Wikipedia gives us the quick following overview of the area: “ Limehouse was a borough constituency centred on the Limehouse district of the East End of London. It returned one Member of Parliament (MP) to the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. “
In Limehouse, what are some things we love?
What makes the heart of Limehouse? 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 Limehouse to help you decide to move in there.
Are there any good pubs in Limehouse?
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 Limehouse. As a matter of fact, we didn’t… But we would have loved to. Here is then the list of the greatest pubs of Limehouse
| 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.. |
Green spaces and parks of Limehouse
One of London’s best assets is its green spaces. See if Limehouse offers room to roam.
| Park Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lavender Pond Nature Reserve (The Conservation Volunteers | Lavender Pond Nature Reserve, Lavender Road, London | 4.3 | 124 |
| Mile End Canal Side | Mile End Play Pavilion,, Locksley Street, London | 4.4 | 179 |
| Pearson’s Park | Rotherhithe Street, London | 4.4 | 122 |
| Thames Path- Limehouse Cut. | 4 Victory Place, London | 4.5 | 2 |
| Basin Approach Walkpath. (Limehouse) | 139 Basin Approach, London | 5 | 2 |
| Ropemakers Dog Park | Poplar, London | 5 | 2 |
| St James Gardens | 2 Butcher Row, London | 4.4 | 46 |
| Rectory Gardens | London | 4.5 | 2 |
| KIng’s Wharf | Newell Street, London | 4 | 1 |
| York Square Gardens | Limehouse, London | 4 | 4 |
| Stonebridge Wharf Park | Carr Street, London | 4 | 1 |
| St Anne’s Churchyard | Limehouse, Limehouse Town Hall (Stop LH, London | N/A | N/A |
| Bate Street Green | Bate Street, London | 4 | 1 |
| Mercers Burial Ground | White Horse Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Providence House Garden | Providence House, 3A Three Colt Street, London | N/A | N/A |
| Pitsea Street Open Space | Stepney Causeway, Ratcliff, London | 5 | 1 |
| Brickfield Gardens | Copenhagen Place, London | 4 | 1 |
| Whitehorse Open Space | Unnamed Road, London | 4.6 | 10 |
| JCP John Cass Park | 88 Bromley Street, London | 3.7 | 17 |
| Belgrave Open Space | Stepney Green, London | 4.5 | 6 |
What supermarkets are there?
Grocery shopping is something that people do all the time, so it would make sense to want to find out where the nearest shopping centres are in your area. In Limehouse, Take a look at the major supermarkets nearby, so you know where to go grocery shopping if you are to make this place your home.
| Supermarket/Grocery store name Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Park Royal Superstore | 2-20 Western Road, London | 3.5 | 1055 |
| Loubnan Natural Foods | 10-24 Standard Road, London | 4.3 | 266 |
| Ball Bearing Centre | Ball Bearing Centre Ltd, Peter James Enterprise Centre, 55-57 Park Royal Road, London | 4.8 | 16 |
| Tesco Express | 182 Ebbett Court, London | 2.6 | 122 |
| T.K.Trading | Unit 6-7, The Chase Centre, Chase Road, London | 4.4 | 167 |
| Lebanese Centre | 30E Park Royal Road, London | 4.2 | 52 |
| Abo Fadel ltd | Kingham Industrial Estate, 21 Everitt Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Fu Lai Supermarket | Unit 5, Woodward Buildings, 1 Victoria Road, London | 3.9 | 15 |
| Sainsbury’s Local | 3 Victoria Road, London | 3.8 | 55 |
| Marcel Market Park Royal Hub | 214 Acton Lane, London | N/A | N/A |
| Tian Tian Market 天天超市 – North Acton | 10 Portal Way, London | 4.7 | 17 |
| Larren(UK)Ltd | Britannia Way, London | 5 | 3 |
| SimplyFresh Old Oak | Nash House, Old Oak Lane, London | 3.1 | 53 |
Gyms to stay in shape in Limehouse
More at-home work means more gym-goers. Major chains make staying active in Limehouse easy.
| Gym Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Active | Riverside, West Ferry Circus Canary Wharf, Canary, London | 4.3 | 517 |
| Marcohealth Westferry Studios | westferry studios, 94 Milligan Street, London | 4.3 | 188 |
| Master Ding Academy | 5 Branch Road, London | 4.3 | 34 |
| PureGym London Limehouse | Units B-D, Zenith Building, 594 Commercial Road, London | 4.3 | 473 |
| Reece Mander Fitness Gym | westferry studios, Milligan Street, London | 4.3 | 46 |
| F a S T London Ltd | westferry studios, 106 Milligan Street, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| Mile End Canal Side | Mile End Play Pavilion,, Locksley Street, London | 4.3 | 179 |
| Mile End Park Leisure Centre and Stadium | 190 Burdett Road, London | 4.3 | 2003 |
| Fitability Limited | westferry studios, 118 Milligan Street, London | 4.3 | 36 |
| Better Gym | Mile End Park Leisure Centre, 190 Burdett Road, London | 4.3 | 206 |
| Orassy | Number 5, 3 Birchfield Street, London | 4.3 | 15 |
| ANTN FITNESS | 596 Commercial Road, London | 4.3 | 54 |
| Dockside Fitness | Ropemaker’s Fields, London | 4.3 | 16 |
| Martial Arts/Fitness Coach | Parnham Street, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| East London Yoga Collective | Studio 301, 566 Cable Street, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| Pil Sung Freestyle Taekwondo | Locksley Community Centre Dora Hall, Dora Street, London | 4.3 | 3 |
| Al Qawi Self Defence | Dora Street | 4.3 | 10 |
| Gymanda | 205 Rotherhithe Street, London | 4.3 | 66 |
| Shaf Fit Performance | 20 Barnardo Street, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| Hone London | 16 Pixley Street, London | 4.3 | 10 |
Museums & Galleries
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 Limehouse, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Museum of London Docklands | No 1, West India Quay, Hertsmere Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| Museum of the Book | 170 Salmon Lane, London | 4.3 | 36 |
| Ragged School Museum | 46-50 Copperfield Road, London | 4.4 | 249 |
| Site of Lamb’s Wharf | 90 Narrow Street, London | N/A | N/A |
| Cable St. Studios + Gallery | Cable Street Studios, 566 Cable Street, London | 1 | 1 |
| Sculpture by Trevor Tennant | 3 Dora Street, London | N/A | N/A |
Restaurants
Limehouse is rich in restaurants, from Indian, Chinese or Italian ones, your area is vibrant with life and the foodies that you may be will surely find what you are looking for.
| Restaurant Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaucho Canary Wharf | 29 Westferry Circus, London | 4.3 | 1549 |
| The Grapes | 76 Narrow Street, London | 4.3 | 2805 |
| Royal China (Canary Riverside) | 30 Westferry Circus, London | 4.3 | 1483 |
| La Figa Restaurant | Mosaic Building, 45 Narrow Street, London | 4.3 | 873 |
| Domino’s Pizza – London – Docklands | 2, To, 8 West India Dock Road, London | 4.3 | 466 |
| Noodle Street | 15, Docklands, 17 Pennyfields, London | 4.3 | 1332 |
| Wild City Ltd | The Highway Business Park, Heckford Street, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| Michael’s Chinese – Stepney | 378 Commercial Road, London | 4.3 | 148 |
| Kirvem Restaurant & Bar | 663 Commercial Road, London | 4.3 | 885 |
| The Yurt Café | St. Katharine’s Precinct, 2 Butcher Row, London | 4.3 | 1006 |
| Shan Shui Jian 山水间 | 562 Commercial Road, London | 4.3 | 210 |
| Two Magpies Cafe | 583 Commercial Road, Ratcliff, London | 4.3 | 872 |
| Basiliano London | 795 Commercial Road, London | 4.3 | 185 |
| Tops Pizza – Docklands | 3 West India Dock Road, London | 4.3 | 225 |
| New Beijing Chinese Restaurant 大食汇 | 8 East India Dock Road, London | 4.3 | 184 |
| Chicken Mahal | 84 Ben Jonson Road, London | 4.3 | 238 |
| Docklands Fish Bar | 506 Commercial Road, London | 4.3 | 258 |
| The Blacksmiths Arms | 257 Rotherhithe Street, London | 4.3 | 811 |
| Famous Chicken & Pizza | 637 Commercial Road, London | 4.3 | 42 |
| The Tale of India | Station, 53 West India Dock Road Opposite West Ferry DLR, London | 4.3 | 412 |
Is the local life vibrant in Limehouse
There are always activities happening in lively Limehouse. Timeout posts weekly on events there, so browse their site for ideas. We included a link to their Limehouse page to make finding local happenings easier.
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The things you might need in Limehouse
We have compiled for you a list of the different places you might want to check in Limehouse name before moving in the neighbourhood.
What schools are nearby in Limehouse?
Having a nearby school is a plus when moving. Below are schools located by Limehouse. This table is especially important to pay attention to if you are trying to find a place for your child to learn in the next few years.
| School Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stepney All Saints School | Stepney Way, London | 3.8 | 26 |
| Transcendental Meditation London Canary Wharf | 5, 3 Birchfield Street, London | 4.9 | 18 |
| Little Limehouse Pre-School | Cheadle House, Cheadle Hall, Salmon Lane, London | 3.7 | 10 |
| الأكاديمية العلمية للتنمية البشرية | 485 Commercial Road, London | 5 | 1 |
| The Music Print | 45 Lipton Road, London | 5 | 1 |
| Tower Hamlets Lifelong Learning Service | Free Trade Wharf, 350 The Highway, London | N/A | N/A |
| Marion Richardson School | Senrab Street, London | 3.9 | 10 |
| Method Triathlon | 3 Cannon Drive, London | 5 | 1 |
| Rotherhithe Primary Children & Family Centre | Rotherhithe Primary School, London | N/A | N/A |
| New Birth Day Nursery Tower Hamlets | 65 Copley Street, Stepney Way, London | 3.7 | 15 |
| Bright Horizons Columbus Courtyard Day Nursery and Preschool | 13 Columbus Courtyard, London | 4.6 | 9 |
| Guitar Lessons London City | 4 Candle Street, London | N/A | N/A |
| Iqra Preschool | 74 & 78 Gough Walk, London | 4 | 1 |
| Cyril Jackson Primary School (South Building) | Limehouse Causeway, London | 4.2 | 13 |
| Mulberry Stepney Green Maths, Computing & Science College | Ben Jonson Road, Stepney Green, London | 2.7 | 63 |
| St Paul’s Way Primary School | 32 Saint Paul’s Way, London | 5 | 4 |
| Old Church Nursery School | Off Walter Terrace, Bromley Street, London | 3.9 | 15 |
| Stephen Hawking School | 2 Brunton Place, London | 4.2 | 13 |
| Cayley Primary School | Aston Street, London | 4.2 | 20 |
| Sir William Burrough Primary School | 100 Salmon Lane, London | 4.6 | 17 |
Health amenities that are in Limehouse
Limehouse has 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LycaHealth – Canary Wharf, East London | 1 Westferry Circus, London | 3.7 | 91 |
| Dr Sunil Gupta | 1 Westferry Circus, London | 4 | 4 |
| Mr Habib Ellamushi | 1 Westferry Circus, London | N/A | N/A |
In Limehouse, what tube and train stations are nearby?
Having to walk more than 10 to 15 min to reach public transportation is usually considered as a downside when considering a property to live in. To simplify this, we curated the list of train and tube station of Limehouse to help you find what would be the best location for you to move in. There are 1 train or tube stations within the Limehouse area. Here are the main ones
| Train or tube station name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limehouse | Commercial Road, London | 4.1 | 95 |
Are there many post offices in the region of Limehouse?
Nearby post offices make sending and getting packages a breeze. Post office branches in Limehouse provide services like money orders and postal insurance alongside mail services. You can take a look for yourself to see where they are located below.
| Post Office Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stepney Post Office | 7 Westport Street, London | 2.9 | 135 |
| Bate Street Post Box | 6 Bate Street, London | 2.5 | 2 |
| Postbox | 10 Horseferry Road, London | 4.8 | 5 |
| Rotherhithe Street Royal Mail Post Box | 221A Rotherhithe Street, London | 1 | 1 |
| Ben Jonson Road Post Office | 52 Ben Jonson Road, London | 2 | 53 |
Other areas nearby
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Last Updated on March 26, 2026