Venue

The Gun

A grade II listed riverside pub dating from the early 1700s, The Gun sits in Docklands with views across the Thames. Its rooms, each restored with period character and nautical touches, work together to accommodate everything from intimate dinners to large receptions. British cuisine made with fresh seasonal ingredients, craft beers and wines are served throughout, with several spaces opening onto the water.

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⌖ Docklands · E14 9NS

The Gun

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Riverside Garden

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The Riverside Garden is a private outdoor space arranged as a long, narrow terrace surfaced in artificial turf. Timber tables and bench bays sit alongside freestanding round bistro tables, creating distinct seating clusters with ordered circulation. A PA system and external speakers allow your own music or a DJ, subject to noise restrictions. The garden has a designated dance area, venue Wi-Fi and step-free wheelchair access. Uninterrupted riverside views and a clear outlook across the water make it ideal for relaxed, social gatherings that mix seated dining with standing reception-style mingling.

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SeatedUnknown

Standing190

PrivacyPrivate

Price guideMinimum spend from £2,000

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The historic River Room is where Lord Nelson is said to have met Lady Emma Hamilton for secret assignations. One large oval oak table seats guests in a charming space with plenty of natural daylight and an impressive high ceiling. Stunning views of the River Thames and the O2 Arena complete the setting.

Seated: 16
Standing: Unknown
Privacy: Private
Price guide: Minimum spend from £850

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The Riverside Conservatory is fully heated and enclosed, with retractable walls and roof as well as dimmable lighting, making it ideal for gatherings all year round. Stunning views of the river and O2 Arena provide a spectacular backdrop. The space is suited to relaxed events with its bright, flexible character.

Seated: 40
Standing: 70
Privacy: Private
Price guide: Minimum spend from £2,600

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The Main Dining Room provides a fine dining experience in a classical British pub setting. A private bar is included, and the room can be arranged with a large u-shaped table or configured for standing receptions. Natural light, a screen and internet access are available. The space works well for large private meals or standing events.

Seated: 70
Standing: 100
Privacy: Private
Price guide: Minimum spend from £1,600

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The Cabin Room has beautiful oak-panelled walls and a ceiling lined with antique tankards, giving it considerable character. It can be set as two long tables or a horseshoe arrangement. Great views over the riverside terrace and the Thames add to its appeal, making it a distinctive space for smaller gatherings.

Seated: 22
Standing: 15
Privacy: Private
Price guide: Minimum spend from £800

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The Red Room has a cosy, traditional pub atmosphere with an open fireplace and Chesterfield armchairs. Full views over the terrace and riverside are a feature. Natural daylight is abundant, and the room works well for both seated dining on parallel tables and standing receptions, with the option to combine it with the adjoining terrace for pre- or post-dinner drinks.

Seated: 20
Standing: 25
Privacy: Private
Price guide: Minimum spend from £800