Reviews of The Blacksmiths Arms. (Pub) in London (London).
The Blacksmiths Arms
257 Rotherhithe St, London SE16 5EJ, United Kingdom
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Information of The Blacksmiths Arms, Pub in London (London)
On this page you’ll find the address, open hours, more popular times, the contact, photos and real reviews of this business.
This business has received very good reviews from their customers, so probably it’s a place you should try if you are looking for this kind of services.
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Reviews of The Blacksmiths Arms
M. H.
We were walking the Thames path and stopped at this pub. It's an old pub which has survived from the days when this area was part of the docks and probably very rough. Now the area is quiet considering how close this is to central London. Beautiful display of flowers on the outside. Inside it's all oak paneling, probably as it was a century ago. Service is friendly, prices average. It was Sunday so I had roast dinner which is served till 5 o'clock. They also specialise in Thai food if you don't want traditional.
Not touristy, even a few locals to chat to.
Would be happy to return if we were ever this way in future.
S. C.
I had a lovely pub dinner here with my husband. Everything from the starter, to the main course and dessert was sumptuous.
I didn’t expect the Salt and Pepper Squid Salad to be so flavourful. It was a delightful surprise.
The Beer-Battered Fish and Chips was superb. Really fresh, light and not oily at all.
The Sticky Toffee Pudding was still warm when it was served, and the vanilla ice cream that went with it had actual vanilla beans in it. So lush.
The restaurant had a cosy ambience and was squeaky clean as well. The servers were all wearing masks and gloves too. Very good COVID safety protocols.
I can say that it’s one of the best pubs I’ve been to. I’ll definitely visit again.
U. C.
This is one of those comfortable and homely pubs that you could easily fall asleep in. Great service and atmosphere together with an excellently kept pint of Pride.
G. B.
Cycled past this place for a few years always says one day I’ll stop by Well today was the day and wow what a beautiful pub inside and all the staff are friendly and helpful Food cooked really yummy Would definitely recommend to everyone 😋😋 👌🏻
P. L. R.
Very good out of the way pub with outdoor seating. Worth exploring Rotherhithe to find it. Fullers beers and decent food.
H. C.
Lovely warm atmosphere with fresh homemade food! Great service too
K. H.
I love the versatility of the menu at the pub. It's all good and the staff is amazing. We did my Mum's memorial lunch there with family and freida and we all enjoyed ourselves. Highly recommend.
S. F.
A lovely old worldly pub. They did a few good ales and some nice ciders. The staff were all really friendly. Would recommend on a trip to London.
C. R.
Great local pub. Good food and drinks. The salt and pepper chicken is amazing. They make great Espresso Martin. The staff is super nice and helpful. Lovely atmosphere.
J. L.
Great new local for me. Great service and delicious food. Penang curry was one of the best I have ever had!
G. F.
A nice place to have a drink and some Asian cuisine, a little bit on the pricey side but there are not many pubs in that area. It has a local feel and its not as carpeted as other traditional pubs, expect a modesty sticky floor.
A. P.
Lovely local gem!! We stopped by on a bike ride and they do a really tasty aperol spritz (can be tough to get right from pubs) and a perfectly poured pint of Guinness (also rare).
We also had a spicy squid starter which came out as a full salad and it was absolutely lovely!! Definitely did not expect it to be that nice coming from a pub. Service was also excellent! Will definitely come back!
M. D.
A Fuller's pub by the river. The building is historic, but as a pub it didn't really stand out. Pleasant staff and London Pride - what's needed.
S. L.
From the moment we walked in we were looked after by Stevie , She's an asset to a tight run ship , Great advice on food & drink choices it was absolutely delicious . Came back next day for cheese board as (too full day before) lol awesome again.Our new local when in London docklands. Regards Steve MD ABC Ltd Hpool
N. L.
Beautiful exterior and interior, and the service and food was excellent. Have taken my family here whenever they come and visit.
J. H.
My first meal out in 14 months and it was a good place to start. The staff were very nice, the Pad Thai was nice and I'd be happy to go here again. Local parking is difficult I think, even for a motorbike, but maybe if I'd looked a bit further away, it might have been easier. The total bill came to about £180 for ten of us for mostly main meal or a starter and a couple of rounds of drinks.
M. B.
Lovely food and well stocked bar. Served by friendly staff in a very comfortable pub
N. P.
Nice pub, beautiful interior. Happy hour Mon-Thurs 4.30-5.30pm. My only gripe was the beer garden was non smoking so had to sit out on the street. Did not like that one bit.
S. Z.
Great food, excellent service from everyone, really lovely ambience (especially with Christmas decorations put up). Such a nice local pub!
C. W.
The outside was covered with flower baskets which was quite lovely. Not a massive pub, but well worth a visit with some local history pictures.
R. M. V. O.
A comfortable cosy little pub tucked away in this part of London. Even though very busy because of a wedding, they gave us a warm welcome and we enjoyed a delicious vegan dish made with aubergines and pomegranate baked in the oven. Aubany was a lock waitress.
A. T.
Went for Sunday lunch. Yummy 😋 food and very friendly staff. A great atmosphere.
A. d. L.
Friendly and warm atmosphere. Friendly staff and good selection of beers togehther with very tasty food.
F. A.
Went today and had a Sunday roast. Girlfriend didn't like her pork but other than that faultless.
I had the ribeye roast, potatoes were very hot and tasty, good veg not raw inside like most places.
Good Yorkshire's and the unlimited Yorkshire's really added to the fun.
Would definitely return, other than my own or my mum's I would say best roast I've had.
f. 8.
Super friendly, great beer and food. Always look forward to visiting when down on business. A gem.
S. K.
Visited for a friends birthday celebration. A really nice atmosphere and great outdoor spaces both front and back of the pub.
D. E.
Excellent! Good pub, really good food, staff were helpful and friendly and the music playing.... Nearly forgot I was some sad business man eating alone. Oh and dog friendly too #freebonios
P. A.
Very friendly and professional service, with a great atmosphere. Highly recommended to everyone passing through, do stop by...for a nice drink and a meal. Food here, very nice and tasty too.
I love it here 👍😎.
R. E.
Great food, lovely staff and welcoming atmosphere
S. P.
Great local pub. Friendly people, great food, nice drinks and a warm comfortable interior
C. A. (.
Very nice pub with friendly staff and good beers on tap!
M. G.
Fantastic pub, the prawn tempura the best I've ever had. Great food and great value, will definitely return when staying at the hilton.
S. N.
Good food, family friendly pub. Been here many times over the last ten years.
N. B.
Warm,friendly and very good food and London Pride.
C. W.
Nice pub with a good vibe and friendly staff.
A. D.
The most amazing thai green chicken curry I've had in a long time.
One way system in progress as you enter, table service in operation.
The menu looks good and shall return.. I've lived up the road for 8 years and never been here. This place needs local support as some of its business comes from the Hilton which is currently closed.
Go, eat, drink and be happy
F. M.
Would go back for the food without a doubt.
V. B.
Becoming a loyal customer to this nice, cozy and friendly pub. Atmosphere is lovely, staff really nice and food is very good. It takes a bit too long to come from the kitchen, but it's worthed.
The pub offers a good range of beers, ales and lagers, there is a garden for the summer and free parking on street. Highly recommended!
J. T.
I love the vibes here of proper historical English pub however I visited few days ago and have to say that food quality went down. Few years back I used to go there on Fridays with my work mates when I was working in the area and revisited again two days ago and ordered a burger. It was poor, really dry and didn' taste fresh and also very expensive £17 for a dry burger. We also ordered wings, not too bad, loads of salt though and probably the best meal we had was salt and pepper squid. Recommend that one. All in all, If only for drinks it's a good pub if for food maybe look elsewhere.
M. W.
Walking along the Thames path, this was a lovely pub to stop off for lunch. Staff super friendly, good and drinks good. We liked the layout of the pub and the display of old photos on the walls. Would be happy to go back again. Feels less gastro and more pub, which is good thing these days. Still feels authentic.
A.
Such a lovely pub. Very family orientated, loved the atmosphere (and smell - it does not smell like a pub). The bartender was a sweetie pie. Although I haven't eaten, the menu seems great, I'll soon and update the post. Nice sitting spaces just in front their flowered facade. It was Saturday afternoon and the road did not seem busy. Coming back very soon.
A. H.
Highly recommended menu, food is always great. The staff is always friendly and it's simply an amazing local. Worth booking a table in advance.
A. T.
Nice, old fashioned pub. Quite an impressive menu, with many classic British options, such as fish and chips and Sunday roast. The former was especially good, and the portions are quite too much for a person . Prices are average, but considering the mentioned portion size, it's worth it. They also offer take away and other promotions, such as date night or happy hour. Would recommend.
V. F.
Very nice pub amazing food staff very all the time smile very good
P. H.
Sunday rost excellent. Beer selection limited
C. T.
Didn't plan to go to this pub but am 100% happy we did. Very welcoming staff and I have to say the food was excellent. Overall, very happy and would 100% visit again.
e. b.
Fabulous pub. Bus C10 from Bermondsey or Victoria Station. Nice folks. Great lunch - chefs (yes, there are three) seem to really take pride in their presentations. Veggies not over-cooked, good-sized portions, pretty dessert plates (all yummy too). Next time I am in town I want to check out the evening offerings: food, drink, music, camaraderie.
R. P.
Really lovely little pub with a nice heated garden. The staff were absolutely fantastic and I really enjoyed spending time there and will be back again.
A. K.
The food, staff and pub were spot on. Looks like you should get pub grub from here but I was very pleasantly surprised by what we were served. There was loads to choose from on the menu, I could have selected loads of dishes. The food was spot on - much more than what I expected in quality. The staff were friendly and prompt and the pub was comfortable and welcoming. I'll definitely go back when I'm in the area.
N. P.
I love this place. Young staff who go out of their way to help you out if you have a child in tow. We come here to eat as the food is always excellent with a varied specials board. Thursday is 'date night' where you can get a set menu with a bottle of wine for £25 each. Highly recommended.
A.
Thanks for everyone at the pub, especially Steph for organizing our wedding. The dinner was perfect! Food was well appreciated by all the guests as was the lovely service. The girls were wonderful. Very helpful and sweet. I couldn’t have asked for a better venue. Thanks for making our night!
A. J.
Amazing food! Staying at the Hilton next door - don't bother with the hotel restaurant (food there was awful) go here instead!!! Service was great, portion sizes were huge and taste was delicious. Husband and I wished we'd found it sooner as he wants to go back to try more things on the menu.
F. K.
Absolutely loved this place, found it by chance when looking for somewhere else and it didn't disappoint.
Will be back regularly!
H. S.
I really enjoy this historic jem. People are nice and the pictures, maps and other things bring a lovely piece if history.
A. N.
The service and welcome is fantastic. Child friendly and a safe and relaxing atmosphere.
UPDATE: We booked the Nelson Room for our son's first birthday party and had a fantastic day. The buffet food was delicious (loved the mini Yorkshire puddings) and service and decorations were superb. All our guests and a special day. Thanks so much
N.
Wonderful pub. The owner of this pub is a young man who clearly cares about his business and is working hard (and succeeding) to make it a welcoming, family friendly space. The drinks are a fair price and the food is delicious, and a great place to spend an evening.
My only gripe is that it sometimes seems the bar seating isn’t enough, whilst lots of the restaurant seating remains empty. I might consider converting a bit more into bar space (it’s always nicer to have to eat in bar space, rather than just drink in restaurant space).
Music nights are a must attend, and overall I would heartily recommend. We don’t come here often enough!!
K. S.
Where the locals go. A family-run pub with great home-cooked food where everybody is welcome. Highly recommended. Try the salt-and-pepper squid starter. PS: The owner is very conscious of hygiene and public health, so a good place to go right now to feel safe.
M. H.
Hands down THE best fish & chips I have experienced in London after living here for nine years. Additionally all the staff I encountered were genuinely friendly and wanting to be of service. I wish I lived in this area as I would gladly consider it my local.
R. F.
Great food and great bar staff 5* treatment
B. B.
Good beers, lovely landlords and staff, good food, genuinely quaint pub.
A. S.
Great pub, nice ambient and good beer. Honey meadow was amazing!!!! Great service too. Recommended !!
K. S.
We had 2 meals here on are weekend away stayed at doubletree hotel next door to this pub , staff were excellent very polite and accommodating as we walked in on the of chance .food was excellent I had prawns in batter with sweet chilli sauce the batter was very light best I've ever tasted , the ploughman's was huge couldn't eat it all and the burger I had 2nd evening was gorgeous .Great friendly pub
C. P.
The whole team here was amazing, kind, and a whole lot of fun. The food was delicious, the drinks were well priced, and the atmosphere was perfect for relaxing into a great conversation. I was staying at the Doubletree next door, and this was my go-to place. I strongly recommend it to everyone.
R. M.
Top service from Lu and the rest of the team who managed to squeeze us in without a booking on a busy Friday. Food was 10/10 in both taste and presentation!
A.
Really good service very precise and professional great food also
O. K.
I was very pleasantly surprised to stumble into this place, looking for a quick bite after exploring the area. The hopes for the food were quite low, given how pub food can often be.
We had three plates, each of which was fantastic. I had the BBQ ribs, which were very well prepared and the portion was generous (I did go for the full rack, which I couldn't finish despite my large appetite). One of us had the slow cooked short ribs which were a special, they were simply amazing and the baked aubergine was also amazing.
The triple cooked fries with truffle oil and parmesan cheese were the best of the chips offered, followed by the chicken salt once and then the plane once.
The staff were friendly and very happy to help, guide us through the menu and give good recommendations.
Highly recommend this place - looking forward to finding myself in the area again to have a reason to pop in.
J. Y.
Excellent staff and service. The food is amazing. There were 40 of us stopping for lunch and not only did they not get a single order wrong, everything tasted amazing (judging by the comments and empty plates). I had a generous portion of Sunday roast with half a chicken and some really amazing roast potatoes and gravy. I cannot recommend this place enough!
c. b.
Very friendly, helpful and polite staff lovely food... would recommend on roast dinner to serve either gravy or jew and some don't like jew and would prefer gravy would go back again
N. S.
Extremely lovely place, the food was quite good, nice and tender lamb cooked au point.
V. R.
My favourite local!!! The food and the staff are always amazing! We highly recommend the lamb massaman curry - a particular favourite. Nothing is ever too much trouble. There is also top entertainment that goes on every week of the year.
C. S.
Wonderful food. Especially since the hotel we were staying at nearby had an okayish restaurant. The drinks were amazing. We went here 2 nights in a row because we loved it so much. Not to mention how handsome the staff was , they went out of their way to make sure we enjoyed our time
A. L.
Best pub for food in Rotherhithe, specialises in Thai food as well as the usual pub classics. Friendly staff and a good balance between covid safety and maintaining a decent atmosphere. Has a small courtyard style garden round the back.
A. N.
Absolutely fantastic, authentic Thai food using fresh and tasty ingredients. Great service, nice real ales and beers with the added advantage of an English food menu too so there's something for everyone. Can't recommend highly enough. It's our new favourite Thai restaurant.
A. B.
The staff is friendly and extremely flexible, making our meal there outstanding. They have outdoor seating to enjoy this wonderful summer weather but also comfortable indoor seating. It's a friendly place to enjoy the end of a day. Highly recommend it for single travelers or families.
V. G.
Really nice pub with great food and lovely staff
P. M.
Well run pub with friendly staff. Other than a small selection of beers, this is a great pub. Recent visits I found the food to be very inconsistent. For example, sometimes the "gourmet" burger is good, other times it is dry and not good.Also applying a service to food you order at the bar is not really acceptable at a pub. It's a shame since the management seems to be trying hard to improve.
P. R.
Beautiful neighborhood pub with a great menu of classic dishes and some Thai specialties. We were staying at a nearby hotel and delighted to make this our first night's outing. Friendly service provided great recommendations, including a calamari appetizer that I would have ordered a second time for a main. Shepherd's Pie was the night's special pie (apparently changes every night) and was hot, rich, and flavorful. My older son had a classic burger, which arrived stacked and perfectly cooked to order on a tasty tall bun. My wife had and enjoyed the Supreme Chicken, and she loved her burrata appetizer. A very enjoyable spot in all respects, child- and dog-friendly. Thanks for a great memory from our trip, and I hope we get to visit again soon.
D. B.
Passionate owners and caring staff keeping the classic dishes alive with a minimalist twist. My first impression is professional flare with incredibly fresh ingredients. Well worth the trip. Will come again!
A. C.
I visited this pub yesterday with my friend, my 1st pub visit post lockdown. Glad to say that they are following all the guidelines to make the place Covid secure - Staff was wearing face mask all the time, table and chairs were sprayed with sanitiser before offering it to the customers. Food was awesome. Great customer service by the staff.
PS - The girl(with blue/ hazel eyes) who served me and took the payment was very polite - and I should have asked for her number - but couldn't, I should not say this publicly , but couldn't resist - I was wearing a Yellow Polo T shirt and the time was around 19:45.
J. B.
We ended up to the Blacksmiths Arms a Sunday afternoon looking for a roast dinner, and we just found the perfect place for it.
The restaurant is divided by the bar/pub area and the restaurant area, and you can eat in both.
The service and the food were really good and we would definitely go back!
G. T.
Fantastic food. Been here a few times and never been let done. Staff are very friendly and have a local feel about them. Had the pork belly which was delightful. Looking forward my next meal here and will certainly be recommending. Great place.
D.
Went here with my girlfriend. We had food and drinks.
The Thai curry was really good, and the burger she had was really good too. However, the drinks were very expensive and while we were there we witnessed a large fight break out amongst a group of friends which the staff were slow to deal with.
Police eventually arrived which made them scarper, but they shouldn't have needed to come in the first place.
R. L.
This place has terrific food... I mean really, really good food. And the service is top notch... super friendly, attentive and professional. We've really never had a bad experience here and I would be massively disappointed if Tommy and his team ever decided that serving quality, creative and non-traditional pub grub was no longer possible. While other pubs are content to serve up microwaved steak pies, bangers and mash, hamburgers and bad cuts of meat... The Blacksmiths Arms serves up actual restaurant quality food. 10/10.
T. L.
Love this place! Super friendly owners and delicious food with a lovely romantic patio at the back, what else can you ask for?
W. P.
This is a very pleasant pub full of people predominantly from the Hilton next door. Function area upsatiars, pub and restaurant on the ground floor. It is a really nice environment and classic British pub style, it's a Fullers pub so no real surprises. The food is good but unremarkable, I most enjoyed the asparagus, parmesan and poached egg starter as the asparagus was excellent quality and perfectly cooked. But the menu is a bit scatter gun in style with a little veggie but not enough to commend as a proper veggie place, a pasta option, range of burgers, classics like fresh fish and chips, shepherd's pie but then no steak and ale. Portions are generous. With a bit more refinement over the offering this could be a really commendable eatery at the moment though I'd say it's OK if you need it for food but primarily well worth a pint or three.
H. G.
Very nice pub. I like it that they have all kinds of different seats, some sofas, stools at the bar, some chairs around tables. Nice. Food is good and personnel is friendly.
J. R.
Nice pub. Bigger inside than it looks with wood panelled walls. Good selection of ales on tap and does great Thai food (as well as typical pub food)
C. R.
Nice fusion menu, reasonable prices, outstanding draft honey dew beer! Quite a lot of locals, who always notice newbies, but as soon as you cine fur the third time it feels your local too! Very friendly service and nice interior of an old pub.
H. S.
Great pit stop at the pub for us 50 Nordic Walkers from Bexley! We have used the pub for our lunch both this year and last, food has been great along with a fantastic service considering the number of walkers we have had. All fed and watered in 1hr 45 minutes😁,we can't wait to come back. Looking forward to our next visit already. Highly recommended.
A. R.
Great food, great service and good atmosphere! Went to this pub as it was recommended to me by someone when I was staying at the Hilton at docklands Riverside. It's located just around the corner and the menu is quite varied, so there is something for everyone. A colleague I went with was allergic to fruit and the staff bent over backwards to make sure that he was catered to (including letting him know h couldn't have the piri piri chicken special or the chicken burger because they checked with the kitchen and it had lemon and lime juices in the marinade) they were very thorough to check if he had any other allergies and made sure we were well looked after without being intrusive. Can highly recommend the salt and pepper calamari, its not often you get restaurants which get it RIGHT, but trust me it was amazing. Cooked to perfection and the salad it came with had the right amount of heat with chilli's to perfectly complement. I had the piri piri chicken special and it was succulent, well flavoured and the thrice cooked chips were delicious. My colleague had a beef burger which he thoroughly enjoyed. Mains are about £15 and entrees around £6. So very reasonably priced. Looked to have a really good range of drinks too. Overall, I would definitely come again next time I'm staying at the Hilton for dinner, and bring other colleagues too!
C. C.
Of all the pubs I have been to over the past couple of years, I definitely think this one is the best. Easily accessible, good layout on one level with the pub area with LOTS of comfortable and well thought out seating and a dining room in back again with great seating, well designed, and away from the noise of the pub section.
The food is first class and their speciality is an Asian fusion tilt with some Thai dishes and curries, and other traditional Englich pub favourites with a bit of kick and pizzaz inspired by Asian cuisine. Well executed, looks good and tastes great.
Price wise it's also a great value for the money and it's inexpensive. It's on par with our other local pubs but the food quality, presentation and service is better, and it's far less expensive that the better known local area pubs and much less expensive than the big pubs on the beaten path. They also have a huge selection of beer and other beverages, so no skimping in that area.
And best of all is the service. It's the best around, bar none, and all the staff and management seem to be from the local area as well. So they care, and their regulars know that they care. As a result the pub has a loyal local following, but it's worth you while to stop here if you are in the area. You won't be disappointed. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
M. W.
Beautiful little pub with a great vibe. The Service was outstanding and the owner Tommy was second to none making us feel at home. Most importantly food is really delicious. Worth a trip even if out of your way!
A. J.
Nice and cosy atmosphere with very helpful staff. The food was particularly fresh and tasty too!
J. D.
This lovely little pub is under new ownership (as of Nov. '14) and no longer serves Thai food. The new owners- Tommie and Stephanie very friendly. The food and new menu is excellent. If you're staying at the Hilton for any period of time, do yourself a favor and come here instead of the hotel bar/ restaurant. You'll be supporting two young entrepreneurs and enjoying great food and a pint.
L. S.
Our local pub - such a lovely place for food and drinks on Rotherhithe Street
B. R.
My husband and I came to Blacksmiths Arms late on a Sunday evening. While it appears to be the quintissential cozy English pub, it exceeded all expectations. I had the shepherd's pie and my husband had the lamb cutlet. The presentation was gorgeous and the flavors were delicious. The staff is a great bunch as well. Highly recommend!
R. A.
Great atmosphere, attentive staff and fantastic food. Would heartily recommend visiting here.
h. q.
Definitely recommend this place. Lovely staff. Warm welcom. And the food was amazing
K. B.
Wonderful owners and service...so friendly! The food was delicious as well. We stayed at the Doubletree and truly enjoyed chatting with the servers. They helped give us Americans some tips on traveling in England. The next time we are in London, we will definitely be back!
M. P.
Very friendly staff but food was not great. Hamburgers a bit dry and no child menu.
H. E.
Cute traditional pub, nice food and drinks but over priced for what it is.
À. A.
I was staying at close-by hilton and went for a short walk when I found this place. Relaxed atmosphere, locals + hotel guests, typical English pub. I had a good ale. I didn't eat anything but it smelt like deep fried food (well, I already said that it's an English pub...)
J. M.
What really sets this local apart from others is the lovely Thai food. This is not just a couple of dishes bolted onto a standard pub fare menu, but rather a large range run prepared by folk that know proper Thai food. Packed into the warmth and comfort of a typical, if very nice Fuller's pub. As relatively new locals we can say it's our favourite place around.
R. I. t. U.
Best Sunday roast in SE16. Choice of 4 meats, done exactly right. Excellent Yorkshire pudding and gravy. Roasted potatoes crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Impressed. Bar staff attentive and friendly. My favourite in the Rotherhithe area.
R. z.
What a fun pub to go. Great neighborhood pub.
T. W.
A fantastic welcoming cosy wood panelled pub with a dining room to the rear. Visited a couple of times recently and got chatting to Tommy the landlord. The food is supposed to be fantastic and a cut above traditional pub grub. I have heard lots of positive reports from friends who live locally. All ingredients and sauces are made in house. I will make an effort to dine here soon.
J. T.
Smashing staff, great food, whst more can you say. Think the blacksmith Arms will become my new local when I'm south of the river.
J. H.
If you are looking for an authentic local British Pub with fabulous food, a wonderful warm and welcoming staff, and famous food this is a must when you are in London. They make you feel like family the minute you walk I the door and I can't say enough good things about the food! The salt and pepper squid is the best I've ever had, and I've tried a lot around the workd from Helsinki to Miami.
The lamb cutlets and mash are mouthwatering, the seabass is sublime, and I could go on and on about the Thai curry selections, steaks, roasts, duck egg rolls, and don't get me started on the desserts.
Tom and his staff are genuine people who really care about the food and the people who visit the pub. They make you feel at home and we come here every time we are in town in business. I guarantee you will not be disappointed!
A. L.
Nice pub in Rotherhithe. Small but cosy beer garden and lovely, friendly staff! Really good Covid restrictions in place.
C. B.
Such lovely staff and an amazing environment, felt so comfortable! I came from the hotel nearby and would honestly recommend going here rather than the hotel itself for food and drink, it's more affordable and friendly. Went here every night whilst we were away
P. L.
Great service and enjoyed the food. Reasonable prices.
G. S.
Not bad had a meal. Sat in the bar as no room in restaurant a dog was on the chairs a barked a couple of times. A regular to the pub no doubt food not bad bit pricey for fish and chips tho
R. B. -. E. k.
Remember this well from last year.
What an excellent pub and the staff in there are great.
I was walking the River Thames Path and actually needed a nice cold drink then talked myself in to one of their beers..excellent.
A very nice pub indeed.
A. B.
Local pub, reasonable food.
F. K.
The Blacksmith's Arms used to be a gem - authentic Thai food in the restaurant at the back, traditional English local in the bar at the front. On regular trips to London staying at the nearby Hilton, the Blacksmith's Arms was always on the agenda for a pint and a meal. Sadly my most recent visit revealed a business with a problem. The Pad Thai was greasy and lacking in flavour and a Massaman curry turned out to be an insipid yellow curry paste concoction. Mains were lukewarm and service was poor in spite of it being a quiet night (half a dozen or so covers). I understand there has been a change of management and there was no sign of Thai staff on this visit. It is always possible that we caught the Arms on a bad night, but I suspect not. The food wasn't a patch on what it used to be and some recent reviews suggest we weren't the only ones to be disappointed. On future visits I'll happily stop off for a pint, but I won't be eating here again. Pity.
V. T.
Great pub, great staff and AMAZING food! Never ever had a bad meal here! Thankful for it being our local! We love it!
J. A.
Friendly welcome. Back beer garden very warm with no air flow but front one good. Nice selection of beers and classic pub grub.
A. Y.
They have expanded the number of tables they have outside in front of the pub which is a sunny spot in the afternoon. Friendly helpful staff, good beers and food, a nice quiet pub for those that appreciate it.
D. C.
Nice pub with good atmosphere - BUT - after two hours of waiting we never got our food, so really can't rate the food, and as a result, service was beyond poor. Kitchen was obviously overrun with dinner orders and they should have just not accepted our food order. Disappointing after arriving on first day of holidays.
J. T.
Came here twice on a business trip since the pub was in walking distance to our hotel. Cozy atmosphere, very friendly staff and good burgers!
A. L. (. B.
Stayed at the local Hilton Rotherhithe hotel and ate at this pub. Had an awesome Thai meal and could not fault it at all. Worth visiting if you want a peaceful evening out, even better when the weathers good when outside seating is available.
I. B.
Nice place, historic connection not over stated (Queen mother's first historic walkabout during the war - see picture on Wall). Food reasonable, beer selection OK, friendly staff.
m. s.
Called in here last saturday for a drink as my wife and i were staying next door at the Doubletree Hilton Hotel. It was all you could ever wish for in a pub. Great atmosphere, cosy, great beers, and brilliant food. A great place to spend a few hours, and great hosts. We stayed in London for the wknd as it was my wife's birthday, and this was a highlight. Great place.
D. M.
The best service and the best beer in all of the Canada water and Rorherhithe. Happy hour from next Tuesday from 4-6pm. A stunning pub.
D. P.
Great food and atmosphere! The bar tender and servers were very friendly. Definitely worth the ferry ride across the Thames
M. B.
This pub is so lovely and peaceful when it just opens, go there often. Staff are lovely, will be a long term customer. If you try their soup, you won't be disappointed.
K. G.
Absolutely fantastic! Brilliant food, fabulous staff. So friendly and very efficient! Would highly recommend it! Will definitely be going back!
A. H.
As a female dining alone, i felt totally at ease, most welcoming atmosphere and staff alike. Food was awesome too. Highly recommend The Blacksmith’s Arms.
S. P.
The Blacksmiths Arms is a wonderful gem of a place. We happened to stumble upon it on a day they were making Shepherd’s Pie as a special, and it was to die for! The music was fun and upbeat, the staff was wonderfully pleasant, and the beer was tasty! It’s a beautifully crafted and clean location to take your loved ones for a night out!
K. S.
Absolutely amazing! The food is some of the best pub food I've ever had and the staff are great loved every min of it
H. B.
An amazing pub serving some good ales and very good food. The service is and has always been impeccable. Definitely worth a visit.
C. K.
Wonderful food,, great staff very attentive
C. H.
I highly recommend this pub. We stopped in for lunch on a Saturday and were very impressed by the service and food. The steak sandwich was great and the ribs were some of the best I've had anywhere in London.
J. C.
Wonderful old pub and great atmosphere with a laid back feel. Did not have food during our visit, this can't critic it.
D. H.
Lovely warm welcome, friendly atmosphere, great food. Food such a lot better than at the large hotel next door! Highly recommended.
S. S.
Amazing food, definitely worth a visit, friendly staff.
P. C.
Superb moody place with live music. The staff is so kind and friendly. Good place to go with children as well as the menu is really assorted
F. T.
A good place to grab a bite, though it does get busier on Friday nights
P. B. L.
An excellent service, good pricing, friendly owners and very tasty food.
If you're staying at the Hilton just stroll a few meters and experience how good this pub is!
J. D.
The food is absolutely amazing. I've been here a couple times and each time the staff have been great, the food has been phenomenal each time and the service has been very fast.
100% Recommended
S. C.
Waiters and owner are all super friendly. Serving tasty food and drinks with reasonable price. It's that kind of restaurants that you will revisit again and again.
P. S.
Great beer, food and service. Would definitely come again if I'm in the area. Would highly recommend.
M. W.
Great Pub! Friendly Service. Great Food! Very Happy to go there regularly.
F. K.
Have been visiting recently for brunch on a Saturday. The portions are fair and the prices are great.
Staff are friendly and helpful.
D. G.
Fantastic service and the quality of food was superb! They accommodated over 30 people and we will definitely be visiting again. Thanks Dave G
C. N.
Lovely food and excellent cold beer !!
A. B.
Came looking for a proper English Pub and left feeling like family. Delicious food, great beer, and a wonderful family friendly atmosphere.
M. V.
beautiful on the outside and dilapidated inside this pub nevertheless offers a reasonable choice of food and drinks. In England, 914 pubs closed this year, about 76 pubs closed monthly!
The reasons for the closure of analysts called the increase in taxes, which forces owners to cut staff and raise prices, political uncertainty and unstable consumer sentiment.
For 7 years, the number of pubs has decreased from 54,600 to 43,000.
A. G.
Friendly staff, good quality food, generally good décor but the back room could use a little love on that front - feels a bit too much like a cafeteria. Sit at one of the booths near the bar if you can.
R. O.
Nice pub in Rotherhithe and handy if staying at the Twin Trees Hotel ( by Hilton). Its got olde character and has some interesting feature nights but remote from the thameside walks and better, older pubs further towards the City. Nearest station is Rotherhithe or Canada Water, can also get ferry to Csnary Wharf.
G. M.
Excellent roast dinners.
A. C.
It was OK. They took us in 10min before the kitchen closed 9:45pm, so I cut them some slack. Out of chips ,out of several beers. They get an A for effort.
J. W.
Great place for fish&chips and a pint.
C. L.
Quite remarkable place and we'll worth the visit. The food is incredible and great value for money. Thank you.
D. L.
Nice atmosphere. Food was good and fair value. Varied menu. Service friendly and prompt even when busy.
P. M.
Great pub with a reasonable menu. However not a great range of real ales great for a night out but live music was poor
F. S.
In canary wharf they have a few restaurants but nothing like the fresh Thai food served alongside real ales at the Blacksmiths Arms in Rotherhithe SE16 , not far from the ship may flower london.
M. C.
Wonderful bar great atmosphere, wonderful meal! Staff are very good...highly recommend!
E. O.
Very friendly staff, lovely atmosphere and the food is a step above normal pub grub with a varied menu.
E. L.
Shame that you get coachs coming in of around 50 persons and they get bit perturbed when they are told they would have to wait an hour or two or more for food. This is due to the fact the place can only seat 50 for eating and when it is already booked out what can these others expect. All in all were you to come with 30 odd in a bus then book in advance to avoid disapointment. I come to London 4 days a month for 6 years and have enjoyed countless Thai food and a bit of banter at the blacksmiths arms.
R. C.
A great local pub with consistently excellent service from super friendly bar staff. And the Thai curries can't be beaten.
C. W.
Great pub, great food! They are really taking social distancing seriously
D. R.
Great place and really good food!!! The queen herself visited here, rich history and a decent selection of good quality food. If you around the area please visit here.
A. D. M.
Family friendly pub with one of the best thai food I have ever had in London. Friendly and nice and super fast service.
A. D.
Best pub for miles. Friendly staff and great food. Nice crowd.
S. C.
A lovely pub with good quality food (especially the Thai dishes) and a nice atmosphere.
M. J.
Quality food, mix of pub and restaurant with outdoor area.
Service was good enough and met my expectations.
S. S.
Yeah. This was good..actually great...actuator...just go there and eat. Wowsers. The smells were also incredible. Staff really fun too
S. T.
Honestly outstanding experience I had here with my parents. We had the most friendly service and delicious food. We were very impressed.
J. B.
Fabulous food. Excellent service by criendly staff. Whole heartedly recommend this pub 👍
K. S.
Stuff very polite and friendly. Just the usual pub food was surprisingly good also!
J. S.
Excellent pub, great food and drink, friendly and attentive staff
a. p.
Been going here since was a kid as my Dad was local who only used blacksmiths form way back when and had a stool with plaque with his name on it which he sat on in corner as u walked in door to the right was great family run pub and still is good to this day food is brilliant have been there on numerous occasions and always had great service and food keep up great work would advise anyine to Drink and eat there as alot of history to pub too even the Queen Mum gave it a vist when i was a nipper and she had a good time too.
J. S.
Varied choice of food and drink in a great local atmosphere and very reasonably priced. Wouldn't put anyone off trying a visit.
J. H.
Staff are so friendly. Prices are fair. Nice atmosphere. Probably the best pub in Rotherhithe.
J. W.
Lovely place my daughter and I called in for a few drinks good atmosphere plays motow music it was great, could have stayed a night but had to be else where
T. H.
good time
S. B.
Familiar pub with a nice ambient, we went for sunday roast and definitly will be back.
H. F.
Great food, service and a traditional pub atmosfere! If you are there on sunday take THE roast, super.
j. c.
Great rustic pub with tasty food options - Sunday dinner was particularly good!
R. K.
Fantastic food nice pub friendly staff good service
H. f.
Great food, mix of Thai and European but both reallly well done and really friendly staff ..perfect location by the river
j. g.
Unbelievable food. This can't be a pub!
Delicious sea bass, homemade pie, fish and chips, everything is good.
M. R.
Loved it ... proper pub and decent people ... 👌
L. M.
Decent Thai food in a traditional british pub. Friendly staff too.
R. W.
Lovely little pub, will go again!
C. G.
Great place to be! Allround Nice,friendly people. Food is great! Go there if you have the chance
g. k.
If ever get to canary wharf go across to the doubletree, hang a right outside. Some of the best lamb pie in London at a fair price l
E. R.
Lovely pub, delicious food and warm ambiance.
F. A.
Great chicken burger & Thai green curry. Nice cosy ambience inside
S. H.
Great pub👍
G. s.
Nice little pub lots of history friendly
Food 9/10
Price 5/10
People 8/10
J. B.
Great atmosphere and remarkably good food. The staff is great as well.
L. C.
A lovely place with nice food and good customer service. It's a very nice place with fast WiFi
A. H.
Great Atmosphere traditional feel. Good food (only tried a selection of starters).
Z. S.
Nicest mulled wine I've found this year. Very friendly staff.
d. B. D.
Always nice people, the music is good on every Friday, nice food, charming and lovely pub!
R. “.
Nice traditional bar but quite pricey. Pint of cider £5.70
k. c.
They were really accommodating, the food was amazing as were the band that was. Well deserving of 5 stars
H. K.
Great food and service. Highly recommend the Moscow mules and bread pudding.
J. R.
Nice traditional pub with good food. Beer is a bit pricey though.
m. h.
Okay. Pub grub nice to sit out on a warm day. Godd for families
S. H.
Decent pub, will be back no doubt, resonable prices, clean, safe.
L. H.
Great food and beer and the staff are excellent!
S. C.
Friendly pub with great service
R. M.
Nice local place, good choice of beers, basic cocktails.
J. G.
The food is defo worth trying the service is friendly and its family run so your helping a small buisness pick up more customers
J. V.
Great pub. Great atmosphere and good food.
P. G.
Food was nice, barstaff very helpful and friendly
C. G.
Great service and good food
H. T.
Friendly pub serving decent food and nice atmosphere.
T. H.
Good family run pub lovely food would recommend the burger.
D. W.
Popped here after a day walking along the Thames Path. Great little pub with a fantastic atmosphere.
L. R.
This pub served a great meal in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
A. D.
Amazing food and truly welcoming staff, we WILL be back!!
A. R.
What a great experience.
Food was outstanding pub style.
A. H.
Great staff and food really enjoyed the night.
O. G.
very nice pub with good food and outstandingly good service!
D. W.
Beautiful proper pub, dog biscuits on the bar and wonderful beer
A. T.
Fantastic pub with great service and superb food. Will be returning.
A. H.
Very friendly staff, nice interior, had a nice late lunch there.
K. N.
Delicious veggie burger, friendly staff, lovely atmosphere
E. H.
Lovely place, lovely staff, great service 👍😉
G. (. M.
Very nice and cozy pub! Great staff too 🤘
g.
A cosy traditional English pub. Great food, and not just your typical pub grub.
n. m.
Service was excellent. Food was good. Everything was reasonably priced.
P. F.
Nice food. Nice environment. Service a bit quirky.
L. M.
Good old fashioned pub with great food , atmoshere and live music !
C. M.
Relaxed atmosphere. Had the special, food was good, service helpful.
T. M.
Great service, friendly staff, great for a pint and a gourmet burger to die for!
G. A.
Good local east London pub serving reasonable food, handy for the double tree hilt on.
P. T.
Tommy and his team do an excellent job great food and good beer.
G. D.
Good pub meal. They need a good IPA on tap.
J. P.
Nice friendly pub with an oldly world feel...will be returning.
S. C.
Seems nice enough, no TV though, food smelled fine, not the place to go if you are by yourself
F. Y.
Local Pub with good food, friendly staff and people.
M. O.
Great food and very nice people. Sticky toffee desert is absolutely fantastic!
C. J.
Good food and excellent service. Great atmosphere and good mix.
J. T.
Lovely food at a reasonable price and staff great
D. R.
Excellent meal
d. k.
Great food and friendly staff would recommend
i. h.
Great pub. Good atmosphere and good food
m. h.
Great pub good food good service
M. B.
Great place. Wonderful food, great service and cosy surroundings
B. B.
Main dishes were ok but desserts a little disappointing
P. G.
Great place. Amazing customer service and fantastic food
S. W.
Great Sunday lunch, lovely atmosphere and staff.
A. M.
Lovely little pub with regular live music
R. S.
Wonderful meal and really friendly welcoming service
R. B.
The team that work there are friendly and charismatic. Always enjoy going there!
E. C.
Good local stop off on Thames path. Nice selection of ales on rap
F. M.
Very tasty food and welcoming service. |THANK YOU Guys
D. F.
Good staff nice food clean and plesent atmosphere
P. C.
Good Fullers pub. Nice ales. Good for Sunday lunch
Ö. Ö.
Great Sunday roast, friendly atmosphere and lovely staff!
G. C.
Really nice atmosphere, i felt really welcomed here 🙃
T. L. M.
Good food. Love the sticky toffee pudding.
E. C.
Very friendly and helpful staff, great Sunday roast
A. R.
Excellent food and service with an awesome atmosphere.
j. f.
Excellent place good service friendly and lovely food.
P. X.
Awesome food and really friendly service!
J. B.
Nice looking pub.good staff. Almost on the river.
J. B.
Lovely food good service nice people
I. L. J.
Delicious food and very friendly staff
A. G.
Quick service, fresh food
R. S.
Great local pub doing good food
P. B.
Fantastic little pub with great food
C. L.
Very nice. Young dynamic service. A little hidden gem. Keep the secret for yourself.
B. M.
Friendly, welcoming, great beer and food.
R. M.
Traditional docks pub by the river with strong community links
T. A.
Just looking as mum and dad had this pub for a few years in the sixties
J. G.
Close to the hotel. Food was good, atmosphere is great.
N. L.
Great beer what more can you ask for...
M. M.
Great pub with wonderful service
S. S.
Great beers
v. a.
Nice back terrace and OK Thai food!
S. S.
Ate there twice during our vacation! Very good.
M.
Quite local, staffs are friendly as well and the place is super comfy
R. N.
Good tasty food. Good service
d.
A real gem of a pub. Always busy, but never packed.
J. B.
Its ok, does a nice steak sauce.
r.
Costly
J. B.
Excellent Food!!!!
D. M.
Nice place in good location right beside the train station
P. H. (.
Not great for sandwiches good beer selection
J. J. F.
This was a really surprising find. A really great pub!!
G. E.
Great place.
N. L.
Hungry? Have the corn fed half chicken. Wash it down with a pint of Fullers.
N. L.
Just a great London pub.
D. L.
Food good % helpful staff
K. S.
Nice pub and friendly service!
S. H.
Tasty Thai and bar food.
B. F.
Great local pub in the docklands.
J. M.
Great food, Nice People.
P. S.
Was great good service 👏
A. V.
Decent food, Thai is nice
M. G.
Great food and coffee.
I. D. H.
Excellent pub food
S. G.
Wonderful place and delicious Sunday Roast!!!
M. D.
Great food and service!
S. A.
Lovely local pub!
B. M. (. n.
perfect chicken prepared and the cow is awesome.
B. P.
Great local pub
J. W.
Pleasant meal at a reasonable price.
K. B.
Was friendly and food was lovely
D. M.
Nice place to get some beer 🍻
N. B.
My favourite pub
j. s.
Really causy atmosphere.
s. m.
very good
s. w.
Great food and beers
J. T.
Great beer and food
M. L.
great pub!
A. N.
good food and service
W. G.
Delicious Thai food
C. B.
Great Sunday roast
D. D.
Decent little pub
B. C.
Great food
K. T.
Great food
K. P.
Friendly and helpful people
d. l.
Lovely athmosphere
V. K.
Very welcoming!
D. A.
Great food
N. K.
Really nice place to be
P. T.
Welcoming local pub
D. C.
Great food
M. C.
Friendly and cosy.
D. H.
Brilliant
I. 6.
Cozy, and kind owner
P. T.
Great as ever
M. K.
Great Food
A. C.
Nice garden
C. S.
Delicious food
J. M.
Friendly staff
K. F.
Excellent place
J. J.
We had a family double Birthday celebration, it was a large group. The food, the service, the atmosphere was perfect. The decor was beautiful with floral displays. We couldn’t have hoped for more. Just would like to thank everyone for their hard work making it an evening to remember.
P. J.
(Translated) Great, Friday night with music, the food was perfect. The staff, just great
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Genial, Freitag Abend mit Musik, das Essen perfekt. Das Personal, einfach spitze
G.
(Translated) Next to our hotel a large and typical English pub where you can choose from a wide variety of beers, including ale, and where you can comfortably dine in your lounge the most common English dishes. We were also able to chop some of the items on your menu at the bar. Highly recommended
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Al lado de nuestro hotel un amplio y típico pub inglés donde podee elegir entre una gran variedad de cervezas, incluidas las tipo ale, y donde poder cenar cómodamente en su salón los platos ingleses más habituales. También pudimos picar en la barra algunas de las cosas de su carta. Muy recomendable
A. C.
(Translated) Typical pub where you can taste excellent beers and excellent dishes. Friendly and polite staff, the kitchen closes at 22:00
(Original)
Pub tipico dove degustare ottime birre e ottimi piatti. Personale cordiale ed educato, la cucina chiude alle ore 22:00
C. M. G.
(Translated) Authentic Thai food combined with typical English dishes
(Original)
Autentica comida tailandesa combinada con tipicos platos ingleses
T. O.
(Translated) Super nice service and a great atmosphere 👌😊👍
(Original)
Super nette Bedienung und ein tolles Flair 👌😊👍
C. S.
(Translated) Very nice economy. Delicious food and well-kept beers. Good alternative to the Hilton restaurant as a guest.
(Original)
Sehr nette Wirtschaft. Leckeres essen und gepflegte biere. Gute Alternative zum Hilton-Restaurant als Gast.
m. C.
(Translated) Bar perfect, very nice decor and service to the cool :) very beautiful facade full of flowers
(Original)
Bar parfait, déco très sympa et service à la cool :) très belle façade pleine de fleurs
J. K.
(Translated) I recommend really good food
Nice service and atmosphere
(Original)
Polecam naprawdę dobre jedzenie
Fajna obsługa i atmosfera
A. C.
(Translated) Nice place, great food, friendly staff, average prices.
(Original)
Locale carino, ottimo cibo, personale cordiale, prezzi nella media.
M. M. M.
(Translated) A charming place where you eat great and with a luxury service
(Original)
Un lugar encantador donde se come de maravilla y con un servicio de lujo
c. T.
(Translated) Canon good food for being a pub .. Was really surprised 😁😁😁
(Original)
Kanon god mat for å være pub.. Ble virkelig overasket 😁😁😁
K. T.
M. C.
(Translated) Really a typical english pub
(Original)
Realmente un pub típico ingles
P. B.
(Translated) Really good burger and pomes
(Original)
Virkelig gode burger og pomes
i. Z.
j. j. g.
S. V. J.
(Translated) Cozy and good atmosphere ..
(Original)
Hyggeligt, og god stemning..
F. M.
4. v. c.
(Translated) Fine
(Original)
Отлично
A. H.
(Translated) nice pub
(Original)
schönes Pub
T. V.
(Translated) Tasty and cozy.
(Original)
Lekker en gezellig.
J. R.
a. k.
B. L.
S. P.
M. D.
M. U.
D. Z.
R.
L. B.
A. B.
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