Wikipedia gives us the quick following overview of the area: “ Blackwall is an area of Poplar, in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, East London. The neighbourhood includes Leamouth and the Coldharbour conservation area. “
What to do in Blackwall
There are always activities happening in lively Blackwall. Timeout posts weekly on events there, so browse their site for ideas. We included a link to their Blackwall page to make finding local happenings easier.
Getting to know a new area is easier with an overview of offerings and locations. Our map pulls together property price info and other details from this article to give you a Blackwall snapshot.
Things that make us love Blackwall
What makes the heart of Blackwall? At Cozee we asked ourselves what would define the culture, the vibe of a given area. We have come up with the following elements so whether you are a foodie or a night bird, we got you covered. Check out the different restaurants, pubs, gym that exist in Blackwall to help you decide to move in there.
The range of gyms in Blackwall
In Blackwall, using the public parks is not for everyone. Finding out if you are able to attend a local gym or leisure centre nearby may be a good idea if you are trying to move to the area perhaps for permanent residency.
| Gym Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Third Space Canary Wharf | Third Space Canary Wharf, 16-19 Canada Square, London | 4.3 | 1773 |
| Pomwayoflife | Michigan Building, 99 Blackwall Way, London | 4.3 | 13 |
| Parkour Generations London | Import Building, Parkour Generations London REPUBLIC GO3, 2 Clove Crescent, London | 4.3 | 90 |
| Poplar Baths Leisure Centre and Gym | 170 East India Dock Road, London | 4.3 | 630 |
| Alan Herdman Pilates Studios Ltd | Canary Wharf, 16-19 Canada Square, London | 4.3 | 2 |
| Sweaty Betty | Unit 78, 1 Canada Square, London | 4.3 | 13 |
| MoreYoga | Unit 3, 10 Blackwall Way, Arniston Way, London | 4.3 | 37 |
| CrossFit 1864 | B05, POPLAR BUSINESS PARK, B05 POPLAR BUSINESS PARK, 10 Preston’s Road, London | 4.3 | 70 |
| 24 hour Gym | 5 Fairmont Avenue, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| F45 Blackwall | East India, 2 Clove Crescent, London | 4.3 | 95 |
| PureGym London East India Dock | Import Building, Republic, 2 Clove Crescent, London | 4.3 | 299 |
| Kalos Sthenos Republic | GO3 Import Building, 2 Clove Crescent, London | 4.3 | 23 |
| Strikers Boxing | 101, Tellicherry Court, Aberfeldy Street, Aberfeldy Village, London | 4.3 | 71 |
| Outside The Box | 16 Ida Street, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| Body Boxing | 40 Aberfeldy Street, Greater, Aberfeldy Village, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| Reebok Sports Club | 16-19 Canada Square, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| Flexology Studio | LG floor, Canada Place, 34 North Colonnade, London | 4.3 | 10 |
| Poplar Boys and Girls Youth Club and Amateur Boxing Club | 78 Grundy Street, London | 4.3 | 10 |
| TotalBodyLab Strength and Power | 10 George Street, London | 4.3 | 5 |
| Ultimate Performance Personal Trainers Canary Wharf – Wood Wharf | 10 George Street, London | 4.3 | 169 |
Are there any good pubs in Blackwall?
As Londoners, at Cozee we are deeply attached to our weekly attendance to our local pub. Why should you be different in the place where you are going to live? That is why we have been testing and reviewing all the pubs in Blackwall. As a matter of fact, we didn’t… But we would have loved to. Here is then the list of the greatest pubs of Blackwall
| Pub name Name | Address | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Addington | 22-28 Mackenzie Walk Canary Wharf E14 4PH | One of M&B’s Nicholson pubs, named after the Prime Minister (1801-4) who allowed the original Canary Wharf docks to be built. Located in a dockside unit of one of the huge modern office blocks. Spacious, with a long bar, plenty of comfortable seating, waiter service in a raised and railed area behind to the left. Very popular at lunchtimes and after work. |
| Ledger Building | 4 Hertsmere Road Canary Wharf E14 4AL | Wetherspoons in former docks administration building and converted late June 2000. The building dates from 1800 this pub stands at the northwest corner of the former Import Dock. It takes its name from the building’s original use, to house the ledgers of the West India Docks. A large single bar serves the standard Wetherspoon’s range with five rotating guests ales, featuring London breweries. Three further rooms give the pub plenty of space and pictures of the area’s history adorn the walls. The smoking area is in front of the pub. |
| Ferry House | 26 Ferry Street Isle of Dogs E14 3DT | Pleasant, small one bar pub (but has several rooms) that is few minutes walk from DLR Island Gardens Station. This building dates from 1722, although there was a pub on this site previously when a ferry ran between here and Greenwich. Reopened in spring 2016 after more than a year’s gap between tenants. Refurbished with bright orange and white paintwork, but not much changed otherwise. Fairly small, with a separate room to the right, and a sunken walled patio at the back. Food was introduced January 2020 from a developing menu. |
| George | 114 Glengall Grove Isle of Dogs E14 3ND | Dating from 1864, this former Watney’s pub is now managed by Hippo Inns. It has a rich history linked to the docks and the local community. The present early 1930s building consists of three distinct bars, each with its own special character, plus a large conservatory / restaurant along with an award winning patio garden. Between the public bar with 4 handpumps and the saloon also with 4 handpumps is a snug area called Ma Baker’s Bar, named after a regular, and probably at one time an off-licence facility. The walls are adorned with many pictures of local dock scenes and characters, all in a very welcoming ambience. An excellent choice of food is available with vegetarians catered for. There is a weekly quiz on Mondays |
| Gun | 27 Coldharbour Isle of Dogs E14 9NS | Pub with Lord Nelson associations which reopened as a gastropub, with a warren of rooms, after having been closed and boarded up after a fire. Run by the ETM Group for 12 years until sold to Fuller’s in summer 2016. A terrace at the back has views of the River Thames. The 4 handpumps are located in the front bar off the street. The pub occasionally closes for weddings and other special events – check pub website for details. |
| Parlour | Park Pavilion, 40 Canada Square Isle of Dogs E14 5AB | Large bar and restaurant opened October 2009. Mixture of seating and lighting, grey decor, separate restaurant area with open-to-view kitchen. Outdoor eating/drinking area. |
| Sports Bar & Grill | 1 Crossrail Place Isle of Dogs E14 5AR | Modern sports themed pub that opened in May 2015. |
| Waterman Arms | 1 Glenaffric Avenue Isle of Dogs E14 3BW | A Grade II listed building decorated in nautical style. Five minutes walk from Island Gardens DLR Station. Restaurant. Refurbished during first 3 months of 2020 and reopened in August 2020 as pub and boutique hotel. |
| Craft Beer Co. | 576 Commercial Road Limehouse E14 7JD | The ever expanding Craft Beer Co acquired this former Charrington’s house on the once bustling Commercial Road in 2016. A simple makeover and spruce up of the interior has ushered in the usual Craft Beer Co pleasant and inoffensive neutral decor featuring some authentic original pub mirrors from Charrington’s, Bass and Worthington adorning a stripped back bare brick wall. Some original iron columns remain along with a recently uncovered original mosaic bearing the legend “Railway Tavern”. The bar, bar back, toilets, ceiling, floor and windows are all relatively new work but the pub interior is smart and clean and very welcoming. 6 hand pumps are joined by 21 keg taps and a very impressive range of bottled beers including German and Belgian offerings from world famous breweries. The cask and keg lineup changes regularly but you can be certain of a decent range spanning the spectrum from uber pales to dark stouts and a lot in between. A very welcome addition to the E14 pubscape. |
| Grapes | 76 Narrow Street Limehouse E14 8BP | Very nice riverside pub with views of the Thames. Two downstairs rooms and one upstairs, both rear rooms have an outside terrace overlooking the river. Grade II Listed Building with frosted glass windows that you can imagine go back in time, hence a reminder painted sign dated 1949 in the bar is on show. There has been a pub here for nearly 500 years. It makes a (barely disguised) appearance in “Our Mutual Friend” – Charles Dickens (whose portrait is on the wall) knew the area well. Gandalf’s staff stands behind the bar, donated by local resident and a leaseholder of the pub, Sir Ian McKellan but Under 18’s are not allowed. Now Greene King (Spirit) , ex-Taylor Walker.. |
What are the range of supermarkets like?
Grocery shopping is another important activity you will do if you move into the area of Blackwall. In the below table, we go over the nearby supermarkets such as Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury’s so you know what the area has to offer for your food shop.
| Supermarket/Grocery store name Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 503 Pinner Road, Harrow | 3.1 | 43 |
| V.B. & SONS | 539-545 Pinner Road, Harrow | 3.8 | 1624 |
| Sainsbury’s Local | 387-395 Rayners Lane, Pinner | 3.8 | 69 |
| MJ FOOD & WINE (ALCHOL,NEWSAGENT,MONEY TRANSFER,NORTH HARROW) | 70 Station Road, Harrow | 4.2 | 19 |
| Istanbul Express | 63 Station Road, Harrow | 4.5 | 66 |
| Emma Market | 26 Broadwalk, Pinner Road, Harrow | 4.8 | 38 |
| Shayona Sweets & Savouries | 531-533 Pinner Road, Harrow | 4 | 103 |
| Tesco Express | 259 Pinner Road, Harrow | 3 | 73 |
| Rayners Food Centre | 416-420 Rayners Lane, Pinner | 4.4 | 195 |
| Shayona Sweets & Savouries | 168 Pinner Road, Harrow | 4.4 | 141 |
| Sunrup Cash and Carry | 156-158 Pinner Road, Harrow | 4.2 | 202 |
| Iceland Supermarket Pinner | 346 Rayners Lane, Harrow, Pinner | 4.2 | 337 |
Galleries and Museums
The vitality of a region is shaped by its residents who live, work, and engage with one another. Exploring an area through art offers a fresh perspective. If you’re considering relocating to Blackwall, we highly suggest exploring the local galleries, museums, and cultural establishments. These venues offer delightful experiences, especially on weekends.
| Museum name Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lansbury Micro Museum | 6AQ, 27 Market Square, London | 3.5 | 4 |
| Steam Tug Portwey | South Dock, London | 4.4 | 15 |
| Massey Shaw Education Trust | South Dock, London | 5 | 3 |
Parks and green spaces in Blackwall
One of London’s best features is its many green spaces. See if Blackwall offers space for strolls or picnics.
| Park Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nilufer Danis Studio | 143, Elektron Tower, Blackwall Way, London | 5 | 2 |
| Millennium Green | 181 B125, Aberfeldy Village, London | 4.5 | 2 |
| Crossrail Place Roof Garden | Crossrail Place, London | 4.6 | 3483 |
| Newby Place Dog Park | 14 Newby Place, London | N/A | N/A |
| All Saints Churchyard | 12A Mountague Place, London | 4.6 | 13 |
| Storey House Green | 17 Cottage Street, London | N/A | N/A |
| Graving Docks Floating Gardens | Lovegrove Walk, London | N/A | N/A |
| Jamestown Way Waterfront Park | 28 Jamestown Way, London | 4.6 | 5 |
| Harbord Square Park | Timber Quay Park, 22 Lovegrove Walk, London | 4.1 | 12 |
| Union Square | London | 4 | 8 |
| Poplar Recreation Ground | 5 Hale Street, London | 4.3 | 423 |
| Braithwaite Park | 68 Blair Street, Aberfeldy Village, London | 4.5 | 4 |
| Aberfeldy Village Open Space | Lighterman Poiint, New Village Avenue, 3, Aberfeldy Village, London | N/A | N/A |
| Stoneyard Lane Gardens | Poplar, London | 5 | 2 |
| Jolly’s Green | Joshua Street, London | 4.1 | 77 |
| Duff Street Dog Park | 37 Duff Street, London | N/A | N/A |
| Leven Road Green | 2 Abbott Road, Aberfeldy Village, London | 5 | 2 |
| Harbour Quay Gardens | London | 4.8 | 67 |
| Lanrick Road Open Space | 23 Lanrick Road, Leamouth, London | N/A | N/A |
| Canada Square Park | 25 Canada Square, London | 4.6 | 69 |
The types of restaurants
Blackwall has a range of different eateries. This is important for someone who is moving to an area who wants to be able to eat out and not cook every day. The below table gives you an overview of what options you have.
| Restaurant Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| The O2 | Peninsula Square, London | 4.3 | 67941 |
| The Gun, Docklands | Docklands, 27 Coldharbour, London | 4.3 | 2191 |
| The Parlour | Park Pavilion, The, 40 Canada Square, London | 4.3 | 766 |
| Papa Johns Pizza | Docklands, 255-257 East India Dock Road, London | 4.3 | 267 |
| ROKA Canary Wharf | 4, Park Pavillion, 40 Canada Square, London | 4.3 | 1398 |
| Wahaca Canary Wharf | 40 Canada Square, London | 4.3 | 1407 |
| Ayannas London | 2 Yabsley Street, London | 4.3 | 349 |
| Rodizio Rico | Peninsula Square, London | 4.3 | 1593 |
| Il Bianco | UNIT 1, 2 Biscayne Avenue NEW PROVIDENCE WHARF, London | 4.3 | 517 |
| Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK) | Unit 22, The O2, Peninsula Square, London | 4.3 | 762 |
| Las Iguanas – London – The O2 | Unit 3, The O2, Peninsula Square, London | 4.3 | 1597 |
| itsu – Jubilee Place | 28a Bank Street, Jubilee, London | 4.3 | 148 |
| Nando’s The O2 | Unit 3.01, The Millennium Dome Millennium Way, Millennium Way, London | 4.3 | 1763 |
| Nando’s Canary Wharf – Jubilee Place | Unit 25-26, Jubilee Place, Bank Street, London | 4.3 | 817 |
| TGI Fridays – O2 Arena | 20 Entertainment Avenue The O2, London | 4.3 | 1432 |
| wagamama canary wharf | unit 39, jubilee place, 45 Bank Street, London | 4.3 | 1487 |
| Tortilla | 18 North Colonnade, London | 4.3 | 1256 |
| Frankie & Benny’s | Unit 17, The O2, Peninsula Square, London | 4.3 | 831 |
| The Madina Grill | 263 East India Dock Road, London | 4.3 | 526 |
| Shamim’s Perfect Fried Chicken | 241 East India Dock Road, London | 4.3 | 368 |
Find your local estate agent in Blackwall
If you found our guide on Blackwall it is maybe because you are looking to move in. With this in mind we think you might just need to look for an estate agent.
Cozee operates in the wider London area and thus we will happily help you find the property of dreams in Blackwall.
The things you might need in Blackwall
We have compiled for you a list of the different places you might want to check in Blackwall name before moving in the neighbourhood.
Post offices in and around the area of Blackwall
Want to send and receive parcels easily? There is no better way to do that than having a post office nearby. Not only do they provide post services but post office in Blackwall can provide a wide range of services such as: sending money or subscribing post insurance. Here is the list of post offices in your next area
| Post Office Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill Place Post Office | Unit 4, 2 Churchill Place, London | 3.5 | 108 |
| Poplar Post Office | 22 Market Square, London | 3.8 | 325 |
| Postbox | 257-259, 257-263, 257 Poplar High Street, London | 5 | 1 |
| Post Box | Chancellor Passage, London | 4.8 | 4 |
| Amazon Locker – catalino | Clove Crescent, London | 0 | 0 |
| Post Shop Plus | 173 East India Dock Road, London | 5 | 37 |
| Postbox – Churchill Place | 2 Churchill Place, London | 0 | 0 |
| Goodway Gardens Priority Post Box – Royal Mail | 2 Goodway Gardens, Aberfeldy Village, London | 4 | 1 |
Health amenities that are in Blackwall
Blackwall has 6 medical institutions. These include hospitals, doctors offices, pharmacies and other stores providing medical attention. Here are the details the nearby medical institutions (1000 radius of the area).
| Medical institution Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bupa Health and Dental Centre Canary Wharf (Crossrail Place) | 1 Crossrail Place Level Zero,Retail Mall Unit 20, London | 3.9 | 124 |
| Freedom Clinics | 34 North Colonnade, London | 4.9 | 674 |
| Baltic Medical Centre | Unit 121 Meridian Place, London | 4 | 286 |
| The Natural Remedy Clinic | unit 21, poplar works, 384 Abbott Road, London | 5 | 64 |
| London Doctors Clinic Private GP | 37th floor, Suite 37.14E, 1 Canada Square, London | 3.9 | 137 |
| Babylon Health Clinic | 1 Cabot Square, Upper Level, London | 2.8 | 5 |
Tube & Train stations in and around Blackwall
Train and tube stations in Blackwall can provide you with direct links to nearby cities and hence, they are a desirable feature for people when deciding on a place to live. Those who move into a city with direct transport links are able to travel further for work and will maybe spend less time commuting. Find a table below about where these transport links are:
| Train or tube station name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canary Wharf | Canada Square, London | 4.6 | 85 |
| Canary Wharf | Underground Ltd, Heron Quays Road, London | 4.6 | 702 |
Schools around Blackwall
Having an educational institution close by is a great perk when moving. See the list below of schools located in the Blackwall vicinity and how they relate to property prices.
| School Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Langdon Park School | Bright Street, London | 3.8 | 13 |
| Bright Horizons East India Dock Day Nursery | 3 Newport Avenue, London | 4.8 | 8 |
| Bright Horizons Canada Square Day Nursery and Preschool | 20 Canada Square, London | 4.5 | 10 |
| Citizen’s Advice | 4 Vesey Path, London | 5 | 1 |
| Little St Matthias Preschool | 113 Poplar High Street, London | 5 | 1 |
| St Francis Family Centre | School House, Wade’s Place, London | 5 | 3 |
| Opus 100 ltd | 25 Canada Square, London | N/A | N/A |
| Our Lady & St Joseph Catholic Primary School | Wade’s Place, London | 3.9 | 14 |
| Spotlight | Langdon Park, 30 Hay Currie Street, London | 4.8 | 11 |
| Bright Horizons Bank Street Day Nursery and Preschool | 50 Bank Street, London | 3.5 | 8 |
| Culloden Primary Academy | Dee Street, London | 2.9 | 16 |
| Woolmore Primary School | 37 Woolmore Street, London | 3.9 | 19 |
| Poplar Play Centre | 111 Poplar High Street, London | 5 | 2 |
| Magic Roundabout Nursery Docklands – Day Nursery and Preschool (3 months to 5 years old) | 2 Lawn House Close, London | 4.2 | 12 |
| Hidayyah Trust | 260 Poplar High Street, Blackwall, London | 3.6 | 8 |
| Docklands Village Nursery | 95 Blackwall Way, London | 4 | 8 |
| Canary Wharf Piano Lessons | Fairmont Avenue, London | N/A | N/A |
| Spring Nursery | Hidayyah Trust, 260 Poplar High Street, London | 5 | 3 |
| Little Me Day Nursery East India Docks | Export Building, 1 Clove Crescent, London | 3.3 | 3 |
| Sanjoy Dey – Bengali Traditional & Contemporary, Rabindra Sangeet Music Teacher | Flat 324, Michigan Building, 103 Blackwall Way, London | N/A | N/A |
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Last Updated on March 26, 2026