The Sipping Room

£20 - £40 / Cocktail bars, British, Vegetarian options

West India Quay, 16 Hertsmere Rd, London

Opening hours

10AM-12AM

Sunday 10AM-10:30PM
Monday 12PM-11PM
Tuesday 12PM-11PM
Wednesday 12PM-11PM
Thursday 12PM-11PM
Friday 12PM-12AM
Saturday 10AM-12AM

Charming Outdoor Ambiance with Exceptional Staff

Ah, the delightful paradox of dining at this Canary Wharf establishment: a locale as charming as an oil painting, yet plagued with culinary woes that would make a chef blanche. Let’s start with the aesthetics, which are gorgeous enough to stop you in your tracks and prompt relentless selfies. Lovely umbrellas outdoors with radiant heaters cater to London’s ever-persistent chill, while inside, lush floral decor pleases the eyes – but beware, for the floors beneath are dangerously sticky, akin to a custard slab gone rogue. A must-visit purely for the ambiance, especially if you're a fan of murals, chic decors, and splendid bathroom schools in cleanliness.

Then we veer into the murky waters of service and cuisine. Picture this: a paradisiacal setup ruined by a musical score straight from the heart of a bustling club. Addictive beats abutting brilliant customer service from Anton one day and absolute calamity the next with missing orders and uninterested management. The wait staff can embody disarray wonderfully some nights, serving drinks half an hour late, bewildering unwelcome surprises in your spirit; other times, they pull all stops delivering outstanding experiences like attentive and vivacious service from individuals like Yoana and Alex, waiting offstage for their curtain call. Entrees range from fish n' chips, veering from soggy heartbreaks to crispy perfections, while spicing inconsistency marries the erratic menu. Prawn cocktail—a bizarre mix engineered surely in Lewis Carroll’s mind—shared fame for memorable oddities with watery pasta dishes and distressing drink upcharges. Yet the very same kitchen produced well-loved brownies that warrant a revisit attempt, a gastronomic enigma straddling brilliance and dustbin dreams. Grab a drink here by all means, relish in infectious laughs at the bar with Dean or Pablo, but perhaps consider pacing yourself over to appetizers next door. — Milo Tastemaker