The Docklands Bar and Grill

Reviewed By Sebastian Chang

The Docklands Bar and Grill
Royal Victoria Dock
Western Gateway
London
E16 1AL

I’d heard a few good things about this new restaurant from some
work colleagues so I thought I’d try it for myself. I took my parents
there for dinner, it had been a while since I last saw them and my boss
said it had a very ambient atmospehere, perfect for a pleasant catch up
with the folks.

We went on a Wednesday night in September and although it was surprisingly
busy, we were seated immediately by friendly staff. The first thing that
struck us as we sat down was the wonderful view of the Royal Victoria Dock
as well as the 02 Dome and Canary Wharf. Before even ordering our food we
felt settled and comfortable; the dining area was busy but not overly
crowded, we enjoyed the atmosphere and could hear each other talk.

The menu was impressive. A nice, original selection of meat, seafood and
vegetarian dishes were available for both starter and main. Being big
desert fans, we skipped the starters even though a number of them
appealed, particularly the marinated sea bass and guacamole and the
sauteed chicken livers with roast figs. I ordered the scallop, cod and
prawn fish pie(£13.50) whilst my parents ordered a tuna ratatouille (£14)
and a calf’s liver with mash (£12). The portions were abolutely spot-on,
we felt satisfied but certainly had room left for desert. My mother, a
great cook in her own right, deemed the ingredients very fresh and of good
quality though this should really be expected. The waiting time was ok
but I’m always happy to wait a bit longer if it is obvious due care and
attention has been given to the meal.

We were all looking forward to our deserts and weren’t disappointed when
they arrived. We ordered three apple & blackcurrent crumbles(£5.50), each
served with a generous helping of freshly made custard and fresh fruit.

The bill came to just less than £80 including drinks and service charge
which, whilst not affordable on a regular basis, felt was fairly
reasonable for the quality of our food and good service. We had a great
evening and it was all the better for the style and atmosphere of the
restaurant. We left well fed and watered; this is definately a great
place to come for all sorts of occasions and I will certainly be returning
in the future.

The Docklands Bar and Grill
Royal Victoria Dock
Western Gateway
London
E16 1AL
tel: 0207 055 2119
http://www.docklandsbarandgrill.co.uk/index.php