Wapping
Places to eat in Wapping, London
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Wapping is a riverside district in east London, historically a centre of dock work and maritime trade. The area sits on the Thames between Tower Bridge and Limehouse, with warehouse conversions and Victorian terraces running back from the water's edge. The riverfront itself has been redeveloped with new residential and commercial spaces alongside historic pubs and restaurants.
Where to stay in Wapping
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Dockers Inn
97 Wapping Lane, London
Bennys B and B
44a - 46a South Ealing Road, London
Travelodge London Central Aldgate East
6-13 Chamber Street, London
London Budget Maisonette
Chamberlain House, London
Dockside Hotel
55 Sutton Street, London
Ryam Suites
230 Commercial Road, London
Premier Inn London City Tower Hill
24 Prescot Street, London
Aptel East
169-171 Commercial Road, London
Things to Do in Wapping
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Wapping's food scene centres on the riverside and nearby streets. Motherdough offers gluten-free options alongside its main menu. Champagne Route is a French restaurant, while The Prospect of Whitby is a historic riverside pub serving food. Il Bordello serves Italian cooking, and Honest Burgers St Katharine Docks offers burgers near the water's edge. Bistro Bardot, located in a converted pub space, serves French fare, and River View provides Chinese cuisine.
Attractions Near Wapping
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The St Katherine Docks Treasure Trail
London · ⭐ 4.7
1 mi
The Brunel Museum
Rotherhithe · ⭐ 4.2
1 mi
Terrible Thames Horrible Histories
Thames · ⭐ 4.7
1 mi
Tower of London
London · ⭐ 4.7
1 mi
Centre of the Cell
London · ⭐ 4.8
1 mi
Centre of the Cell
East London · ⭐ 4.8
1 mi
Tower Bridge
London Bridge · ⭐ 4.3
1 mi
HMS Belfast
London · ⭐ 4.7
Camping in Wapping
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Abbey Wood Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
⭐ 4.7
Crystal Palace Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
⭐ 4.7
Abbey Wood Experience Freedom Glamping
⭐ 4.7 · from £98/night
Lee Valley Camping and Caravan Park, Edmonton
⭐ 3.9 · from £22/night
Beck Evans Farm
⭐ 3.4
Lee Valley Campsite, Sewardstone
⭐ 4.2 · from £24/night
Theobalds Park
⭐ 4.4
Debden House Camp Site
⭐ 4.1
Self-Catering Cottages in Wapping
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On The Thames
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £1,246
River Lodge
2 bed · sleeps 4
The Cwm View
1 bed · sleeps 4
Gascony Getaway
2 bed · sleeps 6
The Woodford Retreat
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £1,416
The Bean Flat
2 bed · sleeps 6 · from £1,376
Foots Cray Mansion
7 bed · sleeps 16
The Coppice
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £957
Common questions about Wapping
Where can I eat in Wapping?
We list 7 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Wapping.
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