
Dial Arch
“Atmospheric old munitions factory turned dining room and terrace pub serving cask ales.”
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About Dial Arch
Dial Arch occupies a converted munitions factory on The Warren, its dining room and terrace now serving as a pub directly opposite Woolwich Arsenal tube station. Multiple smaller side rooms sit alongside larger areas, with indoor seating near TVs for sports and additional tables outside. Table service brings food and drink orders to the table, and a Sunday roast comes with a Yorkshire pudding and roast potatoes; fish and chips and a soft shell crab burger are among the regular orders. Tea arrives in a pot with the cup served separately. The pub opens daily and takes walk-ins rather than reservations. Larger parties of twenty or more can be seated together, covering birthdays and Christmas gatherings. The building's past as a munitions factory remains part of its structure, now housing the bar and seating across its converted rooms.
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Menu & Prices
42 dishes · mains £5–25- Charcuterie Board£24.50
- Lemon & Thyme Roast Chicken£17.50
- Ice Cream & Sorbet Selection£6.00
- English Gent£10.50
- English Dame (V)£9.50
- Egg's Bennedict£9.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, fish and chips, soft shell crab burger and fish of the day.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, fish and chips, soft shell crab burger and fish of the day.
Featured reviews
- SamSam
“The team there couldn’t do enough to make us feel welcomed and comfortable. Mum walks with a cane and we asked to change our table, wasn’t a problem and made sure she was comfortable. The pub is huge, many areas to sit, and surprise if spotless for the size and capacity. We ordered drinks then a superb Sunday roast - huge portion, the proteins were tender and flavourful, the veg not overly done, but fresh and well seasoned. Yorky- huge, and tatties - could have been a little more crispy for my taste, but lovely nonetheless. In all, a lovely place to get a Sunday roast, or pop in for a drink - the staff will make you feel at home, so thanks to everyone, the wait team and the kitchen team for a lovely afternoon in a lovely location.”
- Mrs P
“We walked in on a weekday at lunchtime and it was quite busy inside. We found a table in the smaller rooms on the right hand side, when you enter the pub. The food tasted great. Fish and chips is a classic option. I tried the soft shell crab burger, this was very good and I recommend this. Service was good too. I acknowledge this is a pub, but the downside to this place is that the cups were not clean and some were stained. We ordered a pot of tea, however the cup was not clean, this was then exchanged at the bar, then we were only to be given another dirty looking cup. It took some time and effort to find a clean one. It is quite off putting knowing this.”
- Jiwon Kokomong Kim
“Good place to grab a pint! On a sunny day, sitting at an outdoor table with a pint was really enjoyable, the atmosphere was relaxed and perfect for unwinding. I also liked coming inside to watch sports while having a drink; the indoor setting felt lively without being overwhelming.”
- Jake Storey
“We booked my Mum's birthday here a few days ago and really enjoyed our evening! The food was fresh and tasty and they were very accommodating towards our large group of 20+ people. They were very clear and helpful with my dietary requirements as I have an allergy as well which helps to make us feel at ease when we eat out. Special mention for our waitress Ella who was outstanding! Very polite, helpful and made us feel very welcome. Ella was also very helpful on the phone when we made the booking. Will definitely be back to eat here again!”
- Karamel Sundae
“Booked a table for 6 for Mothers Day. Great service, drink and food. Only downside was the fact that our table was near the front door and some customers were clearly born in a barn, leaving the door wide open, so the cold draft was very annoying. It caused us to leave earlier than we hoped.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often return to the Dial Arch for its Sunday roast and the food generally, with one describing a huge portion, tender proteins and a big Yorkshire pudding, though the potatoes could have been crispier. Close behind is the service, which several call friendly and welcoming, including a staff member who suggested a strawberries and cream cocktail and a team that accommodated a group of 20 plus with an allergy handled clearly. Others mention fish of the day, a soft shell crab burger, fish and chips, and a cider pint from the tap. Outdoor tables on a sunny day and sports indoors also draw praise, and one calls it a good stop in a rough-feeling area. The main complaints are specific. One diner reports a pot of tea arriving in a stained cup, then a second dirty-looking cup after an exchange at the bar. Another says a table by the front door left the group in a cold draft and cut their Mother's Day visit short. A Christmas party praised the food arriving hot and everything running smoothly.
Location
Bars near Dial Arch
- SALT Woolwich4.61,1340.1 mi£20–30ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
pizza, craft beer selection, outdoor seating area
- The Fox & Hounds4.41040.7 mi
pint of Guinness, pool table, Sky and TNT sports
- Jolly Fenman4.21,1343 miWheelchair accessible
sunday roasts, steaks and grills, beer garden
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dial Arch | 4.33,894 | — | £15–30 | sunday roast, fish and chips, soft shell crab burger |
| SALT WoolwichReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.61,134 | 0.1 mi | £20–30 | pizza, craft beer selection, outdoor seating area |
| The Fox & Hounds | 4.4104 | 0.7 mi | — | pint of Guinness, pool table, Sky and TNT sports |
| Jolly FenmanWheelchair accessible | 4.21,134 | 3 mi | — | sunday roasts, steaks and grills, beer garden |
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