Pub in Wapping

Prospect of Whitby

57 Wapping Wall, Wapping, E1W 3SH
Closest station: Wapping, about 8 min walk

4.4out of 5 on Google, from 4,809 ratings

Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.

Prospect of Whitby, Wapping

About Prospect of Whitby

Traditional pub meals & bar snacks served in a historic riverfront venue that has a beer garden.

Originally called the Pelican now very popular with tourists but also with locals from adjacent riverside apartments as well further afield for its historical associations and tales. Former Grand Met Watneys then Greene King.

There is seating upstairs and a riverside balcony there. On the ground floor the ancient pewter topped bar (supported by old barrels) carries 6 hand pumps for beers. Guest ales are usually from local breweries There is an atmospheric ground floor riverside terrace with shade given by a large tree. Quiz night is Wednesday.

Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.

Features

  • Dog Friendly
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Family Friendly
  • Serves Food
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Real Ale
  • Cask Marque
  • Function Room: 3 function rooms
  • Events: Monthly Comedy night
  • Disabled Access
  • Accessible Restroom
  • WiFi
  • Reservable
  • Good for Groups
  • Newspapers
  • Smoking
  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Accepts Debit Cards
  • Accepts NFC

Opening times

Monday
11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 – 10:00 PM

As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.

Good to know

Operator
Greene King
Price
2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
Phone
020 7481 1095

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Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.

Google rating and reviews

4.4out of 5 on Google, from 4,809 ratings

  • 5 out of 5Matt Clarksonon Google, September 2024

    Really nice traditional pub. Haven't been here in years, but shouldn't leave it so long next time. Wonderful Historic atmosphere, well kept ale and always nice to have a glass with a handle. Decent food at not over the top prices. Starters were excellent; vegetarian burger was very pleasant. Crab burger looked fantastic if perhaps not as flavoursome as I was anticipating, but nice.

  • 5 out of 5chav stoevon Google, September 2024

    if these walls could talk.... ....they would say this is a great place. obviously there's a lot of history because this has been around for over 500 years, however, the inside has been updated and looks modern. The restaurant has two floors as well as outdoor seating. The ambiance is nice with just the right amount of noise to add to the atmosphere. Tables are a good distance apart and comfortable. The food is exceptional and the serving sizes are more than generous. everything is well cooked, seasoned, and the sauces were plentiful. ait's not a large menu, which is good, generally it…

  • 5 out of 5Brendan Coxon Google, August 2024

    Really decent pub with amazing outdoor terraces for drinking on the bank of the Thames. Lots of drinks on offer, plenty of history to enjoy inside and out, and it looks like it does decent food too. Will visit again, no doubt, and will get food. Beer selection was great: we came and played cards on the upper terrace with a couple drinks on a Wednesday and it was reasonably busy.

  • 5 out of 5Pierre-Philippe Ravieron Google, September 2024

    A very interesting place to visit, as it is so old ! A nice selection of beers and great view on the Thames river. The beers are totally fine. We did not eat because we came here in the middle of the afternoon so I can't comment on the food.

  • 5 out of 5John Sproulon Google, August 2024

    The history of this place is amazing. It is the oldest riverside pub in London. Parts of the floor are still original. We were there when the tide was coming in so it was cool to see the water rising. The food and drinks were great and the staff was friendly. Even though it is a bit out of the way, it is totally worth the trip.

Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.

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