It’s not every day that a history lesson comes with fart jokes, a floating classroom, and a rousing chorus of Drunken Sailor sung while drifting past HMS Belfast. But this is Horrible Histories, and nothing about it is ordinary.
The Gun – An Historic Riverside Pub
The Gun Docklands – Great Food and a Fantastic Riverside Setting: I have to say that we were really looking forward to lunch at the Gun; we have friends living in Docklands, this part of London, and we have been there several times for the annual Carolling event, which comes complete with Dickensian Carol Singers […]
The Old Ship Hammersmith – Riverside Dining
All Aboard the Old Ship: Being a West Londoner, one of my favourite haunts, particularly in the summer months has to be along the Riverside at Hammersmith, come rain or shine I never tire of watching the river life go by. It’s the perfect escape from the city streets and well worth a leisurely walk […]
OXO Tower Restaurant – Riverside Fine Dining
Fine Dining with a view at OXO Tower Restaurant, London Southbank. London’s Southbank is one of my favourite places to spend a sunny afternoon or a balmy evening. Of course, there are plenty of bars and restaurants along the river but finding somewhere special can be tricky. There are plenty of pizza restaurants and all […]
The Riverside Brasserie, Monkey Island, Bray
Messing around by the River in Bray at the Riverside Brasserie: The last time I was anywhere near Monkey Island, I happened to be in a boat cruising the River Thames. We passed various restaurants along the way and I remember feeling more than a little envious about the lucky diners, sitting watching the world […]