walk
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