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Dial Arch

BarsLondon, ENG

4.3 out of 5 stars4.3(3,894 reviews)

Quick info

+442031300700
The Warren, Riverside, No 1 St, Royal Arsenal, London SE18 6GH, United Kingdom
moderate

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.

Reviews

4.3/5
3,894 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, fish and chips, soft shell crab burger and strawberries and cream cocktail.

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Customer Review Summary

The Sunday roast draws the most praise, described as a huge portion with tender, flavourful proteins and fresh, well-seasoned veg, though one diner wished the tatties were crispier. Close behind, reviewers repeatedly highlight the fish of the day, fish and chips, and the soft shell crab burger, alongside drinks like a cider pint straight from the tap and a recommended cocktail. Service is consistently singled out as friendly and accommodating, staff praised for handling dietary requirements, large groups, and mobility needs without issue. The outdoor tables on sunny days and the indoor space for watching sports also get mentioned favourably. One recurring gripe: a diner describes being served repeatedly dirty teacups at lunchtime, taking real effort to get a clean one. Another notes a table near the door left them stuck in a cold draft from customers leaving it open, cutting their Mother's Day visit short. Several reviewers say they'll definitely be returning.

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.”

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Good to know

“Atmospheric old munitions factory turned dining room and terrace pub serving cask ales.”

  • Reservations
    Walk-in only

Location

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